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Gianni Cigna’s untimely demise left a void in the world of cinematography and the fashion industry. His exceptional talent and relentless pursuit of excellence will be fondly remembered.
Who Is Gianni Cigna?
Gianni Cigna, born on August 20, 1969, in Rome, Italy, was a highly talented and accomplished cinematographer.
He earned his M.F.A. in Cinematography from the prestigious Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia under the tutelage of famous Cinematographer Giuseppe Rotunno.
Gianni had great success and garnered various accolades throughout his career. In 2000, he was nominated for the Camerimage Festival of Cinematography and received a scholarship to the prestigious DOP International Master Class in Budapest.
Gianni improved his abilities and enriched his technique under the tutelage of renowned cinematographers Vilmos Zsigmond and Laszo Kovacs.
He also studied abroad under notable cinematographers such as Vittorio Storaro, Phedon Papamichael, Billy Williams, and Janusz Kaminski.
Gianni’s ability as a cameraman was demonstrated by his varied body of work. He had expertise in filming period and contemporary feature films, advertisements, TV series, documentaries, and music videos.
He had a strong visual presence and an extraordinary ability to adapt to difficult settings and work with workers from all over the world.
Despite being headquartered in Italy, he has worked in countries such as the United States, Europe, Australia, South America, and Southeast Asia.
One of Gianni’s most famous successes was shooting the Sistine Chapel in 3D in 2010. This documentary received widespread acclaim when it was named Best Documentary at the 2012 DS Creative Arts Awards.
In 2011, it was also nominated for a 3D Academy Award in the documentary category.
Gianni Cigna, the chairman and owner of Laura Biagiotti, as well as the designer’s husband, died at the age of 59 following a battle with leukaemia. He’d been battling the sickness for years.
Gianni was critical to Laura Biagiotti’s business’s success. He broadened the brand’s reach into Russia and China, predicting developing markets and providing substantial economic prospects.
Gianni, who was always one step ahead, was resolved to make Laura Biagiotti the most well-known designer in Russia. The business currently has two Moscow boutiques and actively encourages cultural interchange between Italy and Russia.
Gianni and Laura donated 170 pieces by Italian futurist painter Giacomo Balla from their own collection to the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, further increasing links between the two countries.
Laura Biagiotti was one of the first Italian designers to present their work in China under Gianni’s direction. The company agreed to collaborate with Yzit, a Chinese-Italian company, to create cashmere knitwear for the Far Eastern and American markets.
Laura Biagiotti has successfully established a niche in the Far East, with three boutiques in Tokyo, Bangkok, and Seoul.
Who Is Gianni Cigna’s First Wife?
Gianni Cigna’s wife is known by the name of Laura Biagiotti. Laura Biagiotti was an Italian fashion designer and the founder of the House of Biagiotti.
