FILMMAKERS
CECILIA MINIUCCHI - WRITER/DIRECTOR
Born in Italy and educated in the United States, Cannes Camera d’Or nominated writer/director Cecilia Miniucchi has apprenticed in both the Italian and the American film industry, working with directors Lina Wertmuller (her mentor), Federico Fellini, the Taviani Brothers, and at Francis Ford Coppola’s Zoetrope Studios.
Cecilia Miniucchi’s latest film “LIFE UPSIDE-DOWN”, stars Bob Odenkirk, Radha Mitchell, and Danny Huston. Previous work include “Expired,” an official selection at Sundance and Cannes, “Normality,” recipient of several awards, “Selena Remembered,” “Nitsch 98”. She has also directed MTV-winning videos and several documentaries.
She is currently developing several feature films and has started her TV experience with a new series starring John Lithgow and Jack Black. Cecilia Miniucchi has published short stories and poetry, as well as her translations of Samuel Beckett, Native American Poetry, Irish and American contemporary poets.
As an artist, she has had several photography and art video exhibitions in Los Angeles, Holland, Italy, San Francisco, New York, and Berlin. Her published photography books include THE EMPERORS’ NEW HATS; AND THE CASTLES MADE OF SAND; WE’VE COME A LONG WAY; A-HEAD; PLACES FOR YOUR H-ART.
Cecilia Miniucchi studied at Harvard, Oxford, and The American Film Institute.
JEFFREY COULTER - PRODUCER
After an extensive career producing commercials, documentaries and music videos, Jeffrey Coulter with partner Fred Roos (Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Lost in Translation) produced the film Expired written and directed by Cecilia Miniucchi, starring Samantha Morton, Jason Patric with Illeana Douglass and Teri Garr.
The film has been critically lauded and accepted at the prestigious festivals of Cannes, Sundance, FI, and Stockholm to name a few. He has gone on to produce And the Circus Leaves Town, the thriller Rushlights, the comedy On The Rocks, and Freak Show directed by Trudie Styler, starring Bette Midler. He also lent his hand as composer for some of these films and numerous commercial campaigns.
CARL F. BERG - PRODUCER
Los Angeles–born Carl F. Berg has been a renowned curator, gallery owner, and director for more than thirty years. His entry into film came during the LA lockdown, when he stepped in to help produce the feature Life Upside Down, starring Bob Odenkirk, Danny Huston, and Radha Mitchell. That experience opened the door to further producing opportunities, including the international romance I Love Amsterdam and … You, starring Josh Whitehouse, Chloe Castiglioni, Megan Holder, and Teun Donders, and his current feature No Place Like Rome, starring Stephen Dorff, Cristiana Capotondi, and Radha Mitchell. Building on this momentum, Berg also created a television series on the arts featuring celebrated talents such as Keanu Reeves, Jack Black, Conan O’Brien, Kathryn Hahn, Awkwafina, Josh Holloway, and John Lithgow, as well as a documentary series spotlighting the legacy of Los Angeles gallerists, beginning with the legendary Rosamund Felsen.
Berg is currently developing LA Sees Itself, a documentary series that examines Los Angeles through the eyes of its artists. Inspired by an exhibition he curated under the same title, the project reflects on the city’s cultural and visual identity through the work of artists such as Ed Ruscha, John Baldessari, and Chris Burden, among others.
ANTONI STUTZ - PRODUCER
Antoni Stutz is a Swiss/German filmmaker and artist. Stutz is known for the neo-noir thriller Rushlights which he directed and produced, starring Beau Bridges, Aidan Quinn, Josh Henderson and Haley Webb and was included in the Montreal International Film Festival, the Shanghai International Film Festival, the Dallas International Film Festival as well as the Newport Beach Film Festival. He has also directed the comedy/thriller, You're Killing Me starring Julie Bowen (Modern Family). Stutz as Executive Produced alongside Fred Roos and Jeffrey Coulter, the feature film Expired directed by Cecilia Miniucchi, starring Jason Patric and Samantha Morton, official selection at the Sundance Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival. Stutz is currently the Executive Producer of Life Upside Down, directed by Cecilia Miniucchi and developing his next feature film, a psychological thriller. Stutz has began his career in LA as an actor in his teens. Early television roles included Tour of Duty and Michael Mann's Crime Story. His first feature film role was in John Frankenheimer's Dead Bang co-starring Don Johnson, Penelope Ann Miller and William Forsythe. Stutz has also directed commercials and music videos including MTV's iconic "ROCK THE VOTE" campaign.
JONATHAN BRICKLIN - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Jonathan Bricklin is a filmmaker and producer whose work blends personal storytelling with cultural exploration. His debut feature, The Entrepreneur (2009), profiled his father, automotive pioneer Malcolm Bricklin, offering an intimate look at ambition, innovation, and risk in the business world. He later produced and shot Fact or Fiction: The Life and Times of a Ping Pong Hustler (2014), a documentary about Marty Reisman, the eccentric American table tennis champion and hustler, combining Bricklin’s passion for the sport with his eye for character-driven documentary filmmaking.
In 2015, Bricklin appeared as one of the central figures in AOL’s docu-series Connected, which followed six New Yorkers as they documented their own lives, highlighting both his creative work and personal experiences. Expanding further into the film industry, he co-founded Prestige Worldwide Pictures in July 2025, a film finance company designed to support innovative cinematic projects and independent voices.
DREW BELL - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Drew Bell is an entertainment industry professional known for his work as a location scout and manager, with an earlier career as an actor, host, and voice-over artist. Today, he is an experienced scout and manager for major television productions in Los Angeles and is a member of Teamsters Local 399. His credits include serving as key assistant location manager on Station 19 (ABC), Monster(s) (Netflix), and The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (Netflix). He also worked on the unreleased film Mermaid, where he is pictured on set with director Raja Collins.
Before transitioning to behind-the-scenes work, Bell pursued a career in front of the camera. His acting résumé includes roles in the independent films Lemon Tree and Random Acts. He was the “Voice of Hanes” from 2007 to 2011, narrated TLC’s Wild Weddings, and appeared as a host on MTV’s Call to Greatness and Road Rules: Viewers’ Revenge, as well as Fuse Entertainment’s Rock & Roll Acid Test. His commercial work included appearances for Heineken and Match.com.
NATALIE SUTHERLAND - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Natalie Sutherland, born in Edinburgh, Scotland, began acting on stage at eight and trained at Edinburgh Acting School before moving to Los Angeles to study at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. She performed in Oliver for Paramount Studios, starred in the award-winning stage production of Trainspotting, and later appeared in films including Birth Rite, Fxxxen’ Americans, Five Piece (Amazon Prime), and Justin Chon’s Gook, which won the Sundance Audience Award. She also starred in the acclaimed web series Fame Dogs, earning a Best Supporting Actress nomination.
In addition to acting, Natalie has directed and produced theatre and film, including Pizza Man, Collected Stories at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the feature film Searching (2020–2021), now in post-production. Drawing from a family lineage of psychic mediums, she and her husband founded a Spiritual Ministry in 2022, and she has shared her gifts on programs such as ABC’s Sun Coast Morning Show.
CYRION WILLEMS - CINEMATOGRAPHER
Cyrion Willems is a Dutch cinematographer whose work spans narrative features, shorts, and experimental projects. His most recent feature credit is as cinematographer on the romantic comedy No Place Like Rome (completed, 2025), directed by Cecilia Miniucchi, and he also lensed her earlier romantic comedy I Love Amsterdam and…You (2024), starring Joshua Whitehouse. In addition, he is currently serving as cinematographer on the short film Coked (post-production). His earlier credits include the acclaimed short Norse (2022), directed by Mishaël Lopes Cardozo, Milan Swagers, and Arjen de Jong, as well as the documentary-style short Jaba Talks (2016).
Alongside his cinematography work, Willems has directed projects such as Fazant (2022) and Jaba Talks (2016), further demonstrating his range. He brings a distinctive visual approach rooted in storytelling and atmosphere, combining cinematic precision with a painterly eye for detail. Working across Europe and the U.S.—and through his ongoing collaborations with Cecilia Miniucchi on romantic comedies and other projects—Willems is establishing himself as a versatile and internationally engaged visual storyteller.
WYATT WEYMOUTH - EDITOR
Wyatt Weymouth is a Los Angeles–based editor whose recent credits reflect a growing impact in independent and international cinema. He shaped Cecilia Miniucchi’s Life Upside Down (2023), starring Bob Odenkirk, Radha Mitchell, and Danny Huston, into a layered story of love, art, and isolation, and brought pacing and atmosphere to her romantic comedy I Love Amsterdam and…You (2024). Most recently, he edited No Place Like Rome (2025), a contemporary romance set against the backdrop of Italy’s capital. In each project, Weymouth’s editing reveals both technical mastery and a sensitivity to performance and emotional rhythm, creating connections that resonate across cultures and audiences.
Beyond his editorial credits, Weymouth’s background as a director and independent filmmaker informs his approach. His film Made by God (2022) underscored his interest in poetic, intimate storytelling, while his experience in writing, producing, and visual effects broadened his understanding of cinema as a collaborative art. This versatility enriches his editorial vision, allowing him to shape films with precision while supporting the director’s voice and the emotional truth of the story.