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In our latest Showcast episode from the 2024 AVP Summit in Reggio Calabria, Italy, we speak with Nicola De Angelis, CEO of Fabula Pictures. We speak about Fabula Pictures, its transition from development company to production company, and some of the content that it has produced and currently working on. De Angelis also reflects on the current landscape of the audiovisual industry and importantly shares his thoughts on the role of co-productions and international co-productions, how they may help nurture both producers and creativity and help projects become successful. (Photo: Erma Pictures/AVP Summit)

Welcome to The Cinephile Corner! Every day, TFV's Matt Micucci dives into a randomly selected film, sharing his opinion on a wide range of classics and hidden gems in two minutes or less, in the name of insatiable cinephilia.

Today's film is "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man" from 1991, directed by Simon Wincer.

In today's episode of the Showcast, recorded live at the 2024 AVP Summit in Reggio Calabria, Italy, TFV's Matt Micucci sits down with Lori McCreary, the American producer and CEO of Revelations Entertainment, which she co-founded with Morgan Freeman in 1996. McCreary discusses the company's history and mission, highlighting some of its most acclaimed productions and previewing upcoming projects, including Denis Villeneuve's highly anticipated adaptation of the sci-fi classic, "Rendezvous With Rama." Reflecting on the AVP Summit's themes, we explore the factors that have influenced the audiovisual production industry in recent years and the importance of nurturing co-productions. In addition, McCreary, who has a prominent background in computer science, shares her insights on the industry's evolution and her early recognition of the need for adaptation to new technologies, exemplified by her work with the broadband movie distribution company ClickStar back in 2006, which predated the rise of major streaming platforms. (Photo: Erma Pictures/AVP Summit)

In the latest episode of the Showcast from the 2024 AVP Summit in Reggio Calabria, Italy, TFV's Matt Micucci sits down for a conversation with John August, the acclaimed screenwriter of behind such films as "Go," "Big Fish," and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." August delves into the art of screenwriting, recounts his journey in film and his directorial experience, and shares insights into his writing habits. He also discusses the current film landscape, technological advancements and the impact of artificial intelligence on the audiovisual sector. Additionally, as a Writers Guild of America (WGA) member and part of the negotiation committee during the recent strike, the second longest in WGA's history, August reflects on the strike's outcome and its implications for the industry. (Photo: Erma Pictures/AVP Summit)

TFV's Matt Micucci engages in a conversation with Wayne Garvie, President of International Production at Sony Pictures Television, at the 2024 AVP Summit in Reggio Calabria, Italy. Garvie shares insights on the current audiovisual production landscape, addressing the disruptions caused by technological advancements, including the growth of artificial intelligence, and shifting audience viewing habits, such as the rise in popularity of short-form audiovisual content. Reflecting on his nearly four-decade career, Garvie discusses the evolving definition of television. Among other topics discussed, Garvie also highlights Sony Pictures Television's ongoing transition, following the recent conclusions of landmark series like The Crown and Sex Education, and the anticipation of new series set to potentially usher in a new era for the company. (Photo: Erma Pictures/AVP Summit)

Welcome to The Cinephile Corner! Every day, TFV's Matt Micucci dives into a randomly selected film, sharing his opinion on a wide range of classics and hidden gems in two minutes or less, in the name of insatiable cinephilia.

Today's film is "Paul" from 2011, directed by Greg Mottola.

TFV's Matt Micucci speaks with Carlos Vargas, director of "Hidden Era," which marks his feature directorial debut and was presented in the Viewpoints section of the 2024 Tribeca Festival in New York City, New York. Unfolding in the the vibrant city of Maputo, Mozambique, the film chronicles the artistic and personal evolution of Phambi, a painter working in the region, as he struggles with real-life challenges, including providing an education for his son, and awakens to new ways of thinking, including via the influence of two young feminist women who pose for his artworks. "Hidden Era" offers is a thematically dense film and we speak about some of its main themes with Vargas, who also discusses his work's natural blend of reality and fiction and the interesting way in which it was brought to life. We also discuss the film's characteristic style and the vibrant art scene of Mozambique, which the film provides a rare cinematic glimpse into. Additionally, we talk about his journey and the statement he wanted to make with "Hidden Era," his feature directorial debut after much experience in cinematography and production. (Photo: Carlos Vargas)

TFV's Matt Micucci speaks with Mara Tamkovich, making her feature directorial debut with "Under the Grey Sky," presented in the International Narrative Competition of the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, New York. Based on a true story, the film talks about a couple of journalists and their resilience, when their cause and love are crushed under the oppression of Belarusian authorities. The film particularly focuses on the aftermath of the mass protests in the country in 2020. In this Showcast episode, Tamkovich shares insights into the true story that inspired her film and its socio-political context, as well as her desire to highlight the human aspect of the story with "Under the Grey Sky." We also find out more about Tamkovich, her earliest memories of cinema, her background in journalism and the journey and challenges she faced in making her feature directorial debut with this film. (Photo: Loco Films)

Welcome to The Cinephile Corner! Every day, TFV's Matt Micucci dives into a randomly selected film, sharing his opinion on a wide range of classics and hidden gems in two minutes or less, in the name of insatiable cinephilia.

Today's film is "Happy Hour" from 2015, directed by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi.

Welcome to The Cinephile Corner! Every day, TFV's Matt Micucci dives into a randomly selected film, sharing his opinion on a wide range of classics and hidden gems in two minutes or less, in the name of insatiable cinephilia.

Today's film is "Easy Money" from 1983, directed by James Signorelli.