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Alina Trabattoni
Alina Trabattoni covers Italy for Screen
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FeaturesAFM 2023: The buzz titles from Europe
Includes 3D animated film ’Paul McCartney’s High In The Clouds’ from France’s Gaumont.
NewsItalian government to cut funding for film production
Culture minister talks cuts after state funding for film soared to €800m in 2022
NewsFrance’s Optimale buys two US titles from The Open Reel (exclusive)
The Italian sales outfit has sold ‘The Last Summer Of Nathan Lee’ and ‘Barrio Boy’ around the world,
NewsSpending on Italian film and TV production jumped 20% in 2022
Report for Italy’s Association of Audiovisual Producers warns of impact of inflation on sector.
News‘Acsexybility’, ‘Stroking An Animal’ head to North America for The Open Reel (exclusive)
Italian sales outfit The Open Reel has struck key deals on its slate.
NewsVenice’s Alberto Barbera defends selecting Roman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’, as he admits film “not completely resolved”
“There has been a lack of respect towards Polanski,” said Barbera of the overwhelmingly negative reviews of his film.
NewsItalian box office finally sparks back to life as admissions soar in first half of 2023
Strong release slate, younger audiences, event screenings, more summer releases and government initiatives have boosted Italian exhibitors.
NewsVenice head Alberto Barbera talks Hollywood strikes, ‘Saltburn’ absence, Netflix relationship
“The outcome has been quite positive and, I would hesitate to say, much better than we could have expected.”
NewsVenice Film Festival confirms 2023 official selection announcement date
This year’s festival runs from August 30 to September 9.
NewsThe Open Reel scores North American deals for ‘A Place Of Our Own’, ‘The Trace Of Your Lips’ and ‘Barrio Boy’ (exclusive)
Italian sales agent racks up deals during busy Cannes market.
NewsIntramovies sells North American rights for Noam Kaplan’s Tribeca-bound ‘The Future’ (exclusive)
Italian sales agent strikes key sale for Israeli feature at Cannes.
NewsTVCO boards Thessaloniki-winning refugee drama ‘Behind The Haystacks’
Italian sales company’s Cannes slate also includes ’The Best of You’ starring Maria Grazia Cucinotta.
NewsIllmatic Film Sales brings Gianluca Manzetti’s ‘Roma Blues’ and Francesco Carnesecchi’s ‘Resvrgis’ to Cannes
Italian seller unveils Cannes market slate.
NewsThe Open Reel boards Damien Manivel’s ‘The Island’, unveils Cannes market slate
Slate includes Nicolás Herzog’s Elda and the Monsters and Radu Potcoavă Good Guys Go to Heaven.
NewsMinerva to bring Ukranian historical epic ‘Dovbush’, Mexican thriller ‘Black Minutes’ to Cannes market (exclusive)
Italian sales agent unveils Cannes market slate.
NewsItalian government unveils $20m plan to boost summer cinemagoing with discounted cinema tickets
Audiences can watch Italian and European productions at approximately half price.
FeaturesCEO of Italian producer Lux Vide talks Fremantle deal, upcoming slate and country’s production boom
Luca Bernabei became CEO of leading Italian producer Lux Vide in 2013.
FeaturesWhy Italy’s regional film commissions are the country’s secret weapon as an international production hub
The country’s regional film commissions offer a combined $57m a year to attract film and TV shoots.
FeaturesEFM 2023: The buzz titles from Spain, Italy, Germany and the Nordics
Screen highlights the buzz titles ready to entice international buyers at the 2023 European Film Market (EFM).
NewsTrue Colours lights up for Giorgio Diritti’s drama ‘Lubo’ (exclusive)
Franz Rogowski stars in the film which is based on real events.