Italian Global Series Festival returns for second edition with 'Star Trek' at 60 and international TV premieres
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Ben Croll
Summary
The Italian Global Series Festival (IGS) returns for its second edition (July 3-11) along the Adriatic coast in Rimini and Riccione, with a leaner lineup and sharper focus. The festival showcases international television, opening with 'Star Trek' at 60, and features Carlton Cuse, Richard Gadd, and a slate of international premieres. Artistic director Marco Spagnoli emphasizes the festival's mission to promote Italian creation alongside regional culture and international collaboration, transforming the Riviera Romagnola into a beachfront crossroads for the TV industry.
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· 3 pulledWe wanted to open this festival to the world
It's not just about promoting Italian creation, but also the region, the culture and the spirit of collaboration
We need people to meet
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