The David is the main national film award in Italy. The jury which assigns the David di Donatello awards is formed from (a) awards recipients of the past ten years, (b) members of the Council of Directors and (c) a maximum number of 130 selected representatives from the fields of culture, art, industry, society and show business.

The Prix Italia is the oldest and most prestigious International Radio, Television and Web competition. It awards prizes for quality productions in the fields of drama (single plays and serials), documentaries (culture and current affairs), the performing arts (television) and music (radio).