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Davide Abbatescianni


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

Two new Dutch features backed by Telescoop

Two new Dutch features backed by Telescoop

The two selected films, Benjamin Bat and Piece of My Heart, will each receive a €1.8 million production grant  

26/05/2020 | Production | Funding | Netherlands

Valentina Pedicini  • Director of Faith

Interview: Valentina Pedicini • Director of Faith

"My idea was to make a film without judgement but not lacking a perspective”

Italy’s Valentina Pedicini had the chance to chat to Cinema Femme and talk through the making of her documentary Faith, now selected for DocsBarcelona  

26/05/2020 | DocsBarcelona 2020

Shady El-Hamus working on a new crime-comedy

Shady El-Hamus working on a new crime-comedy

The project, which is still untitled, follows the story of Richie Rich and his journey to becoming the greatest hip-hop artist in the Netherlands  

26/05/2020 | Production | Funding | Netherlands/USA

The 2nd MIA online talk probes the future of European distributors and cinemas

The 2nd MIA online talk probes the future of European distributors and cinemas

The virtual debate, which took place on 18 May, saw the participation of four independent film distributors, alongside representatives of Europa Cinemas and Europa Distribution  

25/05/2020 | MIA 2020

IDFA Project Space to kick off in June

IDFA Project Space to kick off in June

The new programme aims to provide year-round support for IDFA alumni as well as offering creative and professional development  

25/05/2020 | IDFA 2020

The Riga Film Fund announces a co-financing competition to promote filming in Latvia

The Riga Film Fund announces a co-financing competition to promote filming in Latvia

The Latvian capital’s film agency is attempting to revive the country’s cinematic productions and to attract foreign investments  

21/05/2020 | Production | Funding | Latvia

The Nordisk Film & TV Fond announces the recipients of its April round of funding

The Nordisk Film & TV Fond announces the recipients of its April round of funding

The Nordic organisation has set aside a total of 17.159 million Norwegian crowns (circa €1.57 million) in production, dubbing and distribution bursaries  

20/05/2020 | Production | Funding | Norway

The Norwegian film industry to receive €7.7 million to fight the COVID-19 crisis

The Norwegian film industry to receive €7.7 million to fight the COVID-19 crisis

The financial boost from the government and the national film agency will help to limit the damage caused by the pandemic  

19/05/2020 | Industry | Market | Norway

The Estonian Film Institute adopts its first measures to fight the COVID-19 crisis

The Estonian Film Institute adopts its first measures to fight the COVID-19 crisis

The Baltic film agency has published a series of mitigation and compensation measures aimed at supporting the industry during these difficult times  

14/05/2020 | Industry | Market | Estonia

Josephine Bornebusch’s social-distancing drama Orca in production

Josephine Bornebusch’s social-distancing drama Orca in production

The timely Nordic production will tackle the emotional impact of the ongoing lockdown and is set to premiere exclusively on Viaplay  

13/05/2020 | Production | Funding | Sweden

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