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Polish Film Institute Launches Plan for Film Industry in Crisis

Katarzyna Grynienko Poland 2020-03-31

WARSAW: The 16-person crisis team formed by the Polish Film Institute (PISF) issued its first decisions after the first meeting on 20 March 2020. Their aim is to support the…

Poland Introduces Financial Support for Cultural Sector During COVID-19 Pandemic

Katarzyna Grynienko Poland 2020-03-31

WARSAW: The Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage is working on a package of support for cultural institutions as well as filmmakers and artists who have suffered losses due…

Croatia Introduces State Measures to Support Filmmakers

Milena Zajović Croatia 2020-03-31

ZAGREB: The COVID-19 pandemic affects the Croatian film industry strongly. All filming has been canceled or postponed, including the production of the new feature films by Goran Dukić, Juraj Lerotić…

Georgian Directors Share Films Online During COVID-19 Crisis

Alexander Gabelia Georgia 2020-03-31

TBILISI: The Georgian National Film Center responds to the COVID-19 crisis with the launch of online film screenings, with 27 films already signed on to be part of the initiative.

Director Ivars Zviedris at Riga International Airport

PRODUCTION: Latvian Filmmaker Ivars Zviedris Documents a Country in Lockdown

Zane Balčus Latvia 2020-03-31

RIGA: The Latvian documentary filmmaker Ivars Zviedris has started documenting the evolving situation and people affected by the virus, in response to the restrictions introduced in Latvia due to COVID-19.

FESTIVALS: New Horizons Extends Festival Pass Discount

FNE Staff Poland 2020-03-31

WARSAW: The 20th edition of the New Horizons IFF has extended the deadline for its discounted festival passes in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

W lesie dziś nie zaśnie nikt by Bartosz M. Kowalski

Polish Producers Opt for VOD Premieres Due to Pandemic

Katarzyna Grynienko Poland 2020-03-30

WARSAW: The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Polish film distributors and producers to move their cinema premieres to online streaming platforms.

OBITUARY: Krzysztof Penderecki

Katarzyna Grynienko Poland 2020-03-30

WARSAW: Krzysztof Penderecki, one of the greatest contemporary Polish composers and conductors, died on 29 March 2020. He was the composer of many film scores, including Andrzej Wajda's Oscar-nominated film…

FESTIVALS: Zlin Moves to September Dates

Cathy Meils Czech Republic 2020-03-30

ZLIN: The Zlin Film Festival, the world’s oldest and largest film festival for children, has announced that it will delay this year’s event until September. The 60th edition of the…

Romanian Independent Cultural Workers Appeal to Government for Support

Iulia Blaga Romania 2020-03-27

BUCHAREST: More than 12,200 independent cultural workers, including film workers (directors, actors, DoPs, editors, etc.) have signed an appeal to the Government and several ministries, asking for measures of support…

Authors’ Organisations Urge Decision-makers to Help Self-employed and Freelance Authors

FNE Staff Region 2020-03-27

BRUSSELS: Authors’ organisations have launched an appeal to decision-makers to include specific measures to help self-employed and freelance authors and support the Cultural and Creative industries heavily impacted by the…

Malta Producers Call for Inclusion in Support Measures for Critically Hit Sectors

FNE Staff Malta 2020-03-27

VALLETTA: The Malta Producers Association (MPA) calls on the Tourism Minister and the Prime Minister to include the film and television industry in the support measures for sectors critically hit…

Man of War Continues Pre-production in Cyprus

FNE Staff Cyprus 2020-03-27

NICOSIA: Man of War by American/Greek director and producer Dimitri Logothetis continues its pre-production in Cyprus despite the COVID-19 situation.

FNE IDF DocBloc: Submit Your Project to Ex Oriente Film

FNE Staff Czech Republic 2020-03-27

Apply now to Ex Oriente Film 2020 and get a tailor made training for the development of your film with the help of more than 30 world renowned film professionals!…

North Macedonia Takes Measures to Reduce Coronavirus Impact on Domestic Film Industry

Marina Lazarevska North Macedonia 2020-03-26

SKOPJE: The North Macedonia Film Agency gave emergency financial support to 27 projects which are in the final stages of production from the annual budget in the last two days…

Bosnia and Herzegovina Film Professionals Organise While Waiting for Government Response

Tina Smalcelj Bosnia-Herzegovina 2020-03-26

SARAJEVO: Film professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina are trying to find their own ways to help each other as the whole film industry has ground to a halt. They are…

RTVS broadcasts adaptations of classic literature

Slovak Film Professionals Call on Government for Urgent Support

Zuzana Točíková Vojteková Slovakia 2020-03-25

BRATISLAVA: The Slovak Film and Television Academy, together with film organisations and associations, are asking the government for urgent and concrete proposals to address the growing problems of thousands of…

Poland's ATM Group Cancels Production of Series and Programmes

Katarzyna Grynienko Poland 2020-03-25

WARSAW: ATM Grupa, which produces a large number of Polish TV series and programmes, has announced that due to the Coronavirus pandemic it has suspended all shootings until further notice.…

ZagrebDox Pro Announces Winners

FNE Staff Croatia 2020-03-25

ZAGREB: The HBO Europe Award, the main award of the ZagrebDox Pro, went to the Hungarian project Queen of Chess directed by Bernadett Tuza-Ritter. ZagrebDox Pro was held this year…

The Show Must Go On by Nevio Marasović Available for Free on Vimeo

FNE Staff Croatia 2020-03-25

ZAGREB: The debut feature of Nevio Marasović, The Show Must Go On (2010) is available on Vimeo free of charge. The director made this decision to express his support for…