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) [...]

A Journey from Creative Roots to International Productions Guja Quaranta just returned to Los Angeles after a shoot. An experienced producer in film, theatre, television, and advertising, she knows the ins and outs of packing and unpacking, always ready to follow the sets she's working on. With a life that spans both sides of the Atlantic—Hollywood, where she chose to live, and Italy, where her family resides—Quaranta was born in 1982. Coming from a family of artists, she started her [...]

Gary Marenzi knows Hollywood like the back of his hand. Originally from the San Francisco area, where he graduated from Stanford University, he has been living and working in Los Angeles for many decades. Marenzi has held prestigious positions such as President of International Television at Paramount Pictures, President of the Worldwide Television Group at MGM, and head of Entertainment Sales at Endeavor Content. He is also the founder of Marenzi & Associates. Currently, he serves as a Director at [...]