Tanuki films is in production with a Bulgarian documentary about the educational system in present-day Bulgaria. Read the full story on Dokweb.

PRAGUE: Time Warner has received approval from the European Commission to exercise voting rights in Central European Media Enterprises (CME) proportionate to its 49.9 stake in the Central European broadcasting company. 

Prague, June 18 2013 – After the successful launch of Pitch & Feedback at Karlovy Vary IFF in 2012, this year´s presentations of projects in development with a potential for international co-productions will take place on 2 July, between 10 am and 1 pm in the Becher’s Villa, Krále Jiřího 9, Karlovy Vary. Altogether seven projects from Czech Republic and Slovakia will receive professional feedback by experts from the international film industry. The goal is to create an effective platform for the selected projects and to enhance networking possibilities between the Czech and Slovak filmmakers and the international film industry attending Karlovy Vary IFF.

BUDAPEST: The Hungarian Film Fund has announced the third round of grants in less than a week, with the largest grant, 900 m HUF, going to Gyorgy Palfi’s Toldi.

As he prepares for the launch of the 48th edition of Karlovy Vary International Film Festival artistic director Karel Och took time out to speak with FNE.

Watch the press conference on EPTV of the delegation of European Filmmakers including Dariusz Jablonski and Romanian directors Radu Mihaileanu and Cristian Mungiu after the meeting with European Commission President José-Manuel Barroso. FNE TV: Link for the video of the press conference on EP TV.

EAVE+ is a workshop event for independent producers with a solid track record and international experience, wishing to network with their colleagues from Europe and the rest of the world over one long weekend (4 days).

 

From 24-26 June 2013, Moscow Business Square - the business platform of the Moscow International Film Festival, will open its doors to filmmakers from around the world for the 5th time. More than 500 film industry professionals will be invited to join Moscow Business Square 2013.

 

MOSCOW: June 24-26, Moscow Business Square, 24-26 June, the business platform of the Moscow International Film Festival will open its doors to more than 500 film industry professionals this year.

On the Sea with Badjao, a Polish/German documentary kickstarter campaign for finance postproduction reaches its target. Read about the project on DOKweb.