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Davide Abbatescianni


2113 articles available in total starting from 12/09/2017. Last article published on 04/07/2025.

Ivana Kostovska and Marlen Komorowski • Researchers, imec-SMIT-VUB

Interview: Ivana Kostovska and Marlen Komorowski • Researchers, imec-SMIT-VUB

“We expect policy debates to be infused with ideas on how to better refine investment obligations for VoD providers”

The two researchers talked us through the European Union’s Audiovisual Media Services Directive and how it is having an impact on the market  

09/12/2021 | /Belgium/Europe

Four British filmmakers launch pressure group Underlying Health Conditions and reveal a report on accessibility issues in the audiovisual industry

Four British filmmakers launch pressure group Underlying Health Conditions and reveal a report on accessibility issues in the audiovisual industry

Writer Jack Thorne, actress Genevieve Barr, production manager Katie Player and producer Holly Luban launched the group at the Tate Gallery on the occasion of the International Day of Disabled Persons  

07/12/2021 | Industry | Market | UK

The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new report on European animation

The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new report on European animation

Despite European animation's high export potential, the USA and Japan remain by far the top providers of animated films  

06/12/2021 | Industry | Market | Europe

Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney’s debut feature, Lakelands, in production

Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney’s debut feature, Lakelands, in production

The new drama, acquired by Wildcard Distribution for the UK and Ireland, centres on a young Gaelic footballer struggling with a career-ending injury  

06/12/2021 | Production | Funding | Ireland

Industry experts analyse the opportunities and the challenges brought about by the surge in VoD services in the Nordic countries

Industry experts analyse the opportunities and the challenges brought about by the surge in VoD services in the Nordic countries

The NAGRA Kudelski webinar saw five panellists discussing audience engagement strategies, growth drivers, consumption trends and marketing content within the regional and international context  

02/12/2021 | Distribution | Releases | Exhibitors | Sweden/Norway/Denmark/Finland

TrustNordisk boards new Zentropa-produced Viaplay drama series The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen

TrustNordisk boards new Zentropa-produced Viaplay drama series The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen

The six-part show, starring Connie Nielsen in the lead role and helmed by Wildland’s Jeanette Nordhal, is now in post-production  

02/12/2021 | Production | Funding | Denmark/Sweden/Belgium

Cyber Group Studios expands global reach for Gigantosaurus and Droners with leading broadcasters and platforms

Cyber Group Studios expands global reach for Gigantosaurus and Droners with leading broadcasters and platforms

The French studio has also pre-sold its new series 50/50 Heroes to Discovery in Latin America and Disney Japan  

01/12/2021 | Distribution | Releases | Exhibitors | France

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Turin Film Festival title Italia – Fire and Ashes

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Turin Film Festival title Italia – Fire and Ashes

Céline Gailleurd and Oliver Bohler’s documentary, sold by TVCO, is a lyrical and visionary journey into the origins of Italian silent cinema, narrated by legendary actress Isabella Rossellini  

01/12/2021 | Turin 2021

Exploring the partnership opportunities between Estonian and British producers at Tallinn

Exploring the partnership opportunities between Estonian and British producers at Tallinn

After an introduction about the two countries’ main funding options, Estonian and British producers shared their experiences on joint projects, such as Undergods and Last Sentinel  

30/11/2021 | Black Nights 2021 | Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

How are the health crisis and the hybridisation process changing film sales? Four panellists share their experiences

How are the health crisis and the hybridisation process changing film sales? Four panellists share their experiences

At Tallinn, the speakers discussed sales strategies, the pros and cons of online working practices and the struggles when handling arthouse films  

30/11/2021 | Black Nights 2021 | Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

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