-Who is Massimiliano Mauceri?

I am a director and screenwriter, a filmmaker if we want to simplify, passionate about cinema since I was very young. For years, I have dedicated myself to independent cinema, creating projects that reflect my personal taste, often focused on thrillers and narrative experimentation. I watch a lot of films and TV series, constantly seeking new inspiration from the international cinematic landscape. I like to define myself as “an eternal dreamer with a camera always in hand.”

-How did your passion for the Seventh Art begin?

My passion began when I was little, watching old films on TV with my parents. I clearly remember the magical feeling of seeing moving images capable of telling incredible stories. At 13, I received my first Super8 camera and started making small silent films with friends and family as amateur actors. Everything was very spontaneous and handmade, but the magic of cinema was already there: since then, I haven’t stopped telling stories through images.

-Tell us about your work as an Independent Filmmaker.

Being an independent filmmaker is an ongoing adventure full of creative and organizational challenges. It often means working with limited budgets, solving problems with creativity, and quickly adapting to unpredictable situations. However, creative freedom is priceless: I can explore original ideas, experiment with different languages, and develop projects that truly reflect my personal vision. Each project is a growth, a piece that adds to the path I’m building film by film.

-Soon, there will be an exhibition in Naples dedicated to the legendary singer-songwriter Pino Daniele. How will you be involved?

Yes, I am very happy to participate in the “Spiritual” exhibition dedicated to the great Pino Daniele. Some of my unpublished photographs taken during the filming of the music video “Se Mi Vuoi,” where Pino duets with Irene Grandi, will be displayed. It was my first real job, and the excitement of being there with an artist of that caliber is still vivid in my memories. Sharing these images today feels like opening a small personal chest, giving others an intimate and sincere glimpse of that moment.

-What do you dislike about the world, and what would you change?

I don’t like the superficiality and the rush of the contemporary world. Often, I see a race toward success and instant consumption, forgetting fundamental values like empathy, listening, and depth. If I could change something, I would want more slowness and authenticity in human relationships, more attention to the details that make every person and every moment special. I believe that cinema can help us with this, educating us to look beyond appearances, rediscovering the pleasure of reflecting and truly feeling.

-If you could have a conversation with a great filmmaker in cinema history, who would you choose and what would you ask them?

Without a doubt, Alfred Hitchcock. I am fascinated by his unique way of building suspense and emotionally manipulating the audience. I would ask him how he managed to keep the enthusiasm and creativity alive despite the pressures of large Hollywood productions. Maybe I’d also ask for some practical advice on how to maintain narrative tension without ever losing the audience’s attention. A nice chat over a cup of English tea, in short.

-What is your impression of Wild Filmmaker?

I really like Wild Filmmaker because it represents a place where those who love independent cinema can find inspiration, resources, and most importantly, a sharing of ideas. It’s stimulating to see how much passion and effort are put into creating a community of enthusiasts and professionals who view cinema as a collective adventure, outside of more traditional circuits. In short, it’s a necessary and beautiful project, made by true lovers of cinema.