Mister Wonderland with Q&A

Post-film Q&A with filmmaker Valerio Ciriaci and cinematographer Isaak J. Liptzin, moderated by filmmaker Anton Evangelista

Mister Wonderland recounts the extraordinary story of Sylvester Z. Poli, an artisan of humble means who left his hometown in the Tuscan countryside for the U.S. at the end of the 19^th century, only to become one of the greatest theatrical impresarios of his time.

Valerio Ciraci is an Italian filmmaker living in New York. He is the founder of Awen Films, with which he has directed several documentary shorts and series for television and the web. His first feature, If Only I Were That Warrior, won the 2016 Italian Golden Globe.

Isaak Liptzin is a cinematographer and producer who created the series First Team: Juventus for Netflix. He is the co-founder of Awen Films and has produced the documentaries If Only I Were That Warrior, Treasure, and Iom Romì.

Anton Evangelista is an award-wining filmmaker who founded the production company Comprehensive Films in 1994. His feature film Intervention won several awards on the film festival circuit and his documentary Just Laugh! Is available on Netflix.

The Westchester Italian Film Festival takes place April 21–23, with screenings at The Picture House Bronxville and The Picture House Pelham. Presented in partnership with the Italian American Forum. Supporting Sponsors: DeCicco & Sons • Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP • Meridian Risk Management • Paraco Gas

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