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BRUNO ART IN PRODUCTION by Alaa Lulu Hasanein Matteo Bruno may be new to Melbourne, but five years after his arrival the young Perth native is enjoying the results of hard work and endless vision. In an industry where the finished product can often take many years to complete and a path that some people consider too unpredictable to rely on, Bruno has used ‘success’ as the force to keep him motivated. As a film producer, it is Bruno’s responsibility to oversee and present a film project to allimportant partners while maintaining the honesty, voice, and vision of the film. Initially accepting some financial risk by using his own money, particularly during the pre-production phase, it takes true belief in oneself to undertake such a career. Bruno began his quest by steadily working on films that he believes are significant in their meaning. “Much of what I do is following through on commitments I’ve made. It’s an initial instinct that informs which projects to pursue, and then it’s a case of seeing it through,” he said. He produced his first feature 70
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film Corroboree at the age of 25, screening at both the Toronto and Berlin International Film Festivals. “Producing is the ultimate form of creative business and it’s this combination which attracts me so much to what I do,” Bruno said. This launched the first of many short and feature films, such as Blind Company and Songs in the Key of Death, to receive recognition and awards for their quality, inspiration, and notable character portrayals. Diversifying his scope with the documentary Photography Hijacked, Bruno recently brought to life the book Hijacked as he explored the journey of photographers from Australia and America. Highlighting his commitment to promoting art and imagination through different mediums, the film focused on each artist representing a distinctive approach of looking at photography. Catching up with Bruno in his elegantly designed home in the heart of Melbourne provides a glimpse of a creative mind that transcends to his personal life. The grandeur of the building is humbled with warm tones used to achieve peace and serenity in a busy city.