Screen Conversations: Professionals in Milan Discuss the Audiovisual Industry

Six events dedicated to audiovisual professionals, aimed at fostering dialogue among those working in the industry during this time of major transformation. It’s Screen Conversations, a series of events taking place at the Center for Experimental Cinema in Milan from April 16 to June 4.

Each evening focuses on a specific theme: from regional policies for audiovisual production to production companies’ strategies, and from the challenges of acting to the creation, development, and distribution of independent projects.

During each session, a moderator will lead the conversation with the guests, after which the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions and contribute discussion points, followed by a networking session with light refreshments. The goal is to provide practical tools, new perspectives, and professional connections.

Among the guests will be the Ticino Film Commission, represented by Lola Rossier (film commissioner) and Milena Stokar (head of financial incentives), who will take part in the event on April 16 (7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) titled Audiovisual Institutions – How Films Are Produced Today in Lombardy and Neighboring Regions, alongside Michaela Guenzi (Lombardy Film Commission) and Guia Zapponi, spokesperson for CNA Audiovisivo Lombardia Nord-Ovest. On the evening of April 23, dedicated to the theme Production Companies and Mainstream Cinema – How Films Are Produced Today and New Pathways for Bringing Stories to the Big Screen in Light of Legislative Changes, guests will include Sara Buhring of Central Productions in Lugano and Alberto Meroni of Inmagine SA in Mendrisio, along with Luca Severi (LSPG), Guia Zaponi (Gfilm Productions), Guja Quarata (executive producer), and Lucrezia Maria Iussi (development producer at Indiana Production).
Fra gli ospiti anche la Ticino Film Commission che con Lola Rossier (film commissioner) e Milena Stokar (responsabile incentivi finanziari) prenderà parte alla serata del 16 aprile (19:00 - 21:30) intitolata Le istituzioni dell'audiovisivo - Come si produce oggi tra Lombardia e territori limitrofi insieme a Michaela Guenzi (Film Commission Lombardia) e Guia Zapponi - Portavoce CNA Audiovisivo Lombardia Nord ovest. Nella serata del 23 aprile invece, dedicata al tema Case di produzione e cinema mainstream - Come si produce oggi un film e quali sono le nuove strade per portare le storie sul grande schermo alla luce dei cambiamenti legislativi fra gli ospiti anche Sara Buhring della Central Productions di Lugano e Alberto Meroni di Inmagine SA di Mendrisio insieme a  Luca Severi (LSPG), Guia Zaponi (Gfilm productions), Guja Quarata (executive producer) e Lucrezia Maria Iussi (development producer di Indiana Production).

On May 5, the discussion will focus on Today’s Acting Challenges: How to Approach Auditions and Present Yourself in the Best Light, With or Without an Agency, featuring Cristina Proserpio and Valentina Materiale. On May 13, the first part of the session dedicated to Producing and Distributing an Independent Project Today – Part 1 will take place, featuring Tommaso Capedoni (director of the TV series *Rumors*), Riccardo Copreni (Eclettica Productions and Gorilla Distributions), Gabriella Maviglia (Officine UBU), Marco Mingolla (Cattive Produzioni), Elisa Carrera Fumagalli & Francesco Foletto (founders of Indie Volpe), Maria Silvia Scuderi, and Beatrice Moia (Wanted).

On May 26, the spotlight will be on Creating Stories Today: How to Develop, Sell, and Protect Your Stories. Featuring Associazione SEI (Story Editors Italia), Gloria Puppi (Read my Script), and Marianna Carroccio (copyright attorney). Screen Conversations will conclude on June 4 with Producing and Distributing an Independent Project Today – Part 2, featuring guests Tekla Taidelli (winner of Best Film at Fuori Venezia for 6:06), Laura Plebani (director), Ilaria Serina (production manager), and Giada Mazzoleni (Paguro Film and Red Sled) from the short film Carne, the first Italian set with childcare support, promoted by WIFTMI, and José Luis Zappata Mejia (director of the independent film Rimorso Notturno). 

Full program, reservations, and all the details at: SCREEN CONVERSATIONS.