Original Italian Expression: qualified artworks
47 audiovisual works have been qualified as “of original Italian expression” by the General Directorate for Cinema and Audiovisuals of the Italian Ministry of Culture. This recognition was assigned to 47 artworks that reflected the directives of the...
DG Cinema: announced the application procedures for selective contributions
The Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual of the Italian Ministry of Culture announces the procedures for submitting requests for the balance or advance payment relating to projects benefiting from selective contributions 2021. The DG Cinema has allocated...
IDM FILM COMMISSION: 12 Projects Financed
The IDM Südtirol – Alto Adige Film Fund & Commission continues to support productions in the region. As reported by the Film Commission, in this last call of the year the fund is financing the production of 12 projects, including short films, TV series, and...
Italian Box Office November 8-14, 2021: Eternals still on top
Eternals is still in the first place after two weeks of its debut. Discover the full weekly chart from November 8-14, 2021. Eternals remains firmly in first place, grossing €3,856,471 for a total of €6,454,550. It is followed by I am Zlatan which in its debut earns...
Italy – Portugal co-productions: call for proposals extended
Extended the call for the development of co-production projects between Italy and Portugal. Starting from September 27, 2021, it is possible to submit the application to access the €160,000 fund allocated in synergy by the General Directorate for Cinema and...
Notorious Pictures: 7.6 million euros deal signed
Notorious Pictures enters into a multi-year agreement worth approximately € 7.6 million with a leading international player. The Italian production and distribution company continues to confirm its position in the international market by announcing the conclusion of a...
Liguria Region: new funds for the audiovisual sector
The Liguria Region allocates new funds for the audiovisual call for proposals 2020. The Regional Council of Regione Liguria approved the integration of more than 360.000 euros for the third edition of the audiovisual call, allowing the grant of two new audiovisual...
European productions get more support
Starting from 2024, suppliers of on-demand services will be obliged to invest 20% in European audiovisual works, as established in the SMAV Directive (audiovisual media services). The Directive regulates traditional television broadcasting, on-demand audiovisual media...
Italian Box Office 1-7 November 2021: Eternals rules the box office on its debut.
Eternals debuts in first place and takes the gold medal at the Italian box office. Check out the weekly chart from November 1-7, 2021. Marvel’s blockbuster Eternals leaps to the top spot, grossing €3,856,471 just five days after its theatrical release. Following...
Lazio Cinema International: 10mln to support co-productions
The Lazio Regional Council has approved the resolution that brings the Lazio Cinema International call for proposals to an allocation of 10 million euros. Supporting international audiovisual co-productions between foreign and Lazio companies that realize artworks on...
2022 Buget Law: New funds for Cinema and Audiovisual
Funds for cinema and audiovisuals have been boosted thanks to the approval of the new 2022 Budget Law. The fund established in 2016 by Minister Franceschini was further increased through the allocation of 110 million euros. The progressive increase, up to 750 million...
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