AL BANDIERO, Actor, Producer; MARLYN BANDIERO, Writer, Director, Producer, Standoff,’ screening at the Garden State Film Festival

#realconversations #SylvesterStallone #acting #directing#cryptoheist #UnitedNations #multilingual #voiceover #producer #Standoff CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet AL and MARLYN BANDIERO: “Thirty minutes before ourinterview, I was panicking (attack). Where do I begin? This amazing couple iscollaborating, producing, writing, acting, and directing. Al was the ringannouncer in Rocky IV, hand-picked by Sylvester Stallone. Marlyn,multi-lingual, with a degree in International Affairs, worked at the UN. Thecreation of ‘Because I Can Productions.’ This ‘stuff’ is swirling (an importantword) in my consciousness. Even more swirling. Al is also a voice-over actor.He has done countless voice-overs for commercials, narrations, and animations.Marlyn rewrites other scripts for people who need their scripts punched up.This interview is about their film, Standoff.’ I just saw the trailer.Riveting. Real. Certainly, an unconventional crypto-heist film directed by awoman, Marlyn. Not the usual genre. Al and Marlyn are not the usual. Abrilliant, accomplished, animated, introspective, delightful, consummate filmindustry couple. I was swirling throughout. So much to learn, talk. Here are afew words and thoughts. Just easier. Children’s book author. A handicapped dogon the cover. Learning from the best of the best (Stallone). Most importantly,have some vision and tell good stories. ‘Standoff’ is our baby. Don’t ask,don’t get. Getting people to invest in films. Being an actor and producer. TheFox series, ‘Desire.’ Getting actors to work together again means chemistry.The rollercoaster is indie films. A bright future here in Jersey. I’m stillswirling while writing this. How gracious and genuine, Al and Marlyn. Now myswirling into the late night.” Calvin🎙️ 760+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**AL BANDIERO, Actor, Producer; MARLYN BANDIERO, Writer,Director, Producer, Standoff,’ screening at the Garden State Film FestivalYouTube:LINKS:   http://www.becauseicanproductions.comNOTE: Al is also a voice-over actor. He has done countlessvoice-overs for commercials, narrations, and animations. Marlyn rewrites otherscripts for people who need their scripts punched up.AL BIO: Al Bandiero (Actor/Producer) launched his filmcareer with Rocky IV, the highest-grossing film in the iconic franchise,personally selected by Sylvester Stallone for the role of the ring commentatorand mentored by Stallone himself. He went on to star in 72 episodes of the FoxNetwork series Desire, which aired the U.S. and reached 52 countries worldwide.On the big screen, Al played the male lead opposite GoldenMARLYN BIO: Marlyn Bandiero (Writer/Director/Producer) Namedone of 30 filmmakers to watch in 2025!Born in Havana and raised in New York City, Marlyn Bandierois a multilingual storyteller fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and French.She holds a degree in International Affairs from Manhattan University, whichled to a prestigious role at the United Nations, where her passion for writingbegan while editing for the DepT for Disarmament AffairsBook 2 – Believe, Achieve, inspired by her 14-year journey with her beloveddisabled German Shepherd.A visionary storyteller, Marlyn Bandiero continues to createoriginal, character-driven content across film, television, and publishingplatforms. STANDOFF  filmdescription:  A seasoned crew chasing onelast, life-changing score discovers that in a world built on loyalty, betrayalis the real currency.Three of the actors (Al, Joe and Tomy) were series regularstogether on a Fox drama called Desire. Michelle was a series regular on a series on Cinemax called StrikeBack.   Standoff is a  genre not usually written/directed by awoman.**