VENICE: FNE has teamed up with FIPRESCI critics attending the Venice Film Festival to rate the films in the Main Competition, Orizzonti, Venice Days and Critics Week giving the films 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 stars. 5 is the best and 1 is the worst. The ratings give an overview of critics’ opinions from a large number of countries and provide insights to what critics in many different countries think about the programme.
French Distributor KMBO to Receive the Best International Innovation Distribution Award at IDFS 2026
Region 13-09-2026HAMBURG: French distributor KMBO and its founder and CEO Vladimir Kokh will receive the Best International Innovation Distribution Award at the 5th edition of the International Film Distribution Summit (IFDS), which will be held 29 September - 1 October 2026 in the framework of the FilmFest Hamburg Industry Days.
Q and A with Olimpia Pont Cháfer, Manager of European Work in Progress (EWIP) and International Film Distribution Summit (IFDS)
Region 13-09-2026HAMBURG: FNE spoke with Olimpia Pont Cháfer, Manager of trailblazing industry events European Work in Progress (EWIP) and International Film Distribution Summit (IFDS), about the highlights of the International Film Distribution Summit 2026, the new partnership with Marché du Film, and the impact of The Best International Innovation Distribution Award.
TORONTO: A showcase of eight Romanian companies is currently on display at the TIFF Market – Toronto (10 – 20 September 2026). Meet them at booth D17!
The call for entries for the CEE Animation Workshop 2027 is now open! The 9th edition of the year-long training programme will consist of four modules and will help develop 12 animated projects and enhance the skills of producers and creative teams in the field of animation. The call is open to producers and creative teams with projects in various stages of development, as well as to career-oriented participants without a project. The deadline for submissions is 15 October 2026.
PRAGUE: CEE Animation Workshop 2027 has opened its call for entries. The 9th edition of the year-long training programme will consist of four modules and will help develop 12 animated projects, while enhancing the skills of producers and creative teams in the field of animation.
LUXEMBOURG: Over 65 feature films, 60 short films, and around 35 guests, alongside concerts, exhibitions, debates and other special events are in the menu of the 19th edition of the CinEast Festival, which will take place in Luxembourg 9 – 25 October 2026. This year, the festival’s focus is on Bulgaria.
From 9 to 25 October 2026, the 19th edition of the CinEast Festival will light up Luxembourg with some of the best films and artistic creations from Central and Eastern Europe. The programme features over 65 feature films, 60 short films, and around 35 guests, alongside concerts, exhibitions, debates and other special events.
INTERNATIONAL FILM DISTRIBUTION SUMMIT: French Distributor KMBO will receive the Best International Innovation Distribution Award 2026
Press releases 11-09-2026Dear colleagues, we're happy to announce that French distributor KMBO and its founder and CEO Vladimir Kokh will receive the Best International Innovation Distribution Award at this year's 5 th INETRNATIONAL FILM DISTRIBUTION SUMMIT. The award ceremony will take place on Wednesday, September 30th 2026.
Present-day reflections on tomorrow’s cinema: RIGA IFF reveals the programme of festival’s main competition
Festivals 10-09-2026Inviting audiences to discover present-day reflections on tomorrow’s cinema, Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 15–25 October) announces the lineup for the RIGA IFF Feature Film Competition. Nine films – including subtle documentary stories, bold cinematic debuts and the latest works by established filmmakers – from Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Germany and Sweden will be screened at the RIGA IFF home, Splendid Palace, and compete for the festival’s main prize. Tickets for the screenings are available on the festival website, rigaiff.lv, and at Biļešu Serviss box offices. Learn more: rigaiff.lv/ffc.
