Five Italian Films in Competition at the Star-Studded Venice Film Festival How is Italian Cinema Doing? Not Bad, if you look from the Lido di Venezia. Twelve films have been selected for the 81st edition of the Film Festival, running from August 28 to September 7. The works created in Italy are even more numerous when considering the entire schedule, showcasing a variety of genres, formats (from the lengthy series M to the short animated film Rak), and styles. [...]

Exploring the Intersection of Truth and Media in the Digital Age The inaugural Truthseekers Summit, hosted by Variety, will take place virtually on August 2nd. This event will explore the crucial role of truth in media today, featuring keynote addresses, industry panels, and interactive sessions. Topics will include journalistic integrity, combating misinformation, and the use of technology in truth-seeking. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with thought leaders, network with professionals, and gain valuable insights into the future of [...]

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 [...]