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In Conversation with Pietro Scalia
The Art of Editing Is Listening to the Story Pietro Scalia is one of the most awarded and respected film editors in the international film industry. Born in Sicily and raised in Switzerland, he trained [...]
Interview with the Italian Film Commissions Association. Insights from President Jacopo Chessa and Vice Presidents Alessandra Miletto & Fabio Abagnato on Italy’s Audiovisual Landscape
The Italian Film Commissions Association (IFC) is the national body that coordinates Italy’s 19 regional Film Commissions. The association promotes Italy as a strategic destination for both national and international audiovisual productions, representing the system’s [...]
Interview with Marco Spagnoli, Artistic Director of the Italian Global Series Festival: Italy’s Serialized Storytelling Goes Global
From June 21 to 28, 2025, Rimini and Riccione will host the inaugural edition of the Italian Global Series Festival, a new international event dedicated to television series. Leading its artistic direction is Marco Spagnoli—director, [...]
Interview with Daniele Truocchio
From Italy to Hollywood: A Composer’s Journey of Innovation and Impact Daniele Truocchio is a highly talented composer and social entrepreneur, renowned for creating captivating and emotive soundtracks. His mastery in blending tradition and innovation [...]
Hollywood, Representation, and Change: A Conversation with Madeline Di Nonno
For two decades, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media has been at the forefront of advocating for on-screen representation. President and CEO Madeline Di Nonno has spent over 30 years in the entertainment [...]
Interview with Dario Di Zanni
Dario Di Zanni is a serial entrepreneur and product manager with significant experience in the interactive entertainment sector. He co-founded Kinetic Energy and previously worked for companies such as Disney and AMC. Throughout his [...]
Playing God: Arianna Gheller on the Journey of an Oscar-Qualifying Short
Playing God, directed by Matteo Burani and produced by Arianna Gheller, is a 2024 animated short that represents an Italy–France co-production, with Italy as the majority partner. Produced by Studio Croma Animation, the film is distributed internationally by Autour de Minuit and in Italy by Sayonara Film, and has already achieved remarkable success on the festival circuit. To date, Playing God has garnered 160 official selections, including 13 Oscar-qualifying, and won 80 awards. Among its most prestigious recognitions are the [...]
Interview with Charlie Trainer, Stand-In Actor on Modern Family and Network TV Series
Charlie Trainer is a stand-in actor who has worked on some of television’s most recognizable productions, including the long-running Modern Family and other network series. Trained in acting, Charlie brings a diverse background—from a degree in Political Science to professional experience in landscaping, hospitality, and media—to every role he undertakes. Fluent in Italian and highly skilled in the mechanics of set work, he offers a unique perspective on the craft of acting and the behind-the-scenes world of television production. How [...]
Interview with Michele Greco, the producer who brings together Italian and American talent
Michele Greco is a widely respected executive producer and line producer who has built a solid reputation working in the main North American production hubs, such as Los Angeles, Atlanta, and major Canadian cities. Over the years, he has contributed to successful series such as Chicago P.D. (2013–2014), The Rookie, and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist. He is currently in charge of production for NCIS: Origins (2024–2025), one of the very few network scripted series still being filmed entirely in Los Angeles, [...]
In conversation with Vicki Dobbs Beck
Vicki Dobbs Beck is the Vice President of Immersive Content at Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), focused on ILM’s award-winning Immersive Storytelling portfolio. With a career spanning over 30 years at Lucasfilm, she has contributed to some of the most iconic film franchises of our time, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, and Pirates of the Caribbean. A pioneer in immersive media, she has played a key role in groundbreaking projects such as Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s CARNE y ARENA, Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series and What If…? - An [...]
