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Giovanni is a Brooklyn based, award winning director of photography and founder of Ricord Films LLC.

Most recently, he shot the short film “Der Platz”, a story about a German-born spy who is stranded in Berlin during the waning years of the Cold War. The film is currently in the festival circuit and recently garnered a Best Cinematography award at the London Indie Short Festival as well as top prize in its category at Sugar Loaf Film Festival, Manhattan Film Festival, Medusa Film Festival, Austin International Art Festival, and Manhattanhenge Film Awards .

 

He is a certified Steadicam operator, as well as an experienced director, editor, and colorist.

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Best Cinematography:

London Indie Short Festival (2022)

"Der Platz"

Directed by Hunter Whaley

Best Sound Design:

London International Monthly Film Festival (2022)

"Der Platz"

Directed by Hunter Whaley

Best Experimental Short:

Sugar Loaf Film Festival (2022)

"Der Platz"

Directed by Hunter Whaley

Best Short Drama:

Medusa Film Festival (2022)

"Der Platz"

Directed by Hunter Whaley

Official Selection:

Brno Film Festival(2022)

"Der Platz"

Directed by Hunter Whaley

Semi-Finalist:

Nashville Independent Filmmakers Festival (2022)

"Der Platz"

Directed by Hunter Whaley

Semi-Finalist:

Phoenix Shorts (2022)

"Der Platz"

Directed by Hunter Whaley

Official Selection:

Berlin Lift-Off (2022)

"Der Platz"

Directed by Hunter Whaley

Official Selection & Special Festival Mention:

Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival (2019)

"The Silk Road"

Directed by Ali Vil

 

Finalist:

Misty Moon International Film Festival (2018)

"Rubberneck"

Directed by Ben Orrifici

Official Selection:

Philly Film Showcase (2018)

"Rubberneck"

Directed by Ben Orrifici

Official Selection:

Moving Pictures Film Festival (2018)

"Rubberneck"

Directed by Ben Orrifici

Official Selection:

China International Film Exhibition (2018)

"Rubberneck"

Directed by Ben Orrifici

Finalist:

Music Video Underground Film Festival (2018)

"Lacrimosa"

Directed by Julien Sauvalle

Best Short Film:

Manhattanhenge Film Festival (2022)

"Der Platz"

Directed by Hunter Whaley

Best Experimental Short:

Manhattan Film Festival (2022)

"Der Platz"

Directed by Hunter Whaley

Best Narrative Short:

Austin International Art Festival (2022)

"Der Platz"

Directed by Hunter Whaley

Official Selection:

Beyond the Curve International Film Festival(2022)

"Der Platz"

Directed by Hunter Whaley

Semi-Finalist:

DUMBO Film Festival (2022)

"Der Platz"

Directed by Hunter Whaley

Semi-Finalist:

San Francisco Indie Short Festival (2022)

"Der Platz"

Directed by Hunter Whaley

Official Selection:

New Filmmakers NY (2021)

"Bear"

Directed by Giovanni Alfonzetti

Official Selection:

Buffalo International Film Festival (2020)

"Bear"

Directed by Giovanni Alfonzetti

Official Selection:

Focus International Film Festival (2018)

"Rubberneck"

Directed by Ben Orrifici

Official Selection:

CFK International Film Festival (2018)

"Rubberneck"

Directed by Ben Orrifici

Official Selection:

International Euro Film Festival (2018)

"Rubberneck"

Directed by Ben Orrifici

Official Selection:

Dunedin International Film Festival (2018)

"Rubberneck"

Directed by Ben Orrifici
 

1st Place Prize

Geneseo Insomnia Film Festival

"Drip"

Directed by Giovanni Alfonzetti

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