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ITTV AND CANADA, A NEW PARTNERSHIP

ITTV Forum&Festival announces for the 2023 edition of its global media networking event an important collaboration agreement with the Trade Commissioner Service at the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles. The Canadian Consulate works to promote Canadian productions internationally and looks forward to celebrating Canadian and Italian productions in Los Angeles. ‘We want to […]

ITTV 2022, THE GALA

The International TV Forum & Festival (ITTV), the world’s premiere event dedicated to the Italian audiovisual market and the connections between its international counterparts, concluded with a gala awards ceremony. The annual event honored Hollywood royal couple Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford, director Mario Martone, soccer legend and recent MLS champ Giorgio Chiellini, […]

ITTV, A DAY FOR RAI

ITTV FOR FICTION RAI

ITTV Forum&Festival returns to Los Angeles for its fourth edition, launches the 1st unique Tech in Entertainment project, and presents, on November 8th at the NeueHouse in Hollywood, a day dedicated to Rai seriality with preview screenings and the panel: “Why Rai Fiction @ITTV” with Michele Zatta, head of international co-productions of Rai Fiction and Valentina Martelli, Founder, […]

ITTV

Why an International Conference in LA?

In a time in which everybody is looking for something new and fresh: new stories, formats, talents, and ideas we want to create the perfect environment to foster collaborations among territories that are fertile grounds, like Italy, but not only.
International television series and movies especially content produced for TV and OTT, represent a growing share of the constantly changing audiovisual market.

The Productions

Gomorra, The Young Pope, My Brilliant Friend, Romanzo Criminale, The Medici, Suburra, have intrigued the American and international public at large.

Opening boundaries

All the digital networks have broadened to include an international audience, generating a continuously growing demand for multi-lingual products that go beyond «English-only».

TV is no longer just linear

Streaming and other new, expanding platforms increasingly look for high-quality content.

ITTV promotes Italy as a creative and innovative system for the world’s most important content market.

A work session that combines the best of Italy's creators and producers with the best of America's creators and producers.

PROGRAM 2023

COMING SOON

PROGRAM 2022

THE EVENT

November 6-9, 2022, Los Angeles

STRICTLY BY INVITATION ONLY

2.00 - 2.30 PM
Welcome coffee

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

Opening ITTV and Tech in Entertainment 2022 and Officials Remarks and Video
Presentation: TECH IN ENTERTAINMENT – Special Project
2.30 - 3.15 PM
Navigating digital distribution

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

with:
Niccolò Messina - CEO V Channels;
Chris Ottinger - President Distribution and Acquisition MGM TV;
Gary Marenzi - CEO of Marenzi & Associates;
Kevin Reilly - Media Executive.
MODERATOR
Giovanni Pedde - Partner GGS Int’l
Television industry is in a period of unprecedented upheaval and the vast, growing world of digital television might seems hard to navigate but it’s also full of opportunities. We analyze some of the opportunities.
4.00 - 4.30 PM
Screening Ecoflix trailer

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

Conversation: ECOFLIX
with:
David Casselman - Founder Ecoflix;
Elisabetta Canalis - TV personality and animalist advocate;
Matteo Perale - Entrepreneur and executive.
MODERATOR
Valentina Martelli - Founder and CEO ITTV
A conversation about the first Not-for-profit media group dedicated to saving wildlife and the natural world with a circle of giving.
5.00 - 5.45 PM
METAVERSE and VR

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

in collaboration with Italian Trade Agency.
with:
Federico Francioni - Head of Digital Ecosystem @Meta;
Elizabeth Baron - Executive Producer for Immersive Solutions in Entertainment and Enterprise at Unity Technologies;
Mathieu Nouzareth - Sandbox US CEO;
Lisa Watts - CEO, One/Twenty1 Immersive
Tiberio Santomarco - Managing Director US, Mind the Bridge.
MODERATOR
David Bloom - Forbes sr. contributor
The panel will discuss the world of Metaverse, 3D creation and VR/AR applications in the Entertainment spectrum.
6.00 - 7.00 PM
Cocktail and Networking

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

10.00 AM - 12.30 PM
Rai Fiction

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

PRESENTATION
Why Rai Fiction @ITTV with:
Michele Zatta - Commissioning editor International Co-Productions, Rai Fiction;
Valentina Martelli - ITTV
SCREENING
Best of Rai Fiction 3’
PRESENTATION AND SCREENING
1^ Pilot SOPRAVISSUTI 50’
SCREENING AND PRESENTATION:
FLOWERS OVER THE INFERNO with
Michele Zatta and Verdiana Bixio, Publispei
PRESENTATION AND SCREENING
2^ Pilot VINCENZO MALINCONICO 50’
12.30 - 1.30 PM
Lunch Break

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD
1.30 - 2.00 PM
Officials Remarks and Video ITTV 2019-2022

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD
2.00 - 3.00 PM
A book, a film, a tv series

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

In collaboration with ITA Italian Trade Agency
with:
Arvand Khosravi - SVP, International TV Production FIFTH SEASON;
Michele Zatta - Commissioning editor International Co-Productions, Rai Fiction;
Alexia Melocchi - Little Studio Films;
Michael Gordon - TV Global Scripted Agent CAA; Bryan Furst - Chief Content Officer GPS Studios; Alex Deighton - President 8 Ton Media.
MODERATOR
Matt Brennan - Los Angeles Times.
The panel will discuss the trend of these days, where there's a new adaptation of a book always coming out or being announced, sometimes to a point that audience may not even realize a movie or show they enjoyed is based on a book.
Screening by Fremantle, Sky
3.20 - 4.30 PM
Opening boundaries

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

Part 3: SHOWRUNNER
with:
Sean Furst - CEO of GPS Studios;
Chad Kennedy - Executive Vice President of Production and Development of Magic Quill Productions;
Vaun Wilmot - Showrunner, screenwriter, and producer;
Lydia Antonini - Head of Creative Affairs, Roku Originals;
Dante Di Loreto - President Fremantle US;
Ted Miller - Head of Global Television CAA, Creative Artists Agency.
MODERATORS
Valentina Martelli - Founder- CEO ITTV
Jeremy Spiegel - Executive Producer Extra Tv.
The panel will discuss the role of Showrunner in tv production and the raise of the profession internationally. The panel will focus also on the collaborations in international productions.
4.50 - 5.30 PM
The role of music

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

with:
Marco Beltrami - Oscar nominated TV and film composer;
Carlo Siliotto - Golden Globes nominated film composer;
Jimmy Levine - Emmy nominated TV and Film composer.
MODERATOR
Silvia Bizio - HFPA Journalist
5.40 - 6.00 PM
Introducing FOUR SEASONS COUNTRY

with:
Valentina Martelli - Producer and Showrunner of The Four-Season Country;
Dino Borri - Hospitality Executive.
Screening Four Season Country 5’
Screening Toscana, Veneto and BeIT 5’
6.00 - 7.30 PM
Cocktail and Networking

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

5.30 - 10.30 PM
Red Carpet - Award Ceremony - Party

TERRA ROOFTOP, EATALY LOS ANGELES

In collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles

PROGRAM

THE EVENT

October 30 – November 2, Los Angeles

2.00 - 2.30 PM
Welcome coffee

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

Opening ITTV and Tech in Entertainment 2022 and Officials Remarks and Video
Presentation: TECH IN ENTERTAINMENT – Special Project
2.30 - 3.15 PM
Navigating digital distribution

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

with:
Niccolò Messina - CEO V Channels;
Chris Ottinger - President Distribution and Acquisition MGM TV;
Gary Marenzi - CEO of Marenzi & Associates;
Kevin Reilly - Media Executive.
MODERATOR
Giovanni Pedde - Partner GGS Int’l
Television industry is in a period of unprecedented upheaval and the vast, growing world of digital television might seems hard to navigate but it’s also full of opportunities. We analyze some of the opportunities.
4.00 - 4.30 PM
Screening Ecoflix trailer

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

Conversation: ECOFLIX
with:
David Casselman - Founder Ecoflix;
Elisabetta Canalis - TV personality and animalist advocate;
Matteo Perale - Entrepreneur and executive.
MODERATOR
Valentina Martelli - Founder and CEO ITTV
A conversation about the first Not-for-profit media group dedicated to saving wildlife and the natural world with a circle of giving.
5.00 - 5.45 PM
METAVERSE and VR

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

in collaboration with Italian Trade Agency.
with:
Federico Francioni - Head of Digital Ecosystem @Meta;
Elizabeth Baron - Executive Producer for Immersive Solutions in Entertainment and Enterprise at Unity Technologies;
Mathieu Nouzareth - Sandbox US CEO;
Lisa Watts - CEO, One/Twenty1 Immersive
Tiberio Santomarco - Managing Director US, Mind the Bridge.
MODERATOR
David Bloom - Forbes sr. contributor
The panel will discuss the world of Metaverse, 3D creation and VR/AR applications in the Entertainment spectrum.
6.00 - 7.00 PM
Cocktail and Networking

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

10.00 AM - 12.30 PM
Rai Fiction

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

PRESENTATION
Why Rai Fiction @ITTV with:
Michele Zatta - Commissioning editor International Co-Productions, Rai Fiction;
Valentina Martelli - ITTV
SCREENING
Best of Rai Fiction 3’
PRESENTATION AND SCREENING
1^ Pilot SOPRAVISSUTI 50’
SCREENING AND PRESENTATION:
FLOWERS OVER THE INFERNO with
Michele Zatta and Verdiana Bixio, Publispei
PRESENTATION AND SCREENING
2^ Pilot VINCENZO MALINCONICO 50’
12.30 - 1.30 PM
Lunch Break

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD
1.30 - 2.00 PM
Officials Remarks and Video ITTV 2019-2022

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD
2.00 - 3.00 PM
A book, a film, a tv series

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

In collaboration with ITA Italian Trade Agency
with:
Arvand Khosravi - SVP, International TV Production FIFTH SEASON;
Michele Zatta - Commissioning editor International Co-Productions, Rai Fiction;
Alexia Melocchi - Little Studio Films;
Michael Gordon - TV Global Scripted Agent CAA; Bryan Furst - Chief Content Officer GPS Studios; Alex Deighton - President 8 Ton Media.
MODERATOR
Matt Brennan - Los Angeles Times.
The panel will discuss the trend of these days, where there's a new adaptation of a book always coming out or being announced, sometimes to a point that audience may not even realize a movie or show they enjoyed is based on a book.
Screening by Fremantle, Sky
3.20 - 4.30 PM
Opening boundaries

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

Part 3: SHOWRUNNER
with:
Sean Furst - CEO of GPS Studios;
Chad Kennedy - Executive Vice President of Production and Development of Magic Quill Productions;
Vaun Wilmot - Showrunner, screenwriter, and producer;
Lydia Antonini - Head of Creative Affairs, Roku Originals;
Dante Di Loreto - President Fremantle US;
Ted Miller - Head of Global Television CAA, Creative Artists Agency.
MODERATORS
Valentina Martelli - Founder- CEO ITTV
Jeremy Spiegel - Executive Producer Extra Tv.
The panel will discuss the role of Showrunner in tv production and the raise of the profession internationally. The panel will focus also on the collaborations in international productions.
4.50 - 5.30 PM
The role of music

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

with:
Marco Beltrami - Oscar nominated TV and film composer;
Carlo Siliotto - Golden Globes nominated film composer;
Jimmy Levine - Emmy nominated TV and Film composer.
MODERATOR
Silvia Bizio - HFPA Journalist
5.40 - 6.00 PM
Introducing FOUR SEASONS COUNTRY

with:
Valentina Martelli - Producer and Showrunner of The Four-Season Country;
Dino Borri - Hospitality Executive.
Screening Four Season Country 5’
Screening Toscana, Veneto and BeIT 5’
6.00 - 7.30 PM
Cocktail and Networking

NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

5.30 - 10.30 PM
Red Carpet - Award Ceremony - Party

TERRA ROOFTOP, EATALY LOS ANGELES

In collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles

SPECIAL OFFER

TO LOS ANGELES TIME

As media partner of ITTV Forum&Festival,
The L.A. Times is extending a special subscription offer.
Subscribe today and get 6 months of unlimited access for $1.

Neue House Hollywood

One of Hollywood’s most celebrated buildings, it occupies the original CBS Studios, the world’s first structure built intentionally for broadcast where artists like Orson Wells and The Beach Boys built their legacy. Panels, private screenings, networking and parties will be host here.

Terra, Eataly

Located on the third floor of Eataly Los Angeles, Terra is a rooftop restaurant and lounge, featuring a wood-burning Italian grill and views of the Hollywood Hills.The name mens “earth” in Italian. This is the stunning location where Red Carpet, Award Ceremony and Closing Party take place of ITTV.

BOARD OF ADVISORS

Giovanni Pedde

ITTV Board Chairman, International strategy advisor

Eleonora Andreatta

Vice President Italian Content Netflix

Antonella Barbieri

General Manager APA – Audiovisual Producers Association

Dino Borri

Hospitality Executive

Maria Pia Calzone

Actress

Donato Carrisi

Writer, Director and Screenwriter

Jacopo Chessa

Executive Director Veneto Film Commission

Lidia Cudemo

CEO D-HUB Studios

Alessandro di Majo

Lawyer and Board Member of Rai – Radiotelevisione italiana, Spa

Sean Furst

CEO GPS Studios

Mike Gatto

California State Assemblyman (ret.)

Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey

Senior Executive Producer and Author

Nils Hartmann

Senior VP Sky Studios Germany and Italia

Karen Hassan

Film and Tv Marketing and Communication and Women in Film Italia’s Board Member

Andrea Iervolino

President & CEO ILBE Group

Stefania Ippoliti

President Toscana Film Commission

Gary Marenzi

Founder/CEO Marenzi & Associates

Lisa Martelli

Public relations

Alexia Melocchi

Founder Little Studio Films- Producer, Distribution, Consultant

Niccolò Messina

V channels founder

Ted Miller

Head of Global Television CAA – Creative Artists Agency

Matteo Perale

Cofounder Wiip

Francesca Scorcucchi

Founding Member ITTV and Entertainment journalist

Andrea Scrosati

Fremantle, Group Chief Operating Officer, CEO Continental Europe

Micheal Jay Solomon

Content Distributor and Senior Executive

Jeremy Spiegel

Executive producer magazine “Extra!”

Roberto Stabile

Head of International Relations of ANICA and ICE Italian Trade Agency Audiovisual Desk

Marco Testa

President & CEO Armando Testa Group

Alessandra Venezia

Entertainment Journalist

Lisa Watts

CEO, One/Twenty1 Immersive

Michele Zatta

Rai Fiction, Head of International co-productions

The purpose

The idea of a festival came about to facilitate the conversation between those who, in Italy, think, write and produce audiovisual content, with those who, internationally, distribute, are in search of ideas, and/or seek alliances for co-productions.

The festival also offers a social setting for showcasing the latest trends in smartphone and VR headset content implementation.

It will promote also a deep collaboration between international productions, host cities, the tourism industry, and Italian companies who want to successfully affirm their brands, worldwide.

The event

ITTV Festival will showcase a wide array of Italian productions, and will capture the imagination of American and international veterans of Television series, films for TV, streaming productions, reality shows, web series, and titles in original Italian format that are ready for export.

Launch date was September 19, 2019 - see pictures and video below.
ITTV Festival I The Preview - a program to promote the continued growth of cultural and business synergies between Italy, the U.S. and the rest of the world.

The future editions of the festival will be held in September, during the week before the Emmys, the most important TV awards.

GALLERY

ITTV, A STORY BY IMAGES

The first international Tv Forum in L.A.

NEWS & MEDIA

Alessio Cracchiolo April 30,2023

ITTV AND CANADA, A NEW

ITTV Forum&Festival announces for the 2023 edition of its global media networking event an important collaboration agreement with the

https://www.ittvfestival.com/blog/author/silvia/

Alessio Cracchiolo November 18,2022

The international TV Forum&Festival (ITTV)

The international TV Forum & Festival (ITTV), the world’s premiere event dedicated to the Italian audiovisual market and the

ORGANIZERS

The festival is the brainchild of

By
Valentina Martelli (CEO)
Cristina Scognamillo

Management by IbiscusMedia, Inc.

The Armando Testa Group company that promotes operations related to the world of entertainment in Hollywood, as well as advertising campaign of Italian products on the American market.

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THE FORUM

ITTV

Why an International Conference in LA?

The Productions

Opening boundaries

TV is no longer just linear

ITTV promotes Italy as a creative and innovative system for the world’s most important content market.

A work session that combines the best of Italy's creators and producers with the best of America's creators and producers.

PROGRAM 2023

COMING SOON

PROGRAM 2022

THE EVENT

November 6-9, 2022, Los Angeles

November 6-9, 2022, Los Angeles

November 7

November 8

November 9

Welcome coffee

Navigating digital distribution

Screening Ecoflix trailer

METAVERSE and VR

Cocktail and Networking

Rai Fiction

Lunch Break

Officials Remarks and Video ITTV 2019-2022

A book, a film, a tv series

Opening boundaries

The role of music

Introducing FOUR SEASONS COUNTRY

Cocktail and Networking

Red Carpet - Award Ceremony - Party

PROGRAM

THE EVENT

November 7

November 8

November 9

Welcome coffee

Navigating digital distribution

Screening Ecoflix trailer

METAVERSE and VR

Cocktail and Networking

Rai Fiction

Lunch Break

Officials Remarks and Video ITTV 2019-2022

A book, a film, a tv series

Opening boundaries

The role of music

Introducing FOUR SEASONS COUNTRY

Cocktail and Networking

Red Carpet - Award Ceremony - Party

SPECIAL OFFER

TO LOS ANGELES TIME

Neue House Hollywood

Terra, Eataly

BOARD OF ADVISORS

Giovanni Pedde​

Eleonora Andreatta

Antonella Barbieri

Dino Borri

Maria Pia Calzone

Donato Carrisi

Jacopo Chessa

Lidia Cudemo

Alessandro di Majo

Sean Furst

Mike Gatto

Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey

Nils Hartmann

Karen Hassan

Andrea Iervolino

Stefania Ippoliti

Gary Marenzi​

Lisa Martelli​

Alexia Melocchi​

Niccolò Messina

Ted Miller

Matteo Perale

Francesca Scorcucchi

Andrea Scrosati

Presented by

Giovanni Pedde

Gary Marenzi

Lisa Martelli

Alexia Melocchi

Jeremy Spiegel

Roberto Stabile

Marco Testa