Borgonzoni and Rivkin Meet at Berlinale

The Undersecretary of the Culture Ministry, Lucia Borgonzoni hosted a private meeting Tuesday at The Italian Pavilion between Italian cinema representatives and the US Motion Picture Association.

Lucia Borgonzoni in a closed door meeting with Charles Rivkin, President of the MPA. Borgonzoni was accompanied by the Director General of Cinema, Nicola Borrelli, and Roberto Stabile, Cinecitta’s Chief of International Affairs.

At the end of the encounter, Borgonzoni affirmed: “Italy and the United States continue to enjoy a strong, collaborative relationship that has been ongoing for many years.
“There continues to be a strong synergy of intentions and visions for the future. Our meeting,” Borgonzoni continued, “has been an occasion not only to reaffirm our reciprocal interests for continuing collaboration, but also to consolidate an already strong, productive relationship. We look forward to coproducing projects with our American partners.”

Borgonzoni’s meeting in Berlin is just one of several encounters that she has had with Hollywood since taking office, emphasising the Italy’s production and co-production, locations and incentives values. Borgonzoni continues to support Italy’s international positioning, spearheaded by Roberto Stabile, Cinecitta’s Chief of International Affairs. Stabile, who continues to promote Italian Cinema worldwide through various global initiatives is now Washington D.C. following Borgonzoni Berlin Meeting with the MPA.