Joseph Franciosa
Joseph Franciosa is an American artist and filmmaker currently based in Heidelberg, Germany. He focuses mainly on dance related films grappling with societal issues like immigration, racism, gender equality and the environment. His recent works include “XE{zi}” a dance video about gender identity and “Restoration” a dance video depicting the transition of a rock quarry back to nature. His film “Manusz”, a film about a Romani dancer, was awarded the Audience Choice Award at the 6th International Festival of Romani Film AKE DIKHEA? in 2022.
