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MIA | Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo returns to Rome from October 19–23, bringing together leading voices from the global audiovisual industry. The first international guests include Marco Bassetti (Banijay Entertainment), director and producer Edward Berger, Anna Marsh (CANAL+/STUDIOCANAL), Jane Tranter (Bad Wolf) and Raj Singh (Media Capital Technologies).
This year, MIA also expands across Via Veneto and Piazza Barberini, creating an urban district connecting creativity, industry, finance and innovation, with new hubs for Film & Drama, Documentary and Animation, alongside the European Investment Hub and CASA MIA.
Join the international audiovisual community in Rome — register for your MIA 2026 accreditation here: https://my.miamarket.it/accreditation/

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• French President Emmanuel Macron takes center stage at the inaugural Sommet Lumière to outline his strategic vision and new initiatives for the nation’s film and audiovisual industries.

• Acclaimed director Michel Hazanavicius officially wraps shooting on his latest feature film project, transitioning the highly anticipated production into the editing phase.

• Streaming giant Disney+ bets on an unconventional French prison workplace series, further expanding its slate of localized European original content.

Co-hosting the inaugural Sommet Lumière on September 7, 2026, alongside South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, French President Emmanuel Macron published an exclusive op-ed in Variety calling for a “n…

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Principal photography has officially wrapped on La Troisième Main (The Third Hand), the upcoming feature film from Academy Award-winning director Michel Hazanavicius (The Artist, OSS 117).

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Disney+ is expanding its French original slate with Surveillant ! (Guard !), an eight-episode, 26-minute mockumentary series set to premiere globally on the platform on September 16, 2026.

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Six years after wrapping its four-season run, acclaimed French comedy series Call My Agent! (Dix pour cent) is returning as a feature film. Backed by a high-end €14 million budget—an exceptionally la…

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Following a resilient performance in 2024, French audiovisual exports experienced a sharp downturn in 2025, driven by a contracting global media economy. According to the annual study presented by th…

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MIA | Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo, promoted by ANICA (Italian Association of Film, Audiovisual and Digital Industries), chaired by Alessandro Usai, and APA (Italian Audiovisual Producers Association), chaired by Chiara Sbarigia, under the direction of Gaia Tridente, has revealed its first international guests.

The prestigious fireside chats at MIA 2026 will feature Marco Bassetti, Chief Executive Officer of Banijay Entertainment; Edward Berger, director and producer of Conclave and All Quiet on the Western Front; Anna Marsh, Deputy CEO of CANAL+, CEO of STUDIOCANAL and Chief Content Officer of CANAL+; and Jane Tranter, CEO & Co-Founder of Bad Wolf, whose credits include Industry, Succession and The Other Bennet Sister.

Raj Singh, co-founder and CEO of Media Capital Technologies (MCT), will be among the key guests of the European Investment Hub, one of MIA 2026’s new initiatives. The Hub will explore financial tools, investment opportunities and European policies supporting the growth and internationalisation of the audiovisual industry, bringing together European institutions, public and private funds, banks, investors and international industry professionals for dialogue, matchmaking and one-to-one meetings. ANICA will present a study on the evolution of film consumption, while APA will present its annual report on the audiovisual industry.

A new format promoted by ANICA and APA will transform historic Via Veneto and Piazza Barberini into an urban district dedicated to the international film and audiovisual industry, connecting creativity, industry, finance and innovation.

Palazzo Barberini, MIA’s institutional headquarters, will host the main strategic conferences and the European Investment Hub. The programme will extend across a network of venues including the Hotel Westin Excelsior, the new Film & Drama Hub; the InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, the new Doc Hub; and the Hotel Sina Bernini Bristol, dedicated to animation. W Rome will host CASA MIA, a daily networking meeting point for the international MIA community.

MIA 2026 is organised with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ICE, with contributions from Creative Europe MEDIA and the Ministry of Culture, and support from the Rome Lazio Film Commission Foundation and the Lazio Region. The event is held in collaboration with Roma Capitale and under the patronage of Eurimages.

Join the international audiovisual community in Rome — register for your MIA 2026 accreditation here: https://my.miamarket.it/accreditation/

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TOGETHER WITH IBC 2026

IBC2026 will put sport firmly at the centre of the global media and entertainment technology conversation with the strongest sports showing in the event’s history, bringing together the world’s leading sports organisations, broadcasters, rightsholders and technology providers at the RAI Amsterdam from 11–14 September.

From Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) showcasing technology from the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 for the first time at an industry trade event, to senior leaders from FIFA, UEFA, LaLiga, Liga Portugal, Women’s Super League, SailGP and DAZN tackling the rapidly changing economics of live sport and major shifts in production and distribution, IBC2026 will explore the developments redefining how sport is created, delivered, monetised and experienced.

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• France and South Korea co-host a major global summit focused on strengthening international co-productions and expanding media partnerships between the two nations’ audiovisual sectors.

• Acclaimed director Lisa Azuelos and producer Isabelle Guenezan team up to launch a brand-new production venture dedicated to championing female-led narratives and diverse voices in European cinema.

• Streaming giant Netflix scores an unprecedented hit as its latest international original series breaks historical viewership records across multiple global markets in its first week.

• The Romanian film committee officially selects Cristian Mungiu’s latest feature film to represent the country in the upcoming Academy Awards race for Best International Feature.

• The Angoulême Francophone Film Festival turns its spotlight onto an emotional new domestic drama that explores a local father’s poignant and complex personal journey.

Initiated in April during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to South Korea, the inaugural Sommet Lumière (Lumière Summit) will convene on September 7, 2026, bringing together 200 key dec…

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Founded in 2012 alongside Mostra director Alberto Barbera, the VPB was deliberately built not as a traditional buying and selling market, but as a producer-centric hub designed to service every link …

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Producer and screenwriter Isabelle Guénézan and acclaimed director-writer Lisa Azuelos (LOL, Sweetheart) have partnered to launch Le Vertival, France’s first competition dedicated exclusively to narr…

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In an unconventional distribution play that blurred the lines between gaming and premium streaming, a 27-minute extended preview for Grand Theft Auto VI crowned Netflix’s weekly English-language film…

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Written and directed by the Romanian auteur, the film dominated the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where it took home the prestigious Palme d’Or alongside the FIPRESCI Prize, the Ecumenical Jury Prize, a…

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Following previous country spotlights on the U.K., Chile, and Morocco, this year’s focus is spearheaded by the Hellenic Film and Audiovisual Center (Ekkomed) and Swiss Films, aiming to accelerate co-…

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At the 19th Angoulême Francophone Film Festival (FFA 2026), festival founders Dominique Besnehard and Marie-France Brière championed regional talent by selecting Dernier train pour Silverton (Last Tr…

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TOGETHER WITH THE AMERICAN FILM MARKET

The American Film Market® (AFM®) is where the global film business comes together.

November 10–15, 2026, more than 8,000 producers, sales companies, buyers, financiers, filmmakers, creators, and entertainment executives from over 85 countries will gather in the heart of Los Angeles for AFM. It is where projects at every stage of development, production, financing, and distribution are introduced, pitched, screened, bought, sold, and positioned for audiences around the world. Alongside the Market, four days of The AFM Sessions will feature 35+ conversations with the executives, creators, and innovators shaping the future of film and television. Additional experiences include LocationEXPO®, connecting filmmakers with film commissions and production partners and services, and the Innovation Hub, showcasing emerging AI and technology companies transforming the industry. No matter where you sit in the global industry, AFM is the place to connect, collaborate, do business, and discover what’s next.

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• Acclaimed French actor Laurent Lafitte begins shooting a new satirical comedy, taking aim at contemporary political and media culture in his latest feature project.

• Facing shifting viewer demands, major French television networks lean heavily into political programming by expanding prime-time political fiction and commentary shows.

• Belgian public broadcaster RTBF navigates tight budget constraints by restructuring its operational strategy and prioritizing digital-first original content.

• Leading independent European film figures stand firm in a changing landscape, advocating for preserved theatrical windows and protective cultural policies amidst growing market consolidation.

Principal photography begins on August 27 on Wake Me Up, the second directorial feature from French actor-filmmaker Laurent Lafitte. Produced by Marine Bergère and Romain Daubeach for Mamma Roman, th…

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Driven by the upcoming 2027 presidential election, intense competition in access prime time, and high-profile talent moves, channels are fortifying their lineups with targeted launches.

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Taking stock of NOVO19’s inaugural season on French Digital Terrestrial Television (TNT), Director General Guénaëlle Troly presented a positive balance sheet while making strategic adjustments to pro…

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Outgoing Administrator General Jean-Paul Philippot, who steps down on October 31 after leading the broadcaster since 2002, emphasized during his final season presentation that external production bud…

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