Professional journalist, documentary filmmaker, writer, director and television presenter with extensive experience in international productions, current-affairs reporting and filming in conflict zones, including Afghanistan, Lebanon and Somalia. Independently able to research, write, shoot and edit, with a track record of producing documentary reports for major international broadcasters worldwide.

LUIGI MARIA PEROTTI

Professional journalist, documentary filmmaker, writer, director and television presenter with extensive experience in international productions, current-affairs reporting and filming in conflict zones, including Afghanistan, Lebanon and Somalia. Independently able to research, write, shoot and edit, with a track record of producing documentary reports for major international broadcasters worldwide.

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Professional journalist, documentary filmmaker, writer, director and television presenter with extensive experience in international productions, current-affairs reporting and filming in conflict zones, including Afghanistan, Lebanon and Somalia. Independently able to research, write, shoot and edit, with a track record of producing documentary reports for major international broadcasters worldwide.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Writer and Director at MedienKontor / ARTE
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Writes and directs international documentary "New York from Above / NYC From Above" for ARTE 360° Reportage (52-minute and 26-minute versions).
Writer and director at ARTE 360° Reportage — New York from Above / NYC From Above
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
International documentary for ARTE 360° Reportage; wrote and directed versions for broadcast (52 min and 26 min variants).
Writer and Director (and Presenter) at Rai Cultura
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Writer, director and presenter for "Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi" season/broadcast versions on Rai 3 / Rai 5.
Consultant (AI applied to cinema) at Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, University of Siena (SAIHub/SAILab)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Advises on the application of AI to cinema and related documentary/film workflows.
Writer and Director (and Presenter) at Rai Cultura
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Writer, director and presenter for "Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi" broadcast on Rai 3 / Rai 5.
Writer and Director at MedienKontor / ARTE
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Writes and directs "Vietnam: The Monkey Bridge" for ARTE 360° Reportage.
Writer and director at MedienKontor / ARTE — Vietnam: The Monkey Bridge
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Wrote and directed an ARTE 360° Reportage documentary episode/feature.
Writer and Director (and Presenter) at Rai Cultura
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
"Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi" writer, director and presenter; broadcast on Rai 3 / Rai 5.
Writer and director and presenter at Rai Cultura — Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Writer, director and presenter for Rai Cultura broadcast on Rai 3 / Rai 5 (episodes spanning multiple years).
Consultant (AI applied to cinema) at Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, University of Siena (SAIHub/SAILab)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Consults on applying artificial intelligence to cinema, supporting research and development initiatives connected to documentary/film workflows and creative production.
Writer and Director at MedienKontor / ARTE
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Writes and directs "Tattoo or School in the Marquesas Islands" for ARTE 360° Reportage.
Writer and Director at History Channel (International Italy / Spain / Belgium production)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
"The Dictators' Nightmare" writer and director; includes an 86-minute feature version and two 52-minute television versions.
Writer and director at History Channel — The Dictators' Nightmare (Italy/Spain/Belgium production)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Wrote and directed an international history feature; includes an 86 min feature version and two 52 min television versions.
Writer and Director at MedienKontor / ARTE
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
"Stromboli: Between Fire and Sea" for ARTE 360° Reportage; writer and director.
Writer and Director (and Presenter) at Rai Cultura
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
"Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi" writer, director and presenter; broadcast on Rai 3 / Rai 5.
Writer and director at MedienKontor / ARTE — Stromboli: Between Fire and Sea
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Wrote and directed an ARTE 360° Reportage documentary.
Writer and Director at Rai Cultura / Rai 3
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2019
"Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi" writer and director (four episodes); 52 minutes each.
Writer and Director at Looks Film (Germany)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
"P(s), the Vatican and Hitler" writer and director (52 minutes).
Writer and Director at Special Touch Studios / GA&A Productions
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
"Black Samurai" writer and director; Italy / France co-production with 52-minute and 90-minute versions.
Writer and director at Looks Film — Pisa, the Vatican and Hitler
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Wrote and directed a 52 min documentary.
Writer and director at Special Touch Studios / GA&A Productions — Black Samurai
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Italian/French co-production; wrote and directed the project with 52 min and 90 min versions.
Writer and director at MedienKontor / ARTE — Tattoo School in the Marquesas Islands
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Wrote and directed an ARTE 360° Reportage documentary for MedienKontor.
Writer and director at ARTE 360° Reportage series
January 1, 2020 - Present
Writes and directs episodes for ARTE’s 360° Reportage (Germany/France). Develops reporting format, structures narratives, and executes documentary direction from research to final edit.
Writer and Director at Looks Film (AR D)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
"Die Geheimnisse der Akten" writer and director (broadcast: ARD).
Writer and Director at ARTE (360° Reportage series)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Writes and directs documentary episodes for ARTE's 360° Reportage format (productions across Germany/France).
Writer, Director and Presenter at Rai documentary series "Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi"
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2026
Creates and leads the documentary series including writing, directing and on-screen presenting. Focuses on long-form storytelling for Rai Cultura, broadcast on Rai 3 / Rai 5.
Writer and director at Looks Film — Die Geheimnisse der Akten
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Wrote and directed the series/documentary for ARD broadcast (writer/director credit).
Writer and director at Rai Cultura / Rai 3 — Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi (four episodes)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Wrote and directed four episodes of the series; 52 min each.
Writer, director and presenter at Rai documentary series Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi
January 1, 2019 - Present
Writes, directs and presents a Rai documentary series (Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi). Leads documentary research and storytelling, coordinating production elements from pre-production through broadcast.
Writer and Director (later Presenter) at Rai Cultura
January 1, 2018 - Present
"Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi" writer and director; later presenter; broadcast on Rai 3 / Rai 5.
Writer and Director at GA&A Productions (Rai 3)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
"Fascio & Compasso — Dictators vs. Freemasonry" writer and director; broadcaster: Rai 3 (52 minutes).
Writer and director (later presenter) at Rai Cultura — Di là dal fiume e tra gli alberi
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Wrote and directed and later presented the Rai Cultura series on Rai 3 / Rai 5.
Writer and director at GA&A Productions — Fascio & Compasso: Dictators vs. Freemasonry
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Wrote and directed a 52 min documentary for Rai 3 broadcast.
Writer and Director at UK / Italy production
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
"My Best — The Man Behind George Best's Icon" writer and director (82 minutes).
Writer and director at UK/Italy production — My Best: The Man Behind George Best's Icon
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Wrote and directed an 82 min documentary feature.
Writer and Director at Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
"The Italian Way" writer and director (52 minutes).
Writer and director at Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs — The Italian Way
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Wrote and directed a 52 min documentary.
Writer and Director at Rai Italia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
"Il viaggio dell'altra Italia" writer and director (42 minutes).
Writer and director at Rai Italia — Il viaggio dell'altra Italia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Wrote and directed a 42 min programme for Rai Italia.
Filmmaker and correspondent at Rai 1 (Petrolio), Rai 3 (Il Posto Giusto), Rai Italia (Casa Italia)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Works as field filmmaker and correspondent for current affairs and documentary programming, including reporting and filming in international environments and conflict zones.
Director at Rai Italia
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
"Voci d'Italia" director for a documentary series (14 × 26-minute episodes).
Director at Rai Italia — Voci d'Italia
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Directed a documentary series of 14 x 26 min episodes.
Writer and Director at Rai
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
"Bombes sul Tirolo" writer and director for "La Storia siamo noi" (52 minutes).
Writer and director at Rai — Bomes sull Tirolo (La Storia siamo noi)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Wrote and directed a 52 min documentary.
The Street Named After My Father (Writer and Director) / Presenter at Rai Storia
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
"La via di mio padre" writer and director; presented at the Rome International Film Festival and broadcast by Rai Storia (76 minutes).
Writer and director at Italy — La via di mio padre (The Street Named After My Father)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Wrote and directed a 76 min documentary; presented at the Rome International Film Festival and broadcast by Rai Storia.
Writer and Director at WDR
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
"Florence Fight Club" writer and director (86 minutes); Italy / Germany co-production.
Filmmaker and Correspondent at Rai programs: Petrolio (Rai 1), Il Posto Giusto (Rai 3), Casa Italia (Rai Italia)
January 1, 2010 - Present
Works as a field filmmaker and correspondent, reporting and producing content for Italian public broadcasting across diverse topics and locations.
Writer and director at WDR — Florence Fight Club
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Wrote and directed an Italy/Germany co-production (86 min).
Writer and Director at NDR / Rai / RSI / Multicanal
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
"L'infame e suo fratello" (The Infamous and His Brother) writer and director (90 minutes); Italy / Germany co-production.
Writer and director at NDR / Rai / RSI / Multicanal — L'infame e suo fratello (The Infamous and His Brother)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Wrote and directed an Italy/Germany co-production (90 min documentary).
Creative Producer at National Geographic Channel
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
"Street Boulder" creative producer (54 minutes).
Creative Producer at National Geographic Channel — Street Bolder
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Worked as creative producer on a 54 min National Geographic Channel documentary.
Writer and Director at La Biennale dell’arte (documentary/series context) / Sky / Cult / Fox International Channels
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Writer and director for "Documentary film" linked to La Biennale dell’arte (54 minutes).
Writer and Director at Sky / Cult / Fox International Channels
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
"Factory Rewinded" writer and director; documentary film (54 minutes).
Writer and Director at Sky / Cult / Fox International Channels
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
"Factory" writer and director; television series (10 × 26-minute episodes).
Freelance Journalist and Reporter (field correspondent) at Various international broadcasters
January 1, 2005 - Present
Provides freelance reporting and documentary production with field experience in conflict zones.
Writer and director at Sky / Cult / Fox International Channels — Factory Rewinded (Documentary film)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Wrote and directed a documentary film (listed as Factory Rewinded).
Writer and director at Sky / Cult / Fox International Channels — Factory
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Wrote and directed a television series of 10 x 26 min episodes.

Education

Master's Degree in Communication Sciences (specialising in Mass Communication) at University of Macerata
January 1, 2002 - August 19, 2026
Documentary Filmmaking Master's programme at Documentary Campus (Berlin)
January 1, 2004 - August 19, 2026
EURODOC European documentary production training programme at EURODOC (European documentary production training)
January 1, 2003 - August 19, 2026
EAVE (European training programme for film professionals) at EAVE (Luxembourg)
January 1, 2006 - August 19, 2026
Master's Degree in Communication Sciences (specialising in Mass Communication) at University of Macerata
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Documentary Filmmaking Master's programme at Documentary Campus (Berlin)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
EURODOC (European documentary production training programme) at European documentary training programme
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
EAVE (European training programme for film professionals) at EAVE (Luxembourg)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Consultant roles on AI applied to cinema (Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, University of Siena)
January 1, 2023 - August 19, 2026
EURODOC — European documentary production training programme
January 1, 2003 - August 19, 2026
EAVE — European training programme for film professionals
January 1, 2006 - August 19, 2026
EURODOC (European documentary production training programme)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
EAVE (European training programme for film professionals)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Professional Services