RUSSO BROTHERS ITALIAN AMERICAN FILM FORUM GRANT AWARDS
Established in 2017, the program annually awards multiple $8,000 grants to ambitious filmmakers around the country to create documentary, fiction or nonfiction narrative films that explore the Italian American experience for the benefit of future generations
AGBO/AFI CONSERVATORY DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Established in 2019, the program awards $25,000 to a recent AFI Conservatory graduate to develop at least one project, with year-long mentorship from AGBO.
SLAMDANCE RUSSO BROTHERS FELLOWSHIP
Established in 2018, the fellowship consists of a $25,000 prize for a deserving filmmaker selected by Slamdance Film Festival alumni Anthony & Joe Russo, and gives them the opportunity to have a mentorship with the filmmaking duo.
AGBO strives to provide opportunity to talented first-time filmmakers and seeks to increase representation of diverse creative voices. Since its formation, AGBO has granted fellowships that provide emerging filmmakers with the opportunity to fund their projects and to collaborate with AGBO artists and creatives.
RECIPIENTS /
48 HOUR FILM FEST /
FELLOWSHIPS & MENTORSHIP
AGBO strives to provide opportunity to talented first-time filmmakers and seeks to increase representation of diverse creative voices. Since its formation, AGBO has granted fellowships that provide emerging filmmakers with the opportunity to fund their projects and to collaborate with AGBO artists and creatives.
Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum Grant Awards
• Amy Campione, whose yet untitled narrative film, creates the story of an award-winning chef who struggles to define her identity.
• Laura Caparrotti, whose film, Tutti in Scena!, documents the history of Italian American theater.
• Tony De Nonno, whose film, A Century of Laughter, Heart and Song, explores the birth and life of Italian American comedy.
• Francis DiClemente, whose film, World Series of Bocce, highlights this celebration of Italian American culture.
• Valarie D’Elia, whose film, Saving Southern Italy, tells the story of Italian Americans going back to their roots to buy and renovate a home in Italy.
• Alessia Gatti, whose film, The Grucci, focuses on the artistry, innovation and values of America’s world renown family of fireworks.
• Charles Marsala, whose film, Who killa da Chief?, provides a plausible explanation as to who killed the police chief whose death resulted in the unjust lynching of eleven Italian immigrants in New Orleans in 1891.
• Charles Messina, whose film, The Wanderer, presents the story of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Dion DiMucci’s struggle to overcome addiction.
EVENTLA COVID19 FOOD DRIVE
When the pandemic hit in March, AGBO teamed up with City Market Social House and VOX Productions to support the entertainment industry workforce through food donations. Founded in 2020 arising from the absolute and immediate need for aid and support for the Special Event, Live Entertainment and Film and TV Production Industries, EventLA is a community of passionate individuals focused on driving fundraising efforts, distributing direct resources, coordinating access to legal and government resources. Learn more
48 HOUR FILM FEST
Staying at home and using limited means to create one’s work can spark unfathomable invention. AGBO’s First Ever 48 Hour Film Festival challenges its participants to make fun, bite-sized films while staying safe and sequestered per quarantine guidelines in their area. Participants will have 48 hours to conceive, plan and produce a short film, no more than 3 minutes and 30 seconds long.