Hi! My name is Giordano Maestrelli, I'm a multidiscplinary artist focused on filmmaking.
I dropped out of Graphical Design college and started my directing career in 2018 alongside my good friend Duran Sodré under the alias Vira-Lata. Together, we directed commercials for brands such as Nike, Budweiser, Facebook, Nissan and music-videos for artists like Unknown Mortal Orchestra, SOHN and Terno Rei. Since 2023 I've been solo directing.
my goal is to create a body of work that is strong yet minimal, rooted in cinematic language to convey feelings, concepts and ideas as pure as they can be.
I also write and DP from time to time.
I'm represented by Stink Films in Brazil, México, United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Czech Republic, China and Japan.
In Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East I'm with Go East.
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giordanomaestrelli@gmail.com
I dropped out of Graphical Design college and started my directing career in 2018 alongside my good friend Duran Sodré under the alias Vira-Lata. Together, we directed commercials for brands such as Nike, Budweiser, Facebook, Nissan and music-videos for artists like Unknown Mortal Orchestra, SOHN and Terno Rei. Since 2023 I've been solo directing.
my goal is to create a body of work that is strong yet minimal, rooted in cinematic language to convey feelings, concepts and ideas as pure as they can be.
I also write and DP from time to time.
I'm represented by Stink Films in Brazil, México, United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Czech Republic, China and Japan.
In Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East I'm with Go East.
giordanomaestrelli@gmail.com
Awards & Recognitions
Ciclope Latino / 2019 / Low Budget / Bronze / "Nininho"
Ciclope Latino / 2019 / Music-Video / Shortlist / "Defectively"
Ciclope / 2019 / Music-Video / Cinematography / Shortlist / "Defectively"
D&AD / 2020 / Music-Video / Low-Budget / Shortlist / "Defectively"
Vimeo Staff Picks / 2020 / "Defectively"
Young Director Award / 2020 / Shortlist / Passion Project / "Nininho"
Associação Brasileira de Cinematografia / 2020 / Melhor Direção de Fotografia em Video-Clipe / "Defectively"
UKMVA 21 / Best Pop Video (Newcomer) / Shortlist / "Medo
MVF Awards / 2021 / Best Music-Video / Shortlist / "Medo"
MVF Awards / 2021 / Best Direction in Music-Video / Shortlist / "Medo"
MVF Awards / 2021 / Best Cinematography in Music-Video / Shortlist / "Medo"
MVF Awards / 2021 / Best Narrative in Music-Video / Shortlist / "Medo"
One Point Four / 2021 / In the Cusp of Greatness / Longlist / "Medo"
El Ojo de Iberoamérica / 2021 / Joven Realizadores / Bronze / "Medo"
Clio Music / 2022 / Film/Video Craft / Cinematography / Silver / "Medo
Ciclope Latino / 2022 / New Talent / Shortlist / "Medo"
Ciclope Latino / 2022 / Low Budget / Shortlist / "Medo"
Associação Brasileira de Cinematografia / 2022 / Melhor Direção de Fotografia em Video-Clipe / "Medo"
Vimeo Staff Picks / 2022 / "M.I.A"
Kinsale Shark Awards / 2023 / Best Music-Video / Low-Budget / Nomination / "M.I.A
One Point Four / 2024 / On The Cusp of Greatness / Longlist / "M.I.A"
Vimeo Staff Picks / 2024 / "The First Speech"
New York Festivals / 2024 / Cinematography / Gold / "The First Speech" [Campaign]
New York Festivals / 2024 / Art Direction/Production Design / Gold / "The First Speech" [Campaign]
Young Director Award / 2024 / Branded Content / Silver / "The First Speech"
Young Director Award / 2024 / Changing the World Frame by Frame
/ Silver / "The First Speech"
Cannes Lions / 2024 / Film Craft - Cinematography
/ Bronze / "The First Speech" [Russia]
Cannes Lions / 2024 / Film (Not-for-Profit / Charity / Government) / Grand Prix for Good / "The First Speech" [Campaign]
Cannes Lions / 2024 / Film (Not-for-Profit / Charity / Government) / Gold / "The First Speech" [Russia]
Cannes Lions / 2024 / Film (Not-for-Profit / Charity / Government) / Gold / "The First Speech" [Turkey]
Cannes Lions / 2024 / Film (Not-for-Profit / Charity / Government) / Gold / "The First Speech" [Venezuela]
Berlin Commercial / 2024 / Cultural Impact / Winner / "The First Speech" [Director's Cut]
Berlin Commercial / 2024 / Craft: Cinematography / Winner / "The First Speech" [Director's Cut]