Under the leadership of Manuela Cacciamani, appointed CEO in July 2024, Cinecittà has entered a new phase of development rooted in strategic vision, cultural responsibility, and industrial renewal. A centerpiece of both Italian and international film heritage, the Roman studios have long represented a unique intersection of creativity and production capacity. Today, thanks to Cacciamani’s guidance, Cinecittà stands as a revitalized symbol of excellence, poised to influence the global audiovisual landscape for decades to come. One of the most significant [...]

On July 4, Rome welcomed, for the first time, a Semi-Final Round of Judging for the International Emmy® Awards, one of the most prestigious international events celebrating excellence in television produced outside the United States. The event was promoted by Fondazione Roma Lazio Film Commission in collaboration with the Publishing, Media & Audiovisual Section of Unindustria, and held at Palazzo De Carolis, thanks to the support of UniCredit, a key partner of the initiative. The judging session—dedicated to the “Not [...]

Davide Fiore is an Italian director, editor, and producer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Turin, he works in the audiovisual industry with clients including Amazon, Netflix, Apple TV+, VICE Media, and Ferrari. His portfolio includes documentaries, music videos, commercials, and short films. Fiore's latest achievement, the documentary "A Little Fellow: The Legacy of A.P. Giannini," has earned significant recognition in the festival circuit. The film received the Audience Award for Documentary Feature at the Dances With Films Festival 2025, [...]

“California is where filmed entertainment was born, and with this expansion, we’re making sure it stays here,” said Governor Gavin Newsom as he announced the historic growth of the state’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program. With the annual funding more than doubling—from $330 million to $750 million—California is reinforcing its position as the global hub of film and television production. Unveiled during an event in Burbank alongside entertainment industry leaders, union representatives, and state officials, the expanded program introduces [...]

Following the recently announced deal between Netflix and TF1, France Télévisions has also stepped in by signing an agreement with Amazon Prime Video to bring its free-to-air channels to the platform. This marks a major shift in the French market — and potentially far beyond. The Netflix–TF1 partnership, described by co-CEO Greg Peters as “the first of its kind,” will allow French users to access live TV content — especially sports — for free through the streaming platform. In a [...]

Oscar-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg has officially announced that she has reached an agreement to join the cast of the historic Italian soap opera "A Place in the Sun" ("Un posto al sole"), produced by Fremantle and broadcast on Rai 3 since 1996. The announcement came through a video posted Friday on social media, filmed during the actress's stay in Italy, where she is taking a temporary break from her role on the talk show "The View." In the video, Goldberg [...]