Davide Abbatescianni

Rome

Foreign Correspondent at Cineuropa

33 yo Rome-based journo for @Cineuropa & other intl outlets. @EuroFilmAcademy/@FIPRESCI member. I drink way too much coffee and love cinema

Articles

Klementina Remeikaitė • Producer, Afterschool

6 days ago | cineuropa.org | Davide Abbatescianni

- The Lithuanian producer unpacks her approach to work, the film scene in her country and the new projects she’s working on, among other topicsOne of the driving forces behind Lithuania’s vibrant new wave of cinema, Klementina Remeikaitė has earned a reputation for championing bold and meaningful storytelling.
Eliza Jones • Producer, Grand Slam Film

6 days ago | cineuropa.org | Davide Abbatescianni

- The Swedish producer spoke to us about frequent challenges, co-producing, sustainability and her upcoming projectsSelected as the EFP’s Producer on the Move for Sweden this year, Eliza Jones marks a decade of Grand Slam Film with a forward-looking slate of bold new projects. In this interview, she discusses her company’s creative philosophy, the nuances of co-producing in Europe, and the importance of long-term collaborations.
Nordic docs tackle love, power, and survival at Sheffield

6 days ago | nordiskfilmogtvfond.com | Davide Abbatescianni

From matchmaking in North Korea to resistance in Uganda, Nordic non-fiction captures the joys and burdens of modern life. Sheffield DocFest, the UK’s premier documentary festival and one of Europe’s largest gatherings of its kind, has unveiled the full line-up for its 32nd edition, running from 18–23 June. A total of 116 films from 68 countries will screen this year, including 51 world premieres, reflecting a rich diversity of global storytelling — with Nordic voices prominently represented.
Film Fund Luxembourg backs 12 new projects

1 week ago | cineuropa.org | Davide Abbatescianni

INDUSTRY / MARKET Luxembourg by - Eight feature films, one series, two VR projects and one short fiction film are receiving production and development support, including Radu Jude’s latest effort Film Fund Luxembourg has granted financial support to 12 audiovisual projects during its second session of 2025, including six fiction features, two animated features, one fiction series, one short fiction film, and two VR projects. One of the most significant production grants went to Déchaînées, a...
Daniel Mühlendorph • Producer, Hyæne Film

1 week ago | cineuropa.org | Davide Abbatescianni

- The Danish producer talked to us about creative ambition, storytelling trends, talent development, sustainability and his new projectsNow selected for EFP’s Producer on the Move, Danish producer Daniel Mühlendorph of Hyæne Film has steadily built a reputation for supporting daring, debut voices and balancing artistic ambition with production pragmatism.
Janne Hjeltnes • Producer, Empathitude Pictures

1 week ago | cineuropa.org | Davide Abbatescianni

- The Norwegian producer spoke about her newly launched production firm, bold storytelling and challenges of her job, among other topicsAs the co-founder of Empathitude Pictures, producer Janne Hjeltnes brings a cross-border mindset and a passion for emotionally resonant storytelling to the European film landscape. As this year’s Norwegian participant in EFP's Producers on the Move, she discusses creative resilience, the role of co-productions, and how she landed her job.
Francesco Giai Via • Head of Industry, Bellaria Film Festival

1 week ago | cineuropa.org | Davide Abbatescianni

Italy “Events like Bellaria are opportunities for panel discussions which provide spaces to reflect upon good and bad practices” by - The head of the festival’s industry sidebar spoke to us about the (In)Emergenza project selection process, the Itineranze Doc workshop, and this year’s panel discussion line-up We enjoyed a telephone conversation with Francesco Giai Via, head of industry at the Bellaria Film Festival (BFF) which is unspooling 7 to 11 May. The Romagna-based gathering’s industry...
Qumra’s Quiet Strength: Championing Documentaries from the MENA Region and Beyond

1 week ago | documentary.org | Davide Abbatescianni

Back in February, I received my first invitation to attend Qumra.
Three documentaries with Danish involvement to bow at the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival

1 week ago | nordiskfilmogtvfond.com | Davide Abbatescianni

Take the Money and Run will screen in the Spotlight Documentary strand, whilst The End of Quiet and An Eye for an Eye will be showcased in the Documentary Competition. The 24th edition of the Tribeca Film Festival (4–15 June) is set to welcome three documentaries with Danish involvement, further underlining the country’s growing presence in the global non-fiction scene. Among the Danish titles heading to New York is Take the Money and Run, helmed by Ole Juncker.
Latvia set to shine bright at Cannes, led by Sergei Loznitsa’s competition entry Two Prosecutors

1 week ago | cineuropa.org | Davide Abbatescianni

- New projects and a delegation of professionals specialising in fiction, documentary and animation are poised to visit the Croisette later this monthThe Latvian film industry is set to make a robust showing at the upcoming edition of the Cannes Film Festival (13-24 May), spearheaded by Sergei Loznitsa’s feature Two Prosecutors, playing in the Official Competition, alongside new projects being presented in key industry sections and a growing presence in the global animation scene.