ABOUT ALESSIA
Alessia Camoirano Bruges is an Emmy nominated documentary film-maker, journalist, host and artist based in London. She is interested in stories that focus on the human experience with a particular attention to social disparity, crime, drugs, culture, mental health and current affairs. Her credits include BBC, VICE, Channel 4, Discovery and more. Her work has been exhibited worldwide, both public and private collections.
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Alessia Camoirano Bruges - Journalist & Producer
Emmy Nominated Documentary
The Teenage Mafia Academy - Hosted and produced a documentary that explores how the Camorra recruits kids. Alessia Camoirano Bruges was the first woman to ever interview active Camorra bosses on camera.
Current Affairs feature length documentary for Discovery Channel. Researched and access to contributors all around the world.
Topical programme for BBC ONE
Produced a documentary about the gang wars in Marseille.
Produced a documentary about how the oil and fossil fuel industry have infiltrated governments, banks, courts with unique interviews to whistleblowers.
Produced a documentary about a rave in Ukraine as people were being drafted to go to war.
Alessia Camoirano Bruges was born in Genoa, Italy, from a Colombian mother and Italian father. She speaks fluently English, Italian, Spanish and some German. She spent her childhood between various cities in Italy, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Tunisia, Ecuador and Colombia. She then moved to London to study journalism then Film and TV at the University of the Arts London where she graduated with first class honours. She’s always been interested in exploring what makes us humans and all the nuances that drive us, without judgment but with a deep sense of curiosity and marvel towards realities that are close and far away from her. Her investigative approach, extensive experience in hard access and ability to fully immerse into the story have lead her to become the youngest producer and host to ever interview the mafia (Camorra specifically) on camera.
Besides working on documentaries, Alessia is a skilled writer and artist. Her scripts have turned into feature length films which were presented at various Film Festivals, including Cannes. She is a contributor for the Mighty, a mental health magazine and she is currently finishing her first book. Her works have been exhibited and collected worldwide.
If you'd like to get in touch or have a story that you would like Alessia to look into, please contact her at alessiacamoiranobruges@gmail.com