Coproduzione

Coproduzione is the collaboration between two or more independent producers, production companies, or other entities to jointly create a project, share production costs, risks, and revenues, and determine governance and creative control through a formal agreement. The term is used across sectors, notably in film and television, music, software, publishing, manufacturing, and public services. In the cinema and TV context, coproduzione refers to international productions formed by producers from different countries. Such arrangements enable access to funding from multiple sources, including national film funds and international organizations, and allow distribution in the partner countries. Eligibility for funding often requires that the co-producers contribute according to agreed percentages, that a project comply with the cultural and audiovisual guidelines of the participating countries, and that a portion of the creative team or production budget is allocated domestically. In the European Union, co-productions are common and may be supported by institutions such as Eurimages; they may be recognized under specific legal and cultural criteria to qualify as European co-productions, opening cross-border markets while preserving national cultural influence.

In other sectors, coproduzione describes a collaborative approach to service design and delivery, where public authorities and citizens or organizations jointly plan, fund, and implement services. This model aims to improve efficiency, innovation, and user satisfaction, but requires clear governance, expectations, and rights management. Typical arrangements include joint ventures, licensing agreements, and public-private partnerships.