Program
Monday 8 June
10:00
Speed dating sessions reserved for selected editorial and audiovisual professionals.
3 h
8 June 2026 · 10:00 Auditorium Enzo Biagi, Salaborsa
11:00
Fabio Abagnato – Head of Emilia-Romagna Film Commission and Vice President of Italian Film Commissions ARPAE Emilia-Romagna;
Laura Zumiani – AFIC Association of Italian Film Festivals;
Sergio Canneto – CNA Cinema and Audiovisual Emilia-Romagna;
Helga Tenaglia – Head of EMAS Unit and Environmental Certifications ARPAE Emilia-Romagna;
Emma De Robertis – Researcher and author of the case study;
Lorenzo Pari – Researcher and author of the case study;
Riccardo Volpe – Organizational Director and Head of Environmental Sustainability, Biografilm;
Bruno Zambardino – Head of EU Affairs and Institutional Coordination, Italy for Movies and Film Commission, Cinecittà / Ministry of Culture
Moderator
Marco Cucco – Professor
2 h
8 June 2026 · 11:00 Salaborsa - Sala della Musica
12:45
A short presentation introducing the new platform.
Presented by The Walrus | IP-To-Screen Bureau.
15’
8 June 2026 · 12:45 Auditorium Enzo Biagi, Salaborsa
13:00
Networking lunch reserved for professionals accredited to Bio to B | Drama.
1 h 30’
8 June 2026 · 13:00 Salaborsa - Auditorium Enzo Biagi
14:15
Speed dating sessions reserved for selected editorial and audiovisual professionals.
1 h
8 June 2026 · 14:15 Salaborsa - Auditorium Enzo Biagi
14:30
Stefano Trucco – Development Executive & Story Editor; President & Head of Operations, SEI;
Sara Manetti – Development Executive & Story Editor, Quoiat Films/SEI.
Workshop organised in collaboration with SEI – Associazione Story Editors Italia APS.
1 h
8 June 2026 · 14:30 Salaborsa - Sala della Musica
16:00
Stefano Trucco – Development Executive & Story Editor; President & Head of Operations, SEI;
Filippo Ghiglione – Founder & IP Curator, The Walrus | IP-To-Screen Bureau; Secretary & Head of Events; President & Head of Operations, SEI;
Sara Manetti – Development Executive, Quoiat Films & Story Editor, SEI.
Workshop organised in collaboration with SEI – Associazione Story Editors Italia APS.
45’
17:00
Presentation of 9 fiction concepts suitable for audiovisual and publishing production.
Hosted by Giancarlo Liviano D’Arcangelo – Fiction Factory Mentor.
1 h 45’
8 June 2026 · 17:00 Salaborsa - Auditorium Enzo Biagi
18:45
Award ceremony featuring the @Rising Talents Special Mention and the presentation of the @Premio Bassani, a financial award supporting the development of the winning story. The best story will be selected by a vote from the Professional audience.
@Premio Bassani in collaboration with the Fondazione Giorgio Bassani.
15’
8 June 2026 · 18:45 Salaborsa - Auditorium Enzo Biagi
19:30
Welcome cocktail for professionals accredited to Bio to B – Industry Days | Doc&Drama.
DJ set curated by Segreta.
Sponsored by The Walrus | IP-To-Screen Bureau
8 June 2026 · 19:30 Sympò
21:00
An evening dedicated to audio storytelling and narrative podcasting, featuring live listening sessions, talks, and awards, designed to explore the dialogue between podcasts, cinema, and new forms of contemporary storytelling.
Visit the dedicated page Biografilm Podcast Award
8 June 2026 · 21:00 BIOGRAFILM HERA THEATRE | Pop Up Cinema Arlecchino
Tuesday 9 June
09:30
By appointment
Tables reserved for professionals accredited to Bio to B | Drama with sponsors BPER and The Walrus | IP-To-Screen Bureau.
1 h 45’
9 June 2026 · 09:30 Salaborsa - Auditorium Enzo Biagi
One-to-one meetings with the authors of the Fiction Factory Showcase to further discuss the presented projects.
1 h 45’
9 June 2026 · 09:30 Salaborsa - Auditorium Enzo Biagi
Adaptation Market dedicated to stories with a biographical focus.
1 h 45’
9 June 2026 · 09:30 Salaborsa - Auditorium Enzo Biagi
11:30
Marco Pettenello – Screenwriter;
Anita Rivaroli – Screenwriter and director.
Moderated by
Enza Negroni – Director, producer, and representative of the Associazione 100autori.
Meeting organised in collaboration with the Associazione 100autori.
1 h
9 June 2026 · 11:30 Salaborsa - Auditorium Enzo Biagi