I’m an Emmy-winning director of photography based in Dubai with over 20 years of experience in nonfiction storytelling and commercial production. I’ve worked with major media outlets including VICE, HBO, BBC, Showtime, Apple TV+, ABC, PBS, The New York Times, and Al Jazeera.

My work has earned two Emmy Awards, along with multiple nominations, an RTS Award nomination, a Peabody Award, and an Edward R. Murrow Award. Several documentaries I’ve contributed to have premiered at prominent festivals like Tribeca and other international events.

As a videographer and camera operator, I’ve also worked on commercial and corporate projects for global brands such as Hyundai, Cadillac, Prada, and Coach, as well as various clients in the UAE and the Gulf region.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked with both large production teams and small, agile crews, and I’m also comfortable operating solo when needed. I produce and edit projects as necessary. I’ve filmed in over 60 countries, covering major conflicts and international events. I lived in Afghanistan and extensively documented the war there, reported on the rise and fall of ISIS in Iraq and Syria, covered cartel violence in Mexico, and worked on the ground during the Ukraine conflict.

I specialize in vérité and cinematic filmmaking, thriving in natural settings and adjusting my approach and equipment to each environment. I am equally skilled at leading multi-camera interviews with complex lighting and technical setups.

I hold an Italian passport and speak Spanish and Portuguese.

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