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“Italian director films ‘Atlantis Down’ in Va. Beach”

The Virginian-Pilot
© January 7, 2010
By Melanie Barker
Correspondent

Italian film director Max Bartoli has fallen in love with Virginia Beach.

Bartoli, 40, is the CEO and co-founder of MaXam Productions, which has offices in Rome, London and Los Angeles.

But Bartoli spent most of December here, shooting scenes for his new feature film, “Atlantis Down,” at First Landing State Park.

Darla Grese, right, and Denise Hawkins at Itlaian Embassy in Washington, D.C. for announcement of Atlantis Down principal photography.

“I’m in love with Virginia Beach,” Bartoli said.

“I’m amazed by the beauty of this place, and I’m thankful to the people of Virginia Beach, because without them, this movie never could have happened,” Bartoli said.

Although Bartoli brought many cast and crew members from Rome and Los Angeles, he also employed several local residents on the almost-$1 million production….

From left, Actress Pamela Good, Actor Michael Rooker, Executive Producer Ethan Marten, Producer/Director Max Bartoli and Actor Travis Quenton Young on set of Atlantis Down.

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