After much anticipation, Francis Ford Coppola’s "Megalopolis" is finally out, and we’re incredibly proud to have been a part of this extraordinary project!
Last summer, the WB Production Team had the unique opportunity to collaborate with the legendary filmmaker and an incredibly talented team on one of the most exciting projects we’ve worked on in years. Partnering with WB Production Artist Johannes Stötter, renowned artist and bodypainting master, we were entrusted with managing and producing a significant portion of the Italian unit for the film.
What began as an artist management role quickly evolved into a full-scale production. Our team, led by Alex Barendregt as the Line Producer for the Italian unit, coordinated a crew of 25 people on set. From location scouting to handling logistics, cameras, grips, and more, it was a massive challenge that we embraced with excitement. Having organized large-scale festivals with thousands of attendees, this experience was equally thrilling but from a different perspective.
While we can’t reveal all the details just yet, we are eagerly awaiting the reactions to "Megalopolis" as it debuts in cinemas across Europe. Working under the guidance of a visionary like Francis Ford Coppola, even for 30 seconds of screen time, requires a lot of attention to every detail. His praise for the work we delivered motivates us to continue exploring new opportunities within film production.
Film sets are remarkable environments, where the success of each department hinges on the seamless collaboration of the entire crew. This project exemplified the importance of teamwork, and we are incredibly grateful to the dedicated and talented individuals who were part of this journey.
Meet the Team:
Francis Ford Coppola, Director
Mihai Malaimare, Director of Photography
Alex Barendregt, Line Producer, Italian Unit
Inti Carboni, 1st AD
Johannes Stoetter, Head Artist
Elisa Hochrainer, Assistant Artist
Rixa Rottonara, Assistant Artist
Marilisa Carabotti, Model
Nadine Gruber, Model
Vilija Vitkute, Model
Thor Volgger, Model
Gernot Löwy, Gaffer
Sebastian Fialkiwicz, Best Boy
Heinz Knapp, Electric
Daniel Stoetter, Props
Raphael Urf, Key Grip
Anika Dobringer, 2nd AC
Fabian Erblehner, Focus
Emanuel Karlhammer, Dolley Grip & DIT/Loader
Antonia Elena Clemens, Grip Assistant
Sam Barendregt, PA
Gregor Franz, DIT/Qtake
Michaela Wartbichler, DIT Assistant
Anna Barendregt, Craft Service & Catering
We’re excited to see where this experience leads and look forward to continuing our journey in the world of film production. Make sure to check out Megalopolis in theaters and experience the magic firsthand!
Visit the official website: www.megalopolis.movie
DOP Mihai Malaimare, Assistant Director Init Carboni, Line Producer Alex Barendregt
Francis Ford Coppola with Artist Johannes Stoetter and Line Producer Alex Barendregt
Socializing with Franic Ford Coppola & part of the crew