The World You Don't See
I Tell It
Thirty years of dives, cameras and stories. From the ocean floor to the peaks of the Dolomites, nature does not wait — you have to be there, eyes wide open.
About Me
Manfred Bortoli
It all started with a camera, the sea and a question I could not stop asking myself: what is down there? Since 1993, that question has become my profession.
I have filmed sharks in deep water, taken cameras over the Dolomites by drone, and worked with RAI, BBC, Mediaset and Sea Shepherd. Fifty thousand minutes of footage, fifty years of wonder.
“There is a moment, before every dive, when the water is still as smooth as a mirror. Then the surface opens — and the world I know begins.”Read the full story →
What I Do
I Miei Services
Professional video production for companies, institutions, broadcasters and private clients
Underwater Filming
4K footage in underwater environments with professional waterproof equipment. Stock footage available for licensing.
4K Aerial Drone
Aerial cinematography over the Dolomites, alpine lakes, coastlines and landscapes. ENAC-certified operator.
Documentaries & TV
Production of nature and environmental documentaries for RAI, Mediaset, international channels and digital platforms.
Stock Footage
Archive of more than 5,500 dives. Footage licensing for commercials, documentaries, environmental campaigns and museums.
Corporate Video
Corporate, promotional and industrial videos. Full post-production: editing, color grading and sound design.
Nature & Environment
Land and underwater wildlife photography and video. Collaborations with scientific bodies and environmental organisations.
Portfolio
Lavori Works
A selection of the most significant projects
Bluefin Tuna — The Gold of the Mediterranean
Documentary on the fishing and supply chain of bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean Sea. Directed and filmed by Manfred Bortoli. English version available.
The Giant and the Fisherman — RAI GEO
Independent documentary by Manfred Bortoli and Daniele Iop. Purchased and broadcast by RAI GEO, GEO & GEO and RSI Swiss TV.
🌊 Underwater
⭐ Featured
Pianeta Mare — 100+ Episodes
Lead underwater cameraman and second external camera for over 100 episodes of Pianeta Mare on Rete 4.
Broadcasters that aired my footage
Awards
What They Say About Me
Reputation Speaks
Cosa dicono i partner e i clienti che hanno scelto IdeaVideo
“He delivers results even in the most complex conditions.”
“Thanks to the videos we increased contacts by 40%, while showing the real thing!”
“Instinctively likeable, humble and always available, he is a solid and positive presence… a professional you can rely on.”
“He looks for moments and turns them into beautiful images.”
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