Giovanni is a NYC based cinematographer. He recently received the award for Best Cinematography at the London Indie Short Festival for his work on Der Platz. He is also a certified Steadicam operator and an experienced director, editor, and colorist. In 2023, he founded Ricord Films LLC.
Giovanni is also an adjunct professor at Brooklyn College, Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema.
Festivals
Best Film:
DC Independent Film Festival (2026)
"Jam Boy"
Directed by Sriram Emani
Official Selection:
Boston International Film Festival (2026)
"Jam Boy"
Directed by Sriram Emani
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
Finalist:
Music Video Underground Film Festival (2018)
"Lacrimosa"
Directed by Julien Sauvalle
Official Selection:
Big Apple Film Festival (2025)
"The Big Whatsit"
Directed by Hunter Whaley
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
1st Place Prize:
Geneseo Insomnia Film Festival (2015)
"Drip"
Directed by Giovanni Alfonzetti