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Giovanna Orfali

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Hi, I’m Giovanna, a filmmaker, photographer, and visual storyteller creating documentary and digital media that helps organizations connect with audiences.

About

Hi, I’m Giovanna, a filmmaker, photographer, and visual storyteller creating documentary and digital media that helps organizations connect with audiences. I’ve produced documentaries, short-form videos, and visual campaigns for the Cato Institute, the Maryland Center for History and Culture, and University of Maryland, Baltimore County, with work reaching 80,000+ views across platforms. My work has been featured as part of Maryland Film Festival, and in 2026 I was honored with the John Christopher Campbell Award for Excellence in Cinematic Arts. Through documentary and cinematic storytelling, I aim to create work that leaves a lasting impact.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 7 roles

Director, Cinematographer, Editor (Self-Directed) · Halfway HomeJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Self-directed short documentary project; directed, shot, and edited a 5-minute piece.

Digital Content Intern · Maryland Center for History and CultureMay 2025 – Apr 2026 · 1 yr

Film and post-produced short-form storytelling videos on artists, historical artifacts and figures; produced short-form content on museum exhibits achieving 70K+ views across MCHC platforms; captured and edited event and collection photography for social media.

Director & Editor · A Shared Story of DistanceJan 2025 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr

Self-directed short documentary project; directed and edited a 5-minute piece.

Media Production/Audio Visual Intern · Cato InstituteJan 2025 – Apr 2025 · 4 mos
Broadcast Production Intern & Event Photographer · UMBC AthleticsJul 2024 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos
Director, Cinematographer, Editor · Jeito EnroladoJan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr
Videographer & Video Editor · Alpha Channel TVMay 2018 – Jan 2019 · 9 mos

Education

BFA in Cinematic Arts, Photography Minor · University of Maryland, Baltimore County2022 – 2026

Certifications and awards

John Christopher Campbell Award for Excellence in Cinematic Arts2026

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