One-to-one meetings, debates, round tables and presentations of selected projects for the Pitching Forum Drama: here’s the intense programme of MIA TV that, from 20 to 24 October, will take place at the Terme di Diocleziano, the Boscolo Exedra Hotel and the Planetarium. The event will focus on the world of Italian and international television production going through various issues such as new techniques for casting and market strategies, from professionalism “behind the scenes”, sets and costumes to scenic design and visual effects.
MIA TV will start on October 21st with “The Italian Journey”: an Italian “day trip” through financial resources, set and prospects for the national and international programming and production. Speakers will include representatives of institutions, while representatives of the Italian Film Commission will show some of the most beautiful locations of our country exploring natural landscapes and art cities, urban landscapes and villages, from north to south taking into account various “cinematographic genres”. Then, the debate will focus on visual effects, with particular emphasis on Italian companies which have had a large international visibility thanks to successful film and television productions. To complete the journey through the talent and Italian creativity there will be, then, meetings with soundtrack authors, Make Up Artists, set designers and many other creative professionals of modern Italian workforce.
On the same day Maria Kyriacou, president of ITV studios, will hold the keynote speech.
Moreover, on October 22nd, pitching and international co-productions will take centre stage. In the morning, a series of projects – presented by Italian companies looking for international partners – will be disclosed to an audience of producers and broadcasters.
The event will continue with a debate on the differences between an US vs. European budget, together with one of the most highly-esteemed TV executives in Hollywood, Courtney Conte, President of Evolution Content. In conclusion, a masterclass on the role of the showrunner with Tim Kring, director, screenwriter and producer of television series such as Heroes, Touch and Crossing Jordan, and Gina Gardini, who has produced several films for Cattleya and most importantly, successful series such as Romanzo Criminale and Gomorra.
Networking and one-on-one meetings will continue also on 23 and 24 October with insights about best practices – related also to the European public service scene – to be followed to turn local productions into international successes.
Read the MIA | TV full programme here.
