I'm Gio Toninelo, an artist from Brazil.
  • I REALLY LOVE WHAT I DO
  • AND DO WHAT I LOVE!

This is what I do

I am a visual artist. I spend most of my time:

Filming

I am a cinematographer at Rocket House Pictures

Designing

I am a graphic designer at Fabrica Designs

Photographing

Here: Little Denver and here: Dolls with Guns

About me

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision, Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others. I credit my simple upbringing in Brazil with fostering my resourceful nature, talent for finding the beauty in the ordinary and the ability to frame things in a way that exposes what may have not been seen but is now captured forever.

Artistic Director

Planning and implementing the long-term vision for the Denver Short Film Festival

AIGA Member

Paying my dues at the largest professional association of designers in the world.

ABC Member

Proud Member of the Brazilian Society of Cinematographers www.abcine.org.br

Film Curator

Managing and archiving the Action Figure Film Festival screenings and collection.

Photojournalist

Producing global projects and breaking news pieces for Glimmer

CFVA

Member of the Colorado Film and Video Association www.cfva.com

IMAGO

Member of the International Federation of Cinematographers www.imago.org

gio toninelo

2023 Cinematography Reel

 

Noteworthy

2009

2010

2014

2015

The River is Moving - short film

Official Selection in 12 major Film Festivals around the world.

2017

The Colorado Capitol Documentary

Audience Award at the 2017 Intendence Film Festival.

2017

Music Video Awards

Official Selection in 6 major Film Festivals around the world.

2018

2021

2021

2021

Cinematography Awards

Official Selection in 8 major Film Festivals around the world including the Birmingham International Film Festival in UK.

2022

Interview with Canvas Rebel Magazine

Stories & Insights

2023

Interview with Subkit for Go Solo Series

Entrepreneur Stories




Yes. You can hire me.

  • video production


    I work with a diverse range of clients, covering television, corporate, public relations, marketing, documentary, commercial, industrial, film, non-profit, media training, and multimedia production at www.rockethousepictures.com

  • branding


    Your logo is the persona of your brand. I design effective logos that allow your clients to experience a profound sense of belonging with your values, your cuture, and your mission at www.fabricadesigns.com

  • Print


    I am a veteran print broker. If you are looking for business cards, postcards, brochures, flyers (sometimes the list seems endless), I am your guy. If you don’t see something you need be sure to ask at www.fabricadesigns.com

  • photography


    I focus on documenting your story with creativity, and passion. The camera doesn't have emotions, but I do.

FACTS ABOUT ME

148

Videos

28

Official Selections

368

Clients

203

Logos

SOME HAPPY CLIENTS

  • Thanks to Gio's planning and professionalism, our shoot day ran AHEAD OF SCHEDULE and we got to shoot an extra location. I'm pretty sure that never happens. Bravo, fellas! Gio did not disappoint. Considerate, skilled, professional and fun. This guy know what they're doing, so I don't have to pretend to. Thank you!

    Sarah Steiner - Denver Tool Library Founder
  • Gio and his Team at Rocket House Pictures were great to work with and turned our project around quickly! They were very professional and delivered a great and informational final video for our company. I would highly recommend Gio and Rocket House Pictures!

    Megan S - Ecommerce Marketing Specialist at Circle Graphics
  • Remarkable filmmaker. Gio Toninelo is an award winner. The end product he provided the State of Colorado exceeded our expectations.

    Doug Platt - Colorado Dept. of Admin. and Personnel
  • From our first meeting to the final product - everything was done beautifully and professionally; I really couldn't be happier with this talented team! Thank you Gio, for bringing my vision to life.

    Shannon Reed - Owner/Photographer at Shannon Reed Portrait
  • This was my first music video and Rocket House Pictures held my hand the entire way. They are a lovely, supportive and talented trio. Great sense of humor and a professional approach. They made me feel completely comfortable through the entire process and I am beyond happy with the final product. Will 100% use them again and you should too!

    Estella Dawn - Recording Artist

Say Hello!

Interested in working together? Just wanna chat?
Send me an email: HOWDY [AT] GIOTONINELO.COM
Or give me a call: 303.243.4001