# Film production in Marche region > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/film-production-in-marche-region > Updated: 2026-09-28T14:14:57.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Filming has commenced in the Marche region of Italy for the movie ‘Mating Call’. The production, written, directed by, and starring Denise Tantucci and Gabriel Ríos, is centered in the province of Ancona. Major filming locations include Montemarciano and Ancona, with the production scheduled to run from September 28 through October 31. The project is supported by the Marche Film Commission and the Municipality of Ancona, with executive production handled by YUK! film srl. The narrative follows a young woman and a mysterious stranger who meet in a deserted restaurant. ## Claims - The film is a production by Stella Polare Films, Sydonia Production, and Subwaylab. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The film is inspired by a 1944 football match in Sarnano between German soldiers and local youths. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Approximately 90% of the cast and crew are from the Marche region. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Filming began on September 28 in the Monterosso district of Sassoferrato. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The production receives support from the Italian Ministry of Culture. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Marche region hosts filming for new movie ‘Mating Call’ Denise Tantucci and Gabriel Ríos have begun filming their new movie, ‘Mating Call,’ in the Marche region of Italy, with primary locations in Montemarciano and Ancona. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marche-region-hosts-filming-for-new-movie-mating-call ### 2026-09-28: Marche region begins filming “Italia Germania ‘44” Filming has begun in Italy's Marche region for “Italia Germania ‘44”, a film about a historic 1944 football match between German soldiers and local youths during WWII. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marche-region-begins-filming-italia-germania-44 --- Cite as: Film production in Marche region. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/film-production-in-marche-region