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ABOUT US
BlackBox Multimedia is an international production company designed to spearhead the contemporary global scripted content revolution. BlackBox was founded by Guy Avshalom (former COO of Lionsgate UK), Giuliano Papadia (former programming director at Fox Network Groups Europe), Roberta Cardarelli (former MD of Italian prodco Paypermoon,) and Guido Maria Brera (founder of Kairos Group and author).
BlackBox focuses on high end scripted drama, developing and producing in more than five languages for returnable and limited event content for the global market, based on award-winning IPs with A-list talent and partners.
Our mission is to create and produce scripted content with strong local appeal whilst still resonating with international audiences.
WELCOME TO
BLACKBOX
MULTIMEDIA
THE TEAM
PEOPLE IN THE BOX
GIULIANO PAPADIA | CEO & Co-Founder
Giuliano served as Director of Non-Linear Programming Strategy in FNG for the last 3 years, having played a fundamental role in launching FOX+ and NG+ on more than 15 operators in Europe. Before that he was Director of the Channels for Bulgaria and the Balkans, having overseen the editorial strategy of the company for both scripted and non-scripted channels in the region.
ROBERTA CARDARELLI | Co-Founder
TV journalist for some of the major Italian channels until 2001, Roberta was co- founder and MD of Paypermoon one of the most prolific TV Drama production companies in Italy, backed by the British Private Equity Fund Cambria. Since 2015 she is also founder and CEO of The QuidFinder, a consulting & coaching business.
ALDO OLCESE | Spanish Advisor
Aldo Olcese Spanish of Italian origins, 62, Ph Doctor in Financial Economy is one of the most relevant economists in Europe, specialized in financial economy and Governance. Vice Chairman of the Senate of the European Economy and Commissioner of the European Union Commission for Corporate Social Responsability report best practices.
With more than ten books published about social economy and Governance he has become one of the leading humanists in Southern Europe that has been internationally recognized and awarded with the highest national decorations of Spain, Italy, Luxembourg and Morocco.
Former Chairman of the Coalition of Creators and Industries of Cultural and Audiovisual Contents of Spain that sponsored the Laws for Intellectual Property and Anti-Piracy in Internet.
Chairman of Fundación Independiente the leading Think Tank in Spain, and promoter of the initiative “Humanism in the cinema; debates through Cinema”: film sessions dedicated to the big humanistic disciplines: History, Religion, Arts, Literature and Justice.
Aldo has a significant experience in Spain and Italy large corporate boards and advisory boards, as Chairman or Director in Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom/ TSystems, Bain &co, Societe Generale , Santander Consumer Bank, Alvarez & Marsal and McGraw-Hill.
With more than ten books published about social economy and Governance he has become one of the leading humanists in Southern Europe that has been internationally recognized and awarded with the highest national decorations of Spain, Italy, Luxembourg and Morocco.
Former Chairman of the Coalition of Creators and Industries of Cultural and Audiovisual Contents of Spain that sponsored the Laws for Intellectual Property and Anti-Piracy in Internet.
Chairman of Fundación Independiente the leading Think Tank in Spain, and promoter of the initiative “Humanism in the cinema; debates through Cinema”: film sessions dedicated to the big humanistic disciplines: History, Religion, Arts, Literature and Justice.
Aldo has a significant experience in Spain and Italy large corporate boards and advisory boards, as Chairman or Director in Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom/ TSystems, Bain &co, Societe Generale , Santander Consumer Bank, Alvarez & Marsal and McGraw-Hill.
CHIARA CARDOSO | Head of Development
Whilst working in-house across both production and development for a number of established UK indies such as 42MP and Bonafide Films, Chiara also developed and produced a number of award winning shorts and a low budget feature film. Chiara joined Blackbox in 2017 to grow the company's slate and oversees all BlackBox projects, working closely with talent, sourcing new material and managing the slate. She is fluent in Italian, English and French.
NANEEN BADEN | Business & Legal Affairs
Naneen received her B.F.A. in Radio-TV-Film before attending SMU Dedman School of Law where she received her J.D. While maintaining a corporate and commercial practice Naneen represented independent production companies and artists in the USA, UK and Middle East prior to joining Blackbox in 2017. Naneen negotiates and drafts all manner of agreements to meet the diverse and changing needs of Blackbox.
EKATERINA SYCHEVA | Head of Finance and Administration
Ekaterina has produced TV shows for Free to air and Pay network in Italy, being always able to balance the global appeal with the local flavor. Her credits includes, “Sesto Senso”, “Musical I love you” and the talk show “No Ties allowed”, With her productions she was the “runner up” for the National Television Award “Millecanali” for 2 years in a row. She is fluent in Italian, English, Russian and Bulgarian.
JACKSON GREGORY | Development Assistant
Jackson is a recent graduate of the London Film School and has an MA in screenwriting. He has worked as a script editor and also as a studio runner at Twickenham Film Studios. He works with the Head of Development to manage the slate.
MADDY SMITH | Development Team Assistant
Maddy studied literature and creative writing at UEA, UC Berkeley, and Queens’ College, Cambridge. Before joining BlackBox she was a runner and worked in production on short films. She provides administrative, creative, and graphic design support across the company.
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NEWS
BlackBox Multimedia Hires FNG Executive
BlackBox Multimedia, the international production company founded by ex-Lionsgate Guy Avshalom, ex-Paypermoon Roberta Cardarelli and financier/author Guido Brera has brought in Giuliano Papadia, Programming Director from Fox Networks Group Europe, as its CEO.
Papadia is joining the London-based BlackBox Multimedia HQ, while the company’s operations are expanding to Italy through the opening of an office in Rome
Papadia will help develop and grow the business, overseeing the slate of programming and international partnerships, as well as bringing in new commissions from the UK and other European markets.
The Executive served as Director of Non-Linear Programming Strategy in FNG for the last 3 years, having played a fundamental role in launching FOX+ and NG+ on more than 15 operators in Europe. Before that he was Director of the Channels for Bulgaria and the Balkans, having overseen the editorial strategy of the company for both scripted and non-scripted channels in the region.
CONTACT
LONDON OFFICE
BlackBox Multimedia
Foundry Building, 2 Smiths Square, 77 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London,
W6 8AF, UK
Call us: +44 (0)2080512519
ROME OFFICE
BlackBox Multimedia Production Company
Via della Lupa, 2A 00186, Roma, Italy
Call us: +39 06 455 48 140/1
