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Davide Abbatescianni


2054 articles available in total starting from 12/09/2017. Last article published on 22/04/2025.

The European Commission publishes a study on copyright transfer and authors’ contracts

The European Commission publishes a study on copyright transfer and authors’ contracts

The research confirms that authors and producers often find themselves in a weak negotiating position, whereas performers benefit from a greater use of collective bargaining agreements  

22/04 | Industry | Market | Europe

Nathalie Bourdon • Director, Distribution and Market Development, National Film Board of Canada

Interview: Nathalie Bourdon • Director, Distribution and Market Development, National Film Board of Canada

“Europe is a natural partner for us”

The executive talked to us about the National Film Board of Canada’s work on backing non-fiction and strengthening ties with European partners, among other topics  

18/04 | /Canada

Production kicks off in Malta on ITV's espionage thriller Secret Service, toplined by Gemma Arterton

Production kicks off in Malta on ITV's espionage thriller Secret Service, toplined by Gemma Arterton

The show, directed by James Marsh and Farren Blackburn, revolves around a woman who appears to lead a conventional life, while secretly working at the Secret Intelligence Service  

17/04 | Production | Funding | UK

The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes “Top Players in the European Audiovisual Industry” annual market study

The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes “Top Players in the European Audiovisual Industry” annual market study

The study highlights that European broadcasters and non-European video-sharing platforms each captured nearly half of 2023’s TV and OTT advertising revenues  

16/04 | Industry | Market | Europe

Together Fund launches as Europe’s first equity fund dedicated to independent production companies

Together Fund launches as Europe’s first equity fund dedicated to independent production companies

With an initial capitalisation of €58 million, the fund aims to overcome national barriers and provide strategic financial support to production firms across the continent  

16/04 | Industry | Market | Europe

Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident to world-premiere in Cannes’ competition

Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident to world-premiere in Cannes’ competition

The Iranian master returns to the Croisette with a tightly guarded mystery film co-produced by France and Luxembourg, and sold by mk2  

14/04 | Production | Funding | France/Luxembourg

Marko Raat’s 8 Views of Lake Biwa scoops seven accolades at this year’s Estonian Film and Television Awards

Marko Raat’s 8 Views of Lake Biwa scoops seven accolades at this year’s Estonian Film and Television Awards

Liina Triškina-Vanhatalo’s Lioness was also a big winner, snagging the gongs for Best Feature Film and Best Screenwriter  

14/04 | Festivals | Awards | Estonia

Tarik Saleh’s political thriller Eagles of the Republic to vie for the Palme d’Or

Tarik Saleh’s political thriller Eagles of the Republic to vie for the Palme d’Or

The Cannes competition entry marks the third and final instalment in the director’s Cairo-set trilogy, following The Nile Hilton Incident and Boy from Heaven  

11/04 | Production | Funding | Sweden/France/Denmark/Finland/Germany

Joachim Trier to rock up in Cannes’ competition with Sentimental Value

Joachim Trier to rock up in Cannes’ competition with Sentimental Value

Toplined by Renate Reinsve, the pic is the helmer’s sixth feature and his third main competition entry after Louder than Bombs and The Worst Person in the World  

11/04 | Production | Funding | Norway/Denmark/Sweden/Germany/France

REPORT: Qumra 2025

REPORT: Qumra 2025

We present details of six intriguing projects introduced at this year’s Qumra, which unspooled in Doha from 3-9 April  

11/04 | Qumra 2025

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