A new voice has emerged in the world of cinema: N41 Studios, an independent film production company founded in Los Angeles, is setting out to rewrite how Italian and Italian-American stories are told—boldly, truthfully, and far from cliché.

Born from the collaboration between producers Emanuele Scamardella and Davide Ippolito, with the extraordinary support of Oscar-winning producer Jonathan Sanger (The Elephant Man, Vanilla Sky, Cabrini), N41 Studios aims to shine a light on a new generation of authentic, culturally rich storytelling. Their latest work Cabrini, centered on America’s first Italian-born saint, has been acclaimed by critics and is already generating Oscar buzz.

The name N41 pays homage to the 41st parallel—an invisible line that connects Naples and New York, symbolizing the cultural bridge between two worlds that share deep roots. The mission is clear: to produce films and series that elevate Italian identity and Italian-American culture, moving beyond worn-out tropes of organized crime and exaggerated nostalgia.

“We want to bring fresh, powerful stories to the screen—stories of excellence, resilience, creativity, and identity—without resorting to distorted narratives or outdated stereotypes,” says Emanuele Scamardella, a social innovator and cultural designer. “It’s time to build a network of talent that shares a common vision: bringing Italian values back to global cinema—not as folklore, but as substance.”

“A people’s reputation is shaped in part by the stories they tell—and how the world sees them on screen,” adds Davide Ippolito, founder of ilNewyorkese, a media outlet serving the Italian community across the U.S. “N41 Studios marks a personal homecoming: back to storytelling, back to cinema, back to the passion that first brought me here. After years of independent projects, we’re entering the Hollywood landscape with clarity of purpose: to give voice to an Italy that inspires, surprises, and transcends stereotypes.”

With offices in Los Angeles and New York, and a creative soul rooted in Italian heritage, N41 Studios is poised to become a new home for filmmakers and audiences who believe that telling meaningful stories is not only possible—but necessary.