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Over the last year and a half, TXL has had the honor of working as Splinter Unit on #MissionImpossible - The Final Reckoning. It has truly been one of the most thrilling and unforgettable experiences of our lives.

Our infinite thanks and respect to legends @tomcruise and Christopher McQuarrie for letting us be part of their epic creation — a jaw-dropping cinematic marvel for the ages.

We can’t wait for everyone to experience it—make sure to catch it on the biggest screen possible. NOW PLAYING only in theatres and @IMAX.

Every choice, every mission, has all led to this. #MissionImpossible - The Final Reckoning. We’re honored to have been able to work on it. NOW PLAYING only in theatres and @IMAX.

TXL was honored to be Splinter Unit for #MissionImpossible - The Final Reckoning over the past year and a half. The team was helmed by Splinter Unit Director @taronlexton seen here at the London Premiere.

It has been truly one of the most thrilling experiences of all our lives. Our infinite thanks and respect to legends @tomcruise and Christopher McQuarrie for letting us be part of their epic creation—a jaw-dropping cinematic marvel for the ages.

The mission’s just getting started. See you at the @IMAX theaters.

Maria Bello @officialmariabello plays Claire, who shields 20-year-old Lucy from all the bad in the world. When harsh reality shatters their small-town Ohio life, Lucy travels to Italy in the hope of finding herself through the work of Federico Fellini. 🇮🇹

Maria is an acclaimed American actress, producer, and activist, celebrated for her powerful performances across film and television and her unwavering dedication to women’s rights. We were incredibly fortunate to collaborate with her on @insearchoffellini.

“As sisters Kerri and Claire, respectively, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Maria Bello play off each other extremely well. You get a strong sense that they really are sisters. An explosive sibling blow-up between the two is intense and resonant while their mutually undying love and support never wavers, emotionally grounding the film in reality.” - BEHIND THE LENS

Fun fact: Claire’s line “Your real life is in your dreams anyway” is a reference to Wanda’s line “Our real life is in our dreams…” from Fellini’s “The White Sheik.”

Maria Bello @officialmariabello plays Claire, who shields 20-year-old Lucy from all the bad in the world. When harsh reality shatters their small-town Ohio life, Lucy travels to Italy in the hope of finding herself through the work of Federico Fellini. 🇮🇹

Maria is an acclaimed American actress, producer, and activist, celebrated for her powerful performances across film and television and her unwavering dedication to women’s rights. We were incredibly fortunate to collaborate with her on @insearchoffellini.

“As sisters Kerri and Claire, respectively, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Maria Bello play off each other extremely well. You get a strong sense that they really are sisters. An explosive sibling blow-up between the two is intense and resonant while their mutually undying love and support never wavers, emotionally grounding the film in reality.” - BEHIND THE LENS

Fun fact: Claire’s line “Your real life is in your dreams anyway” is a reference to Wanda’s line “Our real life is in our dreams…” from Fellini’s “The White Sheik.”

Maria Bello @officialmariabello plays Claire, who shields 20-year-old Lucy from all the bad in the world. When harsh reality shatters their small-town Ohio life, Lucy travels to Italy in the hope of finding herself through the work of Federico Fellini. 🇮🇹

Maria is an acclaimed American actress, producer, and activist, celebrated for her powerful performances across film and television and her unwavering dedication to women’s rights. We were incredibly fortunate to collaborate with her on @insearchoffellini.

“As sisters Kerri and Claire, respectively, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Maria Bello play off each other extremely well. You get a strong sense that they really are sisters. An explosive sibling blow-up between the two is intense and resonant while their mutually undying love and support never wavers, emotionally grounding the film in reality.” - BEHIND THE LENS

Fun fact: Claire’s line “Your real life is in your dreams anyway” is a reference to Wanda’s line “Our real life is in our dreams…” from Fellini’s “The White Sheik.”

Maria Bello @officialmariabello plays Claire, who shields 20-year-old Lucy from all the bad in the world. When harsh reality shatters their small-town Ohio life, Lucy travels to Italy in the hope of finding herself through the work of Federico Fellini. 🇮🇹

Maria is an acclaimed American actress, producer, and activist, celebrated for her powerful performances across film and television and her unwavering dedication to women’s rights. We were incredibly fortunate to collaborate with her on @insearchoffellini.

“As sisters Kerri and Claire, respectively, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Maria Bello play off each other extremely well. You get a strong sense that they really are sisters. An explosive sibling blow-up between the two is intense and resonant while their mutually undying love and support never wavers, emotionally grounding the film in reality.” - BEHIND THE LENS

Fun fact: Claire’s line “Your real life is in your dreams anyway” is a reference to Wanda’s line “Our real life is in our dreams…” from Fellini’s “The White Sheik.”

Maria Bello @officialmariabello plays Claire, who shields 20-year-old Lucy from all the bad in the world. When harsh reality shatters their small-town Ohio life, Lucy travels to Italy in the hope of finding herself through the work of Federico Fellini. 🇮🇹

Maria is an acclaimed American actress, producer, and activist, celebrated for her powerful performances across film and television and her unwavering dedication to women’s rights. We were incredibly fortunate to collaborate with her on @insearchoffellini.

“As sisters Kerri and Claire, respectively, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Maria Bello play off each other extremely well. You get a strong sense that they really are sisters. An explosive sibling blow-up between the two is intense and resonant while their mutually undying love and support never wavers, emotionally grounding the film in reality.” - BEHIND THE LENS

Fun fact: Claire’s line “Your real life is in your dreams anyway” is a reference to Wanda’s line “Our real life is in our dreams…” from Fellini’s “The White Sheik.”

@insearchoffellini was a truly wild and wonderful project.

Director and founder of @txlfilms, Taron Lexton @taronlexton has always had a deep love for Italy, having spent time there growing up, and long dreamed of finding an excuse to film there. 🇮🇹

Over ten years ago, in 2014, when Nancy Cartwright @nancycartwright sat down with Taron over coffee and shared her extraordinary true experiences pursuing Federico Fellini in her youth–which had inspired her screenplay–he was electrified.

Like most people, he had seen a few of Fellini’s films, but he seized this opportunity to watch every single one of them and began to discover the complex and fascinating world of Fellini himself, and saw how strikingly it intertwined with Nancy’s own story.

As the cast began to assemble, including the brilliant trio of Ksenia Solo @therealksolo, Maria Bello @officialmariabello, and Mary Lynn Rajskub @marylynnrajskub, each brought new layers of depth and richness to the film. The process was incredibly collaborative, and was an amazing evolution from Nancy’s original experience, to the screenplay, to the daily discoveries of filming in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

The film grew steeped in authenticity and symbolism, a dreamscape of real Italian locations, true stories, fantasies, and Fellini’s own films and pathos. It is a love letter to Italy, an homage to Fellini, and an exploration of Nancy’s beautiful true story.

At its core, it’s simply a story about growing up, and about the thrilling and sometimes terrifying few inches between childhood and adulthood.

Watch on Apple TV+ @appletv now!

@insearchoffellini was a truly wild and wonderful project.

Director and founder of @txlfilms, Taron Lexton @taronlexton has always had a deep love for Italy, having spent time there growing up, and long dreamed of finding an excuse to film there. 🇮🇹

Over ten years ago, in 2014, when Nancy Cartwright @nancycartwright sat down with Taron over coffee and shared her extraordinary true experiences pursuing Federico Fellini in her youth–which had inspired her screenplay–he was electrified.

Like most people, he had seen a few of Fellini’s films, but he seized this opportunity to watch every single one of them and began to discover the complex and fascinating world of Fellini himself, and saw how strikingly it intertwined with Nancy’s own story.

As the cast began to assemble, including the brilliant trio of Ksenia Solo @therealksolo, Maria Bello @officialmariabello, and Mary Lynn Rajskub @marylynnrajskub, each brought new layers of depth and richness to the film. The process was incredibly collaborative, and was an amazing evolution from Nancy’s original experience, to the screenplay, to the daily discoveries of filming in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

The film grew steeped in authenticity and symbolism, a dreamscape of real Italian locations, true stories, fantasies, and Fellini’s own films and pathos. It is a love letter to Italy, an homage to Fellini, and an exploration of Nancy’s beautiful true story.

At its core, it’s simply a story about growing up, and about the thrilling and sometimes terrifying few inches between childhood and adulthood.

Watch on Apple TV+ @appletv now!

@insearchoffellini was a truly wild and wonderful project.

Director and founder of @txlfilms, Taron Lexton @taronlexton has always had a deep love for Italy, having spent time there growing up, and long dreamed of finding an excuse to film there. 🇮🇹

Over ten years ago, in 2014, when Nancy Cartwright @nancycartwright sat down with Taron over coffee and shared her extraordinary true experiences pursuing Federico Fellini in her youth–which had inspired her screenplay–he was electrified.

Like most people, he had seen a few of Fellini’s films, but he seized this opportunity to watch every single one of them and began to discover the complex and fascinating world of Fellini himself, and saw how strikingly it intertwined with Nancy’s own story.

As the cast began to assemble, including the brilliant trio of Ksenia Solo @therealksolo, Maria Bello @officialmariabello, and Mary Lynn Rajskub @marylynnrajskub, each brought new layers of depth and richness to the film. The process was incredibly collaborative, and was an amazing evolution from Nancy’s original experience, to the screenplay, to the daily discoveries of filming in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

The film grew steeped in authenticity and symbolism, a dreamscape of real Italian locations, true stories, fantasies, and Fellini’s own films and pathos. It is a love letter to Italy, an homage to Fellini, and an exploration of Nancy’s beautiful true story.

At its core, it’s simply a story about growing up, and about the thrilling and sometimes terrifying few inches between childhood and adulthood.

Watch on Apple TV+ @appletv now!

@insearchoffellini was a truly wild and wonderful project.

Director and founder of @txlfilms, Taron Lexton @taronlexton has always had a deep love for Italy, having spent time there growing up, and long dreamed of finding an excuse to film there. 🇮🇹

Over ten years ago, in 2014, when Nancy Cartwright @nancycartwright sat down with Taron over coffee and shared her extraordinary true experiences pursuing Federico Fellini in her youth–which had inspired her screenplay–he was electrified.

Like most people, he had seen a few of Fellini’s films, but he seized this opportunity to watch every single one of them and began to discover the complex and fascinating world of Fellini himself, and saw how strikingly it intertwined with Nancy’s own story.

As the cast began to assemble, including the brilliant trio of Ksenia Solo @therealksolo, Maria Bello @officialmariabello, and Mary Lynn Rajskub @marylynnrajskub, each brought new layers of depth and richness to the film. The process was incredibly collaborative, and was an amazing evolution from Nancy’s original experience, to the screenplay, to the daily discoveries of filming in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

The film grew steeped in authenticity and symbolism, a dreamscape of real Italian locations, true stories, fantasies, and Fellini’s own films and pathos. It is a love letter to Italy, an homage to Fellini, and an exploration of Nancy’s beautiful true story.

At its core, it’s simply a story about growing up, and about the thrilling and sometimes terrifying few inches between childhood and adulthood.

Watch on Apple TV+ @appletv now!

@insearchoffellini was a truly wild and wonderful project.

Director and founder of @txlfilms, Taron Lexton @taronlexton has always had a deep love for Italy, having spent time there growing up, and long dreamed of finding an excuse to film there. 🇮🇹

Over ten years ago, in 2014, when Nancy Cartwright @nancycartwright sat down with Taron over coffee and shared her extraordinary true experiences pursuing Federico Fellini in her youth–which had inspired her screenplay–he was electrified.

Like most people, he had seen a few of Fellini’s films, but he seized this opportunity to watch every single one of them and began to discover the complex and fascinating world of Fellini himself, and saw how strikingly it intertwined with Nancy’s own story.

As the cast began to assemble, including the brilliant trio of Ksenia Solo @therealksolo, Maria Bello @officialmariabello, and Mary Lynn Rajskub @marylynnrajskub, each brought new layers of depth and richness to the film. The process was incredibly collaborative, and was an amazing evolution from Nancy’s original experience, to the screenplay, to the daily discoveries of filming in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

The film grew steeped in authenticity and symbolism, a dreamscape of real Italian locations, true stories, fantasies, and Fellini’s own films and pathos. It is a love letter to Italy, an homage to Fellini, and an exploration of Nancy’s beautiful true story.

At its core, it’s simply a story about growing up, and about the thrilling and sometimes terrifying few inches between childhood and adulthood.

Watch on Apple TV+ @appletv now!

“How’s she going to take care of herself?” Lucy’s aunt and Claire’s no-nonsense sister, Kerri (Mary Lynn Rajskub @marylynnrajskub) wants to know. “Who would hire a 20 year-old who acts like a 13 year-old?”

Mary Lynn is a comedian, actress and writer, best known for playing “Chloe” on the Fox drama 24 and “Gail the Snail” from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

We were honored to be able to work with her on @insearchoffellini 🇮🇹

Starring: @therealksolo @officialmariabello Mary Lynn Rajskub isabel.gravitt @enricoetiker @bethriesgraf @_misterpaul_ @handsomedieter Bruno Zanin, Andrea Osvart, Michael Wiseman
Director: @taronlexton

Watch on Apple TV+ @appletv now!

“How’s she going to take care of herself?” Lucy’s aunt and Claire’s no-nonsense sister, Kerri (Mary Lynn Rajskub @marylynnrajskub) wants to know. “Who would hire a 20 year-old who acts like a 13 year-old?”

Mary Lynn is a comedian, actress and writer, best known for playing “Chloe” on the Fox drama 24 and “Gail the Snail” from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

We were honored to be able to work with her on @insearchoffellini 🇮🇹

Starring: @therealksolo @officialmariabello Mary Lynn Rajskub isabel.gravitt @enricoetiker @bethriesgraf @_misterpaul_ @handsomedieter Bruno Zanin, Andrea Osvart, Michael Wiseman
Director: @taronlexton

Watch on Apple TV+ @appletv now!

“How’s she going to take care of herself?” Lucy’s aunt and Claire’s no-nonsense sister, Kerri (Mary Lynn Rajskub @marylynnrajskub) wants to know. “Who would hire a 20 year-old who acts like a 13 year-old?”

Mary Lynn is a comedian, actress and writer, best known for playing “Chloe” on the Fox drama 24 and “Gail the Snail” from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

We were honored to be able to work with her on @insearchoffellini 🇮🇹

Starring: @therealksolo @officialmariabello Mary Lynn Rajskub isabel.gravitt @enricoetiker @bethriesgraf @_misterpaul_ @handsomedieter Bruno Zanin, Andrea Osvart, Michael Wiseman
Director: @taronlexton

Watch on Apple TV+ @appletv now!

“How’s she going to take care of herself?” Lucy’s aunt and Claire’s no-nonsense sister, Kerri (Mary Lynn Rajskub @marylynnrajskub) wants to know. “Who would hire a 20 year-old who acts like a 13 year-old?”

Mary Lynn is a comedian, actress and writer, best known for playing “Chloe” on the Fox drama 24 and “Gail the Snail” from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

We were honored to be able to work with her on @insearchoffellini 🇮🇹

Starring: @therealksolo @officialmariabello Mary Lynn Rajskub isabel.gravitt @enricoetiker @bethriesgraf @_misterpaul_ @handsomedieter Bruno Zanin, Andrea Osvart, Michael Wiseman
Director: @taronlexton

Watch on Apple TV+ @appletv now!

“How’s she going to take care of herself?” Lucy’s aunt and Claire’s no-nonsense sister, Kerri (Mary Lynn Rajskub @marylynnrajskub) wants to know. “Who would hire a 20 year-old who acts like a 13 year-old?”

Mary Lynn is a comedian, actress and writer, best known for playing “Chloe” on the Fox drama 24 and “Gail the Snail” from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

We were honored to be able to work with her on @insearchoffellini 🇮🇹

Starring: @therealksolo @officialmariabello Mary Lynn Rajskub isabel.gravitt @enricoetiker @bethriesgraf @_misterpaul_ @handsomedieter Bruno Zanin, Andrea Osvart, Michael Wiseman
Director: @taronlexton

Watch on Apple TV+ @appletv now!

20-year-old Lucy, @therealksolo, has never kissed a boy, never had a job, and never really had friends. Her best—and perhaps only—friend is her mother Claire, @officialmariabello, who has shielded her from all the bad in the world, including Claire’s own terminal illness. Claire’s no-BS sister, Kerri, @marylynnrajskub, urges Claire to break her silence and tell Lucy the truth before it’s too late.

Lucy, aware that something is up with Mom, leaps into adulthood and vespas to Cleveland for an ill-fated job interview. There, she stumbles into a bizarre and wonderful festival of the films of Federico Fellini, the great Italian director, where she sees his Oscar-winning “La Strada” (1954) and is instantly swept away. But this movie doesn’t have the happy ending she’s used to, and the cleverly enigmatic tragicomedy leaves Lucy restless and aching for answers. In a burst of courage, she leaves her small-town home to find the filmmaker and unlock his mysterious enigma and her own.

What follows is a strange and spectacular journey through the romantic dreamscapes of Italy, as Lucy encounters not just characters from Fellini’s films, but the fantasies and nightmares that defined him. Her journey of discovery and life, counterpoints Claire’s gradual decline into death. Apart but connected, they fulfill both of their dreams as truth and fiction intertwine into the ultimate Felliniesque journey. 🇮🇹

Film: @insearchoffellini
Starring: Ksenia Solo, Maria Bello, Mary Lynn Rajskub, @enricoetiker @bethriesgraf @_misterpaul_ @handsomedieter Isabel Gravitt, Bruno Zanin, Andrea Osvart, Michael Wiseman
Directed by: @taronlexton
Written by: Nancy Cartwright, Peter Kjenaas
Executive Producers: Nancy Cartwright, Kevin Burke
Producers: @txlfilms Peter Kjenaas @moni_g_r_@nathan_lorch @milena.n.ferreira Taron Lexton @mdoven
Casting by: @lisalondoncasting @catherinestroudcasting
Production Services (Italy): Nicola Rosada @360degreesfilm
DP: @kevingarrison
Editors: Alexa Vier, @kspencerjones
Production Designer: @toddleojeffery
Italian Casting by: @alancossettini
Music by: @arrangedbydavid

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Ksenia Solo @therealksolo is Lucy, a sheltered, small-town Ohio girl, suddenly slammed by harsh reality. Desperate for answers, she discovers hope in the delightfully bizarre films of Federico Fellini, and sets off on a strange, beautiful journey across Italy to find him.

Rooted in authenticity and rich with symbolism, @insearchoffellini unfolds like a dream—woven from real Italian locations, true stories, imagined moments, and echoes of Fellini’s films and emotions. It’s a love letter to Italy, a tribute to Fellini, and a reflection of Nancy Cartwright’s @nancy_cartwright beautiful true story. At its heart, it’s a coming-of-age tale about that exhilarating and sometimes daunting space between childhood and adulthood.

The character of Lucy is a reference to Gelsomina from Fellini’s “La Strada.” “Lucy” means “light” and that is one of the ethereal qualities that both Nancy and Fellini saw in their lead characters. Lucy also happens to be the name of Nancy’s real-life daughter who embodies similar ethereal qualities as Lucy/Gelsomina.

Congratulations to Ksenia for winning Best Actress at the Ferrara Film Festival in 2017 for this leading role. 🇮🇹

Ksenia Solo @therealksolo is Lucy, a sheltered, small-town Ohio girl, suddenly slammed by harsh reality. Desperate for answers, she discovers hope in the delightfully bizarre films of Federico Fellini, and sets off on a strange, beautiful journey across Italy to find him.

Rooted in authenticity and rich with symbolism, @insearchoffellini unfolds like a dream—woven from real Italian locations, true stories, imagined moments, and echoes of Fellini’s films and emotions. It’s a love letter to Italy, a tribute to Fellini, and a reflection of Nancy Cartwright’s @nancy_cartwright beautiful true story. At its heart, it’s a coming-of-age tale about that exhilarating and sometimes daunting space between childhood and adulthood.

The character of Lucy is a reference to Gelsomina from Fellini’s “La Strada.” “Lucy” means “light” and that is one of the ethereal qualities that both Nancy and Fellini saw in their lead characters. Lucy also happens to be the name of Nancy’s real-life daughter who embodies similar ethereal qualities as Lucy/Gelsomina.

Congratulations to Ksenia for winning Best Actress at the Ferrara Film Festival in 2017 for this leading role. 🇮🇹

Ksenia Solo @therealksolo is Lucy, a sheltered, small-town Ohio girl, suddenly slammed by harsh reality. Desperate for answers, she discovers hope in the delightfully bizarre films of Federico Fellini, and sets off on a strange, beautiful journey across Italy to find him.

Rooted in authenticity and rich with symbolism, @insearchoffellini unfolds like a dream—woven from real Italian locations, true stories, imagined moments, and echoes of Fellini’s films and emotions. It’s a love letter to Italy, a tribute to Fellini, and a reflection of Nancy Cartwright’s @nancy_cartwright beautiful true story. At its heart, it’s a coming-of-age tale about that exhilarating and sometimes daunting space between childhood and adulthood.

The character of Lucy is a reference to Gelsomina from Fellini’s “La Strada.” “Lucy” means “light” and that is one of the ethereal qualities that both Nancy and Fellini saw in their lead characters. Lucy also happens to be the name of Nancy’s real-life daughter who embodies similar ethereal qualities as Lucy/Gelsomina.

Congratulations to Ksenia for winning Best Actress at the Ferrara Film Festival in 2017 for this leading role. 🇮🇹

Ksenia Solo @therealksolo is Lucy, a sheltered, small-town Ohio girl, suddenly slammed by harsh reality. Desperate for answers, she discovers hope in the delightfully bizarre films of Federico Fellini, and sets off on a strange, beautiful journey across Italy to find him.

Rooted in authenticity and rich with symbolism, @insearchoffellini unfolds like a dream—woven from real Italian locations, true stories, imagined moments, and echoes of Fellini’s films and emotions. It’s a love letter to Italy, a tribute to Fellini, and a reflection of Nancy Cartwright’s @nancy_cartwright beautiful true story. At its heart, it’s a coming-of-age tale about that exhilarating and sometimes daunting space between childhood and adulthood.

The character of Lucy is a reference to Gelsomina from Fellini’s “La Strada.” “Lucy” means “light” and that is one of the ethereal qualities that both Nancy and Fellini saw in their lead characters. Lucy also happens to be the name of Nancy’s real-life daughter who embodies similar ethereal qualities as Lucy/Gelsomina.

Congratulations to Ksenia for winning Best Actress at the Ferrara Film Festival in 2017 for this leading role. 🇮🇹

Ksenia Solo @therealksolo is Lucy, a sheltered, small-town Ohio girl, suddenly slammed by harsh reality. Desperate for answers, she discovers hope in the delightfully bizarre films of Federico Fellini, and sets off on a strange, beautiful journey across Italy to find him.

Rooted in authenticity and rich with symbolism, @insearchoffellini unfolds like a dream—woven from real Italian locations, true stories, imagined moments, and echoes of Fellini’s films and emotions. It’s a love letter to Italy, a tribute to Fellini, and a reflection of Nancy Cartwright’s @nancy_cartwright beautiful true story. At its heart, it’s a coming-of-age tale about that exhilarating and sometimes daunting space between childhood and adulthood.

The character of Lucy is a reference to Gelsomina from Fellini’s “La Strada.” “Lucy” means “light” and that is one of the ethereal qualities that both Nancy and Fellini saw in their lead characters. Lucy also happens to be the name of Nancy’s real-life daughter who embodies similar ethereal qualities as Lucy/Gelsomina.

Congratulations to Ksenia for winning Best Actress at the Ferrara Film Festival in 2017 for this leading role. 🇮🇹

Ksenia Solo @therealksolo is Lucy, a sheltered, small-town Ohio girl, suddenly slammed by harsh reality. Desperate for answers, she discovers hope in the delightfully bizarre films of Federico Fellini, and sets off on a strange, beautiful journey across Italy to find him.

Rooted in authenticity and rich with symbolism, @insearchoffellini unfolds like a dream—woven from real Italian locations, true stories, imagined moments, and echoes of Fellini’s films and emotions. It’s a love letter to Italy, a tribute to Fellini, and a reflection of Nancy Cartwright’s @nancy_cartwright beautiful true story. At its heart, it’s a coming-of-age tale about that exhilarating and sometimes daunting space between childhood and adulthood.

The character of Lucy is a reference to Gelsomina from Fellini’s “La Strada.” “Lucy” means “light” and that is one of the ethereal qualities that both Nancy and Fellini saw in their lead characters. Lucy also happens to be the name of Nancy’s real-life daughter who embodies similar ethereal qualities as Lucy/Gelsomina.

Congratulations to Ksenia for winning Best Actress at the Ferrara Film Festival in 2017 for this leading role. 🇮🇹

“In Search of Fellini” @insearchoffellini is based off a true adventure that Executive Producer and Writer, Nancy Cartwright @nancy_cartwright, took in 1985 when she set off to Italy alone searching for famed film director, Federico Fellini to get the stage rights to his film “La Strada.” In this behind the scenes, we hear from Nancy, Director @taronlexton, and actresses Ksenia Solo @therealksolo, Maria Bello @officialmariabello, and Mary Lynn Rajskub @marylynnrajskub as they describe what the film means to them and the journey of it’s making.

“A coming-of-age film structured around a young girl’s (Ksenia Solo) attempts to meet Fellini, the audience witnesses her marveling the antique beauties of Italy, falling in love, being deceived, and grew into an adult. The message is this: we may have to go far away to find what’s within, we need to see humanity’s ugliness to see its beauty, perhaps we pass through many horrors just to rediscover our love for the world.” - TASTE OF CINEMA

Congratulations to Director Taron Lexton for winning Best Director at the Ferrara Film Festival in 2017. 🇮🇹

Isabel Gravitt was just 12 years old when she was cast as Young Lucy in @insearchoffellini. Director Taron Lexton @taronlexton knew she was a star the moment her tape came in. Her innocent and curious performance captured the essence of youthful wonder and the quiet longing for adventure that lies at the heart of the film.

Isabel now plays Jon Hamm and Amanda Peet’s daughter on the buzzy new Apple TV+ @appletv series Your Friends & Neighbors.

Isabel Gravitt was just 12 years old when she was cast as Young Lucy in @insearchoffellini. Director Taron Lexton @taronlexton knew she was a star the moment her tape came in. Her innocent and curious performance captured the essence of youthful wonder and the quiet longing for adventure that lies at the heart of the film.

Isabel now plays Jon Hamm and Amanda Peet’s daughter on the buzzy new Apple TV+ @appletv series Your Friends & Neighbors.

Isabel Gravitt was just 12 years old when she was cast as Young Lucy in @insearchoffellini. Director Taron Lexton @taronlexton knew she was a star the moment her tape came in. Her innocent and curious performance captured the essence of youthful wonder and the quiet longing for adventure that lies at the heart of the film.

Isabel now plays Jon Hamm and Amanda Peet’s daughter on the buzzy new Apple TV+ @appletv series Your Friends & Neighbors.

Isabel Gravitt was just 12 years old when she was cast as Young Lucy in @insearchoffellini. Director Taron Lexton @taronlexton knew she was a star the moment her tape came in. Her innocent and curious performance captured the essence of youthful wonder and the quiet longing for adventure that lies at the heart of the film.

Isabel now plays Jon Hamm and Amanda Peet’s daughter on the buzzy new Apple TV+ @appletv series Your Friends & Neighbors.

Isabel Gravitt was just 12 years old when she was cast as Young Lucy in @insearchoffellini. Director Taron Lexton @taronlexton knew she was a star the moment her tape came in. Her innocent and curious performance captured the essence of youthful wonder and the quiet longing for adventure that lies at the heart of the film.

Isabel now plays Jon Hamm and Amanda Peet’s daughter on the buzzy new Apple TV+ @appletv series Your Friends & Neighbors.

We were spectacularly fortunate to have Line Producer, Nicola Rosada, and the team at @360degreesfilm including Production Coordinator, Alvise Fachinetti @the_aln, Unit Production Manager Stefano Dalla Lana, and Unit/Transport Manager @matteo_gottardis to name a few, to help us get the most stunning locations across Italy. We certainly could not have brought this film to life without them. Highlighted here are stills from the unique and unforgettable Venice. 🇮🇹

We were also incredibly lucky to have Paolo Bernardini @_misterpaul_ play the role of Placido/Zampano.

Paolo also shared his musical talents with us—he performs a song that’s featured in the film! Can you guess which scene? 🎬

We were spectacularly fortunate to have Line Producer, Nicola Rosada, and the team at @360degreesfilm including Production Coordinator, Alvise Fachinetti @the_aln, Unit Production Manager Stefano Dalla Lana, and Unit/Transport Manager @matteo_gottardis to name a few, to help us get the most stunning locations across Italy. We certainly could not have brought this film to life without them. Highlighted here are stills from the unique and unforgettable Venice. 🇮🇹

We were also incredibly lucky to have Paolo Bernardini @_misterpaul_ play the role of Placido/Zampano.

Paolo also shared his musical talents with us—he performs a song that’s featured in the film! Can you guess which scene? 🎬

We were spectacularly fortunate to have Line Producer, Nicola Rosada, and the team at @360degreesfilm including Production Coordinator, Alvise Fachinetti @the_aln, Unit Production Manager Stefano Dalla Lana, and Unit/Transport Manager @matteo_gottardis to name a few, to help us get the most stunning locations across Italy. We certainly could not have brought this film to life without them. Highlighted here are stills from the unique and unforgettable Venice. 🇮🇹

We were also incredibly lucky to have Paolo Bernardini @_misterpaul_ play the role of Placido/Zampano.

Paolo also shared his musical talents with us—he performs a song that’s featured in the film! Can you guess which scene? 🎬

We were spectacularly fortunate to have Line Producer, Nicola Rosada, and the team at @360degreesfilm including Production Coordinator, Alvise Fachinetti @the_aln, Unit Production Manager Stefano Dalla Lana, and Unit/Transport Manager @matteo_gottardis to name a few, to help us get the most stunning locations across Italy. We certainly could not have brought this film to life without them. Highlighted here are stills from the unique and unforgettable Venice. 🇮🇹

We were also incredibly lucky to have Paolo Bernardini @_misterpaul_ play the role of Placido/Zampano.

Paolo also shared his musical talents with us—he performs a song that’s featured in the film! Can you guess which scene? 🎬

We were spectacularly fortunate to have Line Producer, Nicola Rosada, and the team at @360degreesfilm including Production Coordinator, Alvise Fachinetti @the_aln, Unit Production Manager Stefano Dalla Lana, and Unit/Transport Manager @matteo_gottardis to name a few, to help us get the most stunning locations across Italy. We certainly could not have brought this film to life without them. Highlighted here are stills from the unique and unforgettable Venice. 🇮🇹

We were also incredibly lucky to have Paolo Bernardini @_misterpaul_ play the role of Placido/Zampano.

Paolo also shared his musical talents with us—he performs a song that’s featured in the film! Can you guess which scene? 🎬

Cosima is played by Nancy Cartwright @nancy_cartwright, the Executive Producer and Writer of @insearchoffellini. Her character was inspired by a homeless man that Nancy met on her adventures through Italy. He had been an actor who had worked as an extra on Fellini’s “Satyricon”, named Cosmo.

Back in 1985, Nancy had no idea that one of her acting teachers recommending Italian director Federico Fellini’s 1954 film “La Strada” would have such a deep impact on her life. After developing a connection to the drama and its characters, she made it her mission to turn it into a one-woman show and even reached out to Fellini himself to gain rights to the movie. But when his office’s response turned her down, she didn’t take “no” for answer, and soon she was in Italy in search of the filmmaker.

“I’d never been to Italy before. I’m in my 20s—though I can’t speak the language. So, I took off. I ate, I drank, I fell in love—I did everything a single woman should and shouldn’t do when visiting. I got in trouble.” says Nancy.

The character Beppi is played by actor Bruno Zanin who played Titta, the lead role in Fellini’s Oscar winning “Amarcord.”

Starring: @therealksolo @officialmariabello @marylynnrajskub isabel.gravitt @enricoetiker @bethriesgraf @_misterpaul_ @handsomedieter Bruno Zanin, Andrea Osvart, Michael Wiseman
Directed by: @taronlexton
Written by: Nancy Cartwright, Peter Kjenaas
Executive Producers: Nancy Cartwright, Kevin Burke
Producers: @txlfilms Peter Kjenaas @moni_g_r_@nathan_lorch @milena.n.ferreira Taron Lexton @mdoven
Casting by: @lisalondoncasting @catherinestroudcasting
Production Services (Italy): Nicola Rosada @360degreesfilm
DP: @kevingarrison
Editors: Alexa Vier, @kspencerjones
Production Designer: @toddleojeffery
Italian Casting by: @alancossettini
Music by: @arrangedbydavid
Music Supervisor: Jennifer Nash
VFX Supervisor: @bshoop
Costume Designers: @stateofgolden, @cathbuy
Associate Producer: Nicola Rosada
Co-Producer: David Hillary
1st Assistant Director: @inicklane
Assistant Producer: @nicolebevjones
Head Hair & Makeup Artist: @mariahnicolebeauty
Production Sound Mixer: @robbiefilios
1st Assistant Editor: @imr33

Cosima is played by Nancy Cartwright @nancy_cartwright, the Executive Producer and Writer of @insearchoffellini. Her character was inspired by a homeless man that Nancy met on her adventures through Italy. He had been an actor who had worked as an extra on Fellini’s “Satyricon”, named Cosmo.

Back in 1985, Nancy had no idea that one of her acting teachers recommending Italian director Federico Fellini’s 1954 film “La Strada” would have such a deep impact on her life. After developing a connection to the drama and its characters, she made it her mission to turn it into a one-woman show and even reached out to Fellini himself to gain rights to the movie. But when his office’s response turned her down, she didn’t take “no” for answer, and soon she was in Italy in search of the filmmaker.

“I’d never been to Italy before. I’m in my 20s—though I can’t speak the language. So, I took off. I ate, I drank, I fell in love—I did everything a single woman should and shouldn’t do when visiting. I got in trouble.” says Nancy.

The character Beppi is played by actor Bruno Zanin who played Titta, the lead role in Fellini’s Oscar winning “Amarcord.”

Starring: @therealksolo @officialmariabello @marylynnrajskub isabel.gravitt @enricoetiker @bethriesgraf @_misterpaul_ @handsomedieter Bruno Zanin, Andrea Osvart, Michael Wiseman
Directed by: @taronlexton
Written by: Nancy Cartwright, Peter Kjenaas
Executive Producers: Nancy Cartwright, Kevin Burke
Producers: @txlfilms Peter Kjenaas @moni_g_r_@nathan_lorch @milena.n.ferreira Taron Lexton @mdoven
Casting by: @lisalondoncasting @catherinestroudcasting
Production Services (Italy): Nicola Rosada @360degreesfilm
DP: @kevingarrison
Editors: Alexa Vier, @kspencerjones
Production Designer: @toddleojeffery
Italian Casting by: @alancossettini
Music by: @arrangedbydavid
Music Supervisor: Jennifer Nash
VFX Supervisor: @bshoop
Costume Designers: @stateofgolden, @cathbuy
Associate Producer: Nicola Rosada
Co-Producer: David Hillary
1st Assistant Director: @inicklane
Assistant Producer: @nicolebevjones
Head Hair & Makeup Artist: @mariahnicolebeauty
Production Sound Mixer: @robbiefilios
1st Assistant Editor: @imr33

Cosima is played by Nancy Cartwright @nancy_cartwright, the Executive Producer and Writer of @insearchoffellini. Her character was inspired by a homeless man that Nancy met on her adventures through Italy. He had been an actor who had worked as an extra on Fellini’s “Satyricon”, named Cosmo.

Back in 1985, Nancy had no idea that one of her acting teachers recommending Italian director Federico Fellini’s 1954 film “La Strada” would have such a deep impact on her life. After developing a connection to the drama and its characters, she made it her mission to turn it into a one-woman show and even reached out to Fellini himself to gain rights to the movie. But when his office’s response turned her down, she didn’t take “no” for answer, and soon she was in Italy in search of the filmmaker.

“I’d never been to Italy before. I’m in my 20s—though I can’t speak the language. So, I took off. I ate, I drank, I fell in love—I did everything a single woman should and shouldn’t do when visiting. I got in trouble.” says Nancy.

The character Beppi is played by actor Bruno Zanin who played Titta, the lead role in Fellini’s Oscar winning “Amarcord.”

Starring: @therealksolo @officialmariabello @marylynnrajskub isabel.gravitt @enricoetiker @bethriesgraf @_misterpaul_ @handsomedieter Bruno Zanin, Andrea Osvart, Michael Wiseman
Directed by: @taronlexton
Written by: Nancy Cartwright, Peter Kjenaas
Executive Producers: Nancy Cartwright, Kevin Burke
Producers: @txlfilms Peter Kjenaas @moni_g_r_@nathan_lorch @milena.n.ferreira Taron Lexton @mdoven
Casting by: @lisalondoncasting @catherinestroudcasting
Production Services (Italy): Nicola Rosada @360degreesfilm
DP: @kevingarrison
Editors: Alexa Vier, @kspencerjones
Production Designer: @toddleojeffery
Italian Casting by: @alancossettini
Music by: @arrangedbydavid
Music Supervisor: Jennifer Nash
VFX Supervisor: @bshoop
Costume Designers: @stateofgolden, @cathbuy
Associate Producer: Nicola Rosada
Co-Producer: David Hillary
1st Assistant Director: @inicklane
Assistant Producer: @nicolebevjones
Head Hair & Makeup Artist: @mariahnicolebeauty
Production Sound Mixer: @robbiefilios
1st Assistant Editor: @imr33

Cosima is played by Nancy Cartwright @nancy_cartwright, the Executive Producer and Writer of @insearchoffellini. Her character was inspired by a homeless man that Nancy met on her adventures through Italy. He had been an actor who had worked as an extra on Fellini’s “Satyricon”, named Cosmo.

Back in 1985, Nancy had no idea that one of her acting teachers recommending Italian director Federico Fellini’s 1954 film “La Strada” would have such a deep impact on her life. After developing a connection to the drama and its characters, she made it her mission to turn it into a one-woman show and even reached out to Fellini himself to gain rights to the movie. But when his office’s response turned her down, she didn’t take “no” for answer, and soon she was in Italy in search of the filmmaker.

“I’d never been to Italy before. I’m in my 20s—though I can’t speak the language. So, I took off. I ate, I drank, I fell in love—I did everything a single woman should and shouldn’t do when visiting. I got in trouble.” says Nancy.

The character Beppi is played by actor Bruno Zanin who played Titta, the lead role in Fellini’s Oscar winning “Amarcord.”

Starring: @therealksolo @officialmariabello @marylynnrajskub isabel.gravitt @enricoetiker @bethriesgraf @_misterpaul_ @handsomedieter Bruno Zanin, Andrea Osvart, Michael Wiseman
Directed by: @taronlexton
Written by: Nancy Cartwright, Peter Kjenaas
Executive Producers: Nancy Cartwright, Kevin Burke
Producers: @txlfilms Peter Kjenaas @moni_g_r_@nathan_lorch @milena.n.ferreira Taron Lexton @mdoven
Casting by: @lisalondoncasting @catherinestroudcasting
Production Services (Italy): Nicola Rosada @360degreesfilm
DP: @kevingarrison
Editors: Alexa Vier, @kspencerjones
Production Designer: @toddleojeffery
Italian Casting by: @alancossettini
Music by: @arrangedbydavid
Music Supervisor: Jennifer Nash
VFX Supervisor: @bshoop
Costume Designers: @stateofgolden, @cathbuy
Associate Producer: Nicola Rosada
Co-Producer: David Hillary
1st Assistant Director: @inicklane
Assistant Producer: @nicolebevjones
Head Hair & Makeup Artist: @mariahnicolebeauty
Production Sound Mixer: @robbiefilios
1st Assistant Editor: @imr33