TBILISI: Georgian international developer NEXT has launched the "Heritage Series," an initiative aimed at restoring historical landmarks for modern living. The debut project, Cinema City by NEXT, will revive Tbilisi’s legendary 1930s Georgian Film Studio pavilion on David the Builder Avenue.
TALLINN: Driven by a surge in the popularity of local films, Estonian cinemas recorded 1.26 million admissions and a 6.7% revenue boost, totalling 9.5 m EUR in the first half of 2026. This growth occurred despite a drop in new domestic premieres from 22 to 14.
Arts Council Malta Announces New Production Grants in Screen Support Scheme – June 2026
Malta 18-07-2026The following production grants were announced by the Arts Council Malta on 25 June 2026.
The Burgas International Film Festival is thrilled to announce its 11th edition taking place in the Black Sea city of Burgas from July 20 to 25 with a rich programme of international and Bulgarian feature and short films, documentaries, as well as special screenings and events
PULA: Croatian/Serbian Honey Bunny / Koke by Igor Jelinović won the Big Golden Arena for Best Croatian Film at the 73rd Pula Film Festival, held 9 - 16 July 2026.
Georgian Animated Film When the Sea Was Calm to Have Its National Premiere at Svaneti International Film Festival-DALI
Georgia 16-07-2026TBILISI: The Georgian short animated film When the Sea Was Calm / როცა ზღვა იყო მშვიდი by Mamuka Tkeshelashvili will have its national premiere at the 6th Svaneti International Film Festival-DALI (Ushguli, 20 - 27 July 2026). The film had its world premiere in the Short Film Competition of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026.
PODGORICA: Two Montenegrin projects produced by Miljan Vučelić and Ivan Marinović are among the eight projects that received support within the first call of the South Adriatic Co-Development Film Fund (IPA).
Deadlines approching: Script Pool, Black Room, 10-week Online Programme on Unreal Engine, and much more
Festivals 16-07-2026What's cooking?
- Applications have been extended for Baltic Event Co-Production Market until 22th of July 23.59 CEST
- Applications have been extended for TV Beats Co-Financing Market until 22th of July 23.59 CEST. Submit Your Drama Series Project!
- Applications for the 10-week Online Training Programme Unreal Engine Storytelling and Cinematic Creation open until 24th of July 18.00 CEST
- Explore the Future of Film in Vienna: Applications are open for International Screen Institute Training Programmes until 15th of August
Svaneti IFF – DALI 2026 Ready to Kick Off in Europe’s Highest Permanently Inhabited Settlement
Georgia 14-07-2026USHGULI: The upcoming 6th edition of the Svaneti International Film Festival-DALI will focus on works-in-progress, pitching sessions and masterclasses, alongside screenings of new and classic Georgian films. The festival will be held in Ushguli, Georgia, Europe's highest permanently inhabited settlement, from 20 - 27 July 2026.
PRAGUE: A total of 33 projects have been selected for the 14th edition of CEE Animation Forum, one of Europe's leading pitching, financing and coproduction events for animation. Taking place in Pilsen, Czech Republic, from 10 – 12 November 2026, the Forum will once again be a key meeting point for the European animation industry.
