Stefano Usberghi is an award winning cinematographer and sometimes a director. Alumnus of the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, Stefano has received a “Golden Frog” nomination for best cinematography at Camerimage Festival in 2022 with the feature documentary ‘Sons Of Cain’, premiered at Venezia 78’ (Giornate Degli Autori). Stefano previous works were shortlisted in international film festivals such as: TIFF, Tampere Film Festival, David Di Donatello, Rhode Island and many others. Stefano has lensed dozens of commercials around the globe for brands like: Renault, Ray-Ban, Gucci, Spotify, Valentino, Burger King, Yamaha, Zegna, Laura Biagiotti, Shell, Engie, Nike, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Golden Goose, Kia, Maestro Dobel and Peugeot. Stefano has worked with agencies such as: Publicis, DLV BBDO, Armando Testa, Leagas Delaney, Wunderman Thompson and many others. Stefano has made his directorial debut with the short film Isma, shortlisted at Ciclope and featured on Director’s Library. Stefano has directed two short films and he is currently writing his debut feature film as a director.

Sons of Cain: Camerimage, 2022 - Best Cinematography Nominee. 78’ Venice Film Festival - Giornate Degli Autori.

Isma: Ciclope Finalist, Director’s Library. LBB Online, 1.4, *Best Cinematography European Cinematography Award, 2023

Jululu: 74’ Venice Film Festival * Migrarti prize Winner, Alice Nella Città, Rhode Island Int. Film Festival. MedFilm Festival

Stella Uno: *Best Cinematography Spello Film Festival, 2018, TIFF ‘kids’, Holly Shorts Film Festival.

Us - Nother: UKMVA 2022 - Berlin Music Video Award, 2023 *Winner

Mostri: Cinquina David Di Donatello, 2017. *Best Cinematography at Ciak sul Fermano, 2017.

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