Film studios, LED Volume Stage and full production services. In Catania, where Etna's fire meets the light of cinema.
Arka is the cinema and virtual production division of The District. Professional studios, LED Volume technology and an integrated ecosystem for international-level film productions.
To become the reference hub for film production in the Mediterranean, bridging the infrastructure gap between Cinecittà and Southern Europe with cutting-edge technology.
To deliver world-class production infrastructure in Catania, leveraging its strategic position, Italian tax credits and Sicily's unique locations.
The European content production market is booming, but Mediterranean infrastructure is lacking.
€22B
European content market (2023)
+23%
Streamer investment growth
354
Films produced in Italy (#1 in EU)
29.1%
EU virtual production CAGR
Three development phases to build the most advanced film production hub in the Mediterranean.
Mount Etna (UNESCO) as a natural backdrop, international airport with 12.3M passengers, tax credit up to 40%, operating costs 50% lower than Rome and 300+ days of sunshine per year.
Cutting-edge virtual production technology — the only one in Southern Italy
Professional studios equipped for every type of production
Film training in partnership with C-Fabit and PNRR programs
Tourist experience and themed entertainment park
Only LED Volume Stage in Southern Italy & Mediterranean
Italian cinema tax credit up to 40%
Land costs: 17-30 €/sqm vs 200+ €/sqm in Rome
Fontanarossa Airport: 12.3M passengers, 4th in Italy
Integrated operations via The District platform
Synergy with C-Fabit project (5.2M€ PNRR)
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