Hello, My name is Joe Costanza, I was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., I live in Los Angeles, and I am, among other things, a professional actor. I have appeared in over 70 television shows, made for TV movies, and feature films-- including Scrubs, Malcolm in the Middle, E.R., N.Y.P.D. Blue, Cheers, Criminal Behavior, Freaky Friday and Vampire in Brooklyn....

"Miele", "Honey" directed by Valeria Golino. This Italian drama film was screened at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, where it won a commendation from the Ecumenical Jury. It was nominated for the 2013 Lux Prize. At the 53rd Italian Golden Globe won three awards for Best First Feature, Best Actress and Best New Director. It also won awards at the 67t...

A Memorandum of Agreement has been signed by the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and the Producers Guild of Italy (AGPCI).   The partnership will allow the two guilds to foster working relationships between US and Italian producers. It extends the PGA's programme of reaching out to the global community to promote the important role of the p...

by Nick Vivarelli   Rome's long-in-the-works $300 million Cinecittà World theme park, designed by multiple-Oscar-winning production designer designer Dante Ferretti and based on films shot at the famed studios, including "Ben Hur," several by Federico Fellini, and Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York," was unveiled on Thursday (July 10) with...

by Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis   The ICC's 9th Italian Film Festival is approaching and will begin with opening night festivities on Thursday, February 16, 2017! This year, we present you with a CHALLENGE !!! Each year, the ICC receives support from many of our members and friends, and this time around, ICC Honorary Board mem...

A group of musicians walk across Basilicata from the Tyrhennian to the Ionian Sea. Their leader is Nicola, a math professor played by Papaleo, and their destination is the festival at Scanzano Jonico. The musicians are joined by a reluctant journalist played by Giovanna Mezzogiorno. Alessandro Gassman, Paolo Briguglia are also part of the strong ca...

Grab a glass of wine and relax with the Greater New York Region for its first mini Italian film festival! Courtesy of the award-winning television channel Eurochannel, four short films by Italian filmmakers will be screened in Italian with English subtitles.   The screening will be followed by a guided conversation and time for networking. L...

In conjunction with the exhibitionBodies and Shadows: Caravaggio and His Legacyon view at LACMA through February 10, 2013 The Italian Cultural Institute presents CARAVAGGIO directed by Angelo Longoniwith Alessio Boni, Paolo Briguglia, Elena Sofia Ricci,Jordi Mollà, Claire Kleim, Benjamin Sadler,Paolo Giovannucci, Stefano Fregniscreenplay by Andr...

The Museum of Fine Arts of Houston (MFAH) will run a series of screenings of the films of Pier Paolo Pasolini, within the context of its 8th annual homage to Italian cinema.   The series is presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Houston and the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles and thanks to the generosity of sponsors...

Nei prossimi mesi di luglio ed agosto c'è un appuntamento settimanale da non perdere per gli amanti del cinema italiano residenti nella Baia di San Francisco.   Sta riscuotendo una grande popolarità, infatti, il cineforum intitolato "La Pellicola della Politica" organizzato dall'associazione di studenti di italiano all'Università di Berkeley...