Alida is an incredibly efficient producer, her communication with the crew and talents is clear and when needed at times assertive without ever losing her kindness. Working with an Italian famous presenter and a demanding crew who didn’t speak English... Alida was able not only to bridge the linguistic gap, when we were preparing for the filming and then filming, but thanks to her network with camera equipment rental houses and her organisation skills she was able to fix the last minute needed shots asked for by the director and the executive producers. Alida has a vital attention to particulars and a tireless passion for film production which make the most challenging scenarios available to be filmed. Speaking fluently English and Italian, she could help bridge the cultural gap and mediate with the expectations of crew and talents. “When in doubt ask Alida…!” Her attentiveness to research and fact checking allowed for the director and the writer to produce a script first and later a documentary which delivered important historical events to the Italian audience, satisfying the high standards of the executive producers. And of course.... everything is always not only on time but on budget!

Luisa Pretolani