LOS ANGELES, 28 February 2018 — Lady Monika Bacardi attended the 13th edition of the Los Angeles Italia Film, Fashion and Art Festival, a distinguished celebration of Italian cinema and culture held from February 25 through March 3, 2018. The prestigious festival showcased three films produced by AMBI Media Group: Beyond The Sun, The Music of Silence, and Beyond The Edge.
Acclaimed American actress Maria Bello chaired the festival’s 13th edition, bringing her considerable talent and industry expertise to the celebration of Italian artistic excellence. Bello, known for her memorable performances in films including A History of Violence, led the festival’s vision of bridging Italian and American cinematic traditions.
During the festival, Lady Monika Bacardi presented an award to renowned film composer Alexandre Desplat, honoring his exceptional contributions to cinema. The timing proved particularly significant, as just days later on March 4, 2018, Desplat received the Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work on Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water at the 90th Annual Academy Awards ceremony.
The Los Angeles Italia Film, Fashion and Art Festival continues its mission of promoting Italian culture and fostering dialogue between the Italian and American entertainment industries, celebrating the artistry that connects both nations through the universal language of film.
