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Davide Abbatescianni


2188 articles available in total starting from 12/09/2017. Last article published on 11/09/2025.

Albert Yao • Distributor, Swallow Wings

Interview: Albert Yao • Distributor, Swallow Wings

“If a European film stands out at major festivals like Cannes, the Berlinale or Venice, it naturally becomes a top priority for us”

The Taiwanese distributor gives us the low-down on the challenges of handling European films as well as the peculiarities of the local market  

21/08 | Distributor of the Month

Switzerland’s “Netflix Law” yields first results: CHF 15.9 million invested in local productions in 2024

Switzerland’s “Netflix Law” yields first results: CHF 15.9 million invested in local productions in 2024

Out of the total investments, CHF 9.3 million were directed towards film creation, including both acquisition and production  

21/08 | Industry | Market | Switzerland

Beta Film strengthens its CEE slate with Bosnian mystery series Komar

Beta Film strengthens its CEE slate with Bosnian mystery series Komar

The 8x60-minute show, directed by Vedran Rupič and Una Gunjak, marks the third collaboration between BH Telecom and the German sales agent  

21/08 | Industry | Market | Bosnia and Herzegovina/Germany

Meat Kills to world-premiere at Austin’s Fantastic Fest

Meat Kills to world-premiere at Austin’s Fantastic Fest

Martijn Smits’ new horror-thriller follows a young activist eager to prove herself to Animal Army, a radical group led by a fearless woman  

20/08 | Production | Funding | Netherlands

Cillian Murphy toplines Tim Mielants’s next effort, Steve

Cillian Murphy toplines Tim Mielants’s next effort, Steve

The Netflix pic, set to premiere at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival, is a reimagining of Max Porter’s Sunday Times Bestseller Shy  

19/08 | Production | Funding | Ireland/USA

Vallo Toomla adapts Siret Campbell’s award-winning play Beatrice for the big screen

Vallo Toomla adapts Siret Campbell’s award-winning play Beatrice for the big screen

The sci-fi drama follows a couple who, after years of trying for a child, are finally expecting – until a tragic accident claims the woman’s life  

19/08 | Production | Funding | Estonia/Italy/Finland/Lithuania

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Venezia Spotlight title Silent Rebellion

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Venezia Spotlight title Silent Rebellion

Marie-Elsa Sgualdo’s first feature tells the story of a 15-year-old girl who becomes pregnant after she is raped and defies her oppressive Protestant community  

18/08 | Venice 2025 | Venezia Spotlight

REPORT: Alliance 4 Development @ Locarno Pro 2025

REPORT: Alliance 4 Development @ Locarno Pro 2025

We take a closer look at nine projects showcased in Locarno Pro’s co-development programme for films from Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland  

14/08 | Locarno 2025 | Locarno Pro

Geneva and Neuchâtel to roll out cash-rebate schemes to lure filmmakers

Geneva and Neuchâtel to roll out cash-rebate schemes to lure filmmakers

Geneva has launched a film commission and will instigate a 30% rebate in 2026, whilst Neuchâtel is testing a pilot scheme offering up to 15% back on local spend  

12/08 | Locarno 2025 | Locarno Pro

Dika Ofoma’s Till the Morning Comes snags three prizes at Locarno’s Open Doors

Dika Ofoma’s Till the Morning Comes snags three prizes at Locarno’s Open Doors

Other prominent victors included Azata Soro’s Diary of a Goat Woman and Naishe Nyamubaya’s Black Snake as well as Rwandan filmmaker Yannick Mizero Kaba  

12/08 | Locarno 2025 | Locarno Pro/Awards

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