DARO Studio LLC is honored to take the baton from Paolo Di Maira, founder of Cinema & Video International, who has dedicated over 30 years to promoting Italian cinema on the international stage.
Building on this solid foundation, Cinema & Video International is committed to supporting the industry with renewed energy—strengthening collaboration on a global scale, while continuing to serve its longstanding readership and partners.
“Cinema & Video International is made by professionals for professionals,” states DARO Studio, “going beyond the news to provide a global perspective and a clear point of view on trends, opportunities, and market developments.”
Connecting the dots of the Industry
Our goal is to transform Cinema & Video International into a professional platform that connects the dots across film, audiovisual, documentary, animation, and emerging technologies. We aim at fostering the dialogue and enhancing opportunities between professionals, companies, and institutions in the entire global industry highlighting trends, opportunities, and market developments.
The cinema.video website will act as the operational core. It will provide regular updates across financing, production, distribution, education, archives, and major industry events. The aim is simple: to offer professionals a reliable point of reference in a fragmented market.
Alongside this, the print edition will take on a different role. It will move away from daily news and focus on curated content. This includes analysis, conversations, and case studies with lasting value.
The cinema.video website
News and timely updates will be published on the cinema.video website: a digital portal for Financing, Production, Distribution, Education, Industry Events and Archives.
The magazine
The printed issue of CVI will evolve into a curated industry publication—designed as a long-lasting reference tool expanded to reflect the status of the global industry.
A Bridge for the Independent Industry
While the entertainment industry undergoes rapid consolidation in the hands of a few players, opportunities for independent creators are narrowing and space for mid-budget content is disappearing. We believe this part of the industry must be represented by Cinema & Video International: a platform that brings visibility to independent players, relevant content, and projects with high potential, acting as a bridge between sectors, and offering a clear, informed point of view on the transformations shaping the audiovisual landscape.
The official debut of this new era will take place during the Cannes Film Festival 2026. This milestone represents the first step in a long-term strategy to revitalize the magazine’s presence at major international markets.
Integrity and Transparency
Our editorial and advertising teams operate independently, ensuring the integrity and transparency of our content. Any advertorial content will be clearly labeled as Sponsor Content.
Share your stories with our Editorial Team: send your news and updates to news@cinema.video
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A new chapter for a legacy brand
With this acquisition, DARO Studio is not simply continuing a publication. It is repositioning CVI as a tool for industry navigation during a period of change.
