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Not to be confused with Rai Movie.
Rai Cinema S.p.A.
Company typeSocietà per azioni (S.p.A.)
IndustryEntertainment
Founded1 December 1999; 25 years ago (1999-12-01)
Headquarters
Rome, Italy
Key people
Paolo del Brocco (CEO)
RevenueIncrease €274.4 million (2023)[1]
Decrease €11 million (2023)[1]
Number of employees
156 (2023)[1]
ParentRAI
Divisions01 Distribution
SubsidiariesRai Cinema International Distribution
Websiterai.it/raicinema

Rai Cinema S.p.A. is an Italian film production company owned by RAI, the national public broadcaster of Italy. Since its inception, the company has invested nearly €1 billion in the production of over 900 films.[2]

History

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Rai Cinema was formed as a spin-off of RAI's former Acquisto, Produzione e Vendita (APV) branch. The company was incorporated on 1 December 1999, and operations commenced on 1 June 2000.[3][4] Giuliano Montaldo was appointed its first president, a role he held until 2004.[5][6] Franco Scaglia took over following Montaldo's departure, and remained in the position until 2013.[7][8] Paolo Del Brocco was elected CEO in 2010.[9][10]

By 2010, Rai Cinema had contributed to the production of over 300 films, investing a total of €425 million.[11] In 2004, the company invested around €30 million in production costs for its films. That figure increased to €45 million in 2010 and €65 million in 2015.[12][13] In May 2018, Rai Cinema joined the Globalgate Entertainment consortium.[14] In 2022, the company invested €85 million in the production of 80 films.[15]

Divisions and subsidiaries

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01 Distribution

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01 Distribution, a film distribution company, was founded in 2001 from a joint venture between Rai Cinema and French production and distribution company StudioCanal.[16] StudioCanal divested itself from the venture in June 2003, and Rai Cinema acquired its 50% stake to become the sole owner.[17][18] In 2010, Rai Cinema merged with 01 Distribution, with the latter becoming a division of the former. By that year, 01 Distribution had distributed a total of 240 films since its inception, 130 of which were Italian productions; they totaled 75 million admissions and €440 million grossed at the box office.[11]

Rai Cinema International Distribution

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Rai Cinema International Distribution, a standalone international film sales company, was launched by Rai Cinema in February 2024.[19][20]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Report and financial statements as at 31 December 2023 (PDF) (Report). RAI. 2024. p. 187. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  2. ^ Stani, Giovanni (24 February 2025). "Tutto quello che avreste voluto sapere su Rai Cinema ma non avete mai osato chiedere". The Hollywood Reporter Roma (in Italian). Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  3. ^ Rai Cinema S.p.A. Three-Year Corruption Prevention Plan 2024–2026 (PDF) (Report). Rai Cinema. 30 January 2024. p. 12. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  4. ^ Rai Cinema S.p.А. Relazione del Consiglio di Amministrazione sulla gestione 2023 (PDF) (Report) (in Italian). Rai Cinema. 2024. p. 1. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  5. ^ Crespi, Alberto (6 September 2023). "Giuliano Montaldo, Italian Director of 'Sacco & Vanzetti' and 'Machine Gun McCain,' Dies at 93". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  6. ^ Vivarelli, Nick (6 September 2023). "Giuliano Montaldo, Italian Director of 'Sacco and Vanzetti,' Dies at 93". Variety. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  7. ^ Rodier, Melanie (6 May 2004). "Rai Cinema rocked by political appointments". Screen Daily. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  8. ^ Santoni, Simona (6 July 2015). "È morto Franco Scaglia, narratore tra cinema, teatro, libri e tv". Panorama (in Italian). Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  9. ^ Favale, Mauro (7 July 2010). ""Annozero torna a settembre, informate Masi" Lettera di Santoro al presidente Rai Garimberti". La Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  10. ^ De Marco, Camillo (8 July 2010). "RAI Cinema elects new heads". Cineuropa. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  11. ^ a b De Marco, Camillo (18 November 2010). "RAI Cinema boosts investment by 20%, supports young filmmakers". Cineuropa. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  12. ^ Finos, Arianna (23 June 2015). "Da Tarantino a Tornatore cosa vedremo al cinema grazie a 01". La Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  13. ^ Casella, Paola (13 June 2011). "Del Brocco (Rai Cinema): «Ormai sono i film italiani a spingere il listino»". Il Sole 24 Ore (in Italian). Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  14. ^ Busch, Anita (16 May 2018). "Italy's Rai Cinema Becomes Latest To Join Globalgate Consortium". Deadline. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  15. ^ Lodderhose, Diana (31 August 2022). "International Disruptors: RAI Cinema CEO Paolo Del Brocco Talks Company's Venice Debuts & The Push To Get Italian Audiences Back Into Cinemas". Deadline. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  16. ^ Rooney, David (16 May 2001). "Smart start for StudioCanal-RAI's 01". Variety. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  17. ^ Lange, André; Newman-Baudais, Susan; Hugot, Thierry (2007). Film Distribution Companies in Europe (PDF) (Report). Strasbourg: European Audiovisual Observatory. p. 170. ISBN 978-9287160201. Retrieved 10 June 2025 – via ORBi.
  18. ^ Rodier, Melanie (2 November 2003). "RAI bags hot US trio". Screen Daily. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  19. ^ Dams, Tim (5 February 2024). "Italy's Rai Cinema launches dedicated film sales operation". Screen Daily. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  20. ^ Vivarelli, Nick (14 February 2024). "RAI Cinema Launches Standalone Film Sales Unit at EFM With Lineup Toplined by Berlin Title 'Gloria!'". Variety. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
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