Film and television productions in Italy have soared in recent years thanks to the nation’s generous tax credits, which were increased from 30% to 40% following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. But Italy offers much more than financial incentives. The combination of an incomparable beauty of the territory with highly skilled workers and a vast network of support services makes Italy a strategic partner in the film industry.

This industry panel took place on November 2nd, 2022, during the American Film Market 2022 with the following program and speakers:

Welcome greetings by Silvia Chiave – Consul General of Italy in Los Angeles; Alessandra Rainaldi – Trade Commissioner, Italian Trade Agency Los Angeles (via Google Meet) and Roberto Stabile – Cinecittà S.p.a., Advisor for Intl. Rel. & In Charge for Special Projects DGCA Mic

Presentation of the Italian Tax Credit and Requirements for Filming in Italy by Iole Maria Giannattasio – Responsible for International and Legal Affairs and of the Research Unit within the Department for Cinema and Audiovisual at the Ministry of Culture (via Google Meet)

Overview of different Italian Film Location and Facilities with: Cristina Priarone, President of the Association of the Italian Film Commissions and Director of Rome-Lazio Film Commission, Cristina Bolla (Genova-Liguria Film Commission President), Stefania Ippoliti (Toscana Film Commission Director), Nevina Satta (Sardegna Film Commission Director), and Silvia Bizio (Consultant, Calabria Film Commission).

Moderator: Eleonora Granata Jenkinson, Melograno Films, President