Backstage
Gianfranco Lentini is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the arts and entertainment sector. Currently serving as Chief Correspondent at Fire Island Tea since July 2023, Lentini also holds the position of Adjunct Professor at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, teaching in the Tisch Drama's New Studio on Broadway. In addition, Lentini represents the Wendy Wasserstein Project at TDF and works as a Production Assistant for Apotheosis, Events By Ryan Hill. As a producer, Lentini has contributed to over 137 episodes of the Book Dreams Podcast. Writing roles include contributions to Time Out Group plc, Grindr, Broadway's Best Shows, Backstage, and Broadway Roulette. Gianfranco Lentini holds a Bachelor of Arts in English (Creative Writing) and Drama from Hofstra University, supplemented by studies at Queen Mary University of London.
Backstage
Backstage matches creative projects with the best talent. We help staff over 50,000 creative projects a year in film, television, commercials, branded content, theater, experiential marketing and more. At our core is a strong belief in breaking down barriers and providing direct access to the best talent in the creative industry. We’re a team of product centric, analytical and creative problem solvers with a passion for helping our customers make amazing projects together. Backstage helps creators connect with the talent and crew they need for a multitude of projects, including commercials, branded content, voiceover, e-commerce photography, video, UGC, independent and studio films, TV series, and theater productions. Backstage helps creators find talent in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, continental Europe, and Latin America.