Marco Cucco

Marco Cucco is an Associate Professor and Head of the postgraduate Master in Film and Audiovisual Management at the Department of the Arts, University of Bologna. He holds a PhD in Communication Sciences from the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI) and has been a visiting scholar at institutions including City University of New York and Université de Lorraine. His research focuses on film industry economics, policy, and public financing, with notable works on film location markets and international co-productions. He serves as Vice-chair of ECREA’s Film Studies Section and on the editorial board of Economia della cultura. In 2022, he earned the National Qualification as Full Professor. Cucco teaches courses in film management, cultural policy, and media economics across multiple universities and master’s programs. His extensive service includes coordinating international mobility agreements and advising film commissions. He has authored three books and numerous peer-reviewed articles, with recent contributions exploring film tourism, sustainability in audiovisual production, and global cinema trends.

• Education: PhD in Communication Sciences (USI, 2009), Visiting PhD at CUNY (2007–2008), Degree in Communication Studies (USI, 2004).
• Research Interests: Film economics, public policy, film tourism, cultural industries, and international co-productions.
• Recent Projects: WokeIt (PRIN-PNRR 2022), Film and Law (University of Bologna), and TikTok Made Me Watch IT (2023).

Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including three monographs: Economia del film, Il mercato delle location cinematografiche, and Il film blockbuster. Recent works address sustainable audiovisual practices, Bollywood outsourcing in Italy, and the impact of streaming platforms.

Awards: National Scientific Qualification as Full Professor (2022), ECREA leadership roles, and editorial board memberships.

Teaching: Leads courses in film financing, cultural policy, and audiovisual heritage. Coordinates the Master in Film and Audiovisual Management and contributes to executive training programs worldwide.