Building a Community of Filmmakers: The Vision of Marco Perego and Artists' Haven Pictures
The Cannes premiere of James Gray’s Paper Tiger was a hit, with producer Marco Perego still energized the next day. Perego founded Artists’ Haven Pictures to create a community of filmmakers who gather at festivals to shape independent cinema. He has three films in Competition at Cannes and is focused on building a community akin to United Artists. The collective aims to create a financial model that benefits both investors and artists equally. Perego draws inspiration from his background in sports and art, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and teamwork in cultural expression. His film Petrichor, inspired by his mother’s stroke, stars Isabella Rosselini, Valeria Golino, and Victor Almanzar. Perego believes that a sense of community has been lacking in filmmaking and wants to bring radicalism to the industry. He and his wife, Zoe Saldaña, are committed to building a community and supporting fellow filmmakers. Artists Haven’s manifesto emphasizes sticking together through failures and successes, creating meaningful work together. Perego is excited to continue strengthening Artists’ Haven after Cannes.