Piero Cingari is an accomplished financial writer and analyst with a rich background in covering financial and economic themes. He holds master's in economics from the University of Bologna. He began as a bond/FX strategist at AcomeA SGR, later covering currencies and commodities at Capital.com. Read moreHis expertise spans finance, macroeconomics, geopolitics, and global markets, with contributions to Benzinga, Flowbank, Business Insider, Euronews, AI Monitor

I am a multimedia journalist based between Catania, Italy and in Geneva, Switzerland. After obtaining a master's degree from City, University of London. I've worked at CNN and the World Economic Forum, where I honed my skills in breaking news, long-form features, and corporate communications. My Read moreexpertise includes filming, video and audio editing, scripting, and engaging with audiences through social media. I bring a diverse skill set to the table and a passion for storytelling that informs, engages, and captivates. As a professional journalist, ensuring impartiality and making ethical choices in my work is of utmost importance to me.

Philip Willan is a freelance journalist and author who has worked in Italy for more than 30 years. He has specialised in cold war intrigues and parapolitics. As well as reporting for electronic media, Philip writes for the Times of London and, on information technology, for IDG News Service.

Allen Giovanni Ai is a journalist based in Florence, Italy.

Sabina Castelfranco is a journalist based in Rome, Italy.

Saeid Jafari is an Iranian journalist and an analyst on Middle Eastern affairs. He is a contributor to various media outlets such as Al-Monitor, Foreign Policy, Atlantic Council, National Interest, Middle East Eye, and Euronews. He has also worked for many Iranian media outlets including Aseman, Read moreMehrname, Khabar Online, and Entekhab, among many others. He has two Master's degrees, one in Middle Eastern Studies from Tehran, and the other in European Studies from the University of Siena in Italy.

Josephine McKenna is an award-winning freelance journalist based in Rome. She is bilingual and covers the Vatican, national politics, the migration crisis, the Mafia and other issues for print, radio and TV. The Costa Concordia disaster, the election of Pope Francis and Berlusconi's 'bunga bunga' Read moreparties are among the stories she has covered for radio, print, TV and online media.
www.josephinemckenna.com

Rebecca Ann Hughes is a journalist based in Venice, Italy.

A British national, I’m based in Rome and have over 25 years of experience in broadcast journalism.  I worked for a television news agency in London before moving to Rome where I was employed as a journalist/presenter for Vatican Radio.   In the 1990’s I spent two years in France and worked for Read moreRadio France International in Paris in a similar capacity.  After returning to Rome I resumed working on a regular basis for Vatican Radio but also have contributed as a freelancer to other radio stations in Europe.  When a major story breaks here, I am often called by the BBC World Service to do Q & A’s when they are looking for an expert on Vatican affairs which is my speciality. Among the many stories I have covered were the deaths of Pope John Paul II, the resignation of Pope Benedict and the conclaves to elect their respective successors.  I speak fluent Italian and French.

Chiara Giannini is a journalist based in Rome, Italy, but borned in Tuscany. Expert in politics, foreign affairs, Defence, Security and geopolitics. War reporter, photographer. She has good contacts in Italy. Good in writing and interviews. She has worked for the most important Italian newspapers Read moreand tv. She made many reportages from Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Kosovo, Lybia, Ukraine, Tunisia and in general Arabic Countries.

Laura Loguercio is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

Savin Mattozzi is a journalist based in Naples, Italy. He covers history, culture and politics in southern Italy and the Mediterranean region. His work has been featured in National Geographic, Al Jazeera, Euronews, Are We Europe and Hyphen among others.

Gabriele Di Donfrancesco is a freelance journalist based in Rome, Italy, focused on investigations and stories on environmental crimes, housing, religion, politics, and social justice.

He has covered Italian affairs for US and UK news outlets, including the Daily Dot, Jacobin, Euronews, the Read moreBulletin of the Atomic Scientists, and New Humanist.

In Italy, where he has mainly touched on culture, his stories have appeared on La Repubblica, L'Espresso, Rivista Studio, Rolling Stone Italia, and Mashable Italia.

Alex Sakalis is a writer and journalist whose work has appeared in the BBC, The Economist and The Guardian among others. He was previously the Europe Editor at openDemocracy and lives in Bologna, Italy.

Portfolio: https://alexsakalis.com/published-work/

Twitter: @alexsakalis
Instagram: @Read moresakalisalex

Massimo Mucchiut is a freelance video-maker specialised in documentary filmmaking, both as CINEMATOGRAPHER and VIDEO EDITOR, and a PHOTOGRAPHER specialised in reportage photography.

In the past years, he's been active in the field of human rights, collaborating with established NGO's especially Read morein the Middle-East, and producing content in the form of DOCUMENTARY, VISIBILITY and PROMO VIDEOS for fund rising campaigns.

He's been working also in the field of advertising for several years with Google Partner Ad Agencies.

He's a flexible and independent traveller with high social and humanistic skills. 
His office fits in a backpack, so to reach easily the most remote corners of the globe and produce independently a comprehensive range of different types of productions, and deliver assignment from anywhere with flexibility.

He can produce tailored content with the highest standard for moving and still picture, sound and aerials.
He's fluent (speaking/writing) in English, Spanish, Slovene and Italian (mother tongue).

Flexible, reliable and easy going.

Among his former clients/collaborations/publishers: Un Ponte Per, United World Colleges, Replay, Springfestival, Toyota, Current TV, Erasmus+, Internazionale.


Shooting equipments:

CAMERAS
Panasonic GH5 (4K)
Canon XF400 (4K)

LENSES
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm 2.8
Panasonic Lumix DG Vario 12-60mm 2.8-4.0
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6
Panasonic Lumix 25mm 1.7
Panasonic Lumix 20mm 1.7
Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm 2.8
Olympus Digital 70-300mm 4.0-5.6

MICS & TRANSMITTERS
Røde VideoMic NTG
Røde VideoMic Pro
Sennheiser lavalier mic + EW100 g2

SOUND RECORDER
Tascam DR-05X

LIGHTS KIT
NEEWER 2 Packs RGB660 PRO LED

GIMBAL
Zhiyun Crane 2s

ACTION CAM
GoPro Hero

DRONE
DJI Mini 2

Based between South Africa and Italy 
with 3 decades experience delivering quality news packages 
and live transmissions to a global audience across various International networks from any location
worldwide using Final Cut Pro, Adobe Pro, Bgan, Aviwest and LiveU.
Covering hard news, feature Read morestories and more

Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT) Certified

Let me know what you need and i will get it done!

Giovanni “Gianni” Sorrentino is an experienced broadcast journalist, having worked for Italian broadcasting companies for many years as a TV producer, reporter, editor and filmmaker, dealing with all areas of interest – from politics to culture.
Born near Naples, after high school he moved to the Read moreUK, where he specialized in Italian Neorealism and European Cinema, getting a degree at the University of Reading with a dissertation on the cinema of Italian director and actor, Nanni Moretti. After he moved back to Italy, he wrote articles for cinema magazines, until he began a freelance reporter for a minor satellite broadcasting company. His next step was a contract with the most important Italian private broadcasting company Mediaset, where he worked as a producer for a sport and showbiz-themed daily program. 
Curious about the evolution of Italian society in the new millennium, he did extensive research into Italian youth, in particular education and the employment system. This led to a decade-long collaboration with Okkupati, a weekly program about job opportunities and work policies on the Italian public television channel, Rai Tre. After just a few months of working as a reporter and filmmaker, he became head producer and creative director, deciding content and hosting his own on-air video segment.
As a TV format creator, he recently worked for companies such as Zodiak Media group and Rai World.
He lives in Rome with his best friend and wife Federica, and continues to pursue his passions: cinema, Italian regional cuisine and sport. He never loses his analytical approach, unless he is watching matches played by Napoli football team, of which he is an enthusiastic fan.

Samuele Damilano is a professional journalist based in Milan and working for the Italian television Mediaset. He previously worked at "Euronews" (Lyon) and "L'Espresso" (Rome). 
He has a master's degree in journalism from the Walter Tobagi School, University of Milan, and a diplome from the Read morejournalism school of the Lelio e Lisli Basso Foundation in Rome. He speaks Italian, English, Spanish, and French.

I am an independent journalist based in Venice, Italy, specializing in politics, national and international affairs, and EU matters, with a primary focus on human rights and migration issues.

Experience:

I began my journey as a contributor, later advancing to the role of Web Editor for Read moreNuoveRadici.World, an online Italian newspaper renowned for its focus on diversity and fighting racial discrimination in Italy. 
In 2021-2022, my contributions expanded to include writing for Left (Italy) and collaborating on a report with Amnesty International - Italy. By 2023, I had earned the position of editor and writer at MicroMega, a prestigious Italian publication. Alongside article writing and editing responsibilities, I also manage article translations from US reviews and academic publications.
In my writing, I mainly deal with racism, gender-based violence, and social and economic inequalities.

Skills: 
- Proficient in crafting incisive interview questions, conducting engaging guest interviews, and enlightening readers on a wide spectrum of topics. 
- Experienced in composing and refining articles, press releases, scholarly works, and reports. 
- Skilled in providing translation services between English and Italian, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for diverse audiences.

Specializations:

My expertise extends to covering corporate events and crafting engaging business articles, alongside my core focus on journalistic endeavors.

A creative with a Bachelor’s in Art Direction and a Master’s in Fashion Design. As a freelancer, I specialize in illustration, graphics, and social media content creation, including videos and animations. I love bringing concepts to life with flair and finesse, weaving together design and Read morestorytelling.

I am a professional photographer based in Bologna, Italy, active mainly in the reportage/news photography, in recent years I have documented the everyday life of  palestinians after the building of the separation wall in Palestine/Israel, the migration of women to Eastern Europe to Italy coming to Read morework as housewives-carers  and the Gezi park protests and the general election in Turkey. My work is published on italian newspapers and magazine such as la Stampa, Corriere della Sera, Repubblica, Avvenire, Espresso, Millennium, Gioia, Gente, Oggi.
My work can be seen at: www.brancolini.com

Dario Canciello is a tv producer/fixer based in Rome, Italy.

1999-2024
Co-founder of RReporter, Rome-based television production, following the merger between WTN and APTV (now APTN) he began working as a freelance following important current events in Italy and abroad, on behalf of Read moreinternational tv networks such as BBC, CNN , FOX, ABC.

He has been and still is responsible for the production, organization and filming of documentaries and television programs in Italy for international tv channels such as the BBC, National Geographic, History Channel and Discovery Channel.

1992-1998 
Staff Producer / Reporter "WORLDWIDE TELEVISION NEWS"

Television coverage of current events/news in Italy, the Vatican and abroad, including Bosnia, Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Greece, Morocco. 
In addition to the production and coverage of news, he has personally coordinated TV satellite feeds, the montage of tv packages, and developed relations with WTN customers.

Leonardo Delfanti is a journalist based in Verona, Italy. He owns a BA in Philosophy (Italy, Verona) and an MA in Crisis Journalism (Thessaloniki, Greece). Before following his path as a reporter, he worked extensively in the EU as a dancer and actor. 

His main interests are media literacy, Read moreconflict reporting, cultural reportage, and peace journalism.

He actively covers the following regions: 
- Armenia 
- Georgia 
- Greece 
- Turkey 
- Italy 

Among the international events he covered in previous years: 
- 2022 Nobel Peace Summit, South Korea 
- 2022 World Press Freedom Day, Uruguay 
- 2022 EU Forum, Greece
- 2021 Fringe Festival, Turkey 
- 2000 Fringe Festival, Scotland 

His reportages have also been published in The Diplomat, Stati Generali, Atlas of Wars, Domani, Peace Direct, Caucasus Watch, and Standford Social Review.

Aleksandar Brezar is a journalist, factchecker and debunker with experience in a variety of media outlets, ranging from print and radio to television and online/new media. He also co-hosts Sarajevo Calling, a podcast on Western Balkans affairs. His work was featured in The Guardian, The Washington Read morePost, Kosovo 2.0 and Balkan Insight, among others, while he was an advisor and contributor on several documentaries for PBS, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Al Jazeera English.

Forrester Dobson is a UAS pilot and engineer located in Aosta Valley, Italy. Specialising in Photogrammetry, Video editing, Movie making, training videos and Search and Rescue techniques employing UAS's and specialised software.