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🎬 Two talented Italians are competing in the same category with the live-action shorts they worked on: Fabrizio Mancinelli for "Anuja" (now streaming on Netflix) and Andrea Gavazzi for "A Lien". Italy Meets Hollywood had the pleasure of interviewing both of them to learn more about their creative journeys and experiences behind these projects. https://lnkd.in/gsDKkkyM #ItalyMeetsHollywood #ShortFilms #ItalianTalent #Oscars2025 #ShortLiveAction

🎉 What an incredible night at ‘Let’s Eatalian Gaming’! 🎉 ITA - Italian Trade Agency - Los Angeles hosted a fantastic networking event for our Italian delegation at Game Developers Conference 2025, and it was a huge success! 🙌🎮 Spotlight fell on our 18 participating companies, with opening remarks from Trade Commissioner Giosafat Rigano', Consul General of Italy in San Francisco Sergio Strozzi and IIDEA representative Amedeo Calzà. This event was the perfect opportunity for gaming professionals from all over the world to come together, share ideas, and celebrate our passion for game development. From lively conversations to new collaborations, we were thrilled to see the energy and enthusiasm of everyone who attended! 💥 A huge thank you to 54 Mint Ristorante Italiano and all the incredible individuals who joined us and helped make this event unforgettable. 🤝 The Italian gaming community is stronger than ever, and we’re excited for what the future holds! Here’s a sneak peek at some of the best moments Enrica Cavalli captured of the night. 📸 #ItalianGaming #Networking #GDC2025 #GameDev #GDCParty #InnovationInGaming ACGames, Maga Animation Studio, Airland Studios, AnotheReality, AriesTech - Artificial Intelligence, Bad Seed, Digitalmoka, Fix A Bug, FUNNY TALES, Gear Games, Idra Interactive Studios, Italian Games Factory, Leonardo Interactive, Power Up Team, revera vr, Tiny Bull Studios, Nemesis, Untold Games

🎉 A Big Success for an Incredible WMF Silicon Valley! 🇮🇹🚀 What an extraordinary day at WMF Silicon Valley! We were proud to host a full house at INNOVIT - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub in San Francisco, where leading voices from Italy and the U.S. came together to discuss the future of #AI, #Innovation, and #Entrepreneurship. From insightful panels to the AI 4 Future Startup Competition, the energy and engagement from speakers, startups, and attendees demonstrated the power of international collaboration and the strength of the Italy–Silicon Valley connection. A heartfelt thank you to the the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco and to the INNOVIT team for their support in making this event a reality, and to all the panelists, speakers and judges for the inspiring content and knowledge shared. We also extend our warmest wishes to the WMF - We Make Future team as they continue their journey—next stop: Bologna in June! Your commitment to fostering innovation and creating bridges between ecosystems is truly inspiring. and we’re excited to see this collaboration grow, bringing even more opportunities for Italian and international innovators to connect and thrive. Grazie to everyone who joined us—this is just the beginning! 🚀 #WMF #WeMakeFuture #Innovation #AI #Startups #INNOVIT #SanFrancisco #ItalyMeetsSiliconValley #Gratitude #FutureIsNow ITA - Italian Trade Agency - Los Angeles Giosafat Rigano', Sebastiano Peluso, Sergio Strozzi, Alberto Acito Cosmano Lombardo, Giorgio Taverniti Nestor Maslej, Simona Capece, Alicia Hanf, Serena Perfetto, Julia Yan "Scott" Yusuke SUGINO, Alex Golod, Alfredo Coppola, Jonathan Speed Zach Coelius, Paolo Dello Vicario, Veronica Pitea

🚨 Exciting News for American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) 2026! 🚨 The Italian Pavilion is set to expand at AIMExpo 2026. ➡️ Since its inception in 1914, EICMA has been the world’s leading powersports trade show, and Italian companies have consistently brought in innovation and design. 💡 In the video below by Dealernews, Trade Commissioner Giosafat Rigano' of ITA - Italian Trade Agency - Los Angeles, shares, "It only makes sense that the Italian Trade Agency would have an interest in supporting AIMExpo in America." AIMExpo has cultivated a strong partnership with the Italian Trade Agency's Los Angeles office over the years. The Italian Pavilion will be greatly expanded at AIMExpo 2026! So mark your calendars for Anaheim in 2026 as the Italian Pavilion makes its return in an even bigger way! 🚀 #AIMExpo #EICMA #ItalianPavilion #Powersports #Innovation #TradeShow #MotorcycleIndustry #AIMExpo2026 https://lnkd.in/gRkRrX5b

📺🇺🇸 Streaming Takes Over: Almost Equals All of Linear TV in February! 🎬 Despite the Super Bowl drawing a record audience, streaming nearly matched the combined total of broadcast and cable in February, hitting 43.5% of all TV usage in the U.S. – just shy of linear TV’s 44.4%. The shift is clear: audiences continue to move toward streaming, even during one of traditional TV’s biggest months. How do you see this trend shaping the future of TV? 🎥💡 #Streaming #TVTrends #Nielsen https://lnkd.in/eKAshZnU

🌟 Meet the Italian Companies at GDC 2025! 🌟 Yesterday, the Game Developers Conference kicked off, and we’re proud to introduce the amazing Italian companies showcasing their talent and passion for gaming. 🎮 From groundbreaking indie games to cutting-edge technology, these companies are pushing boundaries and redefining the future of gaming. Get ready to experience some of Italy's finest creations! 👾✨ 👉 Here are the companies joining us: ACGames Airland Studios AnotheReality AriesTech - Artificial Intelligence Bad Seed Digitalmoka Fix A Bug FUNNY TALES Gear Games Idra Interactive Studios Italian Games Factory Leonardo Interactive Maga Animation Studio Power Up Team revera vr Tiny Bull Studios Nemesis Untold Games Download the catalogue here to learn more about the participating companies: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://lnkd.in/g-c8fwJU If you’re attending, make sure to visit our booth and connect! 🔗 #ItalianGaming #GameDev #GDC2025 #Innovation #MeetTheCompanies #GamingInnovation ITA - Italian Trade Agency - Los Angeles , IIDEA

“The Leopard" is streaming on Netflix globally! 🌎📺 Based on the 🇮🇹 masterpiece by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, this series represents an excellence of Italian culture that can now reach an international audience. Sicily, its breathtaking landscapes and traditions are showcased to the world in all their beauty, offering an authentic glimpse of Italy and its rich cultural heritage. Following ist debut on March 5, the series debuted at #5 on the Non-English TV List with 3.4M views after just five days and appeared in the Top 10 in 36 countries. #MadeInItaly #ItalianExcellence #Netflix #IlGattopardo

🚀 Exciting News! The Italian delegation, coordinated by ITA - Italian Trade Agency - Los Angeles, is gearing up to attend the 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC)! This global event, from March 17th to 21st in San Francisco, is the perfect place to celebrate innovation and creativity in the 🎮 gaming industry, and we’re thrilled to showcase the incredible talent of Italian game developers. ✨ Stay tuned as we bring you live updates, exclusive insights, and exciting interactions from the event. Whether you're attending or following from afar, we can’t wait to share the magic of the Italian gaming scene with the world! 🌍 #GDC2025 #ItalianGaming #Innovation #GameDevelopersConference #ItalianTalent #GDC #madeinitaly ITA - Italian Trade Agency - Los Angeles Giosafat Rigano' , Irene Moleas , IIDEA , #GiuseppeCerto, ACGames , Airland Studios , AnotheReality , AriesTech - Artificial Intelligence , Bad Seed, Digitalmoka, Fix A Bug, FUNNY TALES, Gear Games, Idra Interactive Studios, Italian Games Factory, Leonardo Interactive, Maga Animation Studio, Power Up Team, revera vr, Tiny Bull Studios, Untold Games, Nemesis Games Studio

After 18 months of meetings and six months of negotiations, Veronica Vitale, Italian artist, composer, and music entrepreneur, has signed a $500,000 deal with Hollywood studios, reinforcing the excellence of Italian creativity on the global stage.  Read more:

During the ongoing South by Southwest (SXSW), Jennifer Salke (Head of Studios) and Courtenay Valenti (Head of Film) of Amazon MGM Studios announced a strategic shift, significantly increasing their commitment to theatrical releases while underlining the cultural and financial importance of cinemas. 🎬 🍿 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gMRVzU86