Josef Gatti is a filmmaker and artist based in Melbourne, specializing in documentary and experimental film. His distinctive visual style is shaped by innovative cinematography and practical experimentation, bringing together art and science to create immersive experiences. PHENOMENA marks his feature documentary debut, made in collaboration with Academy Award–nominated production studio Sandbox Films. The project builds on the success of a multi-platform iteration of the same name, broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and screened at international film festivals and immersive exhibition spaces. It was named the second-best Australian series of 2021 by The Guardian and described by DOC NYC as “a film that just has to be experienced.”
Beyond longform filmmaking, Josef works as a creative and cinematographer in Australia’s music and arts scene, documenting and collaborating with some of the country’s leading music festivals and acclaimed artists. Notably, in 2024, Josef directed the series Matter for Cercle Records.