NORA wins Best Music Video at MIAFF!
26 gen 2026NORA just reached an exciting milestone! After receiving two nominations in the U.S., she has now won her first official award at the Milan Independent Awards Film Festival (MIAFF), taking home Best Music Video for “Beat of a Romance / Cha Cha Cha".
The award celebrates a project we’ve poured a lot of passion into: NORA’s first official music video, the result of our team’s work in animation, design, music and world‑building, all combined to shape her identity and bring her universe to life. Every detail, from the visual style to the rhythm of storytelling, was crafted to express who NORA is and what she represents as a digital pop star.
MIAFF is known for spotlighting independent creativity and works that can move audiences in unexpected ways. Seeing our video recognized in this context is a meaningful step for the project and for the vision behind NORA.
We’re happy to see this journey growing and grateful to everyone who has supported the work so far!
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Cibì the rhino now streaming on TIMvision
16 gen 2026"Le Avventure di Cibì", the animated series created by our studio in collaboration with CBM Italia, is now available for the first time on TIMvision, Italy’s leading on‑demand platform.
The series follows Cibì, a curious young rhino who travels across distant countries and discovers the importance of solidarity and inclusion. Through simple everyday gestures, Cibì learns how small acts of kindness can make the world more accessible and welcoming for everyone. It’s a joyful, vibrant journey designed to help children understand how empathy can open doors and build bridges.
Our partner in this project, CBM Italia, is a Milan‑based humanitarian organisation committed to improving the lives and rights of people with disabilities in Italy and around the world. As part of the international CBM network, active since 1908, the organisation brings long‑standing expertise and purpose to this collaboration.
Watch “Le Avventure di Cibì” now on TIMvision!
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NORA continues its global journey with two U.S. nominations
30 dic 2025Exciting news for NORA, our original project that brings to life a unique digital popstar through music and animation. The official music video for "Beat of a Romance / Cha Cha Cha" has been honored with two nominations in the United States in the Best Music Video category: first at the New York Shorts Awards, a festival dedicated to showcasing independent short films and supporting emerging filmmakers, and then at the Miami Women Film Festival, a competition committed to empowering female voices in cinema and media.
These recognitions mark an important milestone for NORA, a virtual idol who embodies artistic freedom and cultural fusion, blending music, technology and storytelling in a way that resonates globally.
We are proud to see this vision gaining international attention and grateful to everyone supporting this journey. NORA continues to make waves on the global stage!
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Bologna Game Farm: inside our creative process
23 dic 2025What happens behind the scenes of high‑impact video game cinematics? On December 17th, Massimo Gentili, Head of Studio and Game Production at Maga, took part in the 2025 edition of Bologna Game Farm, contributing to the event’s mentoring program.
During his talk, he guided the audience through the behind-the-scenes process of creating video game cinematics, illustrating each phase: from the initial analysis of the brief and the definition of a production schedule, to assembling the right team and managing every stage of development. Drawing from Maga Animation Studio’s extensive experience in the gaming world, his contribution offered an in-depth look at the creative and technical challenges behind cinematic production.
Bologna Game Farm is an acceleration program dedicated to supporting Italian video game studios in the development of innovative projects. The initiative fosters valuable connections among developers, mentors and institutions, while promoting emerging talent and enhancing the cultural significance of the gaming industry.
Watch the full talk and get inspired!
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