Producing Cabrini and Other Faith-Driven Films | Leo Severino | R4H

In this episode, we speak with Leo Cabrini, producer of the films Bella, Little Boy, Sound of Freedom, as well as most recently, Cabrini. He tells us what a film producer does, about the making of Cabrini, and his journey of faith that brought him to where he is today as a partner and producer, in charge of Business Affairs, for Metanoia Films.

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Table of Contents
00:00 Introductions
00:21 What does a film producer do?
01:17 How Cabrini got started
02:26 Who directed Cabrini?
02:58 The difficulties making a "historical" movie
04:02 The film is Catholic, but not "preachy"
06:49 Mario's take aways from the film
07:05 What Leo learned about St. Cabrini
08:27 How Leo's faith journey led him to starting Metanoia Films
10:30 Leo Severino speaks about Alejandro Gómez Monteverde
12:36 How making a film about a Saint impacted Leo's faith
14:40 This film has the power to change hearts
17:17 The portrayal of the church was very honest in Cabrini
19:39 Leo talks about his obedience to God's call to change his professional direction
22:21 Consolations from God make the obstacles of creating films like this worth it
24:41 It's a grace to see the fruits of our labor
25:17 Cabrini is going to be a big deal
25:48 Leo talks about his family and tells us his daughter is actually in the film
26:56 Instead of complaining about Hollywood, help change it
29:06 Closing Remarks


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