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Rai has approved the 2020 Financial Report, illustrated to the board of directors by CEO Fabrizio Salini. The 2020 Financial Report closed with a balanced consolidated net result and a negative net financial position of 523.4 million. A worsening compared to 2019,...New funding from the regions for the audiovisual sector
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The 93rd Academy Awards took place last night. Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland”, which won the Golden Lion at the 77th Venice International Film Festival, triumphed with three Oscars (Best Film, Best Director and Best Actress in a Leading Role). Chloé Zhao...Italy: EU Copyright Directive transposed
After two years since Brussels gave the green light, Italy has transposed the European directive on copyright protection into its own legislation. The Italian Parliament gives the green light to the transposition of the European Copyright Directive. The Senate...First session 2021 opened for access to Tax Credits
The directorial decree of the General Director of Cinema and Audiovisual of the Ministry of Culture has been published, with the indications of the timing and methods to access the benefits provided by the first session of the Tax Credit Cinema. The General...Istituto Luce-Cinecittà: Chiara Sbarigia is the new President and Nicola Maccanico CEO
Two new appointments in Istituto Luce-Cinecittà, Chiara Sbarigia is the new President and Nicola Maccanico CEO. The Board of Directors of the Istituto Luce-Cinecittà has indicated the new top management, Chiara Sbarigia and Nicola Maccanico, respectively President and...Cinema: Reopenings from April 26th
The Technical and Scientific Committee has given the green light to Minister Dario Franceschini’s proposal for the gradual restart of the cinema sector. “From April 26th – confirmed the Minister of Culture, Dario Franceschini – theatres,...Reopening of cinemas: Franceschini’s requests
The Minister of Culture, Dario Franceschini, has been heard by the Technical Scientific Committee to discuss the reopening of activities related to the entertainment field. Negotiations have begun between Minister Dario Franceschini and the Technical and Scientific...
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