Fresh off the public announcement at the Polish Days in Wroclaw, When East Meets West is thrilled to introduce Poland and Benelux as the 2027 East & West Focus.
From 8–15 August, the 21st Tartuff festival will once again turn Tartu Town Hall Square into Estonia's largest open-air cinema. Expanding to an eight-day programme for the first time, this year's festival features acclaimed international films, beloved classics, documentaries and a curated selection of short films—all exploring the many dimensions of love and human relationships.
EXCLUSIVE: Adrian Silișteanu Preps Debut Feature - Romanian/Bulgarian Drama Another Story About My Son
Romania 23-07-2026BUCHAREST: Acclaimed Romanian cinematographer Adrian Silișteanu is in preparation with his first feature film as a director. Another Story about My Son / O altă poveste despre fiul meu is a Romanian/Bulgarian coproduction backed by the Romanian Film Centre (CNC) and the Bulgarian National Film Center.
PARIS: Following the renewal of the EPC Board during the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026, The European Producers Club (EPC) is pleased to announce the election of its new Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 mandate. Dariusz Jablonski, founder and producer at Apple Film Production (Poland), has been re-elected as President of the EPC Board, continuing his leadership for the third consecutive term.
Green Montenegro IFF Sets New Regional Benchmark as Western Balkans' First Certified Sustainable Film Event
Montenegro 21-07-2026ŽABLJAK: Montenegro’s only film festival dedicated exclusively to environmental conservation and sustainability, Montenegro International Film Festival (GMIFF) 2026 will present 40 films from 35 countries from 1 to 3 August 2026, in Durmitor National Park.
TARTU: For the first time, the PÖFF Romance Film Festival has scheduled for its upcoming edition (8 – 15 August 2026) a short films programme at the open-air cinema at Tartu Town Hall Square.
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
