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Venice Production Bridge 2026 - Europa Distribution Producer and Distributor Workin Session

Everyone Wants to Market Independent Films Earlier. So Why Doesn’t It Happen?

A working session at the Venice Production Bridge attempted to unpick the varying priorities of producers, distributors and sales agents, raising some uncomfortable questions. The independent film sector is never short on conversations about audience development. What it lacks, judging by a closed w…

Christine Eloy, Managing Director, Europa Cinemas (photo: KIDS Regio Forum 2024 Steffen Becker)

Europa Distribution Head Christine Eloy on Boosting Film Circulation through Production and Distribution Collaboration

At the Venice Lido, during this year’s Venice International Film Festival, Celluloid Junkie caught up with Christine Eloy, Managing Director of Europa Distribution, following her participation in the Venice Production Bridge’s working session, titled “Bridging Stories and Audiences.” During the conv…

Venice International Film Festival 2024

Venice 2024: A Few Gems, A Few Disappointments, Little Enthusiasm

This year’s Venice International Film Festival (28 August-7 September) has been one of the most subdued editions in recent memory. While this may come across as a subjective perspective, it was a sentiment shared with this correspondent by many industry attendees and film buffs during the event. In…

Andrea Romeo is Founder & CEO of I Wonder Pictures

I Wonder Pictures: Andrea Romeo Talks the Magic Mix of Arthouse and Commercial Cinema

Over the last few years, Bologna-based I Wonder Pictures has emerged as one of the leading distribution players in Italy, helmed by founder & CEO, Andrea Romeo. Characterized by a bold approach to sell both arthouse and commercial cinema, I Wonder has gradually expanded its business model well b…