Capitello is of German descent. Giovanni Capitello was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn but attended Bellport Senior High School. He studied at The School in New York City where he learned the Sanford Meisner technique. After leaving acting school he appeared in major motion pictures, Keeping the Faith, 15 Minutes, Stardom, The Rules of Attraction. Giovanni later moved on to filmmaking where he went for filmmaking and multimedia. He later acted in two short films, Manic and Perturb, that proved his originality and directing skills. He faced paced editing that made him stand out. Recently Giovanni directed a thriller/suspense film in the town he grew up in, Patchogue, titled "Hanging Tree" released Fall of 2011 in New York City. Other works include: Playlist, Last One, Girls Night Out. Giovanni founded Magic Mind Media, where he writes, produces, directs films and music videos.