Come sit at our table
Main Course
At Cinefeast it is always our pleasure to sit down and chat with
exceptional artists over a nice cinematic meal. The main course today
is a tasty delight with Stephen Croce, Cally Williamson and Lou Marrelli.
So mangia and Bon appetit!
Stephen Croce has worked with an array of international directors,
including Luc Besson, Portuguese legend Manoel de Oliveira, and
French national treasures Michel Blanc, and Patrick Timsit. In addition to
his acting work, Stephen is a multi talented performer, a dancer, and highly
respected blues singer and lyricist, performing and recording around the world.
Cinefeast: Stephen you have worked on big budget features like Transporters 3,
and small indies like Au Revoir My Paris Heart. What are the differences in the
direction of the two different genres and the effects on the actor?
Stephen: Luc is a marvel on the set. There must have been 150 people there and he knew
what every person was doing, or should have been doing.His powers of concentration are immense.
He will wait 2 days for the right cloud formation to form. Nicholas is equally intense and concentrated.
But his movies don't afford him the luxury of too much waiting, so he is a master of taking what is there,
and running with it. Working with Iacovino can be taxing, but once you get up to his speed it is an exhilarating
experience. He has great instincts that you have to go with even if you can't see the reasoning.
Like he says, just trust him.
Cinefeast: What does Au Revoir my Paris Heart mean to you?
Stephen: Let's just say its about loss, redemption and love, not particularly in that order!
Cinfeast: How was it to be an American in Paris?
Stephen: It's a fabulous life a long as you remember you're not french, and you let the French
know you are aware of that. But for a singer, music is universal and where ever you are outside
of the country you are exotic. So if you are good, you will go over.
Cinefeast: What's next?
Stephen; Music and mirth. Actually we are in the process of
shooting our next feature, La Famila is Fine.
Cinefeast: Thanks Stephen
Stephen: And many thanks to you.
Cinefeast also sat down for a quick bite with Caroline (Cally) Williamson to talk about love,
Paris and indie film.
Cinefeast: Cally you're Australian?
Cally: Yes, I was born in Adelaide, Australia, and was primarily a stage actress there,
studying in Melbourne. I visited Paris in 2007, and fell in love with the city,
and moved there in 2008. In Paris I found a niche as a blonde blue eyed Aussie,
finding a bit of film work. Paris is such an inspirational city. Now I'm off on my next
adventure, I've moved to the U.K.
Cinefeast: What does Au Revoir My Paris Heart mean to you?
Cally: I think the film explores a very french stereotype about love and infidelity,
and the extremes on either side. The reality and impact of infidelity is shown
through the main characters involved, and ultimately through finding love again.
Cinefeast: How was it to work with an American Director in Paris?
Cally: Working with Nicholas actually made me see the city in a new light.
I had never worked in the style of run and gun that he employs and at times it
could be challenging, but mostly it was refreshing, you're always thinking and
learning.
Cinefeast: What's next for Caroline Williamson?
Cally: Hopefully more independent film. Indie film is a playground of gold for actors,
and a place to grow.
Cinefeast: Thank you, Ms. Williamson
Cally: My Pleasure
Cinefeast also sat down with Nicholas Iacovino veteran Lou Marrelli.
Cinefeast: You have worked with Nicholas on all of his indie films, Brunch at Martins,
Once a Garden, Au Revoir My Paris Heart, and La Familia is Fine, which is still shooting.
Lou: I have. And its always a learning experience. There is an honesty in the process that
allows you to learn about yourself, and the journey of life. Very intense to work on and
also very liberating.
Cinefeast: What does Au Revoir My Paris Heart mean to you?
Lou: Au Revoir My Paris heart is quite different than Once a Garden, which dealt with
very intense subject matter. Iacovino dosen't make the same movie twice. He likes to
change genres. But Au Revoir My Pais Heart and Once a Garden share a similarity
in their exploration of love and loss, and the frailty of the notion of who we are, when
we realize who we really are.
Cinefeast: How was Paris for you, Lou?
Lou: Ah Paris, wonderful, flirtatious Paris, the city of light and the city of love.
I enjoyed myself immensely.
Cinefeast: What is in the future Lou?
Lou: Well, we are finishing La Familia is Fine, and then... when the phone rings and Iacovino
is on the other end, I'm always ready to go.
Cinefeast: Thank you ,Lou.
Lou: Salute!
exceptional artists over a nice cinematic meal. The main course today
is a tasty delight with Stephen Croce, Cally Williamson and Lou Marrelli.
So mangia and Bon appetit!
Stephen Croce has worked with an array of international directors,
including Luc Besson, Portuguese legend Manoel de Oliveira, and
French national treasures Michel Blanc, and Patrick Timsit. In addition to
his acting work, Stephen is a multi talented performer, a dancer, and highly
respected blues singer and lyricist, performing and recording around the world.
Cinefeast: Stephen you have worked on big budget features like Transporters 3,
and small indies like Au Revoir My Paris Heart. What are the differences in the
direction of the two different genres and the effects on the actor?
Stephen: Luc is a marvel on the set. There must have been 150 people there and he knew
what every person was doing, or should have been doing.His powers of concentration are immense.
He will wait 2 days for the right cloud formation to form. Nicholas is equally intense and concentrated.
But his movies don't afford him the luxury of too much waiting, so he is a master of taking what is there,
and running with it. Working with Iacovino can be taxing, but once you get up to his speed it is an exhilarating
experience. He has great instincts that you have to go with even if you can't see the reasoning.
Like he says, just trust him.
Cinefeast: What does Au Revoir my Paris Heart mean to you?
Stephen: Let's just say its about loss, redemption and love, not particularly in that order!
Cinfeast: How was it to be an American in Paris?
Stephen: It's a fabulous life a long as you remember you're not french, and you let the French
know you are aware of that. But for a singer, music is universal and where ever you are outside
of the country you are exotic. So if you are good, you will go over.
Cinefeast: What's next?
Stephen; Music and mirth. Actually we are in the process of
shooting our next feature, La Famila is Fine.
Cinefeast: Thanks Stephen
Stephen: And many thanks to you.
Cinefeast also sat down for a quick bite with Caroline (Cally) Williamson to talk about love,
Paris and indie film.
Cinefeast: Cally you're Australian?
Cally: Yes, I was born in Adelaide, Australia, and was primarily a stage actress there,
studying in Melbourne. I visited Paris in 2007, and fell in love with the city,
and moved there in 2008. In Paris I found a niche as a blonde blue eyed Aussie,
finding a bit of film work. Paris is such an inspirational city. Now I'm off on my next
adventure, I've moved to the U.K.
Cinefeast: What does Au Revoir My Paris Heart mean to you?
Cally: I think the film explores a very french stereotype about love and infidelity,
and the extremes on either side. The reality and impact of infidelity is shown
through the main characters involved, and ultimately through finding love again.
Cinefeast: How was it to work with an American Director in Paris?
Cally: Working with Nicholas actually made me see the city in a new light.
I had never worked in the style of run and gun that he employs and at times it
could be challenging, but mostly it was refreshing, you're always thinking and
learning.
Cinefeast: What's next for Caroline Williamson?
Cally: Hopefully more independent film. Indie film is a playground of gold for actors,
and a place to grow.
Cinefeast: Thank you, Ms. Williamson
Cally: My Pleasure
Cinefeast also sat down with Nicholas Iacovino veteran Lou Marrelli.
Cinefeast: You have worked with Nicholas on all of his indie films, Brunch at Martins,
Once a Garden, Au Revoir My Paris Heart, and La Familia is Fine, which is still shooting.
Lou: I have. And its always a learning experience. There is an honesty in the process that
allows you to learn about yourself, and the journey of life. Very intense to work on and
also very liberating.
Cinefeast: What does Au Revoir My Paris Heart mean to you?
Lou: Au Revoir My Paris heart is quite different than Once a Garden, which dealt with
very intense subject matter. Iacovino dosen't make the same movie twice. He likes to
change genres. But Au Revoir My Pais Heart and Once a Garden share a similarity
in their exploration of love and loss, and the frailty of the notion of who we are, when
we realize who we really are.
Cinefeast: How was Paris for you, Lou?
Lou: Ah Paris, wonderful, flirtatious Paris, the city of light and the city of love.
I enjoyed myself immensely.
Cinefeast: What is in the future Lou?
Lou: Well, we are finishing La Familia is Fine, and then... when the phone rings and Iacovino
is on the other end, I'm always ready to go.
Cinefeast: Thank you ,Lou.
Lou: Salute!
