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The Italo-Spanish audiovisual group Garbo Produzioni, led by Maite Bulgari, announces a new addition to its leadership team. Stefano Basso has been appointed General Manager of the company, where he will oversee production activities and contribute to the strategic development of the business.

Basso brings with him an extensive background in the film and television industry. From 2021 to 2024, he served as Senior Executive Director at Eagle Original Content. Prior to that, he worked as a Delegate Producer for Fandango (2007–2017) and as Local Production Executive for Warner Bros Italia (2017–2019).
“I am thrilled to welcome Stefano Basso to the Garbo Produzioni team,” said Maite Bulgari. “His deep knowledge of the Italian and international audiovisual market and his vast experience will be a valuable asset to the future of our company.”
“I would like to thank Maite Bulgari for giving me the opportunity to join Garbo Produzioni,” commented Stefano Basso. “This is an ambitious and fast-growing company with a strong creative identity. I’m honored to collaborate with the Garbo team on significant national and international projects.”

Garbo Produzioni Srl is an independent production company founded in 2017 by Maite Bulgari and headquartered in Rome. The company also has a presence in Spain through its shareholding in the Onza Group.
Currently, Garbo is producing the series Cagnaz for Rai Fiction. Its previous hit productions include L’Ispettore Coliandro, La Porta Rossa, and Il Silenzio dell’Acqua, all aired on Rai and Mediaset, with international sales worldwide.

Among its recent achievements, Garbo co-produced the film Soy Nevenka (2024) by Icíar Bollaín, selected at the San Sebastian Film Festival and scheduled for Italian release in September. Another co-production, Lo que queda de ti, won Best Soundtrack at the Malaga Film Festival 2025 and Best Direction at the BIF&ST Bari 2025.

Garbo also provided executive production services for Equalizer 3 (Sony, 2022) and produced acclaimed documentaries such as Domenico Modugno. L’italiano che incantò il mondo (2024), co-produced with RSI and Inmagine.ch, and Lucio per amico. Ricordando Battisti (2023), both aired in prime time on Rai 1.