"Traveling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller". – Ibn Battuta –

"Traveling - it leaves you speechless,
then turns you into a storyteller".
– Ibn Battuta –

Story of a Taekwondo Master

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my Showreel

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ASSIGNMENT – NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

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Epic B-Roll Commercial – STEAKHOUSE

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CINEMATIC B-ROLL – Body Repair Workshop

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CORPORATE UN – UNGSC, Who We Are

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About me

LUCA NESTOLA - VIDEO MAKER

I’m an awarded video creator who’s been telling stories through images for over 20 years. I love making visuals that move people.

A big part of my work is with the United Nations in Italy, where I help bring their global communication efforts to life through video. I’ve also had the chance to collaborate with some amazing clients like National Geographic, The New York Times, the City of Rome, and different UN agencies. On the side, I dive into passion projects—music videos, documentaries, and short films that let me explore new ideas.

Over the years, I’ve worked across the whole production process—writing, directing, filming, and editing. Lately, I’ve also been experimenting with generative AI to push creative boundaries and find fresh ways of storytelling.

At the heart of it all, I’m driven by cinematic visuals, rhythm, and emotional impact—stories that connect and stick with people.

When I’m not behind a camera or in the editing room, you’ll probably find me on my motorcycle, traveling and chasing new perspectives that feed right back into my work.

Journal

 2 Marzo 2026 

I recently tested a workflow built around ChatGPT, Luma, and DaVinci Resolve as part of the development of a larger project already in progress. The goal was not to “discover” these tools, but to understand how they could work together inside a more structured production pipeline: using ChatGPT to support…

 31 Dicembre 2025 

UNTOLD — Lisbon, Portugal

An intense week in Lisbon, working on another UNTOLD story for the #United Nations. The project unfolded through close work on location and constant coordination with colleagues based in New York, highlighting the value of solid professional collaboration across time zones. Alongside filming, the experience offered space to reflect on…

 31 Dicembre 2025 

IN ROME – Networking through Albania and Italy

On December 12, 2025, I attended Alba Day in Rome with Antonello Fratoddi, President of the Mediterraid Association, and the President of UDA – Unione Democratica Arbreshe. The day focused on networking and exchange. We had several meaningful conversations, including a valuable discussion with the representative of the Albanian Embassy…

 11 Dicembre 2025 

Corporate video. Challenge: make static look interesting.

This project is a personal test bed.Part of my ongoing series on UN Supply Chain services, it tackles a simple truth: making armoured-vehicle refurbishment look cinematic is easy—remote online support, not so much.

 11 Dicembre 2025 

Another video for United Nations: efficiency through refurbishment

#UNGSC 's Return, Refurbish, Reuse (3R) initiative extends the lifecycle of #UN high value assets. How to make a difference on a global scale.

 11 Dicembre 2025 

New video on UNGSC ICT completed

The last video I produced for the United Nations Global Service Centre has been released. It explains how UNGSC delivers secure and scalable technology that supports #peacekeeping, crisis response, and global operations.