Marco Calvani

Marco Calvani? Oh, you know that name if you hang around the indie film or theater scenes. Born in Italy, now living the LA life—honestly, he’s been all over, snagging awards and making people actually pay attention to theater again. Twenty years in the game, and this guy’s got receipts: London’s Phoenix Theatre, Kunsthaus Tacheles in Berlin, Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, Grec Fundaciò in Barcelona, even La MaMa in New York. That's not exactly a list for amateurs. He gets commissioned left and right, so clearly, folks know he can deliver. Jump to his movie debut—The View from Up Here. Not your run-of-the-mill indie flick, trust me. The cast alone is wild: Melissa Leo (yeah, the Oscar winner) and Leïla Bekhti, who’s got a César under her belt. The project actually started as a play, commissioned by The Actors Studio, with the legendary Estelle Parsons directing. So, you’re getting something layered, not just another “let’s make a movie” situation. Right now, Marco’s deep in post-production on his first feature, High Tide. The cast? Marisa Tomei (another Oscar winner—he’s got a type), Bill Irwin (Tony winner), Mya Taylor (Spirit Award winner), and Marco Pigossi. Produced by LD Entertainment, so it’s not some shoestring operation. The buzz? Pretty real. Calvani’s got this knack for bringing together talent from all over, mixing European flair with American grit. If you’re into movies that actually try something different, his stuff’s worth a look.