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Massimo Dobrovic is an internationally acclaimed professional actor, director, producer, professor, academic leader, author, hyper-polyglot, choreographer, and CEO of Massimo Wines, LLC, and Massimo Wines Productions. As an Italian-American citizen based in Los Angeles, CA, Massimo boasts a distinguished academic background from the renowned United World College of the Adriatic, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Mount Saint Mary University, and Pepperdine University. Fluent in five languages (English, Italian, Spanish, Croatian, Serbian), Massimo's cultural heritage, born within the Istrian Italian minority in Istria (Croatia), imbues his interests, research, and performances with a unique depth.

This rich heritage enables Massimo to seamlessly transition between Italian and Latin roles and projects to Eastern European, Asians, Australians, Africans, North Americans, and all continents, where he contributes as an educator, performer, director, mentor, coach, or instructor. His next ambition is to fund an International Academy in Latin America, serving as a bridge to the most talented and hardworking Latin artists of Showbiz, connecting them directly to high-quality Hollywood/European projects and educational journeys to enhance, improve, and specialize a diverse and exclusive pool of Latin artists deserving of international exposure.

Dedicated to mentoring new actors and guiding them through the intricacies of showbiz, Massimo founded Massimo Wines, LLC, and its sister company, Massimo Wines Productions, an international production company headquartered in Los Angeles, Rome, Paris, Milan, and Zagreb. Each location develops its genres for the big screen, including documentaries, realities, music videos, commercials, features, web series, episodic streaming, varietals, and shorts, with a singular focus on making the world a better place by engaging exemplary model citizens who continuously strive to become better versions of themselves.

After graduating with an A.A. from AADA, Massimo earned a Bachelor of Arts in Film/TV/Media and a Master in Fine Arts in Directing/Producing for Film/Streaming from MSMU, LA. He also holds a Master of Science in Leadership for Higher Education from Pepperdine, Malibu, CA, while pursuing a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Global Change (Ed.D). His academic research is dedicated to modernizing and revolutionizing performing arts academies, conservatories, universities, and colleges worldwide, bringing the opportunity to study theatrical and cinematic arts to places where these disciplines are not offered or not considered primary career paths.

Beyond the entertainment world, Massimo is a philanthropist and founder of the Theater Arts Program at Desert Aids Project, Executive Committee for the Downtown Los Angeles Hospital-California Medical Center-Dignity Health, and advocates for implementing cinema and theater in all United World Colleges worldwide. He is a spokesperson and ambassador for various organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign, the UWC movement, The Actor's Society, Say NO Bullying, the Autism Care and Treatment Network, The Midnight Mission, and Film Independent. Giving back is a cornerstone of Massimo's life, and he continues to impact the world through his art and philanthropy positively.

Helena Minic-Matanic is a Croatian film, stage and television actress. Her debut role was in the 2003 multiple award-winning Bosnian film Remake (2003). She attended a drama school in her hometown and graduated from the Academy of Performing Arts in Sarajevo in 2002. Her first roles were in soap operas in Zagreb. She has worked in the Istrian National Theatre, and in theatres in Virovitica and Zagreb. She received the Croatian Society of Dramatic Artists award. In 2006 she was awarded Best Young Actress for the role of Donna in Dani Satire in Zagreb

Dijana Vidusin was born on 12 February 1982 in Pula, Yugoslavia [now Croatia]. She is an actress, known for Ljubavni zivot domobrana (2009), Zlatni dvori (2016) and Oblak u sluzbi zakona (2023).

A Croatian Italian actor fluent in both languages. Performing in multiple theaters and in supporting roles on television and features. Graduates at the Academy of drama arts in Zagreb. He is a freelance artist whose variability in acting roles include comic and dramatic parts. In his career he has collaborate with eminent directors and professionals from the field.

Borko Peric was born on 22 January 1981 in Pula, Croatia, Yugoslavia [now Pula, Istria, Croatia]. He is an actor and director, known for The Eighth Commissioner (2018), Zivi i mrtvi (2007) and Sverceri hlapic (1999). He has been married to Dora Delbianco since 2003. They have one child.

Aleksandar Boskovic was born on 18 September 1952 in Pula, Croatia, Yugoslavia [now Pula, Istria, Croatia]. He is a director and producer, known for Poslednji krug u Monci (1989), TV Bingo Show (2008) and Ko ceka doceka (2002).

Vedran Zivolic was born on 27 August 1986 in Pula, Croatia, Yugoslavia [now Croatia]. He is an actor, known for Lazar (2015), Da mogu... (2009) and Dnevnik velikog Perice (2021).

Vanja Kaludjercic was born in 1982 in Pula, Croatia, Yugoslavia [now Croatia]. She is a producer, known for Stranded in Canton (2014), Roundabout (2012) and Frigidance (2010).

Romina Vitasovic was born on 31 December 1978 in Pula, Croatia, Yugoslavia [now Pula, Istria, Croatia]. She is an actress, known for Libertango (2009), Zagreb Stories Vol. 2 (2012) and Crna hronika (2004).

Nina Kaic was born on 15 August 1981 in Pula, Croatia, Yugoslavia [now Croatia]. She is an actress, known for Kad zvoni? (2005), Cekanje do slobodnog operatera (2006) and Bracne vode (2008).

Tamara Obrovac was born in 1962 in Pula, SFR Yugoslavia [now Croatia]. She is a composer, known for What Is a Man Without a Moustache? (2005), Night Boats (2012) and Nekoc so bili ljudje (2021).

Anthony "Tony" Cetinski is a Croatian pop singer. He is one of the most popular male singers in Croatia and countries of former Yugoslavia. Cetinski began singing when he was 15 years old with various local groups. He moved from Rovinj to Zagreb in 1991 to start his career, and quickly became one of Croatia's leading pop stars. In 1994 he represented Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Nek' ti bude ljubav sva".

At the 10th Croatian Radio Festival in 2006, Cetinski won all three prizes in pop-rock category: HRF Grand Prix - pop-rock, Listener's award and Music Editors award.

In 2009 Cetinski won the Porin award for best male vocal performance with his song "Ako to se zove ljubav". Cetinski sold out two concerts in Arena Zagreb the same year with more than 30,000 people attending.

Igor was born in Pula, Croatia, where he finished elementary school and high school. He graduated at the Academy of Drama Arts / Zagreb University, Croatia, in October 2000. He has an MA degree in Cinematography. In 1998 he attended documentary workshop at the Imaginary Academy in Groznjan, Croatia.

His debut in cinematography was the documentary film _Orbanici Unnpluged (1998)_directed by Igor Mirkovic.

As Director of Photography, he was in charge for cinematography in many Documentary Films, Short Feature Films and countless TVC's, Corporate Films and Music Videos. His work as DOP is pioneering in Drama Production, as he was one of first DOP's in Eastern Europe to work on Teleneovellas. He was a Director of Photography on the first Pan Arab, Studio based Telenovella. 120 Episodes TV Series, "2nd Chance". During his career Igor filmed more than 500 episodes of different TV series genres.

He is owner of two complete camera stabilizing systems - Steadicam's. ARRI Artemis2 and ARRI Trinity2, 5 axis stabilizer.

Alen Vitasovic was born on 5 July 1968 in Pula, Yugoslavia [now Croatia]. He is an actor, known for Forbidden Love (2004), Rest in Peace (2013) and Dobro jutro, Hrvatska (1992).

Aldo Ivancic was born in 1959 in Pula, Yugoslavia [now Croatia]. He is a composer, known for Porno Film (2000), Gravehopping (2005) and LGBT_SLO_1984 (2022).

Robert Zuber was born in 1976 in Pula, Croatia, Yugoslavia [now Croatia]. He is a director and producer, known for Mila trazi Senidu (2010), Slucajni sin (2007) and The Candidate (2016).

Mario Celija was born on 7 April 1990 in Pula, Croatia, Yugoslavia [now Croatia]. He is a director and actor, known for Prozor (2011) and Studentski zivot (2010).

Bruno Krajcar was born on 3 August 1972 in Pula, Croatia, Yugoslavia [now Croatia].