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Fifth Berlin Panorama for Europa Cinemas Label

Press releases 2009-01-14

Over six years the Label has successfully supported 20 European Films

Sunny Side of the Doc hosts co-production conference at Sofia festival

Press releases 2009-01-13

Sunny Side of the Doc is accepting submissions for its March 11-14 co-production seminar, A Rendez-vous with Sofia, through January 15.

MSN JOINS MIPTV’S CONTENT 360 COMPETITION Call for entries until 19 January

Press releases 2008-12-18

MIPTV 2009 Content 360 today announces that digital creators, interactive agencies and producers will have until 19 January 2009 to enter into the cross-media international competition, Content 360. The 46th MIPTV will be held in Cannes, France, from 30 March to 3 April 2009. This will be the first time…

We would like to think all our sponsors and supporters in 2008; the MEDIA Programme of the European

Press releases 2008-12-18

SPI is releasing its first Blu-Ray disc in Hungary on 18 December. A total of 500 Blu-Ray discs of the French blockbuster "Asterix at the Olympic Games" will go on sale as of Thursday.The market of high definition discs is relatively small in Hungary, but this consumer segment is eager…

MIP TV names Ynon Kreiz as Keynote Speaker

Press releases 2008-12-16

Ynon Kreiz, CEO of the Endemol group, will deliver a keynote speech at the 46th MIPTV (30 March – 3 April 2009, Cannes, France). Ynon Kreiz comments: “MIPTV is a pivotal event in the TV industry calendar and 2009 is set to be the most challenging year our sector has…

Central European Media Enterprises Michael Garin Retires as CEO, will becom Vice Chairman of Board

Press releases 2008-12-15

- Adrian Sarbu appointed President and Chief Operating Officer - HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. ("CME") (Nasdaq/Prague Stock Exchange: CETV) announced that, effective January 1, 2009, Michael Garin is retiring as Chief Executive Officer of the company. Mr. Garin will continue to be involved…

European Film Promotion announced Shooting Stars

Press releases 2008-12-09

European Film Promotion (EFP) announced today the ten SHOOTING STARS of 2009, the annual new talent forum at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). This group of prominent young actors who come from across Europe have been chosen from a broad list of potential candidates identified by the EFP's pan-European…

The European Independent Film Festival launches new program for independent filmmakers.

Press releases 2008-12-07

he European Independent Film Festival 2009 (ÉCU 2009) announces a new initiative, The Perfect Pitch , which will premiere at the 2009 Festival to be held between the 13th-15th of March, 2009 at La Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Francois Mitterrand, in Paris. The Perfect Pitch will be a series of…

CME Presents at ING EMEA Forum in Prague

Press releases 2008-12-04

Central European Media Enterprises to Present at the 11th Annual ING EMEA Forum in Prague on December 3, 2008 Last update: 3:35 p.m. EST Dec. 2, 2008 HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec 02, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- - Highlights excellent liquidity and progress in upfront sales negotiations for 2009 - HAMILTON,…

SPI Secures New Theatrical and DVD Territories

Press releases 2008-12-02

SPI INTERNATIONAL has signed an agreement with CONTINENTAL FILM providing for the theatrical and DVD distribution of SPI titles in Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, and Macedonia. Marta Krutel Mob:+48 501 721 598

500 participants already registered for DISCOP EAST 09

Press releases 2008-12-01

Shooting Stars as Presenters of EFA Ceremony

Press releases 2008-12-01

European Film Promotion welcomes actors to Copenhagen SHOOTING STARS as presenters for European Film Awards Ceremony Eight of Europe's best actors, who were named as SHOOTING STARS at the Berlinale in previous years, will serve as presenters at the 21st European Film Awards (EFA) ceremony in Copenhagen on the 6th…

HOME in SPI Distribution

Press releases 2008-11-26

SPI International has acquired the exclusive distribution rights for HOME, a unique round-the-world documentary journey that celebrates Earth's beauty and delicate harmony in an effort to raise environmental awareness. HOME will be released worldwide on June 5, 2009 in cinemas, on television and via DVD in conjunction with World Environment…

European Film Promotion unveils new website

Press releases 2008-11-20

European Film Promotion (EFP) is online with a newly designed website. The new online image of EFP presents itself in a clear, concise and user-friendly manner at www.efp-online.com. The website, moreover, offers free access to the constantly updated bio- and filmographies of young actors, producers and distributors with whom EFP…

EFA Conference focuses on comedy

Press releases 2008-11-19

On the occasion of the 21st EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS in Copenhagen:WHAT MAKES EUROPE LAUGH - Local Comedies for an International MarketCinematek, Cinema Carl, Saturday, 6 December 2008, 11.00 - 14.30As part of the weekend programme for the 21st European Film Awards inCopenhagen, this year's EFA Conference is dedicated to film…

Media Programme continues EFP support

Press releases 2008-11-18

New three-year framework agreement allows EFP to continue promotional programmes inside and outside of Europe for the years 2009 - 2011 European Film Promotion (EFP) is pleased to announce a Framework Partnership Agreement with the MEDIA Programme of the European Union for the years 2009 - 2011 for the support…

EFP announces members of Jury and launches dedicated website

Press releases 2008-11-17

Europe's best young actors to be showcased at the Berlin International Film Festival SHOOTING STARS 2009: EFP announces members of Jury and launches dedicated website European Film Promotion (EFP) has appointed the jury for SHOOTING STARS 2009. At the beginning of December, the five jury members who are well known…

DISCOP East new participants

Press releases 2008-11-17

Raiffeisen International Presenting Sponsor of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest

Press releases 2008-11-09

Geneva, 7 November 2008 - Today, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced the continuation of its partnership with Raiffeisen International for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow. Austrian-based Raiffeisen International Bank-Holding AG, the leading banking group in Central and Eastern Europe, has been granted extensive pan-European association, event and…

12th EFP Shooting Stars in Berlin

Press releases 2008-11-06

European Film Promotion presents European acting talents for the twelfth year at the 2009 Berlinale Studio Babelsberg is new cooperation partner for SHOOTING STARS European Film Promotion (EFP) will be cooperating for the first time at the Berlin International Film Festival 2009 with Studio Babelsberg for the SHOOTING STARS programme.…