Over 80 panels, conferences, research presentations, seminars and workshops. 5 keynote speeches with high-profile speakers. 5 showcases for over 60 highly anticipated titles including animated products, documentaries and television formats, TV series and films. Among this year’s novelties, the new permanent showcase, MIA XR, which presents a selection of 13 immersive works, including 6 world premieres.

These are the numbers of the panel and showcase program of the tenth edition of MIA | Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo – promoted by ANICA (Italian Association of Film, Audiovisual and Digital Industries) chaired by Francesco Rutelli and APA (Italian Audiovisual Producers Association) chaired by Chiara Sbarigia and directed for the third year by Gaia Tridente – featuring a diverse and engaging program that brings together leading international audiovisual professionals.

Founded in 2015 as a tool for the internationalization of Italian audiovisual companies, MIA has evolved over the past decade, adapting its structure and program to the demands of both national and international markets. It has built credibility and established itself as a key event in the agendas of global industry professionals, recognized as one of the most anticipated annual gatherings in the audiovisual sector. MIA’s primary mission is to support the development and distribution of audiovisual works and talent at every stage of the production and distribution chain. It aims to be a trusted partner in creating financial, creative, and distribution packages, representing the needs of the entire ecosystem while reflecting the ongoing transformations within the industry.

Highlighting this tenth edition are five keynotes featuring prominent leaders from the international audiovisual industry, taking center stage at MIA.

In “Among Us: A Creative Journey from Gaming Sensation to Highly-Anticipated Animated Series,” a conversation with Creator and Executive Producer Owen Dennis, we will discover the incredible journey of “Among Us,” an animated series from CBS Studios, Innersloth and Owen Dennis, based on the multiplayer social deception game which took the world by storm and amassed over 500 million monthly active users, with more than 4 billion views on YouTube and more than 1.22 billion viewing sessions on Twitch in Q4 of 2020 alone. Dennis will discuss adapting the wildly popular social deception game into a highly-anticipated animated series with a star-studded voice cast including Elijah Wood, Dan Stevens, Yvette Nicole Brown, Ashley Johnson, Patton Oswalt among many others. An exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the creative processes and strategic thinking behind one of the most beloved titles in recent gaming history.

During “In Conversation with Katherine Pope,” we meet the President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, who in recent years has overseen the development of dozens of successful productions present on all major platforms, including “The Last of Us,” “The Good Doctor,” “Outlander,” “The Boys,” “Cobra Kai,” “The Night Agent,” “Dark Matter,” “For All Mankind” and “Twisted Metal.” Pope will share insights into her extraordinary career as a producer, distributor and buyer.

In “Unveiling Truth And Inspiring Change,” Odessa Rae, American producer who won the 2023 Oscar for the documentary Navalny, will address the issue of how documentaries, by revealing hidden truths, can influence global discourse, challenge power structures and create a socio-cultural impact. Rae will preview her work on “Hollywoodgate,” shot undercover in Taliban-held Afghanistan and shortlisted for the Oscars, as well as his new ‘top secret’ film currently in production in Ukraine.

The keynote “Mastering the Craft of Epic Cinema and TV” will feature Clayton Townsend, one of Hollywood’s most accomplished producers, who has redefined the art of filmmaking on a global scale. With an extraordinary career that spans decades, Townsend has brought to life cinematic masterpieces like Emmy Awarded Netflix series “Ripley” and numerous films by iconic director Oliver Stone, including “Born on the Fourth of July” and “Natural Born Killers.” His expertise in navigating complex productions, from groundbreaking historical dramas to visionary new series, has shaped some of the most unforgettable works of our time.

And again, Ed Havard, Senior Vice President, Unscripted Programming of Universal International Studios and Monica Rodman, Executive Vice President, Development of Universal Television Alternative Studio will be protagonists of “Universal Studios Group & European Creators: Unlocking the Future of Unscripted Content,” a conversation about the future of Universal’s unscripted content with the help of European producers and creators in the non-fiction sector.

MIA has the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, ITA-Italian Trade Agency, and the contribution of Creative Europe MEDIA. It also receives the support of the Italian Ministry of Culture, the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy and the Lazio Region.

The official sponsor of the event is Unicredit. MIA enjoys the patronage of Eurimages. This tenth edition of MIA will also take place on the MIADIGITAL.IT platform, a fundamental tool for innovation, promotion and information that allows remote participation and offers the possibility of reviewing the main events even after the market has concluded.

MIA is made possible through the collaboration and synergy of a dedicated editorial and organizational team, led by Director Gaia Tridente, playing a vital role in the event’s success and growth over the years.: Francesca Palleschi, Head of Film and Deputy Director; Marco Spagnoli, Head of Doc & Factual and Deputy Director; Paolo Ciccarelli, Head of Drama; Alexia De Vito, Head of Film Co-production Market, Ben Pace, International Programming Manager, Doc&Factual; Carla Vulpiani, Manager of Animation Content; Federico Cadalanu, Programming and Director’s Office Coordinator. At the helm of the website and the miadigital.it platform Sergio Garufi, Head of MIA Digital and Editor in Chief; for communications and PR Marta Bertolini, Head of Corporate Communications and PR; Lorenzo Fiuzzi, Head of Business Affairs; Francesca Campagna, Head of Guest Relations and Hospitality Management; David Habib, Event Manager and production coordinator, and Matteo Pollone, curator of the official catalogs.

The complete program is available on MIA website: www.miamarket.it