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WADJET?

Wadjet, the Horus’s eye, is a symbol of transformation. It possesses the unique ability to see beyond the present, to spread light, and to bring things into being. This powerful symbolism is the driving force behind Wadjet’s company vision: to capture light, transform it, and then spread it in a new form. This is what allows us to bring a message, an idea, a story to bloom, inspiring change and growth.

Milestones

Below are some milestones of my professional journey spent telling worlds and people.

2023

anno 2023

2023

Wadjet was born.

It's time to put this know-how into a bigger box and gather the wonderful professionals I met on this path. It's a new dawn, it's a new day, someone said.  

2022

anno 2022

2022

Tutmania.

One hundred years after its discovery, I wrote and directed an event film on Tutankhamun narrated by Iggy Pop. It was distributed in over 40 countries.  

2021

anno 2021

2021

Filmmakers for a day.

"I am a Farmer, I am a Woman" is a documentary showcasing women farmers in the South Mediterranean who became filmmakers for a day, paving the way for impactful storytelling in development cooperation projects.

2020

anno 2020

2020

Where are you?

A boat full of migrants, photographed by Massimo Sestini, was the subject of this Nat Geo documentary I had the privilege to write. 

2019

anno 2019

2019

Marvel Universe

I traveled to Seattle to write and direct a teaser for the Marvel Superheroes exhibition at the Mopop Museum. The exhibition (and the teaser) are still traveling the world!

2017

anno 2017

2017

Communicating Rural Development

I filmed, shot, and reported on the achievements of the EU-Joint Rural Development Program in Egypt, among the biggest Italian cooperation actions in the country.

2015

anno 2015

2015

Napolislam: an Italian cult

My documentary about Muslim converts became a media case because of its pop attitude to tackle islamophobia.

2013

anno 2013

2013

Costa Concordia and other disasters

The Concordia cruise ship sinking was my entry point in international documentary productions for clients such as National Geographic, ARTE, and ZDF.

2011

anno 2011

2011

Investigative Journalism

Land grabbing and the GMO seed market were among the issues I dealt with when I started contributing to the Rai Tre program Report.

2008

anno 2008

2008

Translating Egyptian pop literature

I translated the first Egyptian dialect best-seller, Taxi, and the country's first adult graphic novel, Metro.

2007

anno 2007

2007

Tales & podcasts

Among my first moves as a cultural producer were a radio series on Egyptian social issues and a bilingual book on Egyptian oral tales for several EU-financed projects.

2006

anno 2006

2006

Degree in Islamic Studies

There was another world just a stone's throw from Italy that aroused fear and suspicion yesterday as today. Understand what you fear.

Who?

Wadjet is a rapidly expanding network of talented professionals from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for bringing successful projects to life.

team Ernesto Pagano
Ernesto Pagano

Creative Director

Documentary director, writer, and journalist with over 15 years of experience in filmmaking and development cooperation. He likes to decline creativity in different forms. Wadjet is his project.

team Mara Beccafarri
Mara Beccafarri

Graphic Designer

She has extensive experience in publishing and motion graphic videos and can translate the key elements of a development cooperation project into beautiful visual narratives.

team Reem Saab
Reem Saab

Social Media Manager

Creative and multicultural, she stays up-to-date on the latest trends, specializing in strategy, content, and campaign analysis. Fluent in Arabic, English, and Italian.

team Elisa Cantelli
Elisa Cantelli

Video Editor

With 20 years in audiovisual arts and a passion for social documentaries, she blends diverse mediums to craft innovative, compelling narratives.

team Lorenzo Forlani
Lorenzo Forlani

Journalist

Versatile and curious, he has spent the past 15 years exploring the MENA region, focusing on power dynamics, religious influences, and orientalist narratives.

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