We are Massimo Ferrari and Gaia Capurso, founders of Maga Production, an independent Italian production company established in 2010 after our experiences as director and executive producer at Cinecittà Studios. We work as authors, directors and executive producers on documentaries, TV series and docu-films, collaborating with major broadcasters such as RAI, SKY, Mediaset, CGTN America, NBC Sports America, ESPN, TV2000 and Nexo. Over the years, we have built a broad portfolio that includes documentary films, multi-channel campaigns, innovative multimedia content, and audiovisual adaptations of theatrical performances. We provide advanced executive production services, offering complete packages with writers and directors, as well as the full range of below-the-line and post-production management across all phases. Our Prerogative is to deliver excellence: from concept to distribution, we guide projects through development, production and post-production, tailoring our approach to broadcasters’ needs and festival circuits. We are passionate about telling moving and thought-provoking stories about Italian culture, artists and history, with a collaborative spirit and a commitment to quality and impact.

Massimo Ferrari and Gaia Capurso

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We are Massimo Ferrari and Gaia Capurso, founders of Maga Production, an independent Italian production company established in 2010 after our experiences as director and executive producer at Cinecittà Studios. We work as authors, directors and executive producers on documentaries, TV series and docu-films, collaborating with major broadcasters such as RAI, SKY, Mediaset, CGTN America, NBC Sports America, ESPN, TV2000 and Nexo. Over the years, we have built a broad portfolio that includes documentary films, multi-channel campaigns, innovative multimedia content, and audiovisual adaptations of theatrical performances. We provide advanced executive production services, offering complete packages with writers and directors, as well as the full range of below-the-line and post-production management across all phases. Our Prerogative is to deliver excellence: from concept to distribution, we guide projects through development, production and post-production, tailoring our approach to broadcasters’ needs and festival circuits. We are passionate about telling moving and thought-provoking stories about Italian culture, artists and history, with a collaborative spirit and a commitment to quality and impact.

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We are Massimo Ferrari and Gaia Capurso, founders of Maga Production, an independent Italian production company established in 2010 after our experiences as director and executive producer at Cinecittà Studios. We work as authors, directors and executive producers on documentaries, TV series and docu-films, collaborating with major broadcasters such as RAI, SKY, Mediaset, CGTN America, NBC Sports America, ESPN, TV2000 and Nexo. Over the years, we have built a broad portfolio that includes documentary films, multi-channel campaigns, innovative multimedia content, and audiovisual adaptations of theatrical performances. We provide advanced executive production services, offering complete packages with writers and directors, as well as the full range of below-the-line and post-production management across all phases.

Our Prerogative is to deliver excellence: from concept to distribution, we guide projects through development, production and post-production, tailoring our approach to broadcasters’ needs and festival circuits. We are passionate about telling moving and thought-provoking stories about Italian culture, artists and history, with a collaborative spirit and a commitment to quality and impact.

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Italian
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English
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Work Experience

Co-Founder at MaGa Production srl
January 1, 2010 - Present
Independent Italian production company focused on documentaries, docufilm, spots, and executive productions. Collaborates with major broadcasters such as RAI, SKY, MEDIASET, CGTN, NBC Sports America, ESPN, TV2000, and Nexo TV. The company has produced numerous acclaimed works and received national and international recognitions.
Co-Founder & Producer at MaGa Production srl
January 1, 2010 - Present
Co-fondatore della MaGa Production, responsabile sviluppo contenuti e gestione di progetti documentari, docufilm e spot per broadcaster nazionali e internazionali.
Co-Founder & Executive Producer at MaGa Production srl
January 1, 2010 - Present
Co-fondatrice della MaGa Production, supervisione delle attività di produzione esecutiva, regia, sceneggiatura e post-produzione per progetti documentari e docufilm.
Co-founder, MAGA Production at MAGA Production
January 1, 2010 - Present
Independent Italian production company founded in 2010 by Massimo Ferrari and Gaia Capurso; specializes in documentaries, TV-series and docu-films; collaborates with national and international broadcasters.
Producer at MAGA Production
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
BABEL DOCUFILM (52’) for CGTN America.
Producer at MAGA Production
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Me and Her – series (2019) – 6 episodes (30’) with 6 Italian actresses about 6 great international artists. TV distribution in Italy by Sky Arte HD.
Producer at MAGA Production
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Me and Her – series (2021-22) – 5 episodes (30’) with 5 Italian actresses about 5 great international artists. In co-production with Sky Arte HD.
Producer at MAGA Production
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Invisible Cities – Documentary series, 15 ep x 52’. TV distribution in Italy by TV 2000 - NEXO TV.
Director / Producer at MAGA Production
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
The Interview – Short Film (6’) with Ambra Angiolini and Gianmarco Tognazzi.
Producer at MAGA Production
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Where The Clouds Go – Documentary (74’). Special prize Sole Luna Doc Festival (Human Rights); Best Documentary 2017 – Sole Luna Doc Film Fest; TV distribution in Italy by SKY ITALIA - NEXO TV.
Producer at MAGA Production
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
The Women Workers’ War – Documentary (55’). Best Documentary Feature at Workers Unite! Film Festival, New York 2013; Special Jury Prize at Festa del Documentario Hai Visto Mai? Cortona 2013; TV distribution in Italy by NEXO TV.
Producer at MAGA Production
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Imaginarium – fashion film (2’). A.S.V.O.F.F. competition – Paris 2013.
Producer at MAGA Production
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Promo “Charisma” - European project for cultural heritage research; Presented at the European Commission in Brussels.
Producer at MAGA Production
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Armando Picchi, A Captain’s Logbook - docu-film (64’). Mention d’Honneur FICTS 2011; INFRONT Sports action Award 2011; DVD distribution with Corriere dello Sport and Guerin Sportivo; TV distribution in Italy and France by ESPN Classic.
Producer at MAGA Production
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Lady ASL – docuFILm (35’). DVD distribution in Italy; TV distribution in Italy by RAI News.
Co-Founder at Maga Production
January 1, 2010 - Present
Independent Italian production company founded in 2010 by Massimo Ferrari and Gaia Capurso.
Co-Founder & Managing Director at Maga Production
January 1, 2010 - Present
Independent Italian production company founded in 2010 by Massimo Ferrari and Gaia Capurso. Specializes in the production and executive production of documentaries, documentary films, multichannel campaigns, innovative multimedia content, and audiovisual adaptations of theatrical performances. Responsible for strategic development, client relations and end-to-end production oversight.
Executive Producer at Maga Production / Rai Documentari
January 1, 2024 - Present
Executive producer for The King of Naples – Story and Legend of Mario Merola (docufilm, 90’); involved in direction, screenplay, post-production, color grading and sound mix. Engagements also included festival presentation at Festa del Cinema di Roma 2024 and LA Italian Film Fest 2024; also contributed to Big Sur project (Rai Documentari) with similar scope.
Executive Producer at Maga Production / Rai Documentari (Mad Entertainment)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Executive producer for 4 giorni per la libertà (docufilm, 90’); involvement in direction, screenplay, post-production, color grading and sound mix; aired on Rai3.
Executive Producer at Maga Production
January 1, 2022 - Present
ME and HER - series - 5 episodes (30’) about 5 great international artists, featuring 5 Italian actresses; co-production with Sky Arte HD.
Executive Producer at Maga Production
January 1, 2019 - Present
ME and HER - series - 6 episodes (30’) about 6 great international artists; TV distribution in Italy by Sky Arte HD.
Producer at Maga Production
January 1, 2016 - Present
The Interview – Short Film (6’) with Ambra Angiolini and Gianmarco Tognazzi.
Producer at Maga Production
January 1, 2016 - Present
Where The Clouds Go – Documentary (74’); Special prize SoleLuna Doc Festival (Human Rights) - Palermo 2017; Best Documentary 2017 Human Rights – SoleLuna Doc Film Fest Treviso.
Second Unit Director / Casting Director at Film Project with GoldenArt
January 1, 2015 - Present
FILM - 7 MINUTI - Collaboration with GOLDENART: SECOND UNIT DIRECTION, CASTING DIRECTION, BACKSTAGE.
Producer / Director at Womens Workers’ War Documentary
January 1, 2013 - Present
THE WOMEN WORKERS’ WAR – Documentary (55’); Best Documentary Feature at Workers Unite! Film Festival, New York (2013).
Producer at Various Projects
January 1, 2013 - Present
Hai Visto Mai? - Cortona; Imaginarium – fashion film (2’); European heritage outreach (Charisma promo).
Producer at Armando Picchi Project
January 1, 2011 - Present
Armando Picchi, A Captain’s Logbook – docu-film (64’); Mention d’Honneur FICTS 2011; InFront Sports Action Award 2011.
Producer at Lady ASL
January 1, 2010 - Present
LADY ASL – docu-film (35’).

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Qualifications

Mention d’Honneur FICTS 2011
January 1, 2011 - February 17, 2026
INFRONT Sports action Award 2011
January 1, 2011 - February 17, 2026
Best Documentary 2017 Human Rights – SoleLuna Doc Film Fest Treviso
January 1, 2017 - February 17, 2026
Special prize SoleLuna Doc Festival (Human Rights) - Palermo 2017
January 1, 2017 - February 17, 2026

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