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Sean and Bryan Furst
Independent movie producers, TV producers, IP hunters, storytelling junkies... and brothers. Those are, in a nutshell, the adjectives describing Sean and Bryan Furst. The Fursts started in the Nineties with such pictures as Miramax's hitman [...]
In Conversation with Niccolo Messina, Founder of V Channels
Niccolò Messina doesn't love movies, "They put my brain on pause." He doesn't appreciate Hollywood, "It is always behind." Still, Italian entrepreneur Niccolò Messina may hold the key to preserving independent cinema in the streaming [...]
In Conversation with Erik Barmack
To understand contemporary Hollywood's international growth, you must consult Erik Barmack. He has worked in television and new media production and distribution for over 25 years. He founded Wild Sheep Content, a production, strategic growth, [...]
Focus on Lionsgate with Sandra Stern
Our periodic meeting with Hollywood's executives takes us to Sandra Stern, recently appointed Vice Chairman of the Lionsgate Television Group. Stern has been a vital member of the Company's senior management team for the past [...]
Interview with Nancy Cotton, MGM+
Our periodic FOCUS on United States Audiovisual Industry talents is dedicated today to Nancy Cotton, Executive Vice President, Head of Scripted Programming for MGM+ (former EPIX). Ms. Cotton, what is your role at MGM+? [...]
Ecoflix: A Streaming Service to Save The Planet
Meet the founder of Ecoflix, the first streaming service dedicated to wildlife. David B. Casselman is a lawyer and a wildlife advocate. Throughout his legal career, he has been a passionate defender of animals. Among [...]
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 in Los Angeles just days before the announcement, where she was promoting Vermiglio, Italy's official submission for the 2025 Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category. With a career marked by prestigious awards, including the Grand Jury Prize at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, [...]
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 for filmmaking. His career spans cinematic classics with acclaimed directors like Oliver Stone (Born on the Fourth of July (1989), The Doors (1991), Natural Born Killers (1994)), the Coen Brothers (Intolerable Cruelty (2003)), celebrated comedies such as Bridesmaids (2011) and Zoolander (2001), and blockbuster action [...]
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 Gladiators (which has recently been chronicled in the Netflix documentary series Muscles and Mayhem). In your opinion, what are the key elements that make a show stand out and engage a global audience, particularly now in a world with so many content options? And how [...]
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 & [...]
