Fellini News Update #8

Written By David Wilson-Brown

I can't seem to escape Fellini. He's everywhere! Just two nights after the TCM broadcast of La Dolce Vita (and others) on, "A Night with Fellini", there's Uncle Junior on The Soprano's complaining that, "This movie makes no sense, even with sub-titles!". There in the background on Junior's TV set is Mastroianni, anguishing away in black and white. (For those interested, the show is in repeats all this week.)

Fellini made another appearance recently in Sofia Coppola's lovely film, Lost In Translation. In case you missed it, there is a scene with Bill Murray and Scarlett Johanssen  watching TV in a Japanese motel room. The camera cuts to the TV screen and a long, lingering shot of Marcello and Anita Ekberg in the Trevi Fountain. An obvious tribute to Fellini from Coppola, whose family had ties with Fellini. Sofia's brother, Roman Coppola, made his own memorial to Fellini in 2001 with his postcard-to-the 60's film, CQ. The quirky film is loaded with not so subtle references to Fellini's 8 1/2.

The list goes on and on. It is a testament to Fellini's greatness that he continues to influence film makers and popular culture ten years after his death.

David Wilson-Brown

David Wilson-Brown is a Certified Scrum Master, project leader, and creative professional who unites technology, education, and the performing arts to deliver impactful results. With a career that bridges both creative and technical worlds, he blends narrative vision with structured methodology to guide teams, optimize processes, and create meaningful experiences.

As a project manager and Scrum Master, David has applied Agile principles to enhance collaboration, streamline workflows, and deliver successful outcomes across diverse industries. His leadership has helped cross-functional teams improve delivery timelines, strengthen communication, and achieve measurable impact. He is dedicated to fostering environments built on transparency, inclusivity, and adaptability—prioritizing people over product to ensure lasting success.

Drawing from over 15 years as an educator and coach, David brings a unique strength in guiding individuals and teams toward growth. His background in curriculum design, performance coaching, and organizational development has empowered students and professionals alike to excel, earning recognition at state and national levels.

David’s creative work spans stage productions, audiobook narration, and voice acting for numerous acclaimed anime series produced by Crunchyroll, including My Hero Academia, One Piece, Bye Bye Earth, To Be Hero X, and others. He has performed for regional theatres and directed projects for the stage that have reached national audiences and have been placed in national contests. This creative foundation continues to inform his leadership style, infusing projects with both vision and clarity.

In addition to his Agile and creative expertise, David is a certified full-stack web developer. His technical focus includes HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Node.js, alongside frameworks such as React, Bootstrap, Material UI, and Express.js, with database experience in MySQL. His technical fluency strengthens his ability to oversee digital projects with precision and strategic insight.

David holds a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance and is a Certified Scrum Master & Agilist. At the core of his professional journey lies a commitment to guiding projects that are both innovative and human-centered, ensuring every endeavor balances creativity, structure, and impact.

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