After the news has finally been released via The Hollywood Reporter Italy, I can finally reveal what I have been working on for the past few months. Gormiti, the popular brand of action figures used by 4-8-year-olds to play with and by adults as collectibles, after being released as cartoons in recent years, is having…

Week 30, 2023 – Every once in a while, a shortlist of 5 things that caught my interest lately, with a few notes. Documentary I’m watching Blood Cobalt: DR Congo’s Dangerous and Deadly Green Energy Mines. The world is entering a green phase of electricity use, but we often do not know much about the…

Week 06, 2022 – Every once in a while, a shortlist of 5 things that caught my interest lately, with a few notes. Best video I’ve seen lately Lee Ralph, the skateboarder who vanished. What a great video directed by Madelaine Chapman for The Spinoff’s ‘Scratched’ web series. Hailing from New Zealand, Lee Ralph was…

Week 17, 2021 – Every once in a while, a shortlist of 5 things that caught my interest lately, with a few notes. Best movie I’ve seen lately Micro Men (2009). What a great movie. This docudrama has been on my to-watch list for a long time. Directed by Saul Metzstein (Guy X, Late Night…

I’ve been casting everything from commercials to feature films since 2009, and I got asked quite often if I could share some tips to nail the perfect audition. Personally, I have a good reputation for putting people at ease and taking my time for each actor, but YES I’m also very demanding. While I strongly…

Week 23, 2018 – Every once in a while, a shortlist of 5 things that caught my interest lately, with a few notes. Best movie I’ve seen lately Spivak. Found this little gem on Netflix and really enjoyed. Btw, great cast, built by Riva Cahn-Thompson and Mary Vernieu. Starring Michael Bacall in the main role, just perfect for…

Week 22, 2018 – Every once in a while, a shortlist of 5 things that caught my interest lately, with a few notes. Best movie I’ve seen lately Making Fun: The Story of Funko. I came across this cool documentary on Netflix and pretty enjoyed it. I think everybody on the planet knows about the…

Week 21, 2018 – Every once in a while, a shortlist of 5 things that caught my interest lately, with a few notes. Best movie I’ve seen lately With no doubt, Isle of Dogs is my best pick of the week. If you like Wes Anderson, you will love this movie. I’ve been reading around…