One person responsible
I take responsibility for the agreed scope, coordinate all parties and track actions, costs and deadlines through project close-out.
IGOR FILATOV / INDEPENDENT FREELANCE PROJECT MANAGER
IGOR FILATOV · FREELANCE EXHIBITION PROJECT MANAGERI RUNTHE PROJECT.
I am an independent freelance Exhibition Project & Production Manager. You can entrust me with the entire delivery: brief, technical drawings, budgets, contractors, production, venue paperwork, installation and final handover. I work personally, not through an agency team.
Based in Turin, Italy · Available to travel throughout Europe for agreed projects · Personally on-site
01 / EXHIBITION PRODUCTIONIGOR FILATOV · PORTFOLIO
FREELANCE · DIRECT CONTACT✳END-TO-END PROJECT OWNERSHIP✳TECHNICAL CAD✳ON-SITE IN EUROPE
HOW I WORK / FREELANCE
I work for you. Directly.
No account-manager layer and no hand-off. I am your individual project manager and the same person you speak to during planning, fabrication and on-site execution.
I travel to the project
I can travel across Europe for agreed assignments, meet organisers and suppliers in person, and attend venue inspections.
I am physically there
I supervise the build on site throughout the agreed installation period, remain accessible to the crew and client, and oversee breakdown as required.
You always know the status
Written progress reports during preparation; on-site daily photos and action lists. Immediate escalation of critical issues, delays or variations.
01 / PRIMARY FOCUS
Exhibition stands& trade shows.
I can take a stand project from the initial brief through drawings, cost estimates, supplier selection, fabrication and transport to venue approvals, build-up, handover and dismantling. I understand both the drawings and what actually happens in a workshop and on the exhibition floor.
EXHIBITION ARCHIVE
Built environments. Real photographs.
A selection of stand and exhibition-build photographs from my historical production portfolio. Individual client and venue attributions are not assigned where the original archive does not establish them.
WHAT I CAN TAKE OWNERSHIP OF
I handle the whole job — from the drawing to the last case leaving the venue.
- 01Project brief, site survey, CAD layouts, dimensions and build feasibility
- 02Detailed estimates, bills of materials (BOM), schedules and cost control
- 03Workshop production, materials, graphics, AV, lighting and specialist subcontractors
- 04Venue liaison, technical forms, access, deliveries and required H&S paperwork coordination
- 05Full-time on-site leadership during agreed installation and breakdown phases
- 06Quality checks, snag lists, client handover and post-show closure
TECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL SKILLS
I work with drawings and real materials.
I can read, check and revise CAD layouts and technical drawings myself. I understand dimensions, fabrication constraints and assembly sequences, and work directly with workshops and specialised suppliers. Formal structural, electrical or safety approvals remain with the appropriately qualified professionals.
2D plans, dimensions, layouts, shop drawings and production-ready technical coordination.
Materials, technical specifications, production constraints, prototypes and installation details.
Tender and supplier comparisons, purchase lists, technical submissions, logistics plans and variation tracking.
A direct point of contact, written progress and risk updates, decisions recorded and an organised project close-out.
NAMED EXHIBITION PROJECTS / HISTORICAL ARCHIVE
Behind the photographs: documented projects.
These stands are described in the BeProActive corporate project portfolio, with working budgets retained in the archive. Individual responsibility for every agency case has not been separately established.
01 · EXHIBITION
View all 51 archive records ↗ IBC Amsterdam 2009 — Channel One exhibition stand
Former BeProActive portfolio and project budget files
↗02 · EXHIBITIONSochi Investment Forum 2008 — investment pavilion stand
Company portfolio and technical supplier estimates
↗02 / LIVE PRODUCTION
Events &brand experiences.
I have led luxury events, fashion shows, festivals and large public programmes. I can manage the full event production: brief, suppliers, programme, technical production, stage and AV teams, run of show, venue coordination, build-up and live on-site operations.
Cartier · High Jewellery Dinner
Cartier · Boutique Anniversary
Cartier · Boutique Anniversary
InStyle · The Show
Large Public Event
Summer Festival
03 / RETAIL & DISPLAY
Retail installations& visual merchandising.
Boutique windows, branded environments and luxury retail installations. Selected archival images from Chanel and Moncler work, separate from exhibition stands and live events.
HOW I WORK
One direct contact.From start to finish.
I am the named project lead. I communicate directly with the client and with the people doing the work. During preparation I send clear written updates; on site I report progress every day with photos, decisions and outstanding items. Problems and budget changes are escalated as soon as they arise.
01
Take ownership
I agree scope, budget, schedule, deliverables and who approves changes.
02
Make it buildable
I work with AutoCAD and production files, check technical details and coordinate formal approvals with the required specialists.
03
Manage delivery
I manage the workshops, suppliers, logistics and installation crew, and remain on site through the agreed delivery period.
04
Report & close
I provide progress photos, a written issue and action log, early warnings, final checks and handover documents.
10+
10+ years leading production projects
~$2M
Historical projects with budgets up to ~US$2M
50–100
Previously led project teams up to 50–100 people
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
I have delivered complex projects myself.
I worked as Senior Project Manager at BeProActive (2008–2012) and then founded and led WOW!agency (2012–2016). I managed technical production and client delivery for international brands and large public programmes, controlling budgets, suppliers and multidisciplinary installation teams. My ongoing independent work includes CAD/CAM, prototyping, CNC, laser cutting and practical manufacturing — so I remain hands-on, not just administrative.
Brand names refer to historical work carried out in previous roles, not current Sovoque clients. Photos are from the production archive.See complete CV ↗PRODUCTION SHOWREEL
Beyond the still frames.
A short look at live production and finished environments.
HOW I WORK / FAQ
What you can expect from me.
Can you manage a complete exhibition stand project?
Yes. I can coordinate the agreed brief, drawings, budgets, suppliers, fabrication, logistics, venue documents, installation and handover.
Do you actually work with AutoCAD and CAD/CAM?
Yes. I use AutoCAD, SketchUp, Fusion 360 and ArtCAM for technical and production work. Structural and safety certification remains with authorised professionals.
Will you personally be on site?
Yes. I can travel to the European venue for agreed assignments and stay on location during the required installation and dismantling periods.
How do you report progress?
Written updates during preparation and daily on-site reports with photographs, completed actions, risks and decisions. Critical issues are escalated immediately.
Are you an agency or an individual freelancer?
I am an independent freelancer. You work directly with me and I integrate with your team without account-management layers.
Can you also manage events and brand activations?
Yes. My experience includes luxury events, fashion shows, large public productions and retail installations.
AVAILABLE AS AN INDEPENDENT FREELANCER
Send me the brief.
I can join your project as the person responsible for technical coordination and delivery, or lead it from start to finish. I travel to the project location, remain personally involved on site and report directly to you. Let's discuss the scope, location and dates.
[email protected] · Turin, Italy