Gianna Magliocco (BFA - New Media ’10)

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Gianna Magliocco (BFA - New Media ’10) 

A cinematic force to be reckoned with, Gianna Magliocco is a renowned multidisciplinary filmmaker, photographer and poet known for her bold, compassionate storytelling. Her award-winning work blends bold realism with themes of identity, resilience and social justice. 

Drawing on her heritage, Magliocco explores complex human experiences in films like Famiglia, a personal look at her family’s immigration from Ireland to Canada, and her latest documentary follows a former Italian gang member’s search for redemption. 

She has also worked on major productions, including Interstellar, The Revenant and A Wrinkle in Time. 

Named one of the country’s top emerging producers by the Canadian Media Producers Association in 2020, Magliocco mentors young creators, collaborates with ULethbridge alumni and continues to uplift underrepresented voices through courageous, culturally grounded storytelling.