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Giorgio Testi has built an international career directing live films with a cinematic approach. His work has been nominated at the Grammys (Blur “No Distance Left to Run”), Emmys (Harry Potter 20th anniversary “Return to Hogwarts"), Baftas (Guitar Hero Live) and many other awards.
Giorgio has successfully harnessed his diverse talents into working with global advertising brands and clients. Throughout his well documented career, Giorgio has worked with some of the most culturally important and innovative bands in the world including The Rolling Stones, The Killers, Gorillaz, Andrea Bocelli, Amy Winehouse, The 1975 to name but a few, as well as collaborating with iconic global brands such as Adidas, Lavazza, Aperol, Nike, Budweiser, Peroni, Pepsi, RedBull, Jack Daniels, Sony, Converse and T-Mobile.

achievements

EMMY AWARDS
2022: "Outstanding Variety Special (pre-recorded)" - Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (Nomination)

GRAMMY AWARDS
2011: “Best Long Form Music Video” - Blur ‘Live at Hyde Park / No Distance Left to Run' (Nomination)

BAFTA VIDEO GAMES AWARDS
2016: “Best Persistent Game” and “Best Family Game” - Guitar Hero Live (Nomination)

ROME FILM FEST
2023: Who to Love (freestyle)
2023: Negramaro Back Home Ora So Restare (freestyle)
2022: Mahmood (Alice nella Città)
2019: Nick Drake, Songs In A Conversation (official selection)
2018: Noi Siamo Afterhours (official selection)

UK MVA
2021: "Best Music Film" - Andrea Bocelli 'Believe in Christmas" (Nomination)
2017: "Best Concert" - The Killers 'Live at Hyde Park' (Nomination)
2014: “Best Live Coverage” - Savages ‘Fuckers’ (Nomination)
2012: “Best Music AD” - The Killers ‘Battle Born’ (Nomination)
2011: “Best Live Coverage” - Richard Ashcroft ’Live at Shepherds Bush’ (Nomination)
2010: “Best Live Coverage” - Blur ‘Live at Hyde Park’ (Nomination)

MUVI (Montreal Music Video Festival)
2014: “Best Live Performance Video” - Savages ‘Fuckers’ (Winner)

BERLIN MVA
2017: "Most Bizarre" - Gorillaz 'Hallelujah Money (Nomination)

NME AWARDS
2007: “Best DVD” - Dirty Pretty Things ‘Puffing on a Coffin Nail’ (Nomination)
2016: "Game of the year" - Guitar Hero Live (Nomination)

VIMEO STAFF PICK
2012: The Kills ‘Into the Unknown’

MUSIC WEEK AWARDS
2017: "Music & Brand Partnership" - Pepsi Max/Subway/Warner Music 'Stormzy #1 fan' and YouTube/Google Play Music/Africa Express 'The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians' (Nomination)

CORTINAMETRAGGIO
2019: "Best Music Video" - Daniele Silvestri/Argentovivo (Winner)

ROMA VIDEO CLIP
2021: Premio SIAE 'Diodato/Fai Rumore" (Winner)
2019: Director of the year (Winner)
2019: Video of the Year 'Daniele Silvestri/Scusate Se Non Piango' (Winner)