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The 11th edition of the Visegrad Film Forum gets underway this week, welcoming world-renowned filmmakers to Bratislava

What goes into the making of a film? What are the trends in contemporary cinematography? These and other questions will be addressed by world-renowned filmmakers who have worked on such cult classics as American Beauty, The King’s Speech, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.…
12-03-2024

WILD URGE - A Date-Rape Drug centered drama

A world Premiere! Wild Urge (81 min') is based on true events. The film tells the story of a successful lawyer suspected of drugging a young woman who claims he had sexually assaulted her.
10-03-2024

Call for entries: Transilvania Pitch Stop 2024

Transilvania International Film Festival (June 14 - 23, 2024) opens the registration for Transilvania Pitch Stop (TPS). Starting today, filmmakers from Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Serbia, Moldova, Greece, Turkey and Georgia can submit their projects to the 11th edition of the international co-production program. Applications can be submitted online until…
09-03-2024

Baltic Sea Docs 2024 announces call for projects

Baltic Sea Forum for Documentaries (Baltic Sea Docs) is the most important documentary co-financing pitching event in the Baltic countries, taking place in Riga, Latvia. The 28th edition is scheduled to take place onsite from 1 – 8 September 2024 (industry dates 1 – 6 September). The call for projects…
07-03-2024

The Arthouse Cinema Training 2024 returns to Berlin this summer!

The Arthouse Cinema Training returns to Berlin this summer for its 21st edition. Please save the date and join us for an unforgettable week of creativity, learning, and forming lasting conections!
07-03-2024

Open Call for short film scripts to the 6th BALTIC SHORTS RESIDENCY

Film directors and scriptwriters from Baltic countries are invited to submit short film scripts to the script development program "Baltic Shorts Residency", organized by the Lithuanian Short Film Agency "Lithuanian Shorts". After a successful five-year span, the Residency has emerged as a pivotal programme in the Baltic region for refining…
05-03-2024

In the search for new and original scripts

Submissions have started for "WRITE A SCREENPLAY FOR...", the 6th edition of the script and film pitch contest"
05-03-2024

Call for projects for the Young Horizons Industry, international co-production forum for films and series for young audiences is now open

The call for projects for the Young Horizons Industry forum is open until 19 April. We are waiting forThe call for projects for the Young Horizons Industry forum is open until 19 April. We are waiting forsubmissions of full-length films and series projects for young audiences, at various stages ofdevelopment…
28-02-2024

Beta Film unveils first image of epic saga Rise of the Raven

Munich/London, 27 February 2024. Beta Film has released the first image of one of the most epic European TV productions of all time: Rise of the Raven.
27-02-2024

OPEN CALL for LINE-UP: International Academy & Networking for Festival Managers May 30 - 31, 2024, Sibiu, Romania

The second edition of LINE-UP: International Academy & Networking for Festivalwill take place between May 30 - 31, 2024, in Sibiu, as part of the 8th edition of ESTE FILM Festival. LINE-UP Academyis intended as an annual meeting between managers of film and theatre festivals, academic professors and students eager…
27-02-2024

European Solidarity Fund for Ukrainian Films renewed in 2024

On the occasion of the 74th Berlinale, the 20 contributors to the European Solidarity Fund for Ukrainian Films made official its renewal for a second year on 20th February. Endowed with €1.5 million, i.e. €300,000 more than in 2023, this multilateral programme, coordinated by the CNC, aims to support works…
23-02-2024

Promise, I'll Be Fine / debut film in postproduction

Only a few months ago, the filming of Katarína Gramatová’s debut fiction feature, Promise, I'll be Fine, wrapped. Previously, Gramatová’s made the short film Cherries, which won the Jury award at Zlin international film festival. Gramatová works primarily as an editor, after completing her studies at VŠMU Bratislava. Through this,…
22-02-2024

The Sixth Edition of the CEE Animation Workshop Announces Its Selection

The CEE Animation Workshop has entered it’s sixth year with a new selection of participants and animated projects in development. The programme is again welcoming projects and participants from different countries, while still maintaining focus on the CEE region and low production capacity countries. Among 38 applications from 26 countries,…
22-02-2024

11th edition of the Visegrad Film Forum to welcome guests of international renown

For an entire week in March, film enthusiasts will have the opportunity to attend inspiring meetings with world-renowned film professionals. DoP José Luis Alcaine, known for his long-term collaboration with Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar; Tariq Anwar, editor of such films as American Beauty or The King’s Speech; cinematographer Peter Suschitzky,…
22-02-2024

Docu Rough Cut Boutique announces projects selected for 2024 edition

Docu Rough Cut Boutique reveals its new slate of projects, marking the 14th edition of the programme.
20-02-2024

FEST Pitching Forum 2024 - Late fee period ends on the 4th of March

Last phase for project submission has started! LATE FEE DEADLINE IS THE 4TH OF MARCH 2024
13-02-2024

T-PORT announce industry veteran Nikolaj Nikitin as new Head of Finance and Operations

Berlin, February 1, 2024: T-Port - the online market for short films is pleased to announce that the lauded film curator and distribution expert Nikolaj Nikitin is joining their team as Head of Finance & Operations. Meanwhile, after six years as Managing Director, Co-Founder Niv Fux is stepping down to…
01-02-2024

Europa Distribution Panel at the EFM - 18.02.24, 16.45: Zones of Interest: Distribution Trends for Online Releases

JOIN US FOR A DIVE IN THE ONLINE MARKET! The post-pandemic economy and consumption patterns are still challenging for independent films and finding a profitable balance, especially online, is not an easy win. This panel considers the complex subtleties of the VOD market which varies enormously from one market to…
30-01-2024

A CZECH CLASSIC IN ROTTERDAM

The Národní filmový archiv, Prague is pleased to announce the international premiere of the digitally restored film MURDERING THE DEVIL at the 53rd Rotterdam International Film Festival. This extraordinary film will be screened in the Cinema Regained section. MURDERING THE DEVIL, originally released in 1970, is the directing debut of…
29-01-2024

New Feature SHOT ENTIRELY IN SERBIA 'The Man Who Saved the Internet with a Sunflower,' the Untold Story of American Entrepreneur Rob Ryan, Embarks on Film Festival Run

New Feature The Man Who Saved the Internet with a Sunflower, the Untold Story of American Entrepreneur Rob Ryan, Embarks on Film Festival Run Los Angeles, January 24, 2024 - Global filmmaker Ori Yardeni's new feature film The Man Who Saved the Internet with a Sunflower, the true story of…
25-01-2024