“MIA | Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo directed by Gaia Tridente returns with its 9th edition to be held in Rome from October 9-13, 2023 in its historic venues of Palazzo Barberini and Cinema Barberini. More than 500 projects were submitted this year for the Co-Production Market and Pitching Forum for Animation, Doc, Drama and Film, from 80 countries worldwide (+30% of countries compared to 2022). Of these, 62 were selected (15 Animation, 18 Doc&Factual, 14 Drama, 15 Film) from 36 countries. [...]

American Fiction won the People's Choice Award. The prize often leads to the Best Picture Oscar.   "For the most part, this year's TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival), which wrapped up with awards announced Sunday, was a far more muted affair — meaning that it allowed an exceptionally strong program of films to succeed on merits alone." Film critic Ann Hornaday of the Washington Post believes the lack of star presence due to the strikes was a blessing for the [...]

Los Angeles - October 10th, 2023 Omni Los Angeles Hotel California Plaza   The concept of a metaverse, a virtual realm accessible to all, first emerged in the minds of science fiction writers. But today, it is revolutionizing the strategies of global brands. The 2nd annual Metaverse Summit will offer a wealth of use case studies and in-depth perspectives. Designed for senior business leaders, this event is a gateway to gaining the knowledge and tools needed to unlock the countless [...]

Lights, camera, strike!   Even though Hollywood's on a timeout and cultural appropriation is causing some raised eyebrows, the 2023 Venice Film Festival is still winning hearts around the globe. "From some potential early Oscar frontrunners to films every cinephile should have on their watchlist, the festival has delivered some of the most exciting and intriguing 2023 titles," writes Laura Babiak in the online magazine Observer. One of those films is Poor Things, Yorgos Lanthimos' newest project after the success [...]