Interview of Eytan Keller, a multiple Emmy and Directors Guild Award-winning creator/producer/director, Eytan, you've been at the forefront of some groundbreaking unscripted television formats, from Iron Chef America to Scariest Places on Earth and American Gladiators (which has recently been chronicled in the Netflix documentary series Muscles and Mayhem). In your opinion, what are the key elements that make a show stand out and engage a global audience, particularly now in a world with so many content options? And how [...]

Senior Vice President International for Happy Accidents, Sarah Coursey has extensive experience in global sales, acquisitions, and development. Beyond her professional achievements, Coursey has a deep passion for Italy, where she lived for several years before relocating to Los Angeles. This interview is taking place while she is covering UK and European clients from Rome, the Eternal City, until MIA International Market and MIPCOM. 1 . You have expertise in both film and series, always as Head of Sales & [...]

From Accounting to Producing: How He Became One of Hollywood's Most Trusted Professionals in Italy Born in Rome in 1945, he is the man that major American producers rely on when they choose to film in Italy. From The Passion of the Christ to No time to Die, from Ben Hur to Equalizer 3, this man with boundless enthusiasm has organized the filming of dozens of movies and TV series set in the alleys and squares of Rome, Florence, or [...]

The importance of embracing cultural humility in the entertainment industry to engage with global audiences Don’t let her name fool you. Sara, born and raised in Chicago by her Italian immigrant parents, now calls Rome home.  She spent nearly a decade building Netflix’s international efforts, from Hollywood to Bollywood and London to Rome. As a studio executive, she spearheaded the development and greenlighting of international original films that captivated diverse audiences, secured coveted spots on Netflix's Most Popular Films (Non-English) [...]