Giovanni Lopes

Giovanni Lopes is an actor, writer, and filmmaker whose career spans the stage, television and film.Giovanni has guest-starred on acclaimed TV shows including "ER", "The Shield", "Weeds" and most recently appearing on "Life & Beth". His on-screen experience laid the foundation for a natural evolution into storytelling behind the camera, where he now combines his deep understanding of performance with a sharp eye for emotionally grounded, visually expressive filmmaking.

Born in Ecuador and raised in The Bronx, Giovanni draws on his bi-cultural upbringing to tell stories that reflect the complexities of identity, loss, and resilience.

Deeply influenced by the works of Bresson, Truffaut, and Satyajit Ray, Giovanni counts Au Hasard Balthazar, The 400 Blows, Bicycle Thieves, and Pather Panchali among his all-time favorite films.