I'm Giorgio Savona, a cinematographer and visual storyteller with over ten years of international experience in documentary and narrative-driven work. My approach centers on immersive storytelling that captures emotion, place, and genuine human connection. I collaborate with founders, NGOs, and creative teams to shape visual identities and guide projects from concept through final delivery, always prioritizing authenticity and ethical representation.…

Giorgio Savona

I'm Giorgio Savona, a cinematographer and visual storyteller with over ten years of international experience in documentary and narrative-driven work. My approach centers on immersive storytelling that captures emotion, place, and genuine human connection. I collaborate with founders, NGOs, and creative teams to shape visual identities and guide projects from concept through final delivery, always prioritizing authenticity and ethical representation.…

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I’m Giorgio Savona, a cinematographer and visual storyteller with over ten years of international experience in documentary and narrative-driven work. My approach centers on immersive storytelling that captures emotion, place, and genuine human connection.

I collaborate with founders, NGOs, and creative teams to shape visual identities and guide projects from concept through final delivery, always prioritizing authenticity and ethical representation.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Directeur photographie/Cadreur at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Directeur de la photographie et cadreur pour projets télévisuels, documentaires, courts métrages, clips musicaux et publicités; responsable de l’éclairage, du cadrage et de la post-production.
Cameraman/monteur de télévision at Première chaîne Russe
January 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Cameraman et monteur pour les journaux télévisés sur une chaîne nationale russe; coordination du tournage et du montage pour les livraisons quotidiennes.
Réalisateur multi-caméras & Vidéaste at ZeeTV – Dance USA Dance
January 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Réalisation multi‑caméras et vidéaste pour Dance USA Dance à New York; supervision de la production et de la captation sur place.
Responsable de production & Cameraman at North Brooklyn Prod.
January 1, 2017 - October 20, 2025
Gestion de production et cadrage pour projets variés; coordination logistique et technique.
Photographe at Getty Images
January 1, 2017 - October 20, 2025
Photographe pour Getty Images, New York; couverture d’actualités et de live events.
Photographe documentaire at Indépendant
January 1, 2013 - October 20, 2025
Photographe documentaire en freelance; projets à Paris et New York.
Chercheur postdoctoral at Ruhr University Bochum
January 1, 2007 - October 20, 2025
Chercheur postdoctoral en physique; transition vers les arts visuels; collaboration et publications.
Doctorat en Physique at Università degli Studi La Sapienza
January 1, 2000 - Present
Doctorat en physique; formation académique et recherche.
Directeur photographie/Cadreur Freelance at Freelance / International
January 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Freelance director of photography and cameraman for international productions across TV, film, and events.
Cameraman/monteur de télévision pour les journaux télévisés at Première chaîne Russe
January 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Cameraman and editor for televised news programs.
Réalisateur multi-caméras & Vidéaste at ZeeTV – Dance USA Dance, New York
January 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Multicam director & videographer for ZeeTV's Dance USA Dance.
Responsable de production & Cameraman at North Brooklyn Prod.
January 1, 2017 - October 20, 2025
Production manager and Cameraman for North Brooklyn Productions.
Photographe at Getty Images
January 1, 2017 - October 20, 2025
Photographer for Getty Images (New York, USA).
Photographe documentaire at Indépendant
January 1, 2013 - October 20, 2025
Documentary photographer, Paris, France / New York, USA.
Chercheur postdoctoral at Ruhr Universität
January 1, 2007 - October 20, 2025
Postdoctoral researcher in physics.
Director of Photography at International Documentary & Cultural Projects
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2025
Director of Photography for international documentary and cultural projects.
TV Cameraman / Editor for News Broadcasts at First Russian Channel
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Cameraman and editor for news broadcasts.
Multi-Camera Director & Videographer at ZeeTV – Dance USA Dance, New York
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Multi-Camera Director & Videographer for ZeeTV show Dance USA Dance, New York.
Production Manager & Cameraman at North Brooklyn Productions
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Production Manager & Cameraman for diverse projects.
Photographer at Getty Images
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Photographer for Getty Images – New York, USA.
Documentary Photographer at Independent
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Documentary photographer based in Paris, France and New York, USA.
Postdoctoral Researcher at Ruhr Universität
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Postdoctoral researcher in physics.

Education

Documentary Photographer at ICP (Internationa Center of Photography)
September 25, 2012 - June 10, 2014
Doctorat en Physique at Università degli Studi La Sapienza
January 1, 2000 - October 20, 2025
Postdoctoral Researcher at Ruhr University Bochum
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Doctorat en Physique at Università degli studi la Sapienza
January 1, 2000 - October 20, 2025
Certificate at International Center of Photography (ICP)
January 1, 2014 - February 14, 2026
PhD in Physics at Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Rome
January 1, 2000 - February 14, 2026

Qualifications

Doctorat en Physique
January 1, 2000 - October 20, 2025
Postdoctoral Researcher
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
ICP – Photographie documentaire
January 1, 2014 - October 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Other, Non-Profit Organization