A journey through contemporary stories that explore the present while looking toward the future. Discover the upcoming works born from international collaborations and a continued commitment to socially engaged cinema — with an authentic gaze, attentive to the human and social transformations of our times.
PRYVIT EUROPA
Director: Michele Aiello | Length: 80’ | Status: End of development
The future of young Ukrainian ballet dancers who fled the war represents a powerful metaphor about the irreparable breakdown of Russian-Ukrainian artistic ties and the power of beauty in the face of destruction.
Co-developed by Zalab Film (ITA) and GUCA (Slovakia)
Supported by MEDIA – Creative Europe, MIC – Direzione Generale Cinema
Developed through Torino Film Lab – BOOST IT Lab
Awarded the Doc/it Women Award 2024
IL GRANDE BUCO
Director: Davide Crudetti | Co-written with: Paola Di Mitri | Length: 80’ | Status: In pre-production
In their new apartment, Davide and Paola discover a hole between two rooms that creates a double living space. Should they close it and create a room for a potential child? But is it even worth having a child today? The couple embarks on a journey across Italy in search of generational answers.
Co-produced by Zalab Film (ITA) and 13PRODS (FR)
Developed with the support of MIC – Direzione Generale Cinema, Milano Film Network, Meditalents
With the contribution of Lazio Cinema International
Pre-acquired by Rai Cinema
In collaboration with Archivio Fondazione AAMOD
THE SECRET LIFE OF TOYS
The poetic journey of Roberto Papetti, one of the greatest toy artists, as he travels across Italy from north to south, engaging with children to explore themes such as ecology and peace through play-based education.
A path that weaves together craftsmanship, memory, and the fragility of the Ravenna region.
Supported by Emilia Romagna Film Commission
In collaboration with Zalab ETS
IL CANTO DEL GHIACCIO
Directors: Stefano Collizzolli and Paolo Ghisu | Length: 20’ / 60’ | Status: In production
A summer spent observing, filming and listening to the melting of the Adamello glacier, the largest in Italy. A reflection on the sublime beauty and fragility of glaciers, and on our shared destiny in the face of an unrepeatable historical urgency.
Supported by Trentino Film Commission and MIC – Direzione Generale Cinema
In collaboration with Archivio Associazione Bianconero
In partnership with Adamello Brenta Nature Park, MUSE – Trento Science Museum, SAT (Tridentine Mountaineering Society), FAO – Mountain Partnership, and Legambiente
PAST FUTURE CONTINUOUS
Directors: Firouzeh Khosrovani and Morteza Ahmadvand | Length: 75’ | Status: In post-production
A poetic and emotional story of exile, memory, and the invisible bonds that tie us to places we can no longer return to — places we can only visit through dreams, technology, and longing.
Co-produced by Fifi Film (Iran), Antipode (Norway), and Zalab Film (ITA)
Developed with support from FRITT ORD, Viken Filmsenter, Arts Council Norway, IDFA Bertha Fund Classic
Supported by Torino Film Lab Co-Production Fund, Norwegian Film Institute, IDFA Bertha Fund Classic, FRITT ORD, Vision du Sud Est, Stichting Connected Foundation
Pre-acquired by ARTE/ZDF and Rai Cinema
Winner of DocsBarcelona Pitching Prize