Alessandro Pavone is an Italian cinematographer specializing in nonfiction and commercials, and he is known for his coverage of major international events. He has worked on documentary programs for media outlets such as VICE, HBO, BBC, CNN, Showtime, Apple TV+, ABC, PBS, The New York Times, The History Channel, and ESPN. Additionally, Alessandro has filmed branded films and commercials for companies like Facebook, Disney+, Hyundai, and Coach.

Alessandro has documented wars and humanitarian issues in over 50 countries worldwide, earning prestigious accolades such as two Emmy awards and various nominations, a Peabody, and an Edward R. Murrow award. His feature documentaries have been showcased at the Tribeca Film Festival and various other film festivals globally.

Having lived in the Middle East and Central Asia for over a dozen years, Alessandro now resides with his family in Dubai, UAE.

Contact: +971 55 847 6982 | a.pavone@mac.com

RECENT WORK

VICE on SHOWTIME | No Justice for Women in the Taliban's Afghanistan

Scream of My Blood: A Gogol Bordello Story

VICE News Tonight | Putin's War on Ukraine

COACH | The Road to Circularity

VICE News | Pakistan: A Country on Life Support

Pep Guardiola - CFI Financial Group's new Global Brand Ambassador

Al Jazeera | The Forgotten Heroes of Empire

Al Jazeera | Trump's Top General in Afghanistan

The New York Times | Running the Mediterranean's Trauma Ward

MY GEAR

Cameras and drones:

Canon EOS C500 Mark II

Canon EOS C70

Sony FX6 Full-Frame Camera

DJI Mavic Pro 2

GoPro HERO8 Black

Lenses:

Canon CN-E 24mm T1.5 L F Cinema Prime

Canon CN-E 35mm T1.5 L F Cinema Prime

Canon CN-E 50mm T1.3 L F Cinema Prime

Canon CN-E 85mm T1.3 L F Cinema Prime

Canon CN-E 135mm T2.2 L F Cinema Prime

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8 II L USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon Extender EF2XIII

Canon Extension Tube EF 25 II

Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x

Support:

DJI Ronin RS2 Gimbal

Easyrig Minimax STABIL Light

Sachtler Video 18 S1 Tripod

Cartoni Focus 10 SDS Tripod

Manfrotto 755XB Tripod

Cinesaddle Camera Mount

Wooden VCT Wedge Plate

Matthews BH-20 Car Mount

Lighting:

Nanlite Forza 720

Nanlite Forza 300 II

3 x Nanlite Forza 60B II Bi-Color

Amaran T2C RGB LED Tube

2 x Nanlite PavoTube II 6C Tube

Aputure Accent B7c Bulb LED

Aputure MC RGBWW LED

Nanlite Para 120 Quick-Open Softbox (47")

2 x Nanlite Fabric Grid for Forza 60 Softbox

Nanlite Forza 60 Lantern Softbox (18")

3 x NANLITE FL-11 Fresnel Lens

Nanlite Fresnel Lens for Forza 300 and 500

Scrim Jim Cine Frame Set 4 x 4' and 6 x 6'

Various diffuser fabrics, stands and rigging accessories

Audio:

Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun microphone

Wisycom MPR52 radio dual-channel RX

2 x Wisycom MTP40S radio transmitters

2 x Sony ECM-44B wired microphones

Sennheiser SKP 300 G3 plug on transmitter

Boom Pole and accessories

Monitors:

Osee G7 7 Inch Monitor

FEELWORLD FW279 7 Inch Monitor

Available on request:

Lighting gaffer with truck

Sound operator with full production kit

Teleprompter with operator

Focus puller with follow focus system

Wireless camera monitor kit

Portable Chroma screen

Studio space in Dubai