About

Lorenzo is a Director of Photography based in London, UK.

Wasteman, starring David Jonsson and Tom Blyth, premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and 69th BFI London Film Festival in 2025. It won 5 BIFAs (2025) including The Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut Director) and was BAFTA Nominated for Best British Debut (2026). It was released theatrically in the UK in February 2026 by Lionsgate and in the US in April 2026.

The Kidnapping of Arabella, his latest collaboration with director Carolina Cavalli starring Benedetta Porcaroli and Chris Pine, premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival and 69th BFI London Film Festival in 2025. Their earlier collaboration, Amanda, screened at both the 79th Venice International Film Festival and the 47th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2022, and was released to critical acclaim by Curzon (UK) and Oscilloscope (US). 

His documentary work includes drama portions of BAFTA-winning documentaries Gun No. 6 and Grenfell: Uncovered. He is also active in the music video and commercial space. 

Born in Rome, he was obsessed with cameras and making his own short films by the time he was 10. After wanting to be a photojournalist for a few years, he discovered cinematography and has been working in the industry for over fifteen years.

Lorenzo is part of the Italian association of cinematographers Collettivo Chiaroscuro. He also co-creates the podcast Cinematographers on The Loose, and mentors on various mentorship programs. 

A prolific cinematography lecturer in his spare time, Lorenzo has taught at UCA Farnham, Arts University Bournemouth, Met Film School, Ravensbourne, Falmouth, Edge Hill, University of Brighton, UWE Bristol and London Metropolitan University.

Photo Credit: Ivan Cazzola