THE LIST 2025 — a handpicked lineup of projects across film, TV, docs & podcasts, selected over the past year and ready to be shared with producers.

The Trade puts the spotlight on the power agent—the behind-the-scenes playbook that takes a story from page to screen: rights, options, packaging, buyer heat. With 2026 around the corner, the market’s already telling you what it wants to watch.

We’re looking for Black actors (any nationality) for upcoming film, TV, and digital projects. All ages welcome, all gender identities and expressions. New faces and experienced pros—we’re looking for presence, potential, and people ready to work. All submission details are in the link in bio.

NEW CLIENT: The Trentin Agency is proud to introduce a standout young actress: Valentina Cacaci is born in Turin in 2006. She says: “In five years, I see myself stepping into larger productions and taking on complex, demanding roles...”

NEW CLIENT: Thrilled to welcome American actor Michael John Sannicandro to Trentin Agency. Michael John is an American actor, model, inventor, creator & magician who rose to prominence as a star favorite from America’s Got Talent n NBC. His online videos have logged over 100 million views.

NEW CLIENT We’re happy to welcome American author Angelica Billa to our roster of writers. Angelica was born and raised in New York City. She received her Bachelor’s from Barnard College, Columbia University and her PhD at Columbia in Comparative Literature. She is based in San Francisco.

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NEW CLIENT. Martina Pelone was born in Rome in 1994, where she also grew up. A versatile, dedicated actress, she has strong command of her voice and physical expression, combined with a marked ability to understand and deeply inhabit her characters. She is currently based in Madrid.

I slipped past the devil and came out breathing.

Zero Six Twelve Academy & Trentin Agency Screenwriting Masterclass.

Zero Six Twelve Academy & Trentin Agency Acting Masterclass.

FEATURED AUTHOR Born in Fano in 1973, Roberta Liguori is a mental coach, speaker, and Ironman triathlete. She has published Perché io sogno forte (Mondadori) and Non chiamatemi Supereroe (Fabbri).

NEW CLIENT We’re thrilled to give a warm welcome to one of our newest clients — a very young and talented actress, Aurelia Simonetti. Aurelia was born in Saluzzo, 18 years ago. Today, she lives in the Netherlands.

One Battle After Another is pure art in motion. PTA’s magnum opus, the kind of film that reminds you why movies even matter. Timeless.

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The closing frames of a summer

“Social media made y’all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it.” Mike Tyson

Unpopular opinion: Cancel culture and extreme political qcorrectness are getting out of hand—and it’s going to backfire on progressives. The ad campaign with Sydney Sweeney isn’t racist, eugenic, or classist.

I’ve always considered Malcolm-Jamal Warner an artist of extraordinary intelligence and pure talent. From his unforgettable role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show to his performance as “The Raptor” on The Resident, among many others.

A real man doesn’t talk about shit. He doesn’t go around saying, ‘Believe me, I know.’ A real man puts in the work and gets his hands dirty — quietly. And when the time comes, he faces his demons — without fear.

Mystery Box Promo. Total Black Capsule Collection. Wear Your Passions. Coming Soon.

Mystery Box Promo. Total White Capsule Collection. Wear Your Passions. Coming Soon.

“Dogs celebrate on the corpses of lions, thinking they've won, but lions remain lions and dogs stay dog.” — Arab proverb

Hey #BlackWriters, this one’s all you: I’m on the hunt for a juicy family saga about a Black family in NYC, from the wild ’80s to right now. Got something epic? Hit me with your pitch—I’m all ears! #MSWL #literaryagency #literaryagency #blackvoices

Federal immigration agents in riot gear squared off with hundreds of protesters for a second consecutive day on Saturday in Los Angeles County, filling streets with tear gas and smoke. nyti.ms/4kUON0y

I’m looking for an eco-dystopian thriller set in the near future, with a strong female lead and an original, compelling plot. Any ideas out there? #MSWL #literaryagency #literaryagent

Sometimes a second place is worth as much as a victory. Thank you for this season as true warriors. Always prouder to support Inter. See you in Munich.

We’re searching for the next generation of powerful performers—young, bold, and unapologetically diverse. This casting call is open to multiethnic actors who are ready to bring fresh perspectives and authentic stories to the screen.

After the success of the adaptation directed by Domenico de Feudis starring Luca Argentero, Maurizio Maggi returns with the sequel to The Devil’s Tail. Sante Moras is back in action in a gripping new thriller: The Island of Silence. Published by Longanesi. Coming Soon. Summer 2025.

We’re searching for the next generation of powerful performers—young, bold, and unapologetically diverse. This casting call is open to multiethnic actors who are ready to bring fresh perspectives and authentic stories to the screen.

The new ZeroSixTwelve Productions website is now online. zerosixtwelve.com

Spring Fair Season.

“Don’t fit in, fit the f**k out”

Happy #MSWL Day, Folks! I’m excited to read your pitches! I’m currently accepting manuscript submissions for the following fiction genres: literary fiction, family saga, high-concept women’s fiction, crime & mystery.

“Unless you was me, how could you judge me? I was brought up in pain, y'all can't touch me...” JayZ

40 years ago today. The Breakfast Club.

One thing about me is that I will fight Nazis until I’m six feet in the ground.

As the father of an almost two-year-old girl and as a man, this is the most terrifying image I have ever seen in my life. This is the richest man in the world, he’s addicted to drugs… and he’s a Nazi!

Next #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025. I can’t wait to connect with you writers. See you soon.

“If you want the ultimate, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price. It's not tragic to die doing what you love.”

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We have to go back…

New Year Vibes.

After over 14 years, I’ve permanently deleted my Twitter account (now damn X). The end of an era.

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“The Last One”

On both sides, there are innocent men, women, and children. They are just numbers, human beings victims of the same tragedy and the lust for power. Fuck war. Period.

Reacting with violence and retaliation to a vile and heinous terrorist act is equally cowardly. The Palestinian people are not Hamas. The Palestinian people are not a target.