In Los Angeles, where image is currency and storytelling shapes reputations, Raffaella De Laurentiis plays a dual role, Vice-Consul of Monaco in California since 2011 and an accomplished international film producer…
From her base in Hollywood, she works to strengthen economic and cultural ties between the Principality and one of America’s most powerful states, while also championing Monaco’s visibility among Californian investors and creatives. Despite Monaco’s global prestige, she notes that awareness, particularly among younger generations, remains limited, making cultural diplomacy an essential part of her mission.
The daughter of legendary producer Dino De Laurentiis, whose career spanned more than 160 films and dozens of Oscar nominations, Raffaella forged her own path in the industry. Establishing her own production company in her thirties, she helped bring major titles such as Dune, Conan the Barbarian and The Forbidden Kingdom to the screen, developing a reputation for bold storytelling and international collaboration.
Today, she observes a Hollywood in transition. Younger directors are emerging, digital tools are reshaping production models, and studios increasingly rely on artificial intelligence and overseas shoots to manage budgets. While challenges remain, particularly for women in directing roles, opportunities are expanding.
Between film sets and consular engagements, De Laurentiis embodies a bridge between Monaco and California, two territories driven by creativity, innovation and global ambition, ensuring that their relationship continues to evolve in step with a changing world.
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