PRINCIPALS
Sarah "La Sara" De Filippe is an Italian-American actress, singer & songwriter, writer and businesswoman currently based in Rome, Italy. A native New Yorker, Sarah ("La Sara") has an extensive singing and acting profile which can be seen at http://www.lasaramusic.com
Sarah has an academic background in Journalism & Creative Writing from the prestigious Vassar College. Prior to her move to Italy in 2017 to develop her singing & acting career, her writing experience included developing creative content for both financial and media companies. She also writers and translates Pop songs from English to Italian (and vice versa) for international, world-famous music artists.
As "La Sara", a stage name she uses for her acting & singing career, she has performed for national and international TV, Videos, Radio, Voiceovers, and Stage. With an impressive 3.5-octave range, she has worked with famous Italian & International artists such as Zucchero and Il Volo in NYC's Columbus Parade (viewed by over 8 million people on NBC and RAI International). La Sara has appeared on the Hallmark Channel, "Edicola Fiore" with Fiorello, and has the unique distinction of being a "Tracked/Trending" Artist/Songwriter on MTV Artists Beta and Next Big Sound. Her songs are available on 30+ major music retailers such as iTunes and Spotify, and have been on the radio in Italy, Spain, France, and the U.K. She has created numerous music videos on Youtube which can be seen on the Telesia channel on the metro, train, and bus systems in Milan, Rome, Brescia, Genova, and 12 airports throughout Italy. La Sara has over 3 million hits on her website. Utilizing her knowledge of both the Italian & American cultures, Sarah has written and worked for various TV projects, both nationally and and internationally.
Tommaso (Tom) De Filippe has managed various financial and creative aspects within the television production industry, specifically at a Video Post Production company located in NYC. In his role of Chief Financial Officer, Tom managed all of the operational requirements consistent with providing quality television programming/editing. His financial experience includes the valuation of various entertainment industry firms, including television production entities. Currently residing in Italy, Tom is focusing on the development and production of various television endeavors. Tom holds an M.B.A. from Hofstra University (NY) and graduated Cum Laude from St. John's University (NYC) in Marketing / Economics. Tom has served on various business organization boards and committees including the Association for Corporate Growth (NYC), the Association of Merger and Acquisitions Advisors-NY, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, various business networking groups, and community associations. He has spoken at various industry events on the topic of Business Valuations, including many American and Italian apparel brands. Tom has also served on the NYC Mayoral Transition Committee. On the creative side, Tom has written and is currently developing various international TV projects, incorporating both the Italian and American sensibilities.