British & Italian Film Commissions Sign MoU

The British Film Commission (BFC) and the Italian Film Commissions (IFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration between the U.K. and Italian screen industries.

The MoU will also facilitate film and high-end TV production between the two countries.

The MoU will see the two film commissions encourage greater creative, commercial and cultural exchange between the U.K. and Italy while working together to actively foster opportunities to support inward investment for film and high-end television production in both territories. It will also strengthen the relationship between the network of regional organizations and partners in both territories, with which both commissions work so closely.

Adrian Wootton OBE, chief executive of the British Film Commission, said: “We are thrilled to build upon our excellent relationship with the Italian Film Commissions through this friendship agreement. Globally, we’ve seen a huge increase in the amount of film and high-end TV production commissioned in recent years. It’s genuinely an extremely exciting time for the screen industries with opportunities for all growing. Strong collaborative European relationships such as the one between the U.K. and Italy are key to our shared success. There are already some brilliant examples of collaboration with high-profile productions being filmed between Italy and the U.K., including Paramount Picture’s Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning—Part One, Disney+’s Pinocchio and Universal’s No Time To Die. We look forward to working with our friends in Italy to foster even stronger ties between our two countries, exploring new ways of working together, creatively and commercially, in the future.”

Cristina Priarone, president of IFC Italian Film Commissions, said: “In this moment of high vitality worldwide in production, our IFC Association is keen on promoting partnerships to foster international linking. Building bridges with the U.K. is a key point on this issue, and the wise work of the British Film Commission in the MoU framework paves the way for Italian producers and professionals to strengthen their relationships with the British AV industry, with the aim to open up new chances and exchanges.”