Summary
The Aristocracy of Taste, the Democracy of Applause
The film industry is caught in a tug-of-war between high-art prestige and commercial entertainment amidst an oversupplied market.
TWO DIRECTORS. ONE TIGHTROPE.
Venice and Toronto function as complementary pillars of the fall awards season, balancing artistic prestige with commercial audience appeal.
The Markets, and the Business of the Festivals
TIFF and Venice are expanding their commercial markets to turn audience reactions into film deals.
Featuring Veneto.
Veneto is rapidly becoming a major global film hub by combining distinct local identity, regional funding, and top-tier infrastructure.
Animation from Venice to Toulouse
Venice’s Orizzonti section showcases animated shorts tackling themes from youth rites of passage to the migrant crisis.
Cartoon Forum 2026: What’s New in Animation
Cartoon Forum showcases 66 European animation projects to spark international deals.
South Tyrol’s 15th Anniversary, Marked at the Festivals
IDM-backed film projects are landing across top global festivals like Locarno, Venice, and Toronto.
Public Money / Local Sets
Italian cinema is taking center stage at Venice with a slate of major homegrown films and international co-productions.
ITALY’S TAX CREDIT FOR FOREIGN PRODUCTIONS
Italy’s 40% tax credit gives foreign film productions flexible financial incentives to shoot locally.
Working With a Global Vision
Apulia launches a €5M Film Fund to attract global blockbusters and expand its film industry.
The Void in the TV Market
Launching in LA in 2028, the new STAR market replaces NATPE to connect global IP with the U.S. entertainment industry.
Branded Documentaries
Branded documentaries fund independent filmmakers but risk sacrificing authenticity to corporate control.
Digital Archives
Digital heritage from obsolescence to preservation.
The New Global Screen Economy
AFM’s new theme pivots the market toward optimistic independent film models and modern theatrical distribution.
3D Gaussian Splatting
3D Gaussian Splatting provides a faster, GPU-friendly alternative to NeRFs for real-time virtual production and VFX.
Italian Cinema Abroad
International co-productions and production services drove Italy’s global box office reach in 2025.
MEET AFCI IN TORONTO
AFCI’s new Destination Lounge at TIFF connects global film commissions directly with production leaders.
Locations
News from Italian and International Film Commissions.
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