Interview with Georgia Cecconi, Director of West London Film Production at Focus London 2025

At Focus London 2025, Fred Film Radio spoke with Georgia Cecconi, Director of West London Film Production, about building creative bridges between the UK and Italy, wearing multiple hats across the industry, and why connection and collaboration sit at the heart of her work.

Balancing Roles Across the Industry

Cecconi spoke openly about juggling roles as an actor, producer, and company founder, describing it as both challenging and creatively freeing. Having launched West London Film Production as a largely one-woman operation, she explained how the company is now growing into a wider team, alongside an increasingly busy slate. Recent projects include the short films “Socrates Chair” and “Villa Moret”, both produced between the UK and Italy, with a UK–Italy feature film already in development. For Cecconi, wearing multiple hats has become a way to create more opportunities rather than limitations.

Building Community Through Festivals

A major part of Cecconi’s work centres on the West London Film Festival, now heading into its third edition in 2026. She described the festival as an inclusive, international platform designed to support emerging talent while welcoming more established voices. Recent highlights included Italian feature “Unicorni” by Michela Andreozzi, the series “Pesci Piccoli”, and a wide range of shorts, documentaries and animation. Beyond screenings, the festival places strong emphasis on workshops, talks and panels — including a well-received focus on post-production — as well as children’s workshops aimed at introducing younger audiences to the industry.

Focus London, Collaboration, and Dream Projects

Cecconi highlighted Focus London as a vital space for face-to-face connection, particularly as the industry becomes increasingly virtual. She spoke positively about the newly signed agreement between Italy and the UK, aligning closely with her own work in international co-production. Looking ahead, she expressed optimism about the industry’s health and a pragmatic openness towards AI, viewing it as a tool to adapt to rather than fear. Ending on a personal note, Cecconi shared an ambitious wish list that includes making her first feature film, expanding her slate of romantic comedies, and, one day, working with a director like Quentin Tarantino, while continuing to champion collaboration, inclusion and female-led production both on and off screen.

This interview was recorded during the Focus London 2025, in partnership with the Italian Film Commissions Association and with the support of the Italian Trade Agency