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Slovenia Increases Support for Film Production

Damijan Vinter Slovenia 2019-01-21

LJUBLJANA: The Slovenian Film Center (SFC) expects a substantial rise in state funding in 2019 and in the years to come. The budget is expected to increase by approximately 6…

PRODUCTION: Jan Komasa Moves into Postproduction with New Cyber Thriller

Katarzyna Grynienko Poland 2019-01-21

WARSAW: The acclaimed Polish director Jan Komasa finished shooting Suicide Room. Hater, a new cyber thriller and a sequel to his box office feature debut Suicide Room. The film will…

Films from CEE Countries in Berlinale Forum’s Selection

FNE Staff Romania 2019-01-21

BUCHAREST: One 100% Romanian coproduction and three minority coproductions from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Czech Republic were selected for the 49th Forum section of the 69th Berlin International…

FNE Europa Cinemas: Cinema of the Month: Cadmus Cineplex, Budva, Montenegro

Iulia Blaga Montenegro 2019-01-21

This month we speak with Iris Sretenovic, the programme manager of Cadmus Cineplex, a modern cinema named after the ancient hero Cadmus, the mythical founder of the city of Budva,…

Moromete Family: On the Edge of Time by Stere Gulea

FNE Market Analysis 2018: ROMANIA

Iulia Blaga Romania 2019-01-21

The most important development in the Romanian film industry in 2018 is the cash rebate scheme launched by the National Commission for Prognosis on 8 October 2018. A total of…

National Film Museum Opens in Prague

Denisa Strbova Czech Republic 2019-01-18

PRAGUE: The new NaFilM National Film Museum located in the very centre of Prague was opened for the public on 15 January 2019.

Montenegro Raises Rebates to 25%

FNE Staff Montenegro 2019-01-18

PODGORICA: The Film Centre of Montenegro has raised cash rebates for international productions shooting in Montenegro from 20 to 25% on qualifying expenditure.

Two Domestic Titles Top 2018 Box Office in Lithuania

FNE Staff Lithuania 2019-01-18

VILNIUS: The market share of domestic films increased in Lithuania to 28%, compared to 22% in 2017, while two domestic titles topped the box office in 2018

European Authors Demand Proportionate Remuneration in EU Copyright Directive

FNE Staff Region 2019-01-18

STRASBOURG: Close to 100 European directors, producers and screenwriters demand ‘proportionate’ remuneration in the EU copyright directive in an open letter released on 17 January 2019.

The White World According to Daliborek by Vít Klusák

FNE IDF DocBloc: White World, Amour and War at BIDF 2019

FNE Staff Czech Republic 2019-01-18

The Budapest International Documentary Festival will show East Silver Caravan titles and Silver Eye nominees in its competition from 28 January to 3 February 2019. The theme of its 5th…

Edith Sepp Elected Vice-President of EFAD’s

FNE Staff Estonia 2019-01-17

TALLINN: Edith Sepp, head of the Estonian Film Institute and the Chair of the FNE Association, has been elected Vice-President of the European Film Agency Directors (EFADs) for a two…

Decline in Admissions for Domestic Films in Slovenia

Damijan Vinter Slovenia 2019-01-17

LJUBLJANA: Admissions for domestic films decreased by almost 20% in Slovenia, although more titles were released. Total admissions increased by approximately 4%, while total box office increased by 8%.

The Makavejev Case or Trial in a Movie Theater by Goran Radovanović

PRODUCTION: Goran Radovanović Wraps Doc on Dušan Makavejev

Zoran Janković Serbia 2019-01-17

BELGRADE: The acclaimed Serbian director Goran Radovanović is in final stages of production with The Makavejev Case or Trial in a Movie Theater, a documentary on the revered Yugoslav and…

The Temptation by Barbara Sass, Cinematography: Wiesław Zdort

OBITUARY: Polish Cinematographer Wiesław Zdort

FNE Staff Poland 2019-01-17

WARSAW: Veteran Polish cinematographer Wiesław Zdort has died at age 87. He worked with many important Polish filmmakers including Krzysztof Kieślowski, Kazimierz Kutz and Barbara Sass.

Latvian The Pagan King to Be Released in UK

FNE Staff Latvia 2019-01-16

RIGA: The English language Latvian historical drama The Pagan King, directed by Aigars Grauba and starring British actor James Blurr and Swedish actor Edvin Erre, will be theatrically released in…

WEMW Unveils Final Lineup

FNE Staff Region 2019-01-16

TRIESTE: The 9th edition of When East Meets West unveils the final lineup for its main events. Five creative documentaries have been selected for Last Stop Trieste, eight films for…

FNE Market Analysis 2018: BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Tina Smalcelj Bosnia-Herzegovina 2019-01-16

Systematic neglect of film industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina, combined with strong political influences, is starting to show its ugly head, despite the tireless efforts of film professionals. Cinema Law…

Prešeren Award 2019 to Honour Filip Robar Dorin and Bjanka Adžić Ursulov

Damijan Vinter Slovenia 2019-01-15

LJUBLJANA: Prešeren Award 2019, the top Slovenian accolade for arts, will go to filmmaker Filip Robar Dorin and costume designer Bjanka Adžić Ursulov. Only two filmmakers have been awarded the…

Sharp Decline in Domestic Film Admissions in Croatia

Iulia Blaga Croatia 2019-01-15

ZAGREB: Admissions to domestic films in Croatia decreased from 121,205 in 2017 to 55,709 in 2018, as the number of theatrically released domestic films dropped drastically from 16 in 2017…

Two Bosnian Films in Berlinale Shorts

FNE Staff Bosnia-Herzegovina 2019-01-15

SARAJEVO: A German/Bosnian short film directed by Clarissa Thieme will compete for the Golden Bear, while a film from 2000 by Jasmila Žbanić will screen out of competition in Berlinale…