05 Sep 2026 - 12:00 - 12:50
Italian Pavilion – Sala Tropicana 1 – Hotel Excelsior - View on map
Stories, professionals and new tools for cinema.
An event dedicated to Puglia’s presence at the Venice International Film Festival and to the future prospects of the regional audiovisual sector.
The discussion will focus on the four works supported by Puglia Region and Apulia Film Commission and featured at the Festival, as well as on the production opportunities for the coming season, starting with the new Apulia Film Fund 2026, with a budget of €5 million.
The event will also highlight the Foundation’s main initiatives and development tools, including the next edition of Bif&st, Apulia Digital Experience, the Apulia Film Forum and its national and international partnerships.
SPEAKERS
- Francesco Paolicelli – Councillor for Agriculture and Rural Development, Puglia Region
- Anna Maria Tosto – President, Apulia Film Commission
- Oscar Iarussi – Artistic Director, Bif&st
- Adrian Wootton – CEO, Film London
- Walter Fasano – Director, “Nino – A Film About Nino Rota”
- Paolo Strippoli – Director, “L’Estranea”
- Tommaso Acquarone – Director, “Angelo Azzurro”
- Floriana Pinto – Producer, “Waiting for Ken Loach”
MODERATOR
- Antonio Parente – Direttore Generale, Apulia Film Commission