In 2014 Institute of Documentary Film did not let up in its intense support of Central and East European documentary films in all stages of development.
The Croatian Audiovisual Centre announced the script development and project development grants for TV on 19 December 2014.
When East Meets West (WEMW) 22 projects selected for the Trieste co-production forum from a record number of 285 submissions.
Catch up with Black Nights's winners on Cinando, Tallinn's industry wraps with a breakthrough
Festivals 11-12-2014If you missed this year's festival, then the Black Nights FF and Cinando have a special treat for you. A selection of the winning films and new exciting discoveries from just finished 18th edition with a FIAPF accredited International Competition are available via the "Festival in Focus" online screenings at cinando.com
Constellations is an original Master Class in two 4-day Modules for those professionals who are concerned with the major artistic decisions - producers, screenwriters, authors-directors, new media designers, script consultants - of any production and has been elaborated by the widely recognized specialist Matthias Varga von Kibéd.
THE 27TH EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS: WINNERS - IDA is names best film, wins five awards
Press releases 14-12-2014The more than 3,000 members of the European Film Academy – filmmakers from across Europe – have voted for this year’s European Film Awards.
EUROPEAN SHOOTING STARS shining brightly for the 65th Berlinale
Polish film production has moved to the top ranks of the CEE film industry, thanks to the commitment to film funding through the Polish Film Institute and a strong system of regional film funds. Polish broadcasters also continue to play an important role in film production, coproducing many Polish films. However, Poland continues to lag behind its CEE neighbors in introducing film incentives for foreign productions.
Political turmoil resulted in the resignation of the country’s cabinet in July, the appointment of a caretaker government in August and early Parliamentary elections in October. Within the year, the Ministry of Culture changed its leadership three times, while the National Film Center got a new acting director in March. Against the background of a slight increase of audience interest in national film production, especially films funded by private sources, the production of TV series dropped.
FNE asked Latvian producer Vilnis Kalnellis about the advantages of working as a producer in a small country like Latvia and the particular problems producers in small countries face.
