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Hollywood Before and After Streamers: A Conversation with Gary Marenzi
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 [...]
Massimiliano Narciso, Lead Character Designer at Netflix and Oscar winner
Italy didn't win the Oscar, but an Italian did. Massimiliano Narciso is the character designer of "War is Over "- inspired by the music of John & Yoko, which won the award for Best Animated [...]
Stefania Ippoliti President Of Tuscany Film Commission
Stefania Ippoliti, born in Florence, pursued her legal studies in her hometown and currently resides there while working. Since 2006, she has spearheaded the Cinema division and the implementation of regional policies for audiovisual production [...]
Gianfranco Cordara
Gianfranco Cordara is a journalist, writer, and media executive with years of experience in the entertainment industry. He recently served as VP of Global Content Operations for Disney+. Before that, he was the Head [...]
In Conversation with Federico Francioni
Meet Federico Francioni, the Head of the Digital Ecosystem for Meta, the powerhouse behind Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and, more recently, Quest devices and Threads. Born in Arezzo in 1982, Federico has an impressive background [...]
In conversation with Vaun Wilmott
Today's interview opens a series of FOCUS dedicated to US and Italian Audiovisual Industry talents and executives. Our first 'guest' is Vaun Wilmott, showrunner, screenwriter, author, and producer of successes such as Star Trek, Dominion, [...]
Interview with Sarah Coursey
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 & [...]
Enzo Sisti: A Master of Hollywood-Italian Collaborations
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 [...]
Sara Furio: An American in Rome
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) [...]
Guja Quaranta: A Life Between Hollywood and Italy
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 [...]
