--- title: The Boy from Milan description: The Boy from Milan is the story of a kid who became a saint by choosing to see God in everyone and everything around, and by helping others do the same. image: https://press.augustineinstitute.org/hubfs/TheBoyFromMilan_Thumbnail_1920x1080.jpg --- [![Master_AI_Logo_RGB_1 line_horiz_reversetype_w_NEWTAG-R-1](https://press.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Master_AI_Logo_RGB_1%20line_horiz_reversetype_w_NEWTAG-R-1.png?width=400&height=61&name=Master_AI_Logo_RGB_1%20line_horiz_reversetype_w_NEWTAG-R-1.png "Master_AI_Logo_RGB_1 line_horiz_reversetype_w_NEWTAG-R-1")](https://www.augustineinstitute.org/?hsLang=en) ![TheBoyFromMilan_Type_Rev2](https://press.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TheBoyFromMilan_Type_Rev2.png?width=1157&height=404&name=TheBoyFromMilan_Type_Rev2.png "TheBoyFromMilan_Type_Rev2") --- # Press Resources ### **Experience the simple holiness of Carlo Acutis** The Augustine Institute, in partnership with Digital Continent, is proud to announce the newest release in the groundbreaking *Based on a True Saint* documentary series. Ahead of the highly anticipated canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis at the end of April, The Boy from Milan aims to challenge popular stereotypes and help viewers get to know Carlo as an ordinary teenager who personified love for Christ and people. Through captivating animation, beautiful video footage of his native Italy, and interviews with three individuals who knew him and were personally impacted by his real-life story, The Boy from Milan releases on April 2 on [Formed](https://formed.org/?hsLang=en), the Augustine Institute’s faith formation streaming platform. ![CarlosCirclesCollage](https://press.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CarlosCirclesCollage.png?width=1371&height=1767&name=CarlosCirclesCollage.png "CarlosCirclesCollage") [DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE](https://press.augustineinstitute.org/hubfs/FOR%20-%20FORMED/FOR%20-%20Based%20on%20a%20True%20Saint/PressRelease_TheBoyfrom%20Milan_ENGLISH%20FINAL.pdf?hsLang=en) [DESCARGAR COMUNICADO DE PRENSA](https://press.augustineinstitute.org/hubfs/FOR%20-%20FORMED/FOR%20-%20Based%20on%20a%20True%20Saint/PressRelease_TheBoyfrom%20Milan_SPANISH%20FINAL.pdf?hsLang=en) ![CarlosAcutis_HorizontalStripe](https://press.augustineinstitute.org/hubfs/CarlosAcutis_HorizontalStripe.jpg "CarlosAcutis_HorizontalStripe") The Boy from Milan Trailer [Download Trailer](https://vimeo.com/1066598973) ### Meet the Producers ![Emily Mentock_headshotSQ](https://press.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Emily%20Mentock_headshotSQ.png?width=750&height=750&name=Emily%20Mentock_headshotSQ.png "Emily Mentock_headshotSQ") ### Emily Mentock  Emily Mentock is an award-winning digital strategist, creative director, and producer with a passion for evangelizing through Catholic media. She is a consultant to the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis, playing a key role in the Navigating Digital Accompaniment Working Group. Emily is also the co-founder, creative director, and producer of *Real+True*, a digital apostolate under the patronage of the Dicastery for Evangelization, dedicated to unlocking the Catechism of the Catholic Church for modern audiences. In addition, she serves as the executive producer of *Based on a True Saint*, a documentary series presented by the Augustine Institute that brings to life the stories of modern saints and soon-to-be saints through firsthand accounts from those who knew them. Emily began her career leading social media for *Verily Magazine* and later worked in social media and digital marketing for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. After experiencing a profound conversion that reconnected her with the Catholic faith, she returned to her alma mater, the University of Notre Dame, to help launch Grotto Network, a digital media platform focused on pre-evangelization for young adults. In 2020, she joined the Archdiocese of Detroit as Associate Director of Strategy, overseeing content, marketing, and creative services. ![EdmundoReyes_headshotSQ](https://press.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/EdmundoReyes_headshotSQ.png?width=750&height=750&name=EdmundoReyes_headshotSQ.png "EdmundoReyes_headshotSQ") ### Edmundo Reyes Edmundo Reyes is an award-winning media producer and experienced marketing, communications, fundraising, and public relations professional. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to evangelization through digital media, technology, and storytelling. He is the executive producer of “Based on a True Saint,” a documentary series presented by the Augustine Institute that brings to life the stories of modern and soon-to-be saints through firsthand accounts from those who knew them.  Additionally, he is co-founder and partner at [*Digital Continent*](https://www.digitalcontinent.org/), a media production and creative services agency that helps organizations launch and grow digital projects to make Christ known and loved, along with *Real+True*, a digital apostolate under the patronage of the Holy See, dedicated to unlocking the Catechism of the Catholic Church for modern audiences. His work has earned multiple regional Emmy Awards, Catholic Media Association awards, and nominations. He previously served as Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Detroit, where he led one of the most innovative and accomplished communications teams in the Church. Edmundo also serves in an advisory role for the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Accompaniment. ![CarloAcutis_Illustration1](https://press.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CarloAcutis_Illustration1.jpg?width=370&height=455&name=CarloAcutis_Illustration1.jpg "CarloAcutis_Illustration1") ### Suggested Interview Questions 1. Why did you feel it was important to give sainthood a rebrand with the “Based on a True Saint” documentary series?  2. How have you gone about deciding which saints to feature in the series?  Was Blessed Carlo Acutis planned for the second installment even before the elevation of his cause to sainthood was announced? 3. Can you talk briefly about the individuals you selected to interview in this documentary? 4. With all the excitement in Italy surrounding the upcoming canonization, can you describe how this energy impacted the filming experience? 5. As the first millennial to achieve sainthood, there are a lot of stereotypes about Carlo that you seek to break down in the film.  What do you think viewers will be most surprised to learn about this young man? 6. Where can people go to watch The Boy from Milan?   ### Media Requests Emily Mentock is available for interviews in English, and Edmundo Reyes is available for media opportunities in Spanish. 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