The Pitch Tank with Alexia Melocchi (Producer and Partner, Little Studio Films)

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Alexia Melocchi is an accomplished and respected entrepreneur and P.G.A. producer, who’s been involved with top-tier projects including LA LA LAND, TWILIGHT, and many more. She’s known for her deep understanding of the international distribution, production, and financing landscape in film and television. She is fluent in five languages, a personal asset that has allowed her to be involved in the financing and distribution of movies that have earned near $1 Billion dollars in box office returns worldwide. Alexia is always in the know of trends in film and television and she attends all major film festivals in the United States and internationally (CANNES, NATPE, BERLIN, VENICE, TORONTO, AFM, MIPTV). Alexia was one of the first Stage 32 members on the platform and is a Stage 32 Thought Leader. She has signed a representation agreement with writer Wayne Hazle after connecting through Stage 32. Alexia says, "I would have never found him had it not been for Stage 32." Additionally, Alexia is a co-executive producer for AMERICAN SAINT by James Presnal, a student of hers from her previous Stage 32 classes. She a partner and co-Founder of Little Studio Films for over two decades and has produced and sold award-winning movies, documentaries, and shorts, often partnering with emerging filmmakers she has personally discovered and mentored. Little Film Studios is responsible for projects such as THE PANTANI AFFAIR (Amazon Studios Europe), A SOUL JOURNEY, recognized at the esteemed Palm Springs International Film Festival and the upcoming mini-series THE MONKEY CLUB with Oscar winner writer/producer Ron Bass, RIDE ABOVE directed by Christian Duguay, THE DESPERATE HOUR starring Naomi Watts, and WRONG TURN. She has recently produced 5 feature films in 2023, including the upcoming action film DAY OFF, the thriller DARK PARASITE, and the true story drama HER CHOICES. Alexia has acquired on behalf of her international distributor clients, film and television shows from all over the world for release in the Middle East, Italy, Greece, Spain, Canada, South America, and Australia. Alexia has masterfully placed over 100 titles on the international stage, creating a truly global footprint. From blockbuster hits like ANNA, PEPPERMINT, THE BOY, THE BOY 2, LA LA LAND, TWILIGHT, TEEN SPIRIT, AND THE BANKER to beloved animated gems like SHAUN THE SHEEP. Her company Little Studio Films acted as the sales representative for a DURAN DURAN documentary which sold in every major international territory and received a theatrical release, SERVICE TO MAN released through Entertainment Studios co-produced with Joel Zwick, SOL DE MEDIANOCHE released on HBO. Alexia is also the host of the popular "Heart of Showbusiness" podcast.   Full Bio »

Webinar Summary

We're back in the Writers' Room for The Pitch Tank with Alexia Melocchi. Writers will have a precisely timed 5-minute window to present their pitches, while our seasoned experts meticulously dissect each presentation, providing constructive feedback. Step into a welcoming and supportive space where everyone is invited to participate and grow together. Elevate your pitching skills in an atmosphere dedicated to fostering growth and creativity!

What You'll Learn

We're back in the Writers' Room for The Pitch Tank with Alexia Melocchi. Writers will have a precisely timed 5-minute window to present their pitches, while our seasoned experts meticulously dissect each presentation, providing constructive feedback. Step into a welcoming and supportive space where everyone is invited to participate and grow together. Elevate your pitching skills in an atmosphere dedicated to fostering growth and creativity!

About Your Instructor

Alexia Melocchi is an accomplished and respected entrepreneur and P.G.A. producer, who’s been involved with top-tier projects including LA LA LAND, TWILIGHT, and many more. She’s known for her deep understanding of the international distribution, production, and financing landscape in film and television. She is fluent in five languages, a personal asset that has allowed her to be involved in the financing and distribution of movies that have earned near $1 Billion dollars in box office returns worldwide. Alexia is always in the know of trends in film and television and she attends all major film festivals in the United States and internationally (CANNES, NATPE, BERLIN, VENICE, TORONTO, AFM, MIPTV).

Alexia was one of the first Stage 32 members on the platform and is a Stage 32 Thought Leader. She has signed a representation agreement with writer Wayne Hazle after connecting through Stage 32. Alexia says, "I would have never found him had it not been for Stage 32." Additionally, Alexia is a co-executive producer for AMERICAN SAINT by James Presnal, a student of hers from her previous Stage 32 classes.

She a partner and co-Founder of Little Studio Films for over two decades and has produced and sold award-winning movies, documentaries, and shorts, often partnering with emerging filmmakers she has personally discovered and mentored. Little Film Studios is responsible for projects such as THE PANTANI AFFAIR (Amazon Studios Europe), A SOUL JOURNEY, recognized at the esteemed Palm Springs International Film Festival and the upcoming mini-series THE MONKEY CLUB with Oscar winner writer/producer Ron Bass, RIDE ABOVE directed by Christian Duguay, THE DESPERATE HOUR starring Naomi Watts, and WRONG TURN. She has recently produced 5 feature films in 2023, including the upcoming action film DAY OFF, the thriller DARK PARASITE, and the true story drama HER CHOICES.

Alexia has acquired on behalf of her international distributor clients, film and television shows from all over the world for release in the Middle East, Italy, Greece, Spain, Canada, South America, and Australia. Alexia has masterfully placed over 100 titles on the international stage, creating a truly global footprint. From blockbuster hits like ANNA, PEPPERMINT, THE BOY, THE BOY 2, LA LA LAND, TWILIGHT, TEEN SPIRIT, AND THE BANKER to beloved animated gems like SHAUN THE SHEEP.

Her company Little Studio Films acted as the sales representative for a DURAN DURAN documentary which sold in every major international territory and received a theatrical release, SERVICE TO MAN released through Entertainment Studios co-produced with Joel Zwick, SOL DE MEDIANOCHE released on HBO.

Alexia is also the host of the popular "Heart of Showbusiness" podcast.

 

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