About IL BEL TENORE (THE BEAUTIFUL TENOR)

IL BEL TENORE (The Beautiful Tenor) tells the inspiring story of Federico, a paparazzo from Florence, who is in the right place at the right time and has the rare opportunity to become a professional opera singer. As a self-taught musician with no formal training who has never seriously considered it as a career, Federico battles his insecurities of self-doubt and success as he tries to adapt in his journey to become a trained singer. Taken under the wing of a famous Opera Director, Federico’s life takes a dramatic turn as his singing abilities develop and shine. Supported by his family, Federico becomes the ‘people’s hero,’ proving that someone who has natural talent and puts their heart and soul into something can succeed. Primarily based on true events.

It is 2017 and people across the globe are remembering where they were when they heard about the tragic news about Princess Diana. It's been 20 years. Among many possible causes of the accident, it was being communicated that the paparazzi may have been partially responsible as they chased after her for a photograph. 

In Florence, Italy, another paparazzo, Federico, and his wife, Lia, are watching the recap of the news on TV, while their young son, Enzo, plays with his toys. Federico and his friend, Salvatore, another paparazzo, continue to work their jobs throughout Florence, attempting to capture the perfect photograph in this very competitive and sometimes aggressive profession while trying to make ends meet. Looking toward the future with their young family, Lia wants Federico to find a more stable job, especially after recalling the news about Diana. But Federico has been a photographer for so long that he doesn’t know what else he can do.

Starting in high school, Federico loved to listen to and learned how to sing rock and roll pretty well. He especially loved AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, and the Rolling Stones. He became pretty good at covering several songs and sings at various bars around Florence at open mic nights to great fanfare and to get a few extra dollars. 

Marcello, a very prominent Italian music producer of various genres, including being an Opera Director, manages and works with several different types of singers, some who become  Federico's mentors, along with Vivia, an up-and-coming opera singer. After one of Vivia’s opera performances, Marcelo, by chance, happens to hear Federico singing at a local bar, and impressed by his voice, invites him to his studio to see if opera may be a possibility. He takes him under his wing, and after a significant amount of training over several months, which turns into years, Federico begins his journey as an international opera singer with resounding success. 

And as Federico’s career blossoms despite his insecurities, he faces a major personal setback that threatens and impacts his growth as a singer, his success, and his family. An inspiring story that is sure to leave the audience wishing for more as they cheer for Federico and his family to overcome their struggles. 

Peter Hurwitz resides in Rhode Island (USA) and is the proud father of  7 children. Inspired primarily from true events, IL BEL TENORE is Peter’s first screenplay. He has held senior leadership and management roles for more than 35 years in the medical communications and healthcare fields. As an international healthcare journalist and press member for the past 15 years, he has conducted over 4,500 on-air scientific and expert interviews for a US healthcare television network. He is President of Clarity Science, an internationally recognized Clinical Research Organization (CRO), Executive Director of several non-profit entities with a focus in healthcare and veteran affairs, and is past CEO/Chairman Worldwide for several international healthcare Companies. He founded the International Medical Crisis Response Alliance (IMCRA) in 2011 to respond to the Japan nuclear disaster and provide needed medical education and information to healthcare providers in Fukushima and surrounding communities. IMCRA is currently under contract with several governments and The United Nations. Peter is also a reviewer for several peer-reviewed scientific Journals and is on the Board of Directors for several pharmaceutical Companies. He has authored several dozen scientific articles relating to pain management, diabetes, allergy, neuroscience, and many regarding artificial intelligence in medicine and for the past several years, he has worked closely with the United States White House Administrations and Congress on healthcare policy to address the opioid epidemic. He was invited and had the honor of hosting the 2024 Monaco International Film Festival held in Monaco last November.

The music chosen for IL BEL TENORE includes folk, rock, and opera. As Federico learns the craft, he is mentored by several American and internationally recognized Singer/Songwriters of indie, folk, and opera. Several original and deep-feeling songs are included in the film, including several duets, sung by the artists and Federico, as he learns and hones his craft. Federico's character was inspired by Maurizio Marchini, an Italian tenor living in Florence. Some piano arrangements were composed by David Shenton, an international recognized pianist, violinist, arranger, and producer who has worked with such artists as Renee Fleming, Vanessa Williams, and Tony Bennett. 

Throughout the film, these original songs and music from several operas, including Giacomo Puccini's Turandot and Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto will be shared.  The final musical score of IL BEL TENORE will allow the audience to immerse themselves in this inspirational story through beautiful voices of song and acoustically driven and heart felt arrangements. 

2023 Winner- Best Original Screenplay

          Rome International Movie Awards

2023 Finalist-Best Inspirational Script

         Roma Prisma Film Awards

2023 Winner- Best Inspirational Script

         New York International Film Awards

2023 Winner- Best Screenplay- Drama

         Monaco International Film Awards

2023 Best Independent Spirit Screenplay

         Monaco International Film Festival

2023 Winner- Best Screenplay                          

         (First Time Screenwriter)

         Los Angeles Film Awards

2023 Winner- Best Feature Script

         Robinson Film Awards

2023 Official Selection

         UK Film Festival

2023 Quarter Finalist

         Page Turner Screenplays

2024 Honorable Mention

         Los Angeles Movie Awards

2024 Semi-Finalist

         Santa Barbara International  

         Screenplay Awards

2024 Finalist- Best Screenplay

         European Cinematography Awards

2024 Official Selection

         Chicago Script Awards 

2024 Winner- Best Screenwriter

         Winner- Best Screenplay      

         CKF International Film Festival

         (United Kingdom)

2024 Winner- Best Screenplay

          Deluxe Film Festival (Rome, Italy)

2024  Winner- Best Screenplay

          WorldFest-Houston International                  

          Film Festival

2024  Winner- Best Screenplay- Feature

          Milan Independent Film Festival

2024- Official Selection

           Madrid International Film Festival

2024- Semi-Finalist

           Flickers International Film Festival

2024-  Official Selection

           Europe International Film Festival

2024-  Official Selection - Best Drama

           Asia International Film Festival

2024-  Finalist- Best Screenplay

           Prague International Film Festival

2024-  Finalist- Best Screenplay

           European Cinema & 

           Screenplay Festival

2024- Official Selection- Best Screenplay

           Milan International Film Festival

2024-  New York Script Awards-  

           Official Selection

2025-  Atlanta Film Festival

           Official Selection - Best Screenplay     

           Quarter Finalist

JULIE R. SNYDER

Producer

Executive Producer

Film/TV

Julie produced TANNER HALL in 2009 when Oscar-Nominated Rooney Mara starred in her first leading role together with Oscar-Winner Brie Larson. The feature premiered at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival and won the Jury Prize at the Gen Art Film Festival in 2010. Rooney’s performance was singled out with a Rising Star Award at the 2009 Hampton’s International Film Festival and the Stargazer Award at Gen Art.

A collaboration with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and her husband writer/director Brad Hall involved multiple independent film projects such as PICTURE PARIS, filmed in Los Angeles and Paris. The project traveled the festival circuit extensively including, Tribeca, BFI and then aired on HBO. The trio completed the documentary GENEROSITY OF EYE, a very personal tale of actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus discovering how her father William’s passion for art, justice and education connect in a single act of generosity.

Julie produced PORTO starring Anton Yelchin with Jim Jarmusch as Executive Producer and LAST CALL starring Rhys Ifans, John Malkovich, Rodrigo Santoro and Zosia Mamet. Julie is in post-production on two films: ABOVE SUSPICION, directed by Phillip Noyce starring Emilia Clarke, Jack Huston and IFP project SAUL AT NIGHT starring Kentucker Audley and Cannes Award-winning actress, Suzanne Clément.

Julie is presently producing a Buck Henry Script, BATHING SUITS with Nick Offerman, Gabrielle Union and Connie Britton attached. She is also producing a feature film based on the book THE MATCH: Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton: How Two Outsiders—One Black, the Other Jewish—Forged a Friendship and Made Sports History. Venus, Serena Williams and their sister Isha Price will serve as producers.

HBO Max is currently developing a TV Show that Julie is an Executive Producer alongside with Salma Hayek and her company, Ventanarosa. It is based on a memoir called A BOOB’S LIFE which intelligently explores the inherent conflict of being a woman, while following through her personal stories, the chronology of the women’s movement from the 1960’s to the present day. 

Julie is also developing a Project with Phillip Noyce (SALT, CLEAR & PRESENT DANGER) and LaToya Morgan/TinkerToy Productions at Warner Brothers TV based on the book, THE TOURNAMENT by NY Times best selling author Matt Reilly. It’s a fictionalized historical series about the fantastical adventures of Elizabeth I before she became queen. 

Most recently she announced her latest film to her slate, an Allman Brothers Band biopic based on the book Midnight Riders by Scott Freeman. Nick Cassavetes is currently writing and will be directing.

RYAN BROWN

Cinematographer

After holding the title of “Head of Video Production” for a large multimedia company, Ryan made the move to Los Angeles in 2012. His strong and unique visual talents quickly caught the eye of prominent producers and directors working in Hollywood. He tackled the A-list music video world, working with major artists such as Robin Thicke, LL Cool J, Wiz Khalifa, and many more, before signing on as cinematographer for the first two seasons of the national television show “Being”. 

In recent years, Ryan has found his calling in the feature film world. He has shot and/or produced a multitude of  films for network television as well as for worldwide distribution. Last year, he shot 7 films, all for major national television channels, and has a slate of 8 additional features booked throughout the next couple of years.

Ryan attributes his successes to not only being great at what he does, but also his easy going but professional attitude on set. When the pressures of working on set hits, he is able to keep his cool demeanor, make it an enjoyable experience for those around him, and turn in professional, successful films time and time again. 

He’s become a go-to cinematographer for many producers and directors in the industry, frequently working with repeat clients, directors, and production companies.