THE FILM
Heirloom is a documentary about a mother and daughter who set out to discover why Italian Americans still love to garden.
Along their journey, they reconnect with their Italian roots, meet notable Italians (like Isabella Rossellini), and even travel back to the motherland itself.
Heirloom is a recipient of The Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum grant. Spearheaded by Hollywood directors Anthony and Joe Russo (Avengers: End Game, Captain America: Civil War), the Film Forum is an initiative to fund films depicting and exploring the Italian American experience for the benefit of future generations.
THE TEAM
MICHELA MARIA (DIRECTOR): Born into a Italian-Irish-American family, Michela was destined to be a multi-hyphenate. Now a writer-director, Michela makes her parents both proud and furious by working far from home in sunny Los Angeles.
Michela got her start in the comedy world where she helmed dozens of projects for clients like Funny or Die and Above Average. Nowadays, she directs on all sorts of projects, from the Adult Swim series, "Off The Air," to commercials for Amazon, Pizza Hut, and Walmart. Michela received a grant from The Russo Brothers (Avengers: End Game, Captain America: Civil War) to direct Heirloom.
TAYLOR TAGLIANETTI (PRODUCER) is a producer and director who produced Heirloom under her production company, Half House Productions.
Taylor is currently directing “What’s Next?”, a documentary on 100-year-old neurologist, Dr. Howard Tucker, who is Guinness World Records’ “Oldest Practicing Doctor.” The film will premiere in 2023 and has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and hundreds of other outlets. The TikTok account Taylor created for Dr. Tucker has generated millions of views and launched him as an internet sensation.
Taylor is also the Founder and President of the National Organization of Italian Americans in Film & Television (NOIAFT).
TALK TO US
If you have questions about Heirloom, please contact:
Taylor Taglianetti (Producer)
