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goEast Students’ Competition – Awards for Hungary and Germany

The first awards have been presented at goEast – Festival of Central and Eastern European Film: The audience has chosen the best contributions to the Students’ Competition. The winners come from Budapest and Munich. The festival audience honoured outstanding contributions to the goEast Students’ Competition in the three categories of…
15-04-2013

Industry accreditations for the 13. T-Mobile New Horizons IFF now available online

We are happy to announce that industry accreditations for the 13. T-Mobile New Horizons International Film Festival, held in Wrocław on 18-28th July 2013 can now be booked online via the festival's website: www.nowehoryzonty.pl. The T-Mobile New Horizons IFF is committed to expanding its international presence and building long-term relationships…
12-04-2013

Cyprus Film Days 2013 returns on the big screens of Rialto Theatre and Zena Palace Cinema

Cyprus Film Days 2013 hits the big screens of Rialto Theatre and Zena Palace Cinema in its 11th edition, from the 19 – 28 April 2013, and celebrates cinema, presenting outstanding cinematic gems. Some of the most awarded films of the year alongside new voices and established filmmakers from the…
11-04-2013

THE PIANO GODDESS, ROCK MONSTER AND OTHERS IN THE MUSICAL COMPETITION AT THE 53RD KRAKOW FILM FESTIVAL

Krakow, 10th April 2013 – The organizers of the Krakow Film Festival have announced the shortlist of films for the feature-length music documentaries competition, DocFilmMusic. It’s the first edition of this contest, the winner will be awarded with a Golden Heynal.
11-04-2013

Director of Plus Camerimage Festival becomes ASC's Honorary Member

We have received joyful news from Stephen Lighthill, President of the American Society of Cinematographers and Lowell Peterson, Chairman of the Membership Committee of ASC that the society’s Board of Governors has elected Marek Żydowicz, the Director of Plus Camerimage Festival, as an Honorary Member of the American Society of…
10-04-2013

32nd ISTANBUL FILM FESTIVAL GOLDEN TULIP COMPETITIONS AND TURKISH CINEMA SECTION

Outstanding examples of Turkish and world cinema will again compete for the National and International Golden Tulip Competitions of the Istanbul Film Festival, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) 30 March-14 April. The competition screenings will be held from 8 to 13 April and the awards…
09-04-2013

The 4th LGBT Film Festival 2013

The 4th LGBT Film Festival 2013 is one of the most important events on the cultural map of Poland. It takes place every year and is the biggest feast of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) cinema in the country.
08-04-2013

THE 8TH EDITION OF ‘MEETINGS ON THE BRIDGE’ STARTS!

The 8th edition of the Meetings on the Bridge organised within the scope of the 32nd Istanbul Film Festival under the sponsorship of Efes starts.
08-04-2013

32nd ISTANBUL FILM FESTIVAL KICKED OFF

32nd Istanbul Film Festival, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts in the sponsorship of Akbank for the ninth time, took its start with an opening ceremony held at Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre, on Friday evening, 29 March.
30-03-2013

goEast Specials – Of Star Glamour, Happy Children and Worn-out Dancing Shoes

Press Information Wiesbaden, March 26, 2013 goEast Specials – Of Star Glamour, Happy Children and Worn-out Dancing Shoes · Martina Gedeck as guest of the goEast Matinée with István Szabó‘s THE DOOR · School Film Days celebrate their 10-year anniversary The 13th edition of goEast – Festival of Central and…
27-03-2013

Black Nights and Norden launch Nordic Video Library in Estonia

An unique online and offline platform presenting Nordic films for educational purposes - Nordic Video Library in Estonia - will be launched on 25th of March at the Tallinn Film and Media School in the framework of school's anniversary week.
25-03-2013

IFF Prague: The winner of the Grand Prix is ​​the British film Broken

The sixth time in Febiofest an interesting competition of first and second films by European artists from last year productions was held.
24-03-2013

Febiofest: The Winners of the Film Novella Competition

The 20th annual IFF Prague - Febiofest featured a new competion for Film Novellas. The jury has chosen three winners – the films Buzkashi Boys, While and Exhibition - now share three prizes - each receive € 2,500.
22-03-2013

"Public Address" begins on Friday

The second cluster of events of the 13th Istanbul Biennial Public Programme Public Alchemy continues with "Public Address" on March 22 and 23.
20-03-2013

the dragon of dragons award of 53rd Krakow Film Festival Goes to PAUL DRIESSEN

Krakow, 15th March 2013 – Paul Driessen, film director and animator, nominated in 2000 for Oscar for his short “3 Misses” will receive the Dragon of Dragons Award at the 53rd Krakow Film Festival (26th May - 2nd June 2013). The Dragon of Dragons Award - life achievement award, has…
15-03-2013

CinEast opens submissions for 2013 edition

CinEast, the Central and Eastern European Film Festival Luxembourg (www.cineast.lu), has now started the submission process for its 6th edition, which will be held from 9 to 27 October 2013 in Luxembourg city and other towns. The CinEast festival welcomes features as well as short films (fiction, documentary and animated)…
15-03-2013

Punk Syndrome took over One World audience

Prague, March 13, 2013 – Punk Syndrome documentary by Jukka Kärkkäinen a Jani-Petteri Passi has become the most popular film at the 15th One World film festival in Prague and won the Bageterie Boulevard Audience Award. It is a vivid portrait of Pertti Kurrikka‘s Name Day punk band of four…
14-03-2013

East Doc Platform 2013 Final Press Release

Organizer: Institute of Documentary Film Main Partner: One World International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival in cooperation with: La Femis Archidoc: Documentary and Archives Institute of Documentary Film rounds out the slate of complex year-round activities focused on the support of East European documentary films. East Doc Platform in Prague…
13-03-2013

Sławomir Idziak with Plus Camerimage Lifetime Achievement Award!

Sławomir Idziak will receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 21st Plus Camerimage. The Festival plans many additional events to celebrate the great cinematographer’s illustrious career. We are proud to announce that Sławomir Idziak will be the recipient of our Lifetime Achievement Award at the 21st edition of the International Film Festival…
13-03-2013

The goEast Competition 2013

Between Enchanting Poetry and Stark Reality The Competition programme of goEast – Festival of Central and Eastern European Film consists of ten feature films and six documentaries. The post-communist societies continue to offer a rich variety of topics which are reflected in their films: The 13th edition of goEast, hosted…
13-03-2013