Leonardo Foti

PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | ACTOR - Leonardo Foti was born in Italy, but made Los Angeles his home five years ago. He is recognized as an international, unconventional and fearless artist who moves effortlessly between acting, film-making, musical theater, improvisation and writing. Leo directed his first film last year called “Tipping Point” which was a major success at Cannes Film Festival. Leo is founder of Seven Waves Entertainment, a new film company Leo created in collaboration with his mentor, Marco Gomez. Currently, Leo is developing a project called "Extravaganza" which is a behind-the-scenes look at an LA cabaret club. It's a live show about a reality show within an episodic show! The buzz is that it's expected to be a break-out hit. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: In your opinion, as a new filmmaker, how can one earn a living and sustain their career? How do you get a distribution company interested in your film? What is the best way to approach a representative of a distribution company at the screening of your film? What do you consider money that is well spent and what isn't on a film? WEBSITE: LeoFoti.com | 7-Waves.com