Giovanni Peresson
Documentary Filmmaker
ABOUT ME
My name is Giovanni Peresson I am a 23-year old filmmaker based in Belfast. I grew up in Gweedore, Donegal in the Gaeltacht. I first came to Northern Ireland to Derry to study Cinematic Arts and later came to Belfast to study an MA in Film studies at Queens University. During my MA I lead a community project in the West-Belfast Gaeltacht. I wish to continue my studies in Film and I am pursuing a phd.
It took me a couple years to figure out how to use a camera but now that I have the hang of it, it has become burning passion, particularly documentary and non-fiction filmmaking. It has been an honor to have met every filmmaker, participant and friend along the way and I am always looking to make that next connection
EDUCATION
BSc (hons) Cinematic Arts, Ulster University Magee 2021-2024
I graduated with First-Class Honors, during this time I worked and directed several films. In this period of time I developed my skills from the ground up and decided on the path I wish to take.
MA Film Studies, Queens University Belfast 2024-2025
I graduated with a Merit, This MA introduced me to practice as research which has influenced the films I made during time such as Volunteer (2024) and Tír Gan Teanga Tír Gan Anam (2025).
Future Prospects,
I am pursuing a phd through Practice as Research and wish to expand upon previous ideas from my MA. I intend to apply for a September 2027 start, meanwhile I am currently seeking funding for a film to be made.
Personal
Filmmaking over the years since I began started from an interest in video editing but throughout short films in uni I have taken on as many roles as you can think but I have fallen into Directing and I've come to understand the power and influence film has and It has been a privilege so far being able create films that challenge current social and political issues such as that of addiction which over the course of a semester I got to learn from experts and individuals themselves.
Appart from filmmaking which if you've read this far I assume that cat's out of the bag. I also love to watch films and series both fiction and non-fiction, some of my favourites being Midsommar, The substance, Breaking bad, Orange is the New Black, The Big Lez and Father Ted. I am also into a wide variety of video games including City Builders, Colony sims, The Resident Evil Franchise, and I play various online games with my friends.
