
Paolo Ciccarelli is a creative and strategic consultant who works with production and distribution companies, global studios, and international institutions. His expertise focuses on scouting, evaluating, and developing scripted content, as well as advising creative talent.
He began his career in 2009 and, after spending several years in London, joined MIA | International Audiovisual Market in 2017 as a consultant for the newly formed TV (Drama) division. In 2023 He was then appointed Head of Drama at MIA, and he now oversees the whole editorial and strategic line of MIA on global drama industry. From 2022 to 2024, Paolo has been serving as a consultant to the development department of the American studio Paramount in Italy, analyzing and evaluating scripted projects for original productions. He also serves as a selection committee member and mentor for various international training institutions developing scripted Contents and Talents