Sorrento. It starts on Monday 1 December in Sorrento 48th edition of the Professional Cinema Days – Growing, organized by ANEC in collaboration with ANICA. Preview screenings, meetings and seminars, until December 4th between the Hilton Sorrento Palace and the Cinema Teatro Tassocharacterize the program of the event, among the main events of the Italian film industry, created with the participation of ACEC and the support of MIC – General Directorate for Cinema and Audiovisual and of SIAE.
The protagonists
Among the protagonists of the big screen they are announced at the Giornate the actors Antonio Albanese, Stefano Accorsi, Herbert Ballerina, Enrico Borello, Carolina Crescentini, Fabio De Luigi, Christian De Sica, Elodie, Emanuela Fanelli, Anna Ferzetti, Pilar Fogliati, Edoardo Leo, Roberto Lipari, Francesco Mandelli, Nicola Nocella, Claudia Pandolfi, Rocco Papaleo, Lillo Petrolo, Pif, Andrea Pisani, Virginia Raffaele, Michele Riondino, Vanessa Scalera, Giulia Vecchio and the directors Daniele Barbiero, Massimiliano Bruno, Leonardo Di Costanzo, Paolo Genovese, Stefano Mordini, Gabriele Muccino, Gennaro Nunziante, Ferzan Ozpetek, Eros Puglielli, Ludovica Rampoldi, Francesco Sossai. They will be in Sorrento to present their upcoming filmsor to receive the Golden Key on the evening in which the Golden Ticket of Italian Cinemathe prize that ANEC awards to the biggest box office successes in the evening, hosted by Gioia Marzocchi and open to the public, scheduled for Wednesday 3 December (7.45 pm) in the Sala Sirene of the Hilton.
The convention
The presentation of the 48th edition of Simone Gialdini (director general of ANEC), and the greetings of the Presidents Piera Detassis (Academy of Italian Cinema – David Donatello Awards), Benedetto Habib (ANICA Producers Union), Luigi Lonigro (ANICA Publishers and Distributors Union), Mario Lorini (ANEC), Alessandro Usai (ANICA), The doors of the imposing Sala Sirene open on Monday 1 December (at 4.30 pm) at the Hilton. All the events will be held here convention of distribution companies that start immediately with The Walt Disney Company (Monday, 5.15 pm) to end with Warner Bros., on the morning of Thursday 4th. On the programme: I Wonder Pictures (always Monday 1st, 6.15 pm); Medusa e PiperFilm (Tuesday 2nd, from 9.15 am); FilmClub Distribution, Plaion Pictures, Eagle Pictures e 01 Distribution (Tuesday 2, from 3.45 pm); Movies Inspired, Fandango Distribution, Adler Film, Universal Pictures, Vision Distribution (Wednesday 3, from 9.15 am); Europictures,Wanted Cinema, Lucky Red, Bim Distribution (Wednesday 3, from 4.15 pm); Notorious Pictures (Thursday 4th, approximately 10 am). The trailer of Officine Ubu and No.Mad Entertainment will also be screened on the morning of Thursday 4th.
The Previews
Five previews are open to the public in Sorrento. Off we go Monday 1 December (9.15pm, Cinema Teatro Tasso) with 01 Distribution which he presents Short love storyLudovica Rampoldi’s directorial debut, starring Pilar Fogliati, Adriano Giannini, Andrea Carpenzano and Valeria Golino.
Italian cinema once again protagonist with Vision Distribution, Tuesday 2 December (around 5.45pm, Hilton Sorrento Palace – Sala Sirene) presenting 2 hearts and 2 huts by Massimiliano Bruno (present in the room) with Edoardo Leo and Claudia Pandolfi.
Still Tuesday 2 December (9.15pm, Cinema Teatro Tasso) Fandango proposes My joy by Margherita Spampinato with Aurora Quattrocchi and Marco Fiore.
Wednesday 3 (around 8.30 pm, Hilton Sorrento Palace – Sala Sirene) preview Universal Pictures with the screening of the film Song sung blue – A love melody by Craig Bewer, who plays Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.
In closing, Thursday 4 December (9.15pm, Cinema Teatro Tasso), Medusa Movie presents Aldo Giovanni and Giacomo – Aptitudes: nonea documentary film by Sophie Chiarello that traces the careers of the three great protagonists of Italian cinema and theatre.
The preview program is completed with two screenings reserved for accredited members. The first is Rental family – In the lives of othersdirected by Hikari with Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, a film Searchlight Pictures distributed by The Walt Disney Company (Monday 1 December, approximately 6.30 pm, Hilton Sorrento Palace – Sala Sirene); the second, presented by PiperFilmAnd Grace by Paolo Sorrentino, with Toni Servillo and Anna Ferzetti (Tuesday 2 December, approximately 10.30 am, Hilton Sorrento Palace – Sala Sirene). Both films will be in Italian cinemas from January 15, 2026.
School Days
The program dedicated to schools is very complex, including screenings and meetings, with four matinees starting on Monday 1 December, for primary school students, with A little mouse under the tree (Eagle Pictures), animated film by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken
Tuesday 2nd the screening of The Kite by Alessandro Tonda (Notorious Pictures) with Claudio Santamaria, Sonia Bergamasco, Anna Ferzetti who recalls the Calipari case: after the film, in-depth debate with journalists Paolo Di Giannantonio and Gianni Cipriani.
Wednesday 3rd, scheduled 40 seconds by Vincenzo Alfieri (Eagle Pictures) which analyzes the context that led to the beating to death of Willy Monteiro Duarte. The actor Enrico Borello (in the cast with Francesco Gheghi and Francesco Di Leva) and the producer and screenwriter Roberto Proia will be present. Thursday 4, For you by Alessandro Aronadio (PiperFilm) will be introduced by the protagonist Edoardo Leo who plays Paolo Piccoli, affected by early Alzheimer’s and lovingly cared for by his 12-year-old son Mattia.
Focus: ITALY / SPAIN
The Days offer ideas and opportunities for comparison with what happens in other European Union countries. After France, protagonist in the last edition, this year the Italian film industry will have the opportunity to compete with Spain.
In program:
Monday 1st December (3.15pm, Sala Ulisse at the Hilton)
ANEC in collaboration with Box Office proposes “Operation and distribution between Italy and Spain: markets and strategies compared”.
Vito Sinopoli (Head of Box Office) moderates the interventions of Gabriele D’Andrea (VP Managing Director, Mubi Italia, CEO, Circuito Cinema), Mario Lorini (President ANEC), Lara Perez-Camiña (BTeam Pictures member and co-President ADICINE), Alvaro Postigo (President FECE – Federación de Cines de España), Carlos Prada (VP Theatrical Distribution & Local Production Italy and Spain, Warner Bros. Discovery), Andrea Romeo (CEO and Editorial Director, I Wonder Pictures).
Tuesday 2 (2.30pm, Sala Ulisse at the Hilton)
“ITALY and SPAIN: the cinematographic production of the two markets compared. School, sustainability, promotional initiatives“. Simone Gialdini (Director General of ANEC) moderates the interventions of Mario Lorini (President of ANEC), Jaime Tarrazon (Vice President, UNIC, FECE International Affairs Department), Bruno Zambardino (European Affairs, Italy for Movies, Film Education, General Directorate of Cinema and Audiovisual), Jana Daberkow (Area sales manager EMEA, LTI)
Seminars and meetings
The Days constitute a precious opportunity to discuss the most current issues affecting the national film industry, as in the case of the so-called “TikTok effect” on the box office, the opportunities deriving from contractual welfare, the effects of the PNRR on cinemas, the incentives and financial instruments for the energy transition of cinema operations, the anti-piracy actions of the FAPAV, the future of Cinetel, in addition to the presentations of the new market, distribution and promotion strategies of the Roma Lazio Film Commission Foundation and Rai Pubblicità’s proposal for a complete, cross-media and diversified communication offer.
In program:
Tuesday 2 December
ULYSSES ROOM (Floor A) – Ore 11.30
AInecLAB presents: “The TikTok effect on the box office: research analysis, marketing perspectives and protection of audiovisual content”
Introduce e modera: Davide Dellacasa (Co-founder & CEO, Brad&K). Presenta i dati della ricerca: Alice Porrati (Head of Measurement, Francia & Sud Europa, TikTok). Intervengono: Federico Bagnoli Rossi (Presidente Fapav), Arturo De Simone (VP Marketing Theatrical, Digital Distribution & Local Productions, Warner Bros. Discovery), Giorgia Di Cristo (Marketing Director, Universal Pictures International), Federica Diomei (Marketing Director, Eagle Pictures & Paramount Pictures), Alessia Garulli (VP Marketing & Distribution, Sony Pictures), Camilla Giannecchini (Head of Local Regulatory, TikTok), Davide Romani (Marketing Director, Studios & Integrated Marketing, The Walt Disney Company), Andrea Romeo (CEO ed Editorial Director, I Wonder Pictures), Giuseppe Suma (Head of Media & Entertainment, TikTok)
Tuesday 2 December
ULYSSES ROOM (Floor A) – Ore 12.30
ANEC presents: “Contractual welfare: an opportunity for cinematographic practice”
Moderator: Arnaldo Ciulla (Labour consultant and technical member of the Union Commission, ANEC). Introduced by: Paola Fumagalli (President of the Union Commission, ANEC). Speakers: Sonia Conti (Head of Partnership Welfare, Pellegrini), Maurilio Fina (Head of Flexible Benefit Welfare, Pellegrini)
Tuesday 2 December
ULYSSES ROOM (Floor A) – Around 3.30pm
“Cinema theaters and the PNRR: an integrated impact assessment between territory, sustainability, culture and innovation”. Research by the University Institute of European Studies of Turin (IUSE). Introduced by: Simone Gialdini (General Director, ANEC). Speakers: Mario Lorini (President of ANEC), Michelangelo Toma (Project coordinator and researcher, IUSE), Laura Andreis (researcher, IUSE), Noemi Siviero (researcher, IUSE)
Wednesday 3 December
ULYSSES ROOM (Floor A) – 2.30 pm
“Entertainment and Environment Observatory: incentives and financial instruments of GSE and ICSC for the energy transition of cinema operations”
Moderator: Marco Gisotti (Scientific Director, Entertainment and Environment Observatory). Speakers: Vinicio Mosé Vigilante (CEO, Energy Services Manager – GSE), Debora Miccio (Head of Commercial and Marketing Management, Institute for Sports and Cultural Credit), Salvatore Palmeri (The Screen Cinemas), Ermenegildo Raucci (Dream Cinema)
Following in the Ulysses Room:
“Roma Lazio Film Commission Foundation: market strategies, distribution and promotion”. Presented by: Mariella Troccoli (President, Roma Lazio Film Commission), Lorenza Lei (CEO, Roma Lazio Film Commission)
“Rai Pubblicità, the concessionaire of innovation: a complete, cross-media and diversified communication offer”. Presented by: Lucia Lini (Director of Lazio and South & Experience, Rai Pubblicità)
Wednesday 3 December
SIRENE ROOM – 4.00 pm
“POV: cinema and entertainment told by creators on TikTok”
Speakers: Alessandra Sangalli (Head of Creators, TikTok), Gaia Sidoni (cinematic Content Creator)
Thursday 4 December
SIRENE ROOM – Approximately 10.30am
FAPAV – Speakers: Federico Bagnoli Rossi (Fapav President), Simone Gialdini (ANEC General Director)
Followed in the Sirene Room
The centrality and innovation of data: the future of Cinetel beyond 30 years
Speakers: Simone Gialdini (Cinetel President), Davide Novelli (Cinetel CEO), Giorgio Bigoni (Cinetel Operations Director)
The organizers
The Professional Cinema Days are organized by ANEC in collaboration with ANICA, the participation of ACEC, the support of the Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual of the MIC and the SIAE, the patronage of: Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security, Municipality of Sorrento, David di Donatello – Academy of Italian Cinema, Cinema and Images for Schools. Main Media Partner: Cinecittà News; Official Entertainment Partner: TikTok; Cultural Partners: Green Cross Italia, FAPAV, GSE, ICSC, Osservatorio Spettacolo e Ambiente, Giffoni Film Festival, Fondazione Marche Cultura, Marche Film Commission, Roma Lazio Film Commission, UNIC, FECE; Official Mobility Partner Nissan; Main Technical Partner Cinemeccanica.
Info and ticket office
For the screenings and events of the program open to the city, the public will be able to access, subject to availability, with an invitation to be collected at the info points in Piazza Tasso and Villa Fiorentino in Corso Italia 53 in Sorrento. The updated program of the event is published on the official website www.giornatedicinema.com.
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