Marco Orsini is a multifaceted creative force, exceling as a writer, director, producer, and mentor who harnesses the power of audio-visual storytelling to educate, advocate, and inspire audiences worldwide.
As the co-founder of the International Emerging Talent Film Association (IEFTA),a Monaco-based non-governmental organization established in 2006, Marco has dedicated himself to uncovering and nurturing talented filmmakers from emerging regions globally.
Through his production company, MoJo Entertainment, Marco has invested in select art-house films, including Michael James' critically acclaimed "God's Work".
Marco's career in television production spanned over 60 hours of prime-time programming in the United States before he transitioned to filmmaking. His award-winning documentaries, such as "Gray Matters" and "Beyond the Raging Sea", have garnered widespread recognition, premiering at prominent film festivals, airing on TV and VOD platforms, and being translated into multiple languages. His work has been praised by leading industry publications, including The Hollywood Reporter, The Guardian, and Variety.
In addition to his filmmaking endeavors, Marco has produced visual content and media campaigns for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and established a film fund in Greece to support IEFTA's mission of awarding cash prizes at film labs and festivals worldwide.
As a sought-after public speaker, producer, and conference host at festivals globally, Marco focuses on providing emerging filmmakers with the training, development, and access they need to succeed in audiovisual storytelling.
Marco's unwavering commitment to raising awareness through film and dialogue is evident in his participation in masterclasses, such as the Film Resilience session at Durban Filmmart in 2024, and his inclusion in the Arab Cinema Centre's 'Golden 101' list of notable contributors to filmmaking in the Arab world.
Marco's recent documentary, "Latin Four Plus", won the Audience Choice Award at the Orlando Film Festival and was awarded Best Documentary at the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival in 2023.
