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UK Focus at MIA 2018

UK Focus at MIA 2018

31 Jul 2018

In cooperation with the British Film Institute (BFI), the British Council and the British Embassy in Rome,  we’re pleased to announce a special focus on the UK, featuring panels, debates and meetings aimed at highlighting the UK Film & TV industry, talents and...
UK Focus at MIA 2018

Netflix in Venice: ANEC and ANEM response

30 Jul 2018

After the announcement of the Netflix films’ presence at the Venice International Film Festival, the reaction of the ANEC and ANEM trade associations arrived. “The Trade Associations of the Italian Film Exercise – you read on the ANEC’s...
UK Focus at MIA 2018

Paolo Bassetti is the new CEO for Italy of Banijay Group

26 Jul 2018

Banijay Group announces the appointment of Paolo Bassetti as chief executive officer for Italy. He will coordinate Magnolia’s entertainment activities and supervise commercial operations in Spain. Until February 2018, Paolo Bassetti was CEO and chairman of the...
UK Focus at MIA 2018

MIA|Doc 2018 special guest director and producer Michael Apted

25 Jul 2018

Michael Apted, special guest at MIA 2018. The British director and producer helms the panel “Filming in Time: a Conversation with Michael Apted”. Mr. Apted is a special guest at this year’s upcoming edition of the Mercato Internazionale dell’Audiovisivo. The...

Abruzzo Film Commission is born

24 Jul 2018

Also Abruzzo has its own Film Commission. Meetings with the main sector associations for development in the Abruzzo area began. Finally, on July 23, 2018, the Abruzzo Film Commission became operational. The meeting was held with the major realities operating in...
UK Focus at MIA 2018

First names revealed for MIA|TV 2018

24 Jul 2018

We are pleased to announce the Advisory Board of MIA|TV where our expert members include Dave Clarke, EVP Content for Atrium TV; David Davoli, Senior Vice President of Canadian group Bron Studios; Polly Williams VP Scripted Development for eOne; Jimmy Desmarais,...
UK Focus at MIA 2018

Il vizio della speranza (MIA 2017) selected at Rome Film Fest

23 Jul 2018

Congratulations to Edoardo De Angelis, whose film Il vizio della speranza will be presented in the Official Selection of the thirteenth edition of the Rome Film Fest, which will take place from 18th to 28th October 2018 at the Auditorium Parco della Musica. This was...
UK Focus at MIA 2018

Comcast gives up on Fox and focuses on Sky

20 Jul 2018

Comcast abandons the war with Disney for the acquisition of 21st Century Fox’s assets and focuses on its goal to conquer Sky. Comcast officially surrendered in the battle to acquire 21st Century Fox’s assets, leaving the way open for Disney which...
UK Focus at MIA 2018

Netflix takes down on Wall Street

18 Jul 2018

Netflix crisis? On Wall Street, the US giant’s share price fell by 14%, disappointing expectations for subscribers’ growth in the quarter. Netflix is in a state of crisis, with the giant closing the quarter with a downturn. On Wall Street, the title of the...