Sardinia Film Commission Chief Nevina Satta on Turning the Italian Island Into an Animation Hub
Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe Italian island of Sardinia has long been a prime destination for international shoots such as George Clooney-directed TV series “Catch-22” and more recently Disney’s live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid.” But the emerald island, as it is known, is also looking to cater to the global animation industry, having forged a partnership with Canada-based software maker Toon Boom, which makes software used by Hollywood studios such as Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks and Nickelodeon. The Sardinia Film Commission also just hosted Europe’s Cartoon Digital animation professionals’ confab, albeit online due to coronavirus complications, and are starting to spawn productions.