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Davide Abbatescianni


2121 articles available in total starting from 12/09/2017. Last article published on 18/07/2025.

REPORT: First Look @ Locarno Pro 2023

REPORT: First Look @ Locarno Pro 2023

We take a closer look at the six British projects in post-production taking part in the industry initiative organised by the Swiss festival  

04/08/2023 | Locarno 2023 | Locarno Pro

REPORT: Alliance 4 Development @ Locarno Pro 2023

REPORT: Alliance 4 Development @ Locarno Pro 2023

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

04/08/2023 | Locarno 2023 | Locarno Pro

Giffoni Next Generation closes with the Summit on the Future of Audiovisual Productions

Giffoni Next Generation closes with the Summit on the Future of Audiovisual Productions

The concluding summit on 29 July played host to four panel discussions and covered themes such as co-production activity, new technologies and the film system in Campania  

04/08/2023 | Giffoni 2023

Monica Ciarli  • Sales Agent, Minerva Pictures

Interview: Monica Ciarli • Sales Agent, Minerva Pictures

“More and more often, sales agents are having to invest a little in production or even produce their own films”

We sat down with the Roman firm’s head of international sales to discuss a variety of topics, including how the role of the sales agent is evolving and taking a new direction  

03/08/2023 | /Italy

EXCLUSIVE: Poster for Locarno Semaine de la Critique title Monogamia

EXCLUSIVE: Poster for Locarno Semaine de la Critique title Monogamia

The third chapter of a family trilogy, Ohad Milstein’s new film tells his parents’ love story and echoes his own marriage  

01/08/2023 | Locarno 2023 | Semaine de la Critique

Review: We Will Not Fade Away

Review: We Will Not Fade Away

Alisa Kovalenko’s latest documentary is a highly emotional journey following a few young Ukrainians before their lives get turned upside down  

01/08/2023 | Giffoni 2023

The 53rd edition of the Giffoni Film Festival finishes in style

The 53rd edition of the Giffoni Film Festival finishes in style

The victors included Lioness by Raymond Grimbergen, The Fantastic Three by Michaël Dichter and Il più bel secolo della mia vita by Alessandro Bardani  

31/07/2023 | Giffoni 2023

Only one week to go before Locarno Pro kicks off

Only one week to go before Locarno Pro kicks off

As usual, a jam-packed programme of networking events, pitching forums, talks and other industry activities awaits film professionals making the trip to Switzerland  

27/07/2023 | Locarno 2023 | Locarno Pro

The Netherlands Film Production Incentive invests €6.9 million in 26 new projects

The Netherlands Film Production Incentive invests €6.9 million in 26 new projects

In the second round of the incentive, contributions were made to 12 fiction features, nine documentaries, three drama series and one documentary series; 13 of these are international co-productions  

27/07/2023 | Production | Funding | Netherlands

The Giffoni Innovation Hub hosts a debate on the fight against revenge porn and on safeguarding minors within film and creative contexts

The Giffoni Innovation Hub hosts a debate on the fight against revenge porn and on safeguarding minors within film and creative contexts

The initiatives discussed included a memorandum signed by the Italian Department for Electronic Communications, Broadcasting and Postal Services and the MIA designed to transmit educational messages  

26/07/2023 | Giffoni 2023

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