ANICA, APA, and CNA Cinema and Audiovisual, which represent over 90% of the sector’s industrial chain, have examined the provisions of the new Budget Law, which from January 2026 foresee cuts to public funding and changes to the tax credit, considered a key tool for the economic stability of the sector.
During the meeting at the Casa del Cinema, the three associations issued an appeal to the institutions to open a constructive dialogue in order to identify shared solutions and ensure continuity for companies and professionals, emphasizing the urgency of measures to prevent a severe crisis in the sector, with risks for productions, jobs, and potential relocation.
Chiara Sbarigia, president of APA, highlighted how the tax credit supports a sector valued at over 16 billion euros, with an annual growth of 9.3% compared to 2.9% of the national GDP. She warned that the measures could drastically reduce activities and lower employment by at least 52,000 out of approximately 124,000 workers and expressed confidence that dialogue with the institutions could lead to balanced solutions to safeguard the sector.
Alessandro Usai, president of ANICA, recalled how the tax credit is a widely used international instrument with proven benefits for employment and production, suggesting that any issues should be addressed with increased oversight rather than drastic cuts.
Gianluca Curti, president of CNA Cinema and Audiovisual, proposed a gradual approach, postponing any structural changes until 2028 to give companies the necessary time to plan their activities.
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