I’m Elena — a filmmaker based in New York City (and sometimes Europe), but my roots are in the rolling hills of Tuscany, Italy.

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My background is in documentary editing, and in recent years I’ve also taken on producing roles — shaping story structure, writing voiceover, and overseeing sound and final delivery. I’m drawn to stories with emotional weight, especially those that explore justice, identity, and the complexity of relationships.

 

My work has appeared on Netflix, Amazon, VICE, NBC, CNBC, Showtime, Oxygen, Rai Cinema, Al Jazeera, and TRT World, and has screened at festivals worldwide. Projects include Amanda Knox (Netflix), I Am The Revolution (RAI Cinema), Miracle on 42nd Street (New York Emmy Winner), First Team: Juventus (Netflix), Counter Space (VICE), and NBC Dateline.

 

I’ve also created short-form documentaries for CNBC on economics and tech (some reaching millions of views), and edited branded content for Vogue, Amazon, iHeartRadio, SCAD, and nonprofits focused on health and justice.

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Originally trained in sound design, I hold an MA in Filmmaking from Goldsmiths, University of London. I speak Italian and English fluently, and I’m proficient in Spanish.

 

Alongside filmmaking, I’ve been expanding my storytelling into illustration and animation — mixing hand-drawn images with motion and experimenting with AI tools as another way to bring stories to life.