Marco Chimenz has departed his position as Co-Managing Director at Federation Studios to take on the role of CEO at the Italian film company Lucky Red. Having joined Federation in 2023 following the acquisition of his former company, Cattleya, Chimenz played a vital role in expanding the group's international reach. His departure marks a significant leadership shift for the Paris based studio as it continues to navigate the competitive European content market.

Federation Studios, known for hits like The Bureau and Around the World in 80 Days, has been on an aggressive growth trajectory, acquiring several production labels across Europe. Chimenz was instrumental in integrating these entities and fostering co-productions between French and Italian markets. His move to Lucky Red is seen as a "homecoming" of sorts, as he returns to focus specifically on the thriving Italian cinema and television landscape.

The transition is expected to be smooth, with Federation’s founder Pascal Breton and Co-Managing Director Lionel Uzan continuing to lead the group’s global strategy. For Lucky Red, the appointment of a veteran like Chimenz signals an ambition to scale their production slate and strengthen their ties with international streaming platforms. Industry analysts suggest this move could spark more high end collaborations between Italian creators and global distributors in the near future.