Silvia Bizio is a renowned film journalist, author, and producer, having served as Hollywood correspondent for La Repubblica and L’Espresso for over 40 years. A longtime member of the Golden Globes Association, she has interviewed some of the most iconic figures in cinema. Bizio has also produced acclaimed documentaries and short films, including You Never Had It: An Evening with Bukowski. She has directed prestigious film festivals such as Cinema Italian Style in Los Angeles and Taormina FilmFest in Italy. She lives in Los Angeles and has been a close friend of Kevin Costner for decades.