MAKE ME ITALIAN

A SHORT FILM

AN AMERICAN MAN’S AMUSING AND FANTASTICAL QUEST TO BECOME AN ITALIAN CITIZEN.

David has all the paperwork in order, so how hard can it be? At the consulate he tackles a countless number of obstacles, tests and adventures to prove his Italianness.

This is the first North American WeShort Originals film. The film is a recipient of the Panavision New Filmmakers Program grant. Headed to film festivals in 2024.

90+ supporters & 50+ cast & crew helped make this film a reality.

Grazie Mille!

News & Updates

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Press: Little Italy Podcast
Press: Little Italy Podcast

What an experience to be interviewed live on the Deborah Kobylt LIVE show. In case you missed it you can find it streaming on YouTube. We discuss the making of the film and our inspiration for it!

Press: Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West
Press: Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West

Make Me Italian received a nice write up from the Italy America Chamber of Commerce West in their May 2023 Newsletter.

Shooting Is complete
Shooting Is complete

We are officially wrapped! What a wonderful and wild ride it has been. We are so grateful to our amazing cast and crew of almost 30, about 40 background extras and nearly 90 financial supporters!

Thanks to all who HELPed TO MAKE THIS FILM A REALITY!

Special Thanks to our Executive Producer, Peter Farina at italyMONDO!

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Nice capture by @linksfield_rangers of our amazing @panavisionofficial DXL2 expertly handled by our DP @jkemps. Nice assist by gaffer Roberto. #dxl2 #filmedinpanavision @garibaldinasociety
Looking back just one year ago we were already location scouting with our cinematographer @jkemps, production designer @limone.e.lime, producer @_courts_side_ and director @bryan.mazzarello. You can never be too prepared! #locationscouting #filmma
Happy New Year! 2024 is going to be an exciting year for us. We have been hard at work submitting to film festivals. Here is a sample of some of the great festivals we have submitted to so far. Can’t wait to announce where our premiere will be
Concetta’s tender tears and hopeful smile can soften the hardest heart. • @paolacarleo as Concetta #makemeitalian
Oh our dear and sensitive Concetta. She wears her heart on her sleeve and believes that love is the greatest virtue. • She also knows that love is worth a fight…and nothing will keep her separated from her amore. Not oceans or time or ev
David will never win a staring competition against Vincenzo…mai. • @rossturneractor as Vincenzo #makemeitalian
Vincenzo is a man of few words. An adventurer at heart that is willing to be courageous at every turn. • But Vincenzo also brings a lot of depth behind those serious eyes. He has poignant thoughts and is our wise sage. He can talk forever abou
Agata is less than impressed with David’s enthusiasm…but maybe he can win her over and then she can teach him how to cook al dente spaghetti. • @lucia_giardina13 as Agata #makemeitalian
Agata (or Zia Agata as she is lovingly referred to in the Mazzarello home) always looks classy, spends hours in the consulate giving people advice and has the perfect recipe for every occasion. 🍕🍝🥗🍰🥧🥖 • She loves to feed EVERYONE and has
Francesca is always there to answer your questions…but you might have to wait for a bit. ⏳ • @nadialanfranconi as Francesca #makemeitalian