The POR FESR Lazio Cine-International 2020 call is launched
The POR FESR Lazio Cine-International 2020 call for proposals to support the production of international audiovisual works is launched. The budget is €5 million, half (€2.5 million) is reserved for audiovisual works of regional interest. POR FESR Lazio...
Noir in Festival: Premio Caligari to ‘Piranhas’ and ‘Lo Spietato’ (MIA 2017)
Noir in Festival Awards 2019 winners include Lo Spietato by Renato De Maria, presented as a project at MIA|Film Co-production Market 2017. Noir in Festival (December 6- 2, 2019) brought to Como and Milan the best of the genre, from cinema to literature and drama...
Banijay Rights acquires Funwood Media
Banijay Rights announces the acquisition of Funwood Media. Incorporating both of the businesses sub-brands, Funwood Media Italia and Funwood Media Ibérica, the deal sees Banijay Group’s leading distribution arm enhance its distribution, production and licensing...
2019 EFA – European Film Awards winners: the complete list
The successfull EFA – European Film Awards 2019 line-up includes The Favorite by Yorgos Lanthimos produced by Ed Guiney, guest at MIA 2019, and The Christmas Gift by Bogdan Muresanu, who participated at MIA 2019. Ed Guiney, producer of Element Pictures, was one...#MiaBoxOffice December 5-8, 2019: record debut of ‘L’Immortale’
Frozen II remains at the top, followed by L’Immortale and Knives Out. Check out the whole ranking of the weekend December 5-8, 2019. Frozen II secret remains in first place with €3,501,901 and €12,667,733 in total. All-Italian record new entry L’Immortale...
Sundance Film Festival 2020: the line-up of 118 films includes ‘Yalda, a Night for Forgiveness’ (MIA 2017)
The nonprofit Sundance Institute has announced the showcase of new independent feature films selected across all categories for the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. The World Cinema Dramatic Competition section includes Yalda, a Night for Forgiveness by Massoud Bakhshi....
Calabria Film Commission: 10 million euros to the audiovisual sector
During ‘Giornate professionali di cinema’ of Sorrento, the Calabria Film Commission presented the new cinema law with a budget of 10 million euros, and announced the winners of the third step of the call. Calabria Film Commission has presented a new law...
Cairo International Film Festival: ‘Between Heaven and Earth’ (MIA 2016) wins the Best Screenplay Award
Between Heaven and Earth by Najwa Najjar wins the Best Screenplay Award at the 41st Cairo International Film Festival (November 20-29, 2019). The movie has participated as a project at MIA|Film Co-production Market 2016. In Between Heaven and Earth Najwa Najjar tells...#MiaBoxOffice November 28 – December 1, 2019: Frozen is back
Frozen II immediately at the top, followed by A Rainy Day in New York and Cetto c’è, senzadubbiamente. Check out the whole ranking of the weekend from November 28 to December 1, 2019. The new Disney’s Frozen II makes its debut in cinemas with € 6,899,794...
MIA Market announces a new agreement with DocsBarcelona
MIA Market announces a new agreement with DocsBarcelona. The deal aims to establish a connection between Italian and Spanish documentary industry. MIA Market and DocsBarcelona have kickstarted their collaboration during MIA 2019, last October, and signed a...
Walter Presents founders launch Eagle Eye Drama with Channel 4 backing
The team behind foreign-language drama company Walter Presents is launching a new scripted venture called Eagle Eye Drama with backing from Channel 4. Walter Iuzzolino, Jo McGrath and Jason Thorp are behind the new company which will focus on producing...
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