Team | Buzz of Transformation

Maurizio Gigola

Founder

Maurizio Gigola is the founder of Buzz of Transformation, a visionary project using film and media to drive awareness on sustainability and bee conservation. His work highlights the crucial link between biodiversity, sustainable eating, and environmental health, inspiring global action.

Raphael Sbarge

Narrator & Director

Raphael Sbarge is an acclaimed actor, director, and producer dedicated to storytelling that drives social and environmental change. As the Narrator of Buzz of Transformation and director of one of its episodes, he brings his passion for advocacy to the project.

Berndt Welz

Director & Producer

Berndt Welz is a German director and producer specializing in documentaries that tackle urgent environmental and climate issues. As a key filmmaker for Buzz of Transformation, he brings his investigative depth and storytelling expertise.

Giovanni Gigola

Executive Producer

Giovanni Gigola, a young film Executive Producer with a passion for the arts that has guided him since his studies. Working on important projects early on shaped his sensitivity and vision, inspiring him to create stories that push boundaries.

Jeff Pettis

Entomologist & Bee Expert

Jeffery Stuart Pettis is a leading entomologist and bee health expert dedicated to protecting pollinators worldwide. As head of Apimondia and a key voice in Buzz of Transformation, he brings decades of research on honeybee behaviour and Colony Collapse Disorder.

Peter Kozmus

Apiculture Expert

Peter Kozmus is a renowned beekeeper and apiculture expert dedicated to bee conservation. As Vice President of Apimondia and a key contributor, his efforts, including establishing World Bee Day, highlight the vital role of bees in global food security.