NEWS FOR SAVING THE MUSIC FILM
Saving the Music Film: Latest News & Updates
Welcome to the official news page for the Saving the Music film, Vincent LoCoco’s acclaimed WWII historical fiction novel.
We are thrilled to announce that Saving the Music has been optioned for a feature film adaptation! This exciting development marks a new chapter in bringing the powerful story of courage, hope, and the preservation of art during the darkest days of World War II to audiences worldwide.
Set against the backdrop of war-torn Italy, Saving the Music tells a moving tale of resilience and sacrifice, inspired by true events. Now with the film rights optioned, it promises to capture the novel’s heart and soul, blending history, drama, and music in a cinematic experience.
What to expect:
- Updates on casting, production, and release dates
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes insights
- Interviews with Vincent LoCoco and the filmmakers
- Opportunities to engage with the story in new ways
Stay tuned here for all the latest news as the journey from page to screen unfolds. Thank you for being part of this incredible adventure!
FILM UPDATES
SAVING THE MUSIC OPTIONED FOR FILM
April 2, 2025
Saving the Music has been officially optioned for film by Los Angeles film and music producer David Franco. With the film rights secured, this exciting milestone launches the journey to bring Vincent LoCoco’s acclaimed WWII novel to the big screen.
SCREENWRITER JOINS THE PROJECT
May 1, 2025
Renowned Australian playwright and screenwriter Alana Valentine has been entrusted with adapting Saving the Music for the screen. With her masterful storytelling, she will breathe vivid life into this unforgettable tale of courage and sacrifice. We eagerly await the powerful cinematic journey she will create.
VISIONARY DIRECTOR TAKES THE REINS
August 14, 2025
We are overjoyed to announce that acclaimed Australian director Nadia Tass has joined the project to helm the film adaptation of Saving the Music! Tass is one of Australia’s most respected filmmakers and theatre directors, celebrated for her visionary direction and her ability to craft narratives brimming with emotional depth. Born in Greece and raised in Melbourne, she brings a rare sensitivity and insight to every story she tells.
With Tass at the helm, alongside screenwriter Alana Valentine and producer David Franco, this monumental collaboration marks a thrilling step forward in bringing Vincent LoCoco’s beloved WWII novel to life on the big screen. Together, they will capture the heart, soul, and courage of this extraordinary story, sharing it with audiences around the world.
DRAFT OF SCRIPT FOR EPISODE ONE RECEIVED
August 25, 2025
Recently, I had the opportunity to do something that only months ago would have seemed like a dream. My producer in Los Angeles, David Franco, sent me a draft of the script for the first episode of my novel, Saving the Music, now planned to become a streaming series. Written by renowned Australian playwright and screenwriter Alana Valentine, the script breathes new life into my characters while honoring the heart of the story I first imagined. Her touch is unmistakable—every beat, every pause, every shadow of emotion sharpened and alive in ways I could never have written myself. Reading it, I felt pride, awe, and even fear, as if I were meeting my own characters again for the first time through her eyes.
I was blessed to offer some insights and tweaks, small contributions to how my story would translate to the screen. Still, as I closed the script, heart pounding, I knew this was only the beginning. Storytelling is alive—it grows, evolves, and finds new life in ways even the author can’t predict. I’m deeply grateful to David Franco, Alana Valentine, and all involved in helping bring Saving the Music from page to screen, and I look forward to sharing more updates—behind-the-scenes glimpses, script insights, and maybe even a few surprises along the way. Stay tuned!