Welcome to my Medium profile!

My appreciation for the arts was shaped by a serendipitous moment I had as a young boy. I had the incredible chance to bring coffee to the renowned Federico Fellini and his employees at Cinecittà Studios when I was just ten years old. My lifelong appreciation for the majesty and whimsy of Italian cinema was sparked by my encounter with Fellini and Marcello Mastroianni, which was like entering a dream.

Later in life, seeing Fellini win an Academy Award strengthened my bond with his work and motivated me to investigate the relationship between visual art and narrative. Whether the story is told in writing or on film, I write about it here on Medium because it speaks to me. I have a strong interest in the Italian film industry, as well as in both contemporary and classic Hollywood films, actors, directors, and cinematographers.

I graduated from Melbourne University with a degree in English literature and have always loved stories in all their forms. Beyond simple enjoyment, I have a profound respect for the development and history of filmmaking, especially the heyday of Hollywood and the studio system that influenced it. I explore the intriguing backstories of the big screen, from the businessmen who established the major studios to the filmmakers and performers who shaped legendary periods.

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy exploring my thoughts on literature, cinema, and more!