Streaming Rises, Traditional TV Declines: Italy’s Media Market in 2026
Good news for Italy’s streaming and web market in 2026. According to the Media & Entertainment report by Mediobanca’s Research Area, revenues in the audiovisual market grew between 4 and 5%, compared to the 2-3% recorded in 2025. These positive results...
From the MIA Co-Production Market in Rome to Venice: “I figli della scimmia” wins Best Screenplay and Best Actor
Tommaso Landucci’s debut feature, “I figli della scimmia” (“The Monkey’s Children”), presented at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, won the award from the Orizzonti section jury, chaired by Valérie Donzelli and made up of...
Audiovisual sector: Chamber of Deputies gives green light to new law
In a vote that brought together all political sides (218 in favor, 6 against, no abstentions), the Chamber of Deputies gave initial approval to a bill that redefines the organization, funding, and safeguards for the film and audiovisual industry. Culture Minister...
Venice – Gender Equality in European Cinema
As part of the Venice Production Bridge, the eighth edition of the Annual Seminar on Gender Equality and Inclusivity in the Film Industry was held on Tuesday, 8 September, organised by La Biennale di Venezia together with Eurimages and, for the Italian segment, by...
Hamburg to Host Fifth Edition of the International Film Distribution Summit
From 29 September to 1 October, Hamburg hosts the fifth edition of the International Film Distribution Summit (IFDS), part of the FilmFest Hamburg Industry Days alongside Explorer Konferenz, Futura Cinema, #ATELIER, ENCOURAGE Film Talents and European Work in Progress...
Bilateral support is born for films produced jointly by Italy and South Korea
The bilateral agreement between the Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli and the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, Chae Hwi-young, was signed in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, on September 7th. This is a highly significant agreement for...
Italian Box Office, August 31 – September 6. Oceania continues its run, while Coyote vs. Acme makes its debut.
The new cinema week comes to a close with a highly competitive chart, featuring both established titles and new releases vying to win over audiences. Oceania remains in first place with an intake of 1,587,725 euros and 210,110 admissions, bringing its overall total to...
Piedmont takes center stage in Venice: 9 titles and a new call for applications
The Piedmont Region reaches an all-time high with nine works presented across the different sections of the Venice International Film Festival. This extraordinary result has been made possible by a winning combination of factors. Numerous short films shot directly in...
From exhibition to distribution: AMC launches Leawood Films
AMC Entertainment is expanding its role in the film industry with the launch of Leawood Films, a new distribution company with offices in Los Angeles and Leawood, Kansas. The goal is to bring more films to cinemas, particularly independent titles and small- and...
Clooney Honored with Career Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
During the opening ceremony of the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival, held on September 2nd, Hollywood actor George Clooney received the prestigious Career Golden Lion. He was honoured by fellow actress and friend Laura Dern in the Sala Grande of the Palazzo...
