Leading LGBT film distributor TLA Releasing has launched TLA Releasing Italia, designed to bring the best in queer cinema to the under-served Italian market.

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Spearheaded by Cosimo Santoro, former Atlantide Entertainment Head of Distribution, the label will be based in Turin and is set to launch with coming-of-age drama North Sea Texas, festival favouirite Elliot Loves and international breakout hit Weekend.

TLA Releasing President Derek Curl said: “TLA’s goal for expansion is to service consumers in territories that currently lack access to LGBT films. Italy is a large market that has not been fully served in this genre and we are excited about establishing our brand in this arena.

“Cosimo comes into the TLA family with immense knowledge of the Italian market and with fresh ideas about distributing queer content to Italian consumers, making him the perfect match for this challenging role.”

Santoro added: “In a territory where LGBT films still struggle to find sufficient distribution, TLA Releasing Italia will undoubtedly give films of this genre much-needed visibility. We intend to release a balanced mix of high-quality content and entertaining stories, which will ensure TLA Italia is an essential reference point, not only for the LGBT community but also for the Italian audience at large.”

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