Benito Montorio is an Italian-born director who began his career in documentary filmmaking, going undercover with dangerous organizations including Lazio football hooligans for his BBC film "Hooligans," which earned a Grierson nomination. His documentary work includes "Drug Land" about British gangs in Ibiza, "Ransom City" about abductions in Brazilian favelas, "12 Year Old Cocaine Smuggler" in Bolivia, and "The Real Godfather" about the Sicilian Mafia boss. Transitioning to commercials, he has directed award-winning work for VW, Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Robinsons, John Lewis, Levi's, and Dove. His accolades include 10 British Arrows, 3 Cannes Lions, a D&AD for Best Direction for Cesar, BTAA Golds for Robinsons "Imagine" and John Lewis "The Feeling," three Clio Awards for Levi's "Use Your Vote," and 10 D&AD awards for Dove's "Reverse Selfie"—one of the most awarded commercials ever. Known for street casting non-actors, his work combines delicate cinematography with emotional realism. He is working with RSA Films in the UK and Germany, Furlined in the U.S., and is developing his first scripted feature with RSA.