Emmanuele 'Manni' Allamani | Oakland, CA

Raised between Florence, Italy and the Bay Area, his work moves between commercial production and documentary films rooted in community.

As a prop stylist and production designer, he brings precision and resourcefulness to every project, whether sourcing specific props, fabricating custom pieces, or transforming spaces under tight timelines. His work spans commercial stills, documentary, and short films for clients including Apple, Nike, Logitech, Loewe, and Pfizer.

He's currently shooting his first feature documentary, TRADE, which follows three Oakland trans women and the secret relationships they navigate with heterosexual men who love them only in private.

He holds an MSc in Social Anthropology from LSE. Besides his two homes, he's lived in London, Mexico City, Naples, and NYC, which has given him a love for complexity and people from all walks of life.