INDUSTRY DAYS 2023

A session on Italian-Canadian co-productions, a high-profile event shedding light on the cinematic collaborations between these two prominent nations. The latest successful collaborations and co-productions will be presented, along with an in-depth understanding of the incentives that foster such partnerships. Representatives from major Canadian financial institutions and renowned international producers will be in attendance at the prestigious Pinewood Studios location. This event represents an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and build new perspectives within the Italy-Canada partnerships in the film industry.

This event offers an extraordinary opportunity for Italian and Canadian foreign sales professionals to connect with distributors from their respective countries and discuss strategies and incentives for international distribution of films, series, and short films. In an increasingly interconnected and rapidly evolving world, this conference aims to facilitate fruitful dialogue and close collaboration among industry professionals, creating an environment where innovative ideas can be shared, where learning from the best practices of both countries is possible, and where the challenges of international distribution can be effectively addressed.

An event showcasing the partnerships and synergies between Italy and Canada that result in extraordinary television productions with broad international appeal. Through the authoritative voices of producers and directors, you will have the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the challenges, strategies, and success stories that emerge from these fruitful collaborations. The conference will provide an insider’s view of successful TV series, offering valuable insights into how cultural diversity and unique visions merge to create engaging content for international audiences. Additionally, the session will address how funding and incentives can facilitate and enhance these collaborations, opening new possibilities for the creation and distribution of high-quality TV series.

Explore the depths of Canadian cinema mastery at the ICFF Industry Days event. Join us on November 30th at 10:45 am at Pinewood Toronto Studios for an exclusive “In Conversation with Frank Siracusa & Nick Iannelli.”

Frank Siracusa, CEO of Whizbang Films, brings a wealth of experience from Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Short Treks, to Handmaid’s Tale, and Locke & Key. Nick Iannelli, SVP of Take 5 Productions, has overseen post-production for Academy Award-winning films such as Guillermo Del Toro’s Shape of Water and Pans Labyrinth, as well as the popular series Vikings.

Witness a cinematic dialogue among titans in this not-to-be-missed film industry discussion.