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Davide Abbatescianni


2112 articles available in total starting from 12/09/2017. Last article published on 30/06/2025.

Erik Poppe preparing The Emigrants

Erik Poppe preparing The Emigrants

The epic drama, based on Sweden’s beloved classic novel written by Vilhelm Moberg, is slated to begin principal photography in September  

30/06/2020 | Production | Funding | Sweden/Denmark/Norway

Screen Ireland invests €3.2 million in strategic slate development funding

Screen Ireland invests €3.2 million in strategic slate development funding

The national audiovisual agency’s initiative aims to help Irish outfits develop a solid slate of in-house projects  

30/06/2020 | Production | Funding | Ireland

The Galway Film Fleadh announces the full programme for its 2020 edition

The Galway Film Fleadh announces the full programme for its 2020 edition

The prestigious Irish film event is poised to launch its 32nd edition (7-12 July), which will be held fully online and will host ten world premieres  

29/06/2020 | Galway 2020

The Austrian government rescues the country’s audiovisual industry with a special €25 million fund

The Austrian government rescues the country’s audiovisual industry with a special €25 million fund

The provision will be able to cover financial losses incurred by both local and international film productions during the COVID-19 crisis  

26/06/2020 | Industry | Market | Austria

Scandinavian Films’ first webinar explores new shooting strategies in the time of COVID-19

Scandinavian Films’ first webinar explores new shooting strategies in the time of COVID-19

CANNES 2020: The Marché du Film webinar, entitled “Pandemic Production: Lessons Learned in the Nordics”, saw the participation of four filmmakers from the region  

26/06/2020 | Cannes 2020 | Marché du Film

The BBC announces a £100 million investment to increase diversity on TV

The BBC announces a £100 million investment to increase diversity on TV

The British pubcaster has committed to producing “diverse and inclusive content” over a three-year period  

24/06/2020 | Industry | Market | UK

The 3rd MIA talk explores Europe's plans to rebuild the TV industry post-coronavirus

The 3rd MIA talk explores Europe's plans to rebuild the TV industry post-coronavirus

The virtual discussion, which took place on 12 June, saw the participation of seven industry speakers  

22/06/2020 | MIA 2020

Jivan Avetisyan’s Gate to Heaven ready for release

Jivan Avetisyan’s Gate to Heaven ready for release

The international war drama, co-produced by eight countries, will star Richard Sammel in the lead role  

19/06/2020 | Production | Funding | Armenia/Lithuania/Germany/France/USA/Bulgaria/Czech Republic/Italy

94 cultural and creative bodies request EU support to overcome the coronavirus crisis

94 cultural and creative bodies request EU support to overcome the coronavirus crisis

As the European Union starts discussing the recovery plan, Europe’s cultural and creative industries are requesting strong and systemic support measures  

18/06/2020 | Institutions | Legislation | Europe

James Gardner preparing Grans Gone Wild

James Gardner preparing Grans Gone Wild

The Jellyfish director’s sophomore film is a black comedy that tells the story of two estranged elderly sisters  

17/06/2020 | Production | Funding | UK

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