TV documentaries, underwater archive footage, aerial drone, cultural and nature projects distributed in Italy and abroad.
Independent production, licensing, stock footage and TV collaborations
Documentary on the fishing and supply chain of bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean Sea. Directed and filmed by Manfred Bortoli. English version available.
Independent documentary by Manfred Bortoli and Daniele Iop. Purchased and broadcast by RAI GEO, GEO & GEO and RSI Swiss TV.
🌊 Subacqueo
⭐ Evidenza
Lead underwater cameraman and second external camera for over 100 episodes of Pianeta Mare on Rete 4.
🎬 Stock Footage
⭐ Evidenza
Three minutes of underwater shark footage selected and purchased by the BBC for the documentary series "Shark" (2015-2020). 4K underwater stock footage.
Promotional video dedicated to the culinary and artisan excellences of Bassano del Grappa: asparagus, grappa, cheeses and typical local products.
Promotional video with aerial drone footage of the Dolomites in autumn. Breathtaking colours, lights and landscapes of the UNESCO heritage mountains.
🐟 Scientifico
Underwater footage used by ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) for catch monitoring and documentation.
📦 Stock Licensing
Underwater and nature photos and footage purchased by international brands for advertising campaigns, documentaries and television productions.
Short documentary about Feridhoo island, Maldives (22 minutes). Local life, coral reef, traditional fishing and marine biodiversity.
⭐ TV Nazionale
Responsible for all underwater filming on Isola dei Famosi 8, Canale 5. Honduras, 2012. 4K underwater cinematography.
A poem by Sergio Mocellin brought to video by Manfred Bortoli. Images of the Marcésina Plain on the Asiago Plateau, in summer and winter.
Promotional video for the Producers of Bivalve Molluscs of the Lagoon of Caorle. Certified organic clam, sustainable fishing and Venetian tradition.
The most beautiful places on planet Earth. Extraordinary nature, breathtaking landscapes and wildlife in a visual tribute to our wonderful world.
LIVE ECDYSIS: the river crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) sheds its old exoskeleton in a unique nature video filmed in an aquarium.
A visual story of Ustica island (Sicily): landscapes, cliffs, seabeds and the oldest marine nature reserve in Italy.
Promotional video for Diving Center Saracen: dives, underwater volcanic activity and landscapes of Vulcano Island, Aeolian Islands.
Timelapse created from over 8,000 photographs taken on Monte Grappa across the four seasons. Sunsets, sunrises, clouds and alpine panoramas.
A short showreel collecting the best underwater images by Manfred Bortoli: oceans, lakes, rivers, marine fauna and underwater landscapes in HD.
Independent productions distributed on RAI, YouTube channel and digital platforms
Documentario sulla pesca e la filiera del tonno rosso nel Mediterraneo. Produzione IdeaVideo con riprese subacquee, aeree e a bordo dei pescherecci. Disponibile anche in versione internazionale inglese: Bluefin Tuna — The Gold of the Mediterranean.
Cameraman subacqueo principale e seconda camera esterna per oltre 100 puntate della trasmissione Pianeta Mare su Rete 4 / Mediaset.
Produzione indipendente (Bortoli & Iop). Un pescatore incontra uno squalo balena: acquistato e trasmesso da RAI GEO & GEO. Su RAI Play.
Un racconto della Carnia tra acque preziose, case di Gorto, boschi e montagne. Un paesaggio autentico segnato da sostenibilità, identità locale e cultura del territorio. Disponibile su RaiPlay.
Documentario indipendente sull'alpeggio e la vita di montagna nelle Alpi italiane. Acquistato e trasmesso da RAI GEO. Riprese drone e a terra (16 min).
Tour visivo del fiume Sile: natura, storia e cultura locale del Veneto. Produzione indipendente IdeaVideo (15 min), disponibile su YouTube.
Documentario girato tra Badoere, Cima d'Olmo e Bassano del Grappa. Racconto della tradizione agricola e culturale del celebre asparago bianco veneto. Andato in onda più volte su Geo & Geo (RAI 3).
Documentario sul fiume Piave: dalle sorgenti nelle Dolomiti fino alla foce nell'Adriatico, tra paesaggi, storia e memoria. Andato in onda più volte su Geo & Geo (RAI 3).
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