Welcome to "The Cinephile Corner," a regular series where 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 "A Few Good Men" from 1992, directed by Rob Reiner.

In the latest episode of the Showcast, TFV's Matt Micucci is joined by the talented filmmaker César Díaz. His latest film, "Mexico 86," is screening in the Piazza Grande section of the 2024 Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. The film tells the gripping story of a Guatemalan rebel activist, forced to flee to Meixco to save her life in her battle against her country's corrupt military dictatorship. Throughout the movie, we follow her dilemma, as she is torn between her duties as a mother and...

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 "American Fiction" from 2023, directed by Cord Jefferson.

In this episode of the Showcast, we uncover the incredible story behind "The Glassworker," Pakistan's first-ever hand-drawn animated feature film, fresh off its premiere at the 2024 Annecy International Animation Film Festival. We'll be speaking with the film's director, the man with the vision, Usman Riaz. Described as an anti-war film, "The Glassworker" chronicles the epic romance between a young glassworker in training and a young musician searching for her own voice, against the backdrop...

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 "The Other Side of Hope" from 2017, directed by Aki Kaurismäki.

In the latest episode of the Showcast, TFV's Matt Micucci speaks with Polish director, animator and writer Wojtek Wawszczyk. His new animated feature, "Diplodocus," premiered at the 2024 Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market. The film tells the captivating tale of a young dinosaur on a quest to rescue his mysteriously missing parents, traversing a variety of strange worlds in the process. It also tells the parallel tale of the artist who created him, struggling to stay true...

In this episode of the Showcast, recorded live from the 2024 AVP Summit in Reggio Calabria, Italy, TFV's Matt Micucci converses with DeVon Franklin, acclaimed producer, as well as founder and CEO of Franklin Entertainment. In this episode, Franklin talks about the origin of his passion for storytelling, the motivation behind becoming a film producer and how he eventually came to establish Franklin Entertainment, as well as the vision behind the company and the stories that he wanted to...

Our latest episode of the Showcast from the 2024 AVP Summit features TFV's Matt Micucci in conversation with Jacopo Chessa, head of the Veneto Film Commission, one of the most important film commissions in the country. Chessa offers an overview of his film commission's many activities, from nurturing audiovisual talent to promoting the region's potential and benefits on an international level. In addition, he also talks about some of the more recent notable film productions that have been...

In the latest Showcast episode recorded at the 2024 AVP Summit in Reggio Calabria, Italy, TFV's Matt Micucci converses with Christina Lee Storm, an audiovisual producer with over 20 years of experience of working on major projects. Additionally, Lee Storm has been at the forefront of strategic and creative development of emerging technologies for series, film and multi-platform storytelling, including as founder and CEO of her company, Asher XR. In this episode, Lee Storm talks about some of...

In our latest episode of the Showcast recorded live from the 2024 AVP Summit, TFV's Matt Micucci sits down for a conversation with Marco Follini, head of Italy's Audiovisual Producers Association (APA), organizer of the event, which took place this year in Reggio Calabria, in the South of Italy. Follini provides us with an overview of the APA and its many activities within the country's audiovisual sector. He also talks about the importance of the AVP Summit, which gathers together top...

In this latest episode of the Showcast recorded live from the 2024 AVP Summit, TFV's Matt Micucci speaks with Anton Giulio Grande, a renowned name in the world of high fashion and head of the Calabria Film Commission, the film commission of the Italian region that hosted this year's edition of this major event. Grande shares with us the growing prominence and presence of the audiovisual sector in Calabria. He talks about some of the projects that have been shot in this region in recent times...

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 "Dust in the Wind" from 1986, directed by Hou Hsiao-Hsien.

In this episode of the Showcast, recorded at the 2024 AVP Summit in Reggio Calabria, Italy, TFV's Matt Micucci shares a conversation with Morgann Brun, production manager of La Planète Rouge, a digital production studio located in Marseilles in the South of France. Some so many technological innovations and developments have swept up the realm of audiovisual storytelling over the past years and on this episode, we will be focusing on digital production studios. In the case of La Planète...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

TFV critic Max Borg joins TFV's Matt Micucci to discuss the inaugural edition of the Immersive Competition at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The section showcased immersive works, from mixed reality to virtual reality works and beyond, representing a new era of storytelling and embracing new technologies. The winner of the competition was Colored, an augmented-reality, location-based experience by Stephane Foekinos and Pierre-Alain Giraud. Max talks with us about his first-hand experience of...

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 "It Must Be Heaven" from 2019, directed by Elia Suleiman.