Margie Raimondo Pro

Margie Raimondo is an Italian American documentary filmmaker and writer whose films examine the intersection of food, agriculture and farming.  Her roots trace back to Sicily and Campania. After spending a year living in Italy on farms, she wanted to tell the stories of the farmers and food producers she met. Her first project, L’anima della Sicilia (The Soul of Sicily) tells the story of its people, the Soul of Sicily, that are adapting to their lives to save the land and preserve their traditions. Farmers, tour guides and restaurateurs tell how they are individually addressing the issue and make a call for a universal solution. Her current project is the story of Sicily’s rarest Goat, the Capra Girgentana.  Margie Raimondo is a chef, farmer, author, and filmmaker.

The Soul of Sicily Documentary released in September 2022. It is currently winning several Short Documentary and first time female director awards in film festivals.

Upon her return from Italy, she and her partner Chris built a small urban farm and a farm kitchen. In addition to writing and producing documentaries, she is keeps the traditions of farming and food preservation alive by offering Simply Sicilian cooking and canning classes and farm workshops. Her first cookbook, Mangiamo, released in November 2022.