Maria Liliana Fiasconoaro is a news producer based in Jerusalem, Israel.
 with more than 30 years of experience in working with a major US news organization in Israel.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Hebrew, Italian

Philip Willan is a freelance journalist and author who has worked in Italy for more than 30 years. He has specialised in cold war intrigues and parapolitics. As well as reporting for electronic media, Philip writes for the Times of London and, on information technology, for IDG News Service.

Selene Verri is an Italian journalist with over two decades of experience covering the Kurdish issue. Based in Lyon, France, and frequently working from Brussels, her reporting has taken her across Turkey, Iraqi Kurdistan, and Rojava in Syria.

In addition to her journalistic endeavors, Verri has Read moremade significant contributions to the field through her creative works. She is the author of a book that chronicles her travels along the borders of the Kurdish-populated regions and has produced a film titled "The Flowers of Rojava," which focuses on the women's revolution in Northern Syria. Her interests also extend to the realms of science fiction and dystopia, as demonstrated by her university dissertation on politics in science fiction and her published short stories in Italy and France.

Fluent in Italian, English, and French, and with a working knowledge of Turkish and Spanish, Verri's linguistic skills have undoubtedly enriched her reporting and storytelling. Currently, she is engaged in EU-financed innovation projects, with a focus on environment and sustainability, showcasing her versatility and commitment to addressing a broad range of critical issues through her journalistic expertise.

I am a multimedia journalist based between Catania, Italy and in Geneva, Switzerland. After obtaining a master's degree from City, University of London. I've worked at CNN and the World Economic Forum, where I honed my skills in breaking news, long-form features, and corporate communications. My Read moreexpertise includes filming, video and audio editing, scripting, and engaging with audiences through social media. I bring a diverse skill set to the table and a passion for storytelling that informs, engages, and captivates. As a professional journalist, ensuring impartiality and making ethical choices in my work is of utmost importance to me.

MARTA BRAMBILLA PISONI is a journalist based in Milan, Italy.

Matteo Fraschini Koffi was born on July 10th, 1981 in Lomé, Togo (West Africa). At ten months old he was adopted by a family from Milan (Italy). Before moving to Africa in 2005, he has traveled to countries such as the occupied territories of Palestine, Israel, Romania, South Africa, Kosovo, Iraq, Read moreand Tajikistan. At 24 years old he returned to Togo. In May 2016 he won the Premiolino and published an investigative diary on the mafia inside the "ghetto" of Rignano (Apulia) called "Campi d'oro rosso" ("Fields of red gold", GSA Edizioni). In 2019 he published the autobiography "The call of the black elephant, Confessions of a journey in search of one's identity" (Libraccio Editore). In 2023 he published the book "Oggi non muoio" ("Not gonna die today", Libraccio Editore) co-written with Mohamed Abukar Barrow, a Somali. As a freelance journalist he writes, photographs and produces radio and TV reports, collaborating with Italian and foreign media and dealing exclusively with sub-Saharan Africa matters. He is based in Lomé (Togo).

Saeid Jafari is an Iranian journalist and an analyst on Middle Eastern affairs. He is a contributor to various media outlets such as Al-Monitor, Foreign Policy, Atlantic Council, National Interest, Middle East Eye, and Euronews. He has also worked for many Iranian media outlets including Aseman, Read moreMehrname, Khabar Online, and Entekhab, among many others. He has two Master's degrees, one in Middle Eastern Studies from Tehran, and the other in European Studies from the University of Siena in Italy.

Eleonora Vasques is a journalist based in Brussels, covering EU affairs and migration. I have been working in Brussels for more than two years, where I developed experies in EU policies and politics. I also worked as a press officer at the European Parliament before lading in the international Read morejournalism world.

Sabina Castelfranco is a journalist based in Rome, Italy.

Alessia Anselmo is a sports journalist based in Palermo, Italy. Over the years she has also covered other sectors, such as local politics. She has a degree in Modern Languages and Cultures, with proficiency in English, Spanish, and some French. Also, she has a master’s degree in journalism. Since Read more2013, she has been a registered journalist and, as of 2023, a professional journalist. Her experience includes work for printed newspapers, both local and national television, various online newspapers, and a Palermo-based radio station. Additionally, since 2013, Alessia has served as the press officer for Telimar, a sports club specializing in water polo and rowing. In these ten years, she has presented conferences, book presentations and awards, as well as acquiring skills in the field of video and audio editing and social media.

Hafida Benyacoub is a seasoned journalist-reporter, translator, digital trainer, fixer, and photographer with a rich background in journalism and communication. Fluent in French, English, Spanish, and Italian, Benyacoub has built a career that spans various facets of media and content creation. Read moreAfter initially working for international companies in Europe, she transitioned to journalism in 2013, reporting from Brussels on Belgian and EU institutions for a British digital media outlet. Her work has been pivotal in covering a wide array of subjects, including international relations, politics, technology, health, and more.

Benyacoub's reporting has been instrumental in providing insights into significant global and regional events. She has covered the US Capitol invasion on January 6, 2021, offering detailed accounts of the protests and their implications for American democracy. Her investigative work into the applications of AI, such as ChatGPT, has revealed innovative 'meta' use cases. In the realm of international politics, she has shed light on the political dynamics of Northern Cyprus, the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and the strategic partnerships between Iraq and EU/NATO. Her journalism has also touched on the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's (EBRD) investments in Ukraine, the Belgian military's NATO exercises, and the digital transformation in the Central Republic of Congo.

Beyond her reporting, Benyacoub has developed two media platforms: a tourism-focused outlet at www.traveltopcountrymag.com and redaconewsmedia. Since the onset of COVID-19, she has independently worked for digital media in the UK, Belgium, and other international outlets, covering diverse topics such as health, economy, transport, cybersecurity, intelligence, environment, food, and EU relations with foreign countries including Africa, the Middle East, China, and Vietnam. Additionally, she has leveraged her multilingual skills to moderate debates primarily in French and English, further establishing her as a versatile and influential voice in the field of journalism and media.

Nicole Di Ilio is a journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon.
Her work focuses on conflicts, radicalism, migrations, and marginalized groups. Her writing has appeared in Sky, Al Jazeera, Al Monitor, New Lines Magazine, VICE, among other publications. In recent years, she has been on the ground covering Read morethe war in eastern Ukraine, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the political and socioeconomic crisis in Lebanon, and religious extremism in Tunisia.

Isidoro Patalano is a journalist based in Naples, Italy.

Lucía Riera is a journalist and news editor based in Madrid, Spain. She worked for six years for the Spanish and English services at European Television channel Euronews.

With ten years of experience, she has covered mostly international, politics and human rights related information for TV and Read moreradio. She also collaborates for the national Spanish radio Cadena SER as a producer for the programme "Punto de Fuga" and working as a correspondent from France.

Emmy Award winner and freelance photographer, producer and occasional camera operator working and collaborating in various documentary projects as well as productions with the world’s leading media companies.

I am a storyteller focusing on under-reported issues and current events, while also Read morepursuing personal documentary projects, documenting social issues and humanitarian crisis in conflict-affected societies around the world, specially in the ongoing post-conflict situation in my native country of El Salvador.

I believe that the role of a journalist becomes more important when you hear the testimonies of a victim or when you witness the harm one human being causes another.

I am a multilingual reporter currently on leave of absence from Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall Street Journal, where I covered the European pharmaceutical industry, healthcare and various business topics for the past three and a half years.
 
At the moment I am pursuing freelance writing and Read moredocumentary projects out of Barcelona, Spain, though I am open to travel for assignments. 

My previous journalistic experience includes reporting on migration, human rights, technology, international affairs and culture, both in print and video.

Previously to joining The Wall Street Journal in 2020, I worked for Agence France-Presse, the Italian newspaper La Stampa, and on different international collaborative journalistic projects, including the investigative phase of a PBS Frontline production. I had my writing and videos published in Deutsche Welle, Foreign Policy, Coda Story, QuickTake by Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal among others.

On the documentary side, three short films I co-produced and co-directed with the Barcelona-based production company Otoxo Productions have been recognized in international festivals.


My gear: Nikon D7200 with Sigma 18-300 /Nikon 50 mm, Røde shotgun mic / Synco radio mike, Manfrotto light tripod

Savin Mattozzi is a journalist based in Naples, Italy. He covers history, culture and politics in southern Italy and the Mediterranean region. His work has been featured in National Geographic, Al Jazeera, Euronews, Are We Europe and Hyphen among others.

Edmond Prifti is a Multimedia Journalist/Fixer/TV Host/Tour Guide/Drone Pilot, based in Tirana, Albania. I've been graduated in Bucharest, in 2001, in Journalism and Sciences of Communications. 

In my turned back in Tirana, I've been collaborated and involved in many national and international Read moremedia, as such IWPR, (England) Albanezul (România), etc. Projects and such of roles, mainly in the Albanian print media, like Editor and Vice editor on chief (One magazine) or coverer (Psichology magazine, VIP)... 

In 2009-2014 I worked Multimedia Journalist, in the Albanian Telegraphic Agency. During this time, I've collaborated like cameraman with RaiTre in Mediterraneo TV program and for Saga Film România like As. Producer in the Documentary "Who Am I and Saint Andrei". 

The winner of several photo competition in Albania and also in international area, such as the photo exposition in Milan, Italy in April 2014 (meanwhile, another second prize in a national photo competition) and the first great prize given by Martin Parr in April 13th, 2012 "Capture Albania"... 

During two seasons (12x 2) I've been moderator TV for the entertainment TV emission "What you offer", produced by Albanian Radio Television. 

By January 2017 I've been Multimedia Director at Konica.al media portal and meanwhile collaborator with Arte Tv during April - June 2017 sessions (Karl Hoffmann and Philipp Grull) as As producer and fixer, and also at the end of August 2017 for Radio Swiss International with the journalist Matteo Tacconi (As producer and fixer), UEFA Vip Coordonator, Making off Balfin Group, Short Documentaries, fixer/ photographer/driver with Daily Mail and The Sun, Fixer for La7, etc... 

National Official Guide (licenced) and actor in 17th TV advertising media, and several roles in movies, from 1999.

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Gabriele Di Donfrancesco is a freelance journalist and fixer based in Rome, Italy, focused on investigations and stories on environmental crimes, housing, religion, politics, and social justice.

He has covered Italian affairs for US and UK news outlets, including the Daily Dot, Jacobin, Euronews,Read more the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, and New Humanist.

In Italy, where he has mainly touched on culture, his stories have appeared on La Repubblica, L'Espresso, Rivista Studio, Rolling Stone Italia, and Mashable Italia.

Chiara Giannini is a journalist based in Rome, Italy, but borned in Tuscany. Expert in politics, foreign affairs, Defence, Security and geopolitics. War reporter, photographer. She has good contacts in Italy. Good in writing and interviews. She has worked for the most important Italian newspapers Read moreand tv. She made many reportages from Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Kosovo, Lybia, Ukraine, Tunisia and in general Arabic Countries.

Lili Rutai is a freelance journalist.

Gabriele Barbati is a journalist based in Rome, Italy.

Gabriele Zagni is an accomplished journalist renowned for his insightful coverage of European politics, current affairs, and maritime disasters. Born in the small country town of Sospiro in northern Italy, Zagni's passion for storytelling and his penchant for unusual trips have informed his Read moredistinctive approach to journalism. His career has seen him co-author articles on pivotal events such as the French presidential elections, where he dissected the ideological clashes between candidates. He also helped in conducting in-depth investigations into Mediterranean maritime tragedies, shedding light on the humanitarian crisis and the systemic failures in search and rescue operations.

Based in Rome, Zagni has established himself as a versatile media professional, adept at producing content, managing communications, and coordinating projects. His problem-solving skills are often called upon to assist others, reflecting his collaborative nature and his ability to navigate complex situations. Zagni's work is marked by a unique blend of Italian flair and an occasional infusion of English expressions, a testament to his international outlook and engagement with a global audience.

Among his notable journalistic achievements is an exclusive interview with the President of the European Council regarding the Ukraine conflict, which underscored his expertise in political journalism and his skill in securing high-profile interviews. Zagni's commitment to his craft and his ability to articulate the nuances of political discourse have made him a respected voice in the field of journalism, particularly in the context of European affairs.

Laura Loguercio is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

Massimo Mucchiut is a freelance video-maker specialised in documentary filmmaking, both as CINEMATOGRAPHER and VIDEO EDITOR, and a PHOTOGRAPHER specialised in reportage photography.

In the past years, he's been active in the field of human rights, collaborating with established NGO's especially Read morein the Middle-East, and producing content in the form of DOCUMENTARY, VISIBILITY and PROMO VIDEOS for fund rising campaigns.

He's been working also in the field of advertising for several years with Google Partner Ad Agencies.

He's a flexible and independent traveller with high social and humanistic skills. 
His office fits in a backpack, so to reach easily the most remote corners of the globe and produce independently a comprehensive range of different types of productions, and deliver assignment from anywhere with flexibility.

He can produce tailored content with the highest standard for moving and still picture, sound and aerials.
He's fluent (speaking/writing) in English, Spanish, Slovene and Italian (mother tongue).

Flexible, reliable and easy going.

Among his former clients/collaborations/publishers: Un Ponte Per, United World Colleges, Replay, Springfestival, Toyota, Current TV, Erasmus+, Internazionale.


Shooting equipments:

CAMERAS
Panasonic GH6 (4K)
Canon XF400 (4K)

LENSES
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm 2.8
Panasonic Lumix DG Vario 12-60mm 2.8-4.0
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6
Panasonic Lumix 25mm 1.7
Panasonic Lumix 20mm 1.7
Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm 2.8
Olympus Digital 70-300mm 4.0-5.6

MICS & TRANSMITTERS
Røde VideoMic NTG
Røde VideoMic Pro
Sennheiser lavalier mic + EW100 g2

SOUND RECORDER
Tascam DR-05X

LIGHTS KIT
NEEWER 2 Packs RGB660 PRO LED

GIMBAL
Zhiyun Crane 2s

ACTION CAM
GoPro Hero

DRONE
DJI Mini 2