Michael Manns long-gestatingFerrarialso was hosted by the Piedmont region last year.

Paolo SorrentinosIl Divois one prominent production to come out of the region.

FCTP directorPaolo Manerasays that one plus point of shooting in the region is the proximity of our locations.

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But a few minutes away from these locations you could be in a post-industrial area.

Everything here works very quickly and smoothly and we do it with a great sense of hospitality.

Weve attracted people from other regions of Italy to make the region their home and boost productions.

Were open for everybody, says Manera.

We want to try and create a system that can stand the future for us.

He points to NetflixsThe Law According to Lydia Poetas being a prime example.

We are a hidden gem that needs to be discovered, says Borgia.

We are already very active in terms of international productions but we hope to stimulate it more.