A Little Fellow: The Legacy of A.P. Giannini

Before banks in the U.S. had a branch on every corner, they were an exclusive service for the wealthy. For the poor, working, and immigrant class, saving money was as unreliable as stashing it under a mattress. But at the turn of the 20th century, Amadeo Peter (A.P.) Giannini, son of Italian immigrants, revolutionized the industry with his small Bank of Italy in San Francisco.

As a first-generation Italian-American, his goal was to serve “the little fellow” and breed prosperity within his immigrant community. But, by building trust and giving loans on a simple handshake, he created one of the largest banks in the country – Bank of America.

A Little Fellow tells the story of a man who struck fear into the heart of Wall Street while having everyday people in mind. Known as “People’s banker,” he gave a friendly face to a greedy industry. As one of the first investors in Hollywood, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Hewlett-Packard, his forward-thinking helped the country through two World Wars and the Great Depression.

Davide Fiore is a bilingual video editor and director based in Los Angeles, California, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling.

For over 15 years, he has been crafting engaging and impactful content on a diverse range of projects including documentaries, music videos, commercials, and short films. His work has been recognized with multiple awards and has been screened at film festivals worldwide.​

Davide has worked with major brands such as Amazon, Netflix, Apple TV+, VICE Media, Ferrari, L’Oreal, FCA, Guerlain, Martini, and BMW. He has directed music videos for international labels such as Sony and Time Srl, and worked with acclaimed artists all over the world.

His impressive portfolio includes short films, such as the multiple award-winning “House+Home”, TV shows as the London Live’s "The IT Factor" and the VICE TV’s series “Sex Before the Internet”.

He edited the feature film "Bad Art" directed by Zio Ziegler and Tania Raymonde and he recently worked on the documentary "Unzipped: an Autopsy of American Inequality" directed by Colin K. Gray and distributed in over 190 countries. 

Davide is currently directing "A Little Fellow," a feature documentary about the founder of Bank of America, A.P. Giannini.

In addition to his editing work, Davide has a passion for electronic music and photography. His photography work has been published by Vogue Italy. When not in the editing room, Davide can be found exploring the city's vibrant art scene or playing house music.