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Our American Guests Who Have Already Experienced Our Tour
Our Guests of 2025
Our American guests had the opportunity to take part in our tour and experience firsthand the potential of our territory as an ideal destination for international film and TV productions. During their visit, they explored key locations, discovered local services and met industry professionals, gaining a direct understanding of the creative, logistical and production opportunities available.
Their experience confirmed the value of our project in connecting international producers with local expertise, high-quality facilities and unique locations, helping to build strong relationships and open new perspectives for future collaborations in Europe.
Roosevelt Augustin
Senior Project Manager for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Haitian – American CEO and Director
@birthdaysuitfilm
James Pereira
Tamara S. Hall
Kenny Stevens
Qoobex Director EU & AFRICA
Kenny was born and raised in New York City native and has a BA in Finance.
As true New Yorker is a passionate Art and Media lover. For years he worked in the Financial Services and Movies Funding economy.
Currently lives in Cannes and leads Q teams in EU and Middle East.
Trip Highlights
From Ravenna’s mosaics to Fellini’s Rimini, from medieval villages to creative industry networking, the first edition of Interconnessi: Let’s Roll connected culture, cinema and people in an inspiring journey across Romagna, with exclusive visits, historic landmarks and international guests.
Our journey begins with check-in at our exclusive sponsor, Villa La Personala, a historic luxury residence that will host our guests for two nights. Upon arrival, guests will be welcomed for a private lunch and an elegant tea time with Contessa Personali, owner of the villa, offering an intimate introduction to the history and atmosphere of this remarkable location.
Guests will then meet the team behind Food for Soul, the cultural project founded by Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore. The initiative gives visibility and voice to the hidden potential of people, places and food, using gastronomy as a powerful tool for social inclusion, cultural exchange and community development.
The visit to Ammagamma offers a unique insight into a multidisciplinary innovation hub made up of engineers, mathematicians, historians, philosophers and designers. The team supports companies in rethinking and improving their processes through artificial intelligence, while actively contributing to the development of a society that is aware of the opportunities, implications and impact of emerging technologies.
An informal and inspiring aperitivo will bring together Black artists from the United States and Italy. This moment is designed to create meaningful dialogue between the two diasporas, fostering new relationships, creative exchange and the foundations for future business partnerships and artistic collaborations.
Villa Pastamadre Ristorante Pizzeria is an elegant and welcoming venue located in Modena, where tradition and contemporary cuisine come together in a refined dining experience.
The restaurant celebrates the art of fresh, handmade pasta and gourmet pizza, prepared with carefully selected ingredients and a strong focus on quality, seasonality and authenticity.
Each dish reflects the culinary heritage of Emilia-Romagna, reinterpreted with creativity and attention to detail.
Locanda dell’Appennino is a welcoming and authentic restaurant located in Predappio, at the heart of the Romagna Apennines.
The restaurant offers a genuine culinary experience inspired by local traditions, with a strong focus on regional recipes, homemade pasta and carefully selected seasonal ingredients.
Each dish reflects the flavours and identity of the territory, combining simplicity, quality and craftsmanship.
Cantina Nicolucci is a historic family-run winery located in Predappio, in the heart of the Romagna wine-growing area.
Deeply rooted in the local territory, the winery is renowned for its long tradition of wine production and for its strong connection to the vineyards of Predappio, a land especially known for high-quality Sangiovese.
Great attention is given to the entire production process, from the care of the vines to the refinement of the wines in the cellar.
Luxor Hotel is an elegant and contemporary hospitality venue located in the heart of Milano Marittima, one of the most vibrant seaside destinations on the Adriatic coast.
Designed to offer comfort, style and high-quality services, the hotel features modern rooms, welcoming common areas and a refined atmosphere, ideal for both leisure stays and business travel.
Great attention is dedicated to guest experience, from personalized hospitality to carefully curated spaces for relaxation and networking.
Hotel Alexander is a stylish and welcoming hotel located in the heart of Milano Marittima, just a short walk from the beach and the town’s main attractions.
The hotel offers comfortable and well-appointed rooms, bright common areas and high-quality services designed for both leisure guests and professional travellers.
Its relaxed and elegant atmosphere makes it an ideal setting for groups, events and business stays.
Best moments of the tour
Lunch Time at Villa La Personala A Timeless Italian Welcome
An exclusive tea time with Contessa Personali, owner of the prestigious Villa La Personala, offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Emilia’s most historic luxury residences. Dating back to the year 1100, the villa welcomes our guests into an authentic setting, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Emilian countryside and enriched by local culture, heritage and refined hospitality.
Human-Centric AI: Innovation, Vision and Responsible Technology
What kind of artificial intelligence can truly support human intelligence instead of replacing it? And what is needed to guide AI in a responsible and meaningful way? During our visit to Ammagamma, one of Italy’s leading companies in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, we will explore these questions inside its unique headquarters, located in a restored ancient monastery. Guests will meet the company’s founder, Fabio Ferrari, whose inspiring journey began as a university researcher and evolved into a fast-growing technology company, reaching more than 100 professionals in just a few years.
Francescana Family, from a small dream to a Global Cultural Vision
Founded in Modena in April 1995 by chef Massimo Bottura, Francescana Family began as a small restaurant driven by a bold and visionary idea. Today, it represents a global ecosystem that goes far beyond fine dining, bringing together restaurants around the world, a boutique hotel, a traditional balsamic vinegar production, the Villa Manodori line of artisanal condiments, and a wide range of cultural and social projects. Francescana Family embodies tradition and evolution, inclusion and diversity, experimentation and creative exchange. At the heart of this vision stands Food for Soul, the cultural initiative founded by Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore to give visibility and value to the hidden potential of people, places and food. During our experience, we will meet the Food for Soul team and discover their project firsthand, exploring how gastronomy can become a powerful tool for social impact and cultural transformation.
Maranello is where Ferrari’s legacy meets the Future of Motorsport
Thanks to the partnership with the Municipality of Maranello, our guests will be officially welcomed by Mayor Luigi Zironi and City Councillor Davide Nostrini for a guided visit to one of the most iconic towns in the world of motorsport. Since 1943, Maranello has been home to the legendary Ferrari factory, founded by Enzo Ferrari, a global symbol of Italian excellence and luxury sports cars. The experience will also include a visit to the prestigious Ferrari Museum, followed by a private lunch with the Mayor. The visit takes on even greater significance in light of Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari in 2025—an historic moment for Formula One. The arrival of the most successful and iconic driver of the modern era at the sport’s most legendary team marks a turning point that is set to ignite global attention and redefine expectations for the future of racing. This extraordinary partnership between a world-class driver and an iconic brand also opens the door to powerful storytelling—making a film dedicated to this new chapter an exceptional opportunity to explore and celebrate one of the most fascinating unions in the history of motorsport.
