Introduce Yourself : Italian filmmaker leaving in the US by Joel Franco

I was born in Italy and came to the United States in my late teens where I quickly immersed myself in American culture and film. I have always admired American films. The American school of acting has a long history of producing great actors and I wanted to be a part of the world of film--a place where captivating stories are unveiled. The creation of film plays into my strengths: I love that magic is the result of the creative process. There must be passion to nurture the momentum of the story. And one must have intense focus to get the job done. I am a graduate of University of Maryland/Baltimore, a graduate of the USC-Universal Producing and Directing Program, and holds an M.F.A. in film production from the School of Film and Television at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.