MIA - Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo will return to Rome from October 14 to 18, 2024, marking the tenth edition of one of the most significant events in the international audiovisual industry. Jointly organized by ANICA (Italian Association of Film, Audiovisual, and Digital Industries) and APA (Italian Audiovisual Producers Association), MIA has steadily grown in prominence since its debut in 2015, becoming a key event for professionals and companies in the sector. The tenth edition follows the extraordinary success of the [...]

Artificial intelligence is transforming the film industry, and the 2024 Tribeca Festival is making a significant move by dedicating a segment to AI-generated films. On Friday, the festival announced Sora Shorts, a program featuring five original short films created with OpenAI’s advanced text-to-video AI model, Sora. This event marks the debut of Sora-made movies at a major festival. Sora, an advanced tool from OpenAI, is not yet public and is new even for experienced AI filmmakers. OpenAI granted early access [...]

The 77th Cannes Film Festival opened on Tuesday with the presentation of an honorary Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep and the unveiling of Greta Gerwig’s jury. Streep earned the kermesse first lengthy standing ovation during the opening ceremony. After Juliette Binoche introduced her, the actress shook her head, fanned herself, and danced while the crowd thunderously cheered. “I’m just so grateful that you haven’t gotten sick of my face and you haven’t gotten off the train,” said Streep. The reception [...]

Denver's Premier Platform for Independent TV Storytelling Often referred to as the "Sundance of television", SeriesFest returns to Denver for its 10th edition, celebrating the art of independent television series creation. This event provides a platform for emerging and seasoned creators to debut their pilots to audiences that include both industry experts and enthusiasts. It offers numerous opportunities throughout the year for creators to network, collaborate, and share stories that have a global impact. Now in its 10th year, the [...]