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.
Companies & Brands
Festivals
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