Freelance Documentary Director/Cameraman/Editor
In 1985, during university holidays, Claudio stumbled into a freelancer career with news reports on Afghan Mujahedin, who fought against the Russian occupation. Ever since he has worked on many current affairs documentaries. However, Claudio is probably best known for his role as DOP on LONG WAY ROUND and LONG WAY DOWN where he filmed the actors Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman on motorbike journeys around the world and across Africa.
Besides the adventure entertainment, Claudio is particularly proud about some of his more difficult current affairs films - may be less fun to watch but they won prestigious recognition. SURVIVING SUDAN - a report with Sorious Samura about the plight of Darfur refugees earned an Emmy nomination for best long format investigative documentary in 2006. LIVING WITH AIDS, as well presented by Sorious, won the One World Media Award 2006 for best broadcast journalist and was a finalist for best TV documentary.
In 2005 Claudio had the first opportunity to work with Jim Foster, who produced GUNS FOR HIRE, a 2 part Sky One series with Sam Kiley reporting on Private Military Companies in Congo DRC and Afghanistan. Jim and Claudio developed a very efficient 2 camera shooting style. It was the start of an ongoing collaboration.
Claudio is also very interested in the new possibilities of publishing videos over the internet. It offers true democracy of expression. He is producing more and more reports that might not be commercial enough for the TV screen but will be relevant to raise awareness on important issues like human rights violations, environmental issues, crimes etc.
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