Raised in Florence, Italy and New York City, Olivia’s has over 25 years experience as a producer and director. She has produced and directed content internationally for both television, commercials and Non-profit organizations. Including Sundance Channel, AMC Networks and History Channel.

 

Olivia and Via 73 Films, first produced short films "Mary Bauer", "On the House"  that premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival, and  "A to B", directed by her brother and longtime collaborator, actor and director Daniel Sauli.

 

Maintaining her commitment to excellence and her mission to produce engaging, creative content, Olivia produced the short film "500 Calories", directed by Cristina Spina, winner of “Best Female Director” at NY Indie Shorts and “Best Cinematography” at Cortina International Film Festival. Currently she is Co- Exec Producer on the upcoming short film "After the Deluge" written by John Patrick Shanley.  

 

Internationally, Via 73 Films is an executive producer on Italy's "Susanne and Marcelo", and from the UK and Italy the multiple award winning " Shooting at Watermelons".

 

In 2024 Olivia made her feature directorial debut with the documentary "Endless Calls for Fame", the story of a rock band and the NYC music scene in the 1990s. The film had a successful premiere at the Milwaukee Film Festival. “Endless Calls for Fame” will be distributed by Gravitas Ventures and will stream in the spring of 2025.

 

Olivia is currently in post production on the short film ‘Terror Keeps you Slender” written by acclaimed writer Richard Price and directed by Daniel Sauli, and in development on the narrative feature films "Ascension Day" and “Oona”.

 

A graduate of Georgetown University in Washington D. C. Olivia works and lives in New York City with her husband and two children.