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Eytan Keller: a trailblazer in unscripted TV innovation
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 shared interests and fostering cooperation among regions. Among its priorities are the training of local crews and the strengthening of operational skills, as demonstrated by the recent national training held during the Bif&st – Bari International Film Festival, which involved the entire network of Italian [...]
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, journalist, and critic with extensive experience in the Italian audiovisual sector—whose most recent work, “Pino Daniele – Nero a metà”, is currently the most-watched documentary in Italian theaters The festival aims to enhance the global visibility of Italian series and build a bridge between industry, [...]
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 has established him as a standout figure in the international music scene. How did your journey lead you to the United States, and what inspired you to pursue a career in music here? During my last year of high school, a friend mentioned a festival [...]
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 industry, leading initiatives that promote equity and representation. Under her leadership, the Institute has conducted groundbreaking research, influencing Hollywood to create more inclusive content. "The goal always has been to educate the business instead of the public," and significant progress has been made. Can you [...]
