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Michele Riondino was born on 14 March 1979 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. He is an actor and director, known for Palazzina Laf (2023), Dormant Beauty (2012) and The Past Is a Foreign Land (2008).

Born in Italy, his family moved to Chicago via NYC when he was 10. Walked backstage during his high school theater rehearsal of the musical KISMET...! He was mesmerized, decided to help with building sets and running crew, then auditioned and landed leading roles in all subsequent plays, like Rebel Without a Cause, and contest plays reaching and after winning Illinois State Championships, he was hooked. At Columbia College Theater Department, is where he met and worked with the founders of Steppenwolf Theater Co until Brian DePalma created a role for and cast him in THE UNTOUCHABLES. Meeting and working with some of his acting & film idols, he decided to move to LA, continuing to work in Film, TV, and his first love...Theater. He also spent a few years in NYC, where he felt completely at home, and continues following his passion in all mediums in both cities.

Cosima Coppola was born on 17 October 1983 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. She is an actress, known for The Kings of Mykonos (2010), Viso d'angelo (2011) and Furore: Il vento della speranza (2014).

Italian actor, director and comedian Roberto D'Antona was born in Taranto, he is the youngest of four children. He was just eleven when he took on the starring role in his first short film. In 2006, he joined a theater company and even if Roberto was suffering greatly from the separation of his parents, he faced the future more determinedly and continued to hope to shine on the big screen. From that moment his acting career started. In 2010, Roberto worked as assistant production and actor in several important music videos. In 2012, after starring in several short films, commercials and series, Roberto became nationally-renowned thanks to Dylan Dog: Il trillo del diavolo (2012) by winning the Best Fan Film 2013 to Cartoomics: Fan Film Festival in Milan. In the same year he directed and starred a no sense web series called A.Z.A.S: All Zombies Are Stupid (2012). The series has won five awards in LA Web Series Fest 2013 in Los Angeles (USA), including Best Director and Best Comedy/Horror Series. In 2013, he made one of the most award-winning Italian web series in the world, Johnny (2013), that led Roberto to win even as Best Lead Actor and Best Villain. Many movies and short films followed, but the character that will make him famous is the weirdo sado-masochist Condom in the movie Insane (2015). He won with this character four awards of excellence, among them that of Best Supporting Actor at the London Film Awards 2014 and at the American Movie Awards 2015. In 2016, he will play the main character Sam in the award-winning television series that he wrote, directed, produced and created: The Reaping (2017). In 2017 he made his first Italian theatrical debut with the thriller movie The Wicked Gift (2017) written, directed and interpreted by him.

Claudio Spadaro was born in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. He is known for Demons (1985), Tea with Mussolini (1999) and La piovra (1984).

Eros D'Antona is an Italian-born director, writer, and editor, known for his work in the independent film scene, particularly within the horror and thriller genres. Throughout his nearly 16-year career, Eros has directed, written, and edited seven feature films that have been distributed worldwide across various platforms. His notable works include Haunted (2017), Die in One Day (2017), and The Demon's Child (2022), the latter of which has garnered close to 10 million views on AVOD platforms.

Eros began his career in 2008, working as an assistant director and editor, with a strong foundation in music videos for both domestic and international artists. He gained experience across a wide range of productions, including docufilms, reportage, and commercials. He also served as the director of photography and editor for the documentary L'Ambiente audio/cinetico di Antonio De Franchis, which was presented at the Biennale di Venezia in 2011 and is now part of the collection at the Museum of Contemporary Italian Art in Exile.

In 2012, Eros directed his first short film, Mind Trip (2012), which opened doors for him in Milan's television and advertising industry. In 2014 Eros produced and directed the award-winning feature film Insane (2015), his first one, and his career expanded internationally in 2015 when he directed his first English-language feature, Haunted (2017).

Eros' films have achieved recognition worldwide, with Haunted (2017) and Die in One Day (2017) receiving also theatrical releases. His most recent project, Bloody Trip: The Equinox Killer (2024), attracted over 700,000 views within the first 10 days of its release, despite minimal marketing.

Alongside his wife, Kateryna Korchynska, he founded a production company dedicated to producing micro and low-budget feature films. Together, they have already produced several projects.

Since relocating to Toronto, Canada, in 2023, Eros continues to push the boundaries of independent filmmaking.

Teo Teocoli was born on 25 February 1945 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. He is an actor and writer, known for Bibo per sempre (2000), The Three Musketeers (1991) and Ciao marziano (1980). He is married to Elena Fachini. They have three children.

Italia Almirante-Manzini was born on 3 June 1890 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. She was an actress, known for Hedda Gabler (1920), Ironie della vita (1917) and La piccola parrocchia (1923). She was married to Amerigo Manzini. She died on 15 September 1941 in São Paulo, Brazil.

Cosimo Cinieri was born on 20 August 1938 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. He was an actor, known for La prima legge di Newton (2012), Pasolini, la verità nascosta (2013) and I guerrieri dell'anno 2072 (1984). He was married to Irma Palazzo. He died on 19 August 2019 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

Alex D'Antona (Taranto, May 19, 1987) is an Italian independent film director, screenwriter, and actor, currently a university student at DAMS in Bari.

In 2014, he embarked on his journey as a theatrical actor with the Mola-based company "Tuttinscena - Cultura & Spettacolo," where he challenged himself by taking on completely different roles, ranging from the hunchback Iago in Aladdin to the Cat in Pinocchio. His first role in cinema came in 2016 when he portrayed the ghost of an old lady in the film "Haunted" by Funny Dreamers Production, which had international distribution. He continued collaborating with Funny Dreamers on "Clownery" and simultaneously joined L/D Production Company as a cast and crew member for projects such as "The Last Heroes," "Caleb," and "Hidden - Verita' Sepolte."

His debut as a director and screenwriter occurred in 2021 with "Applausi," a short film denouncing homobitransphobia in Italy. The film was conceived and produced in collaboration with Fabiano Tagarelli in response to the Senate's shelving of the DDL Zan. The synergy between the two directors was so strong that they formed a small collective, an informal production group called PAF! Production. In 2023, they realized their first feature film, "A Haunting in Council House", produced by V Channels Media in collaboration with Funny Dreamers Productions.

Gino Marturano was born on 8 February 1931 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. He was an actor, known for Le tigri di Mompracem (1970), Year of the Gun (1991) and Mission Stardust (1967). He died on 12 October 2004 in Rome, Italy.

Lia Di Leo was born on 22 July 1923 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. She was an actress, known for The Earrings of Madame De... (1953), Sins of Casanova (1955) and Il sole negli occhi (1953). She died on 15 December 2006 in Palm Springs, California, USA.

Gino Mattera was born on 14 March 1923 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. He was an actor, known for Faust and the Devil (1949), Hercules (1958) and The Lost One (1947). He died on 25 April 1960 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

Domenico Savino was born on 13 January 1882 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. He was a composer, known for The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Café Society (2016) and I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). He died in 1973 in New York City, New York, USA.

Daniela Calò was born on 17 May 1970 in Sava, Taranto, Puglia, Italy. She is an actress, known for Hypersleep (2022), Thou Shalt Not Kill (2015) and Tartarughe sul dorso (2004).

Saverio Sammali was born on 8 November 1973 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. He is an art director, known for The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), Jumper (2008) and The Two Popes (2019).

Paki Valente was born on 6 September 1959 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. He is an actor, known for La dottoressa Giò 2 (1998), Bridge to Hell (1986) and Close Friends (1992). He was previously married to Anna Marchesini.

Davide Montemurri was born on 25 April 1930 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. He was an actor and director, known for Lezioni di violoncello con toccata e fuga (1976), Last Year at Marienbad (1961) and Accadde a Zurigo (1981). He died on 4 July 2021 in Nettuno, Lazio, Italy.

Tino Schirinzi was born on 12 August 1934 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. He was an actor, known for Chopin (1982), Un certo Harry Brent (1970) and Paganini (1976). He was married to Daisy Lumini. He died on 18 August 1993 in Barberino di Mugello, Tuscany, Italy.

Mietta was born on 12 November 1969 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. She is an actress, known for La piovra (1984), La fuga (2017) and L'ispettore Giusti (1999).

Domenico Turi was born on 16 June 1959 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy.

Giovanni Paisiello was born on 9 May 1740 in Taranto, Kingdom of Naples [now Puglia, Italy]. He is known for Casanova (2005), Barry Lyndon (1975) and Boned (2015). He died on 5 June 1816 in Naples, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies [now Campania, Italy].

Born and raised in Puglia (Taranto - 25/09/1993), is very close to his family and his hometown.

In 2012, to pursue his passion for acting, he moved to Rome. He began to study various techniques with many gifted actors coaches both in Italy and the USA. Among them were Ivana Chubbuck, Bernard Hiller and Paul Haggis.

In 2015, his first major film, playing the leading role, was in the thriller "DIABOLIKA" in Italy. For this he received the "VII International Social Commitment Award" the "Star of Merit" as "Young Starring Actor In An International Movie".

He then played the leading role of Steven in the short film "ANIEL" Directed by Clyde Anderson AKA Claudio Fragasso.

In 2016 his next role was in the short film "BELLO DI MAMMA TUA" and he was awarded as "Best Starring Actor" at the "Film Festival Terra Di Siena".

In 2016, he received the "National Raf Vallone Cinematography Award" in Tropea, as "Actor Revelation of the Year" and a special mention at the "VIII Culture and Solidarity Award".

In 2017 he played Luca, a plainclothes policeman involved in a paranormal story in the movie "SCARLETT".

In 2017 he hosted an event on "Investigative Journalism" at "Dal Verme Theatre" in Milan. Among the guests were many famous journalists from the Italian TV shows: "Quarto Grado", "Le Iene" and "Striscia La Notizia".

In 2018 he co-starred in "ED È SUBITO SERA" with Franco Nero and Gianluca Di Gennaro, Directed by Claudio Insegno. Based on the true story of the young Dario Scherillo, killed by the Camorra in a case of mistaken identity. The national movie preview was in 2019 at "Camera Dei Deputati" and the world premiere was at the "Tcl Chinese Theatre" in Hollywood, CA. This film was the acclaimed winner of the "Best Narrative Film" at the "International Independent Film Awards Los Angeles" and also awarded the "Best Drama" at the "South Film and Arts Academy Festival in Chile".

In 2018 in Milan, he was the Host of the event "The Rights And Duties Of Civilization" by the President of the Constitutional Court Marta Cartabia.

In 2019, he played the leading role of the young father with a problematic life in "MORS TUA VITA MEA" Directed by Alessandro Prete.

In 2019 he played the leading role of Alex, a disabled homosexual in the comedy "LA GOCCIA E IL MARE" Directed by Daniele Falleri. Winner of the Variety Jury "Festival Tulipani Di Seta Nera Rai Cinema" - Multiethnic Award "Italian Black Movie Awards" - Winner of the "Corti sul Mare Festival".

In 2019 he co starred with Carlotta Antonelli in the 1960s era fairy tale of love and bullying, "ARIDA" Directed by Francesco Maria Dominedò. Winner of the "International Film Festival Terra di Siena" Audience Award.

In 2019 he played the leading role of Stefano De Torres in "IL GIORNO PIU' BELLO" Directed by Valter D'Errico, produced by Jo Champa and Susan Rockefeller. The story of a boy with solid principles who will have to deal with his own psyche, in a total antithesis of his appearance. Special mention at the "Taormina Film Festival - "Camomilla Award Women for Women" - "Monica Scattini Award" at the "Festival Tulipani Di Seta Nera Rai Cinema" - Winner of the "International Film Festival Terra di Siena" Social Award. Caretta also received the "Comune di Marcellina Award" "For the masterful and courageous interpretation".

On the "International Day Against Violence On Women", he performed a monologue on Rai 1 interpreting the "Letter Of Carmine Ammirati To His Mother", victim of feminicide.

In December 2019 he received the "Lex Et Ars Award" inscribed with: "To The Actor Gianclaudio Caretta, Who Through The Magic Of The Seventh Art, Cinema, Fights Feminicide And Violence Against Women".

At the beginning of 2020 he started playing the leading role of Robbi, a handyman Robot that becomes almost human, in the comedy "L'UOMO PERFETTO". Directed by Diego Ruiz, with Nadia Rinaldi and Milena Miconi. After completing a most successful run in Rome, the play has been on tour all over Italy in theaters for three months.

From the overwhelming reviews and outstanding ticket sales, the director Ruiz cast Caretta in the upcoming leading role of Tommy in the show "LA CILIEGINA SULLA TORTA" with Ugo Dighero and Edy Angelillo, now in preproduction to open later this year.

For the past 2 years he has continued studying and training at the "Acting Lab Studio" of Alessandro Prete in Rome.

Giobbe Covatta was born on 11 June 1956 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. He is an actor and writer, known for Muzungu (1999), All Human Rights for All (2008) and Goliath (2023). He has been married to Paola Catella since 17 May 2003. They have one child.

Cesare Giulio Viola was born on 26 November 1886 in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. He was a writer, known for Shoeshine (1946), Turbine (1941) and The Children Are Watching Us (1943). He was married to Vittoria Pignatelli della Leonessa. He died on 3 October 1958 in Positano, Campania, Italy.