Giovanni P. Autran is a highly acclaimed and award-winning filmmaker, boasting an impressive repertoire of work that showcases his exceptional editing skills and verite style shooting. His most recent projects include the critically acclaimed docu-series, TIME: The Kalief Browder Story, produced by the renowned Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Harvey Weinstein, as well as the documentary feature, The Legend of Swee' Pea, produced by the esteemed Carmelo Anthony and released by Saboteur Media.
As a director of photography, Giovanni has had the privilege of working on several narrative features, including Breakup at a Wedding and the Periods. film, both of which were released by the respected Oscilloscope. His hand-held work can also be seen on AMC's Game of Arms and Sebastian Silva's Nasty Baby, further solidifying his versatility and range as a filmmaker.
Throughout his career, which spans over a decade, Giovanni has had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, both domestically and internationally. One of his most notable achievements is the documentary Voyage of the Vezo, which tells the story of a reef fishing society struggling to cope with the effects of climate change on Madagascar's southwest coast. This remarkable documentary earned Giovanni an Emmy Award for directing in 2010, a testament to his dedication to his craft and his ability to craft compelling and thought-provoking stories.
