Rome to Host an Emmy Awards Stop. Agreement Signed Between Unindustria and Film Commission Foundation
Unindustria and the Rome and Lazio Film Commission Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration between businesses and the audiovisual sector. The agreement aims to consolidate the industry and attract investments. One of the main...
Pope Francis at Cinecittà, a historic visit to the Temple of Cinema
For the first time ever, a Pope will set foot in the legendary Cinecittà studios. On Monday, February 17, as part of the Jubilee of Artists and the World of Culture, Pope Francis will meet with a delegation of entertainment industry professionals at the iconic Roman...
Box Office 20 – 26 January, Io Sono la Fine del Mondo Holds the Top Spot
This week’s Italian box office ranking sees Io Sono la Fine del Mondo retaining the top spot. The film directed by Andrea Rossi and distributed by Vision Distribution brings in €1,936,684, solidifying its popularity with audiences. A strong debut lands the Italian...
Friuli Venezia Giulia Film Commission, First Call for the 2025 Film Fund Now Open
The Friuli Venezia Giulia Film Commission has announced the first call for its 2025 regional film fund, with applications open until February 28. The fund is available to film and audiovisual production companies with ATECO code 59.11 or 59.12 (or equivalent NACE...
Berlinale 2025, Competition Films Announced for the 75th Edition
The 75th Berlinale, scheduled from February 13 to 23, 2025, marks a new chapter with Tricia Tuttle taking over as Artistic Director, succeeding Carlo Chatrian. The festival will open with the out-of-competition film Das Licht (The Light), directed by German filmmaker...
Box Office 13 – 19 Jan, Io Sono la Fine del Mondo Leads the Chart
This week’s Italian box office is dominated by “Io Sono la Fine del Mondo”, produced by Vision Distribution, which earned an impressive €3,476,914. In second place is another Italian production, “Diamanti”, with a box office take of €1,550,545,...
If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart Into Your Mouth And Smile, from MIA to Berlinale 2025
The Austrian film Wenn du Angst hast nimmst du dein Herz in den Mund und lächelst, with the English title “If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart Into Your Mouth And Smile”, directed by Marie Luise Lehner, will have its world premiere in the Forum section of the...
Apulia Film Commission. Call Open for Short Films on “Adriatic Odyssey”
The Apulia Film Commission has launched a call for the production of eight short films on the theme “Adriatic Odyssey”, as part of the European REEL Project, funded by the Interreg Italy-Croatia 2021/2027 Program. The call targets production companies collaborating...
Box Office 6 – 12 december. Diamanti shines at the top with over €3 Million
The Italian box office this week sees a triumph for Diamanti, which secures the top spot with an impressive €3,004,906, confirming the success of Italian cinema. In second place, another Italian production, Io sono la fine del mondo, debuts with €2,345,834, while...
Italy and Tunisia: 2024 Call for Cinematic Co-Productions Now Open
The Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual of the Italian Ministry of Culture (MiC) has announced the 2024 Call for Applications to support the development of cinematic co-productions between Italy and Tunisia. The initiative targets fiction, animation, and...
