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.
Festivals
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
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
"Drip"
Directed by Giovanni Alfonzetti