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Articles, interviews, news, analysis on the Italian audiovisual sector.

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Country profile: Italy

Country profile: Italy

23 June 2023

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair gears up to unveil a new TV/Film Rights Centre

Industry / Market - Italy

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair gears up to unveil a new TV/Film Rights Centre

This new business area is aimed at strengthening the vital link between publishing and audiovisual production, and offering greater book-to-screen opportunities  

01 March 2024

Key Italian players TVCO and Minerva Pictures seal international sales partnership

Berlinale 2024 – EFM

Key Italian players TVCO and Minerva Pictures seal international sales partnership

BERLINALE 2024: Both firms will jointly acquire movies, share expertise and bring together over 2,000 films ranging from new releases to library titles  

18 February 2024

Newly formed outfit RAI Cinema International Distribution to attend the EFM with Gloria!

Berlinale 2024 - EFM

Newly formed outfit RAI Cinema International Distribution to attend the EFM with Gloria!

As of Berlin's market and starting with the sale of Margherita Vicario’s Golden Bear competitor, RAI Cinema will be managing international distribution via a new brand  

12 February 2024

TorinoFilmLab presents a double pitching session at Berlinale and opens new calls for applications

Berlinale 2024 - EFM

TorinoFilmLab presents a double pitching session at Berlinale and opens new calls for applications

The platform will organise a SeriesLab and a SeriesLab Talents showcase at the German festival and invites creators worldwide to apply for its 2024 programmes  

08 February 2024

Lenin’s Pawn and Strange Sea win at When East Meets West

Trieste 2024 – WEMW/Awards

Lenin’s Pawn and Strange Sea win at When East Meets West

The two documentaries, respectively by Dragoș Turea from Moldova and debuting Azeri filmmaker Lala Aliyeva, have snagged the major prizes at the Italian co-production forum  

25 January 2024

Registration is now open for the 6th edition of the Forward workshop for emerging producers

Industry / Market - Italy

Registration is now open for the 6th edition of the Forward workshop for emerging producers

Promoted by the Trentino Film Commission, this year’s course is set to unspool 29 April to 3 May  

23 January 2024

Intimacy coordinators: useful or essential?

Industry / Market - Italy

Intimacy coordinators: useful or essential?

During the first ANICA Talk of 2024, professionals were given the opportunity to reflect upon the potential of this new figure in the workplace  

19 January 2024

When East Meets West discovers that inspiration is everywhere

Trieste 2024 – WEMW

When East Meets West discovers that inspiration is everywhere

The event has revealed its panels and juries, boasting a schedule filled with talks and parallel events tailored for film professionals, all taking place in Trieste from 21-24 January  

17 January 2024

First Cut+ announces eight projects for its Trieste session

Trieste 2024 - WEMW

First Cut+ announces eight projects for its Trieste session

The selection comprises 6 debut or sophomore features, along with 2 projects from seasoned creators; participants include Davi Pretto from Brazil and Slovakian director-producer Peter Kerekes  

15 January 2024

Cinema revenue and attendance in Italy enjoyed an increase in 2023

Box Office - Italy

Cinema revenue and attendance in Italy enjoyed an increase in 2023

The Italian box office took €495.6 million last year with a total of 70.6 million tickets sold, equating to a rise of 61.6% and 58.6% respectively on 2022  

11 January 2024

When East Meets West rounds off its selection

Trieste 2024 – WEMW

When East Meets West rounds off its selection

The picks for the sections aimed at films in the post-production phase, as well as the EAVE Slate and the Inspirational Labs, have been revealed by the Italian co-production forum  

11 January 2024

The “New professions for new scenarios” panel explores new roles within the global film industry and the importance of training

Industry / Market - Italy

The “New professions for new scenarios” panel explores new roles within the global film industry and the importance of training

A panel discussion was organised by the Rome Lazio Film Commission on the new professional opportunities within the film and audiovisual sector, covering fields from innovation to inclusion  

21 December 2023

When East Meets West reveals its selection for 2024

Trieste 2024 – WEMW

When East Meets West reveals its selection for 2024

Among the 21 projects are the new efforts by Peter Kerekes, Mina Mileva and Vesela Kazakova, Alessandro Cassigoli and Casey Kauffman, and Caru Alves de Souza  

19 December 2023

There Is Still Tomorrow beats Barbie at the Italian box office and makes history

Box Office - Italy

There Is Still Tomorrow beats Barbie at the Italian box office and makes history

Actress Paola Cortellesi’s directorial debut - a black and white comedy about domestic abuse and women’s rights – is the country’s cinematographic success story of the year  

18 December 2023

Italian series and films are experiencing growth in foreign markets, according to the ANICA-APA report

Industry / Market - Italy

Italian series and films are experiencing growth in foreign markets, according to the ANICA-APA report

The recently presented research sponsored by the two trade associations and carried out within the framework of the MIA reveals the fundamental role played by international co-productions  

13 December 2023

Ibermedia Next announces beneficiary projects

Industry / Market - Europe/Latin America

Ibermedia Next announces beneficiary projects

The new works by Isabel Coixet and Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal's production company are among those selected by the supporting programme for Ibero-American digital animation  

01 December 2023

REPORT: ScriptLab and FeatureLab @ TorinoFilmLab 2023

TorinoFilmLab 2023

REPORT: ScriptLab and FeatureLab @ TorinoFilmLab 2023

During the two days of pitching, Cineuropa turned its attention on two projects: La casa bianca from Italy, and Watch It Burn by Indonesian director Makbul Mubarak  

28 November 2023

TFL introduces Boost IT Lab, a new intensive co-production workshop open to international and Italian projects

TorinoFilmLab 2023

TFL introduces Boost IT Lab, a new intensive co-production workshop open to international and Italian projects

The initiative played host to two panels revolving around collaborating and comparing approaches, while eight projects with international potential were presented to decision makers  

27 November 2023

Thirteen international projects honoured at the TFL Meeting Event

TorinoFilmLab 2023

Thirteen international projects honoured at the TFL Meeting Event

At the end of the gathering, 270,000 euros were awarded for the production of projects developed by TorinoFilmLab, including those by Mihai Mincan and Vytautas Katkus  

27 November 2023

First Cut Lab Trieste focuses on Ukrainian cinema

First Cut Lab 2024

First Cut Lab Trieste focuses on Ukrainian cinema

The workshop will launch its tenth edition in Trieste next January and will celebrate its highly successful run, with over 230 alumni films so far  

23 November 2023

The TFL Meeting Event returns with 30 projects selected for the ScriptLab and the FeatureLab

TorinoFilmLab 2023

The TFL Meeting Event returns with 30 projects selected for the ScriptLab and the FeatureLab

The 16th edition of the Torino co-production market will be held between Friday 24 and Saturday 25 November and will involve over 200 audiovisual professionals  

21 November 2023

Italian-Balkan co-productions and distribution synergies formed the focus of discussions at the Balkan Film Festival in Rome

Italy

Italian-Balkan co-productions and distribution synergies formed the focus of discussions at the Balkan Film Festival in Rome

The sixth edition of the festival dedicated to Balkan film hosted a workshop attended by representatives from the Italian and Balkan film industries, as well as from European organisations  

13 November 2023

At the MIA, Italy's Audiovisual Producers Association presents the new Report on National Audiovisual Production

MIA 2023

At the MIA, Italy's Audiovisual Producers Association presents the new Report on National Audiovisual Production

In the 2022/2023 season, the total value of investments into original Italian productions was €1.8 billion, while investments in linear platforms was around €1 billion  

16 October 2023

A successful MIA wraps in Rome, with wins for Israel’s Non Issue and Turkey’s A Story of Three Girls

MIA 2023 – Awards

A successful MIA wraps in Rome, with wins for Israel’s Non Issue and Turkey’s A Story of Three Girls

This year’s market ended on a high note, with record levels of attendance and coverage, and over 80 panels and events taking place over the course of five days  

16 October 2023

Nicole Clemens talks collaboration with international producers, leaves open doors for new content

MIA 2023

Nicole Clemens talks collaboration with international producers, leaves open doors for new content

The president of Paramount TVS pointed out how the best global shows start local, and how the demand for foreign content is rising among US youth  

13 October 2023

The MIA hosts the final Green Film Lab workshop of 2023

MIA 2023

The MIA hosts the final Green Film Lab workshop of 2023

The TorinoFilmLab and Trentino Film Commission training course on sustainable production will run between 13 and 15 October, with 23 participants working on five features and a TV series  

12 October 2023

The MIA shines a light on Italian-language Swiss cinema

MIA 2023

The MIA shines a light on Italian-language Swiss cinema

Three new Italian-Swiss projects were presented in Rome, followed by a round table about the potential for collaboration between Italy and Ticino  

11 October 2023

Production and international output are continually rising in Italy, while Italian films are floundering

MIA 2023

Production and international output are continually rising in Italy, while Italian films are floundering

The system is in urgent need of reform and greater fairness, as concluded by experts reading a new report presented at the MIA  

10 October 2023

Submissions are open for L’Atelier MFN 2023

Industry / Market - Italy

Submissions are open for L’Atelier MFN 2023

The finalists for the support fund for independent feature films in post-production will be presented and awarded prizes on 22 November during Milano Industry Days - MID by MFN  

29 September 2023

Animations, documentaries, TV series and fiction features are set to premiere at the MIA

MIA 2023

Animations, documentaries, TV series and fiction features are set to premiere at the MIA

The 9th International Audiovisual Market (MIA) will unspool between 9 and 13 October, with 62 projects from 36 countries selected for this year’s Co-Production Market and Pitching Forum  

25 September 2023

Vuelta Group continues its rapid expansion

Industry / Market - Europe

Vuelta Group continues its rapid expansion

Launched in July upon the incorporation of Playtime, Scanbox and SquareOne under its umbrella, the European studio has added Italian outfit Indiana and is taking a stake in French group Pan  

21 September 2023

When East Meets West explores inspiration in the film industry and beyond

Trieste 2024 - WEMW

When East Meets West explores inspiration in the film industry and beyond

The Italian industry event is opening its call for new projects across various sections and has announced major changes that will transform it into a cross-cultural hub  

21 September 2023

Spanish Screenings on Tour will bring 33 productions to Rome

Spanish Screenings 2023

Spanish Screenings on Tour will bring 33 productions to Rome

As part of the MIA in Rome, the second edition of the event, which is looking for international partners and collaborators, will be held from 9 to 13 October  

18 September 2023

At the Venice Production Bridge, experts explore the untapped potential of comedies in European independent film

Venice 2023 - Venice Production Bridge

At the Venice Production Bridge, experts explore the untapped potential of comedies in European independent film

VENICE 2023: Making people laugh is a hard task, but one of the most important and needed in this time of crisis, the speakers agreed  

11 September 2023

The Venice Production Bridge comes to a successful conclusion

Venice 2023 – Venice Production Bridge

The Venice Production Bridge comes to a successful conclusion

VENICE 2023: VPB head Pascal Diot gives us the low-down on the event, which fosters the development and production of projects across a range of audiovisual formats  

08 September 2023

Final Cut in Venice announces the winners of its 11th edition

Venice 2023 - Venice Production Bridge

Final Cut in Venice announces the winners of its 11th edition

VENICE 2023: The jury of the Biennale di Venezia award has recognised the South African project Carissa, directed by Jason Jacobs and Devon Delmar  

07 September 2023

On the Lido, The Creatives take stock of their first workshops, call for unity and trust

Venice 2023 – Venice Production Bridge

On the Lido, The Creatives take stock of their first workshops, call for unity and trust

VENICE 2023: The alliance’s activities have been beneficial to both writers and producers, with the former having had the chance to focus on honing their craft and not only on deliverables  

07 September 2023

At the Venice Production Bridge, Screens of Tomorrow unveils its three new sustainability and inclusion guides

Venice 2023 – Venice Production Bridge

At the Venice Production Bridge, Screens of Tomorrow unveils its three new sustainability and inclusion guides

VENICE 2023: During the event, the speakers agreed that true change must come about through awareness initiatives, policymaking and the mentoring of top decision makers  

02 September 2023

Europa Distribution to analyse the workflow from creation to audiences at Venice

Venice 2023 - Venice Production Bridge

Europa Distribution to analyse the workflow from creation to audiences at Venice

The roundtable marks the network's first year of partnership with the Venice Production Bridge  

29 August 2023

Screens of Tomorrow guides to be unveiled at this year’s Venice Production Bridge

Venice 2023 – Venice Production Bridge

Screens of Tomorrow guides to be unveiled at this year’s Venice Production Bridge

During the event, four European industry experts will talk about the efforts they are making to pursue inclusivity and sustainability  

24 August 2023

Giffoni Next Generation closes with the Summit on the Future of Audiovisual Productions

Giffoni 2023

Giffoni Next Generation closes with the Summit on the Future of Audiovisual Productions

The concluding summit on 29 July played host to four panel discussions and covered themes such as co-production activity, new technologies and the film system in Campania  

04 August 2023

The UK Global Screen Fund Data Hub promises to help the sector navigate the inaccessibility of viewership data from US streamers

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - UK

The UK Global Screen Fund Data Hub promises to help the sector navigate the inaccessibility of viewership data from US streamers

The hub will provide information on International Demand and International Viewership for the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain  

03 August 2023

The Giffoni Innovation Hub hosts a debate on the fight against revenge porn and on safeguarding minors within film and creative contexts

Giffoni 2023

The Giffoni Innovation Hub hosts a debate on the fight against revenge porn and on safeguarding minors within film and creative contexts

The initiatives discussed included a memorandum signed by the Italian Department for Electronic Communications, Broadcasting and Postal Services and the MIA designed to transmit educational messages  

26 July 2023

ANICA has signed up to Women in Film, Television & Media Italy's Charter of Ethical Behaviour for the Audiovisual Sector

Industry / Market - Italy

ANICA has signed up to Women in Film, Television & Media Italy's Charter of Ethical Behaviour for the Audiovisual Sector

The charter is a tool for the prevention of sexual harassment, intimidation and all forms of discrimination, gender-based violence and body shaming in the workplace and on film sets  

20 July 2023

Italian cinemas record an increase in admissions of close to 600,000 in the first months of 2023 compared to 2019

Box Office - Italy

Italian cinemas record an increase in admissions of close to 600,000 in the first months of 2023 compared to 2019

Encouraging signs of growing cinema attendance are emerging: the first trimester of 2023 recorded a 53% rise, while the second was up 56% on 2022  

19 July 2023

Seven work-in-progress films selected for Final Cut in Venice

Venice 2023 – Venice Production Bridge

Seven work-in-progress films selected for Final Cut in Venice

From 3-5 September, the industry programme will provide support to aid the completion of films hailing from all African countries and five Middle Eastern nations  

14 July 2023

The 2023 edition of MEDIA: Talents on Tour concludes in Bari

Industry / Market - Italy

The 2023 edition of MEDIA: Talents on Tour concludes in Bari

For the first time, the programme centred on 10 emerging producers from the south of Italy aims to support the development of a catalogue of projects with a view to them participating in MEDIA schemes  

14 July 2023

Press accreditation for the October edition of the MIA is now open

MIA 2023

Press accreditation for the October edition of the MIA is now open

The media can now register for free accreditation for Rome’s International Audiovisual Market, taking place from 9-13 October 2023  

13 July 2023

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