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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 [...]
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 [...]
Interview with Maura Delpero
Maura Delpero, an Italian director and screenwriter, is one of the most compelling voices in contemporary cinema. Her latest film, Vermiglio, has been nominated for Best Non-English Film at the Golden Globes. We met her [...]
Clayton Townsend: Navigating Cinema from Blockbusters to Independent Stories
Production veteran Clayton Townsend took his first steps on a film set as a teenager. Born in 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio, he soon moved to New York and later Los Angeles to pursue his passion [...]
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 [...]
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 in the United States, where he earned a Master’s degree in Film and Theatre Arts from UCLA. After starting his career alongside Oliver Stone, he became a go-to editor for some of the most visionary directors in contemporary cinema. From Ridley Scott — with whom [...]
