Avv. Michele Lo Foco
Expert in Copyright and Film Law
With over 40 years of experience in the legal field, Attorney Michele Lo Foco has contributed significantly to the growth and regulation of the film and audiovisual sector. He has held prominent positions, collaborating with public and private institutions to protect copyright and to promote cultural policies.
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🎓 Education
- Graduated in Law from the University of Parma (1971).
- Licensed as a legal prosecutor (1974) and attorney (1980).
- With focus on commercial law and corporate issues, with experience in the United States and at the National Council of Notaries.
đź“ś Professional Experience
- President of the 1st Experts Commission of the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment (1981–1985; 1988–1992).
- Board Member of Cinecittà S.p.A. (1990–1993) and Cinecittà Holding (2002–2005).
- Curator of the founding of Video Music (1983–1984).
- Consultant for Rai 1 and the Rai Fiction Directorate (1994–1996; 2009–2011).
🏛️ Institutional Roles and Activities
- Lecturer at La Sapienza University and Link Campus University on copyright law and film management (2006, 2010, 2017).
- Member of the Superior Council of Cinema and Audiovisual (since 2017, reconfirmed in 2024).
- Official Technical Consultant for Cinema at the Rome Court (since 2008).
🏅 Awards and Publications
- Knight (1989) and Official Knight of the Italian Republic (1992).
- Author of "The Whole Truth About the World of Cinema" and "Copyright Law: History, Evolution, Rules, Future".
- Writer of articles and essays on law, economics, and the film industry.
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