Filmmaker. Photographer. Multimedia Storyteller.
 

About

Joe has been shooting, directing, editing and producing photo and video projects since 2011. While capturing multimedia stories to document Seva.org’s sight-restoring initiatives, he has worked in rural Cambodia, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Guatemala, Tanzania, Mexico and Uganda.

Since 2017, Joe has been splitting his time between producing content for global brands, making films in collaboration with NYC-based dance companies, and pursuing his deepening interest in photography and filmmaking. Joe is currently based in Brooklyn, New York.

Testimonials

Heidi Chase. Senior Program Director, Seva Foundation

I’ve had the opportunity to work with Joe on a few projects and to see him firsthand as he worked with partners in Tanzania and India. Joe brings an openness that puts people at ease and is genuinely interested in what each person he works with has to share. This results in quality products that can be used across a number of platforms.

Deborah Lippi. Founder & Director, Conscious Cowgirl

Joe is very professional & extremely talented! We received beautiful photos for our website… I would highly recommend Joe for any future projects.

Suzanne S Gilbert, PhD, MPH. Senior Director, Research & Strategic Opportunities, Seva Foundation

Joe Raffanti brings an expert and compassionate eye to his work. Over my years of working with Joe he has consistently recognized the nuance in the global health situation he is documenting. What could be a hum drum visual report on a person or an activity comes to life with his insight and skill. I always look forward to working with Joe. His gift for story telling that goes beyond the surface inspires me.