#95 | Dino Sardella | Stories Across Cultures

Writer and producer Dino Sardella on international film and bringing original stories to life across cultures. Dino Sardella is a creative and versatile writer/producer with extensive knowledge of international films and a proven track record of crafting compelling narratives across various media platforms. Dino is adept at developing original content from concept to completion, with strong storytelling skills that captivate global audiences and drive engagement. Dino is passionate about bringing unique stories to life with innovation, efficiency, a keen eye for details, and a deep understanding of diverse cinematic traditions. To learn more about Dino: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765111 Chapters 0:00 Welcome Dino Sardella 2:35 Moving to LA 5:03 Ryan on podcasting during downtime 7:30 From Rome to London's West End 10:06 Volleyball, gymnastics and not football 12:39 Japanese anime and a small hometown 15:00 Looking for beauty when you travel 17:32 Ryan on finding art in China 20:07 Every medium has its own language 22:32 Ancient Greece, Rome and Western culture 25:04 Know your history 27:31 Great music from troubled years 30:06 Layers of Rome 32:36 Londinium and Roman London 35:01 Music behind his writing 37:35 Learning the flute 40:07 Beyond a Western-centric view 42:31 Ryan on the Silk Road 45:00 Fellini on language 47:35 Moving to London within the EU 50:05 Learning English through scripts and radio 52:36 A last-minute application 55:03 Where is the centre of LA? 57:32 Ryan on trains in Switzerland 1:00:05 Driving in Southern California 1:02:36 Relearning the craft of screenwriting 1:05:05 A one-year visa that grew on him 1:07:31 Never feeling settled 1:10:01 Picking up a craft again during Covid 1:12:37 Ryan's shoot in Ethiopia when the world closed 1:15:01 Ryan stuck in Istanbul with his gear 1:17:31 Tales from the Sea 1:20:06 An invitation to the festival 1:22:38 Inspiration from different directions 1:25:04 Keeping your feet on the ground in LA 1:27:32 His first earthquake 1:30:05 Building a career from nothing in LA 1:32:37 Knowing how to navigate the industry 1:35:00 Creativity is never a straight line 1:37:36 The sea as a character 1:40:08 Refugees in the Mediterranean 1:42:33 Two men discovering how similar they are 1:45:00 Entertainment and the festival circuit 1:47:33 The independent film challenge 1:50:02 A thriller in the 70s and 80s tradition 1:52:37 Ryan on owning Tough Rides and Extreme Treks The Ryan Pyle Podcast is ad-free by choice. If you enjoy these conversations, you can buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/ryanpyle Ryan's TV series are streaming around the world. Follow the Podcast X: https://x.com/RyanPylePodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanpylepodcast Follow Ryan Pyle YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryanjpyle Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryanpyle X: https://x.com/RyanPyle Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanpyle https://www.ryanpyle.com