12 • 22 FEBRUARY 2026
76. BERLINALE
EUROPEAN FILM MARKET
12 / 18 FEBRUARY 2026
At the Berlinale, one of the most important events for the international film industry, Italy confirms its presence at the European Film Market (EFM) with the ITALIAN PAVILION, a key venue for meetings, dialogue, and exchange among industry professionals.
Serving as the hub of Italy’s presence in Berlin, the Italian Pavilion is part of the festival’s market platform, welcoming institutional and artistic delegations as well as all professionals from the Italian film industry, within a context attended by more than 20,000 professionals and 4,000 journalists from around the world.
The Italian Pavilion is organized by Cinecittà, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency, on behalf of the Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual of the Ministry of Culture (DGCA-MiC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), confirming the joint commitment to supporting and promoting the Italian audiovisual sector in international markets.
Further strengthening this presence, the International Department of Cinecittà, as part of the activities organized on behalf of the DGCA-MiC, renews its participation in the Co-Production Market’s Visitors Program: an important opportunity dedicated to emerging producers interested in international co-productions, offering access to information sessions, pitches, panels, and high-level networking opportunities. This edition has a strongly global outlook, bringing together 110 producers from 23 countries, including 6 from Italy.
BEDI PRODUZIONI
Alessia
Bellotto
(she/her)
Mobile
+ 39 331 22 29 99 3
alessia@bediproduzioni.it
www.bediproduzioni.it
Company Profile
BeDi Produzioni is an independent film production company founded in Rome by Alessia Bellotto. Its mission is to develop and produce films that reflect the complexities of contemporary society through a distinct authorial perspective.
BeDi debuted with the short ALEKSIA, selected at over sixty festivals, including the Coups de Coeur du Festival de Cannes and Giffoni, and garnering numerous awards on the global festival circuit. The company then produced the dramedy I AM MATTEO, screened at over sixty festivals, including Carmarthen Bay, Sedicicorto, and RIFF, earning strong critical recognition.
In 2025, BeDi completed its first feature, PUNK STATE, directed by Loris Di Pasquale and is now in pre-production on the feature SWEET TRIP.
Credits
- PUNK STATE by Loris Di Pasquale (2026, Feature)
- I AM MATTEO by Loris Di Pasquale (2021, Short)
- ALEKSIA by Loris Di Pasquale (2018, Short)
DUGONG FILMS
Emma
Thompson
(she/her)
Mobile
+ 39 345 21 09 73 5
emma@dugong.it
www.dugong.it
Company Profile
Dugong Films is a Rome-based film production company focused on exploring the blurred line between fiction, documentary, and art, developing projects in an international framework.
Dugong productions have been shown at the most important international festivals.
BRAVO BENE! by Franco Maresco premiered in competition at the Venice Film Festival in 2025; WEIGHTLESS by Sara Fgaier premiered in competition at the Locarno Film Festival in 2024; DISCO BOY by Giacomo Abbruzzese premiered at the Berlinale in 2023, winning the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution and was nominated at the David di Donatello, C.sar, and Lumi.re Awards where it won Best Original Soundtrack.
Credits
- THE BETTER TRUTH by Lorenza Indovina (2025, Documentary)
- BRAVO BENE! by Franco Maresco (2025, Documentary)
- THE OUTPOST by Edoardo Morabito (2023, Documentary)
ELSINORE FILM
Giustino
De Luca
(he/him)
Mobile
+ 39 333 64 84 94 7
giustinodeluca@elsinorefilm.it
www.elsinorefilm.it
Company Profile
Elsinore Film is an independent production company founded by Annamaria Morelli and led by Antonio Celsi. In 2021, it produced NOTTE FANTASMA by Fulvio Risuleo (Official Selection, Venice IFF 2022) and AMANDA by Carolina Cavalli (Official Selection, Venice IFF 2022 and Toronto IFF 2022; nominated at the 2023 David di Donatello Awards in the categories of Best Directorial Debut, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress). In 2022, it produced TROPPO AZZURRO by Filippo Barbagallo (Rome Film Fest 2023) and IL COMPLOTTISTA by Valerio Ferrara (Alice nella Citt. 2024). In 2024, Elsinore Film produced IL RAPIMENTO DI ARABELLA by Carolina Cavalli, which premiered in the Orizzonti section of the Venice Film Festival 2025.
Credits
- THE KIDNAPPING OF ARABELLA by Carolina Cavalli (2025, Feature)
- A CONSPIRACY MAN by Valerio Ferrara (2024, Feature)
- TRUE BLUE by Filippo Barbagallo (2023, Feature)
FREAK LAB
Andrette
Lo Conte
(she/her)
Mobile
+ 39 345 41 42 17 1
freakfactory.info@gmail.com
www.freakfactory.it/freaklab
Company Profile
Freak Lab is an Italian creative studio and film production company based in Rome, born from the evolution of Freak Factory, whose films have been selected by major international festivals and supported by MIC and Rai Cinema. Freak Lab brings together film production, post-production, VFX, and digital innovation under a single vision. The company develops and produces films, series, and original content with a strong international ambition and an avant-garde, young, and provocative cinematic identity. At the intersection of storytelling, research, cutting-edge technology, and digital art, Freak Lab explores new visual aesthetics and expands contemporary audiovisual language, positioning itself as a hub for bold, forward-looking cinema.
Credits
- SPACE MONKEYS by Aldo Iuliano (2022, Feature)
- LA PARTITA by Francesco Carnesecchi (2019, Feature)
- PENALTY by Aldo Iuliano (2016, Short)
NANO FILM
PRODUCTION
Gelsomina
Prositto
(she/her)
Mobile
+ 39 389 65 96 10 6
produzione@nanofilm.it
www.nanofilm.it
Company Profile
NaNo Film Production is an independent Italian film production company currently focused on documentaries and short films. At the heart of our work is the search for authentic stories capable of exploring profound themes with a unique artistic voice. Our documentaries aim to connect viewers with the territory; our short films explore emotions in all their many shades, offering an intimate and sensitive look into the human soul. We are now expanding our work toward feature films and seeking international collaborations to take a huge step forward and pursue brave new goals.
Credits
- A POET BEHIND BARS by Vincenzo Lamagna (2026, Documentary)
- A DARK TALE by Vincenzo Lamagna (2024, Short)
- A KISS TOO MANY by Vincenzo Lamagna (2023, Short)
RED SLED FILMS
Alessia
Gasparella
(she/her)
Mobile
+ 39 351 93 68 12 2
alessia@redsledfilms.com
www.redsledfilms.com/en/home-4
Company Profile
Red Sled Films is a production company tucked away between the mountains of the Aosta Valley, Italy. It was founded in early 2024 by a group of film professionals working in multiple sectors throughout the international film industry. It aims to highlight talent, both local and international, giving a platform to young authors to be seen.
The three main producers are specialized in three different genres: fantastic cinema, documentary, and animation.
Credits
- TALES FROM SODA ISLAND by Simone Fougnier (VR/XR Dome Experience, in pre-production)
- BIRDWATCHING by Francesca Sudano & Nicola Giacomelli (Animated Short, in production)
- PLAY OFF by Gael Truc (2025, Documentary Short)