ITTV International Forum and TechInEntertainment Return to Venice Film Festival

Venice, [July 25^th, 2024] – The rise of women in the TV and film industry and the transformative changes in an industry poised to recover from four years of instability are the central themes of ITTV International Forum and Tech In Entertainment. Organized by Good Girls Planet, these events return to Venice for the fifth consecutive year during the prestigious 81^Venice Film Festival.

On the opening weekend of the 81st Venice International Film Festival, the following experts will discuss: Maria Pia Ammirati, Director of Rai Fiction; Anna Maria Morelli, CEO of The Apartment; Nicole Morganti, Head of Local Originals Southern Europe Amazon Studios; Sonia Rovai, CEO of Wildside; Maria Grazia Saccà, CEO of Titanus Production, and Chiara Sbarigia, President of A Cinecittà. The discussions will be moderated by Valentina Martelli, Founder and CEO of Good Girls Planet, and Cristina Scognamillo, Founder of Good Girls Planet.

The debate will highlight the growing economic impact of women in the sector, their entrepreneurial successes, and the pivotal roles they are assuming to solidify their presence in the Italian TV and film industry. It will emphasize the valorization of women’s managerial and entrepreneurial skills rather than gender quotas. It will also provide a platform to explore the current and future dynamics reshaping the entertainment landscape, emphasizing international contributions.

“We all know this has been a challenging year for the film and television industry,” says Valentina Martelli, CEO of Good Girls Planet. “With less investment, more consolidations, an abundance of content, and limited opportunities, one thing remains certain: there is great anticipation for 2025. Partnerships are forming now, with both Netflix and Amazon ordering more original productions outside the United States than within in the first quarter of 2024, particularly from the UK, Spain, and Germany. It’s time to steer Italy in the right direction, and for six years, ITTV has served as both a hub and a catalyst for new collaborations, thanks to our sustained presence in the United States. Women are at the forefront of this change, and our forum is the ideal stage for these critical discussions.”

A second ITTV and TechInEntertainment panel, titled: IMMERSIVE FUTURES followed by an exclusive premiere of 360° Content with 6 Degrees of Freedom in Cinema, Video, and Music, will be held on Sunday, September 1 at 1 PM at the Veneto Region Space/Veneto Film Commission.

Following Venice, ITTV International Forum and Tech In Entertainment will move to Los Angeles, from November 3 to 4, reaffirming their key role and significance for international executives. Among the first to confirm their attendance are:

• Joe Franzetta, Head of Sports, ROKU Media
• Lucia Gervino, Head of Production, Post, & Risk Management, A+E Studios
• Georgina Gonzalez, VP Global Scripted Series, NBCUniversal
• Samuel Harowitz, Head of Content Acquisitions & Partnerships, Tubi
• Carlos Sanchez, Executive Vice President and General Manager, FOX Deportes
• Sandra Stern, Vice Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group