GIORDANO MAESTRELLI

Giordano
Maestrelli

about the speaker

As a director Giordano Maestrelli has an innate ability to capture everyday life with such beauty and delicacy. He infuses his stories with palpable human emotion and visually construct them with a language that’s reminiscent of indie cinema. With a background in still photography, and having been a part of the directing duo Vira Lata, Giordano has a range of projects under his belt, from commercials for Reporters Without Borders, NikeBudweiser and Nissan, to music videos for bands such as SOHN and Unknown Mortal Orchestra. His work has been recognized by all of advertising’s finest, including Clio MusicD&AD, UKMVACICLOPE and more. Most recently, Giordano directed The First Speech for Reporters Without Borders, a powerful campaign exposing politicians’ use of hopeful rhetoric to manipulate elections.

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2024 was the most important electoral year in history, with over 80 nations heading to the polls. During this crucial time, it has never been more important to fight propaganda and misinformation. Looking at Reporters Without Borders’ Cannes Grand Prix winning campaign, The First Speech, the director, agency and production company will come together to discuss how craft and creativity can be essential in mobilizing people and protecting democratic values. Discover how art and innovation can serve as tools for good.