RIGA: A new art house cinema opens in Kaņepes Culture Center, one of the hippest places in Rīga, on 2 April 2019.
BUCHAREST: The 3rd edition of the Bucharest Fashion Film Festival, the first festival in Romania at the intersection of fashion, film and branding, will take place in Bucharest from 11 to 14 April 2019.
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Press releases 29-03-2019NEW TRAINING INITIATIVE FOR WOMEN FILMMAKERS
CIRCLE Women Doc Accelerator 2019 – LAST CALL for applications
The final deadline is April 1
The applications’ submission deadline for the second edition of CIRCLE Women Doc Accelerator is 1 April 2019. An exclusive 3 module training program addressing predominantly (but not only!) South and East European filmmakers.
CIRCLE Women Doc Accelerator is a new training initiative designed both for talented directors and producers who are in the process of developing their first feature-length documentary, as well as the more experienced authors.
We are looking for up to 8 women filmmakers (directors and/or producers) with a strong documentary project in any stage of production (from development to rough cut) who are seeking further support to upgrade their professional skills, develop films with leading experts and bring them to the wider professional audience.
The program of CIRCLE 2019 features three working modules:
1st MODULE: June 2019, Podgorica (Montenegro)
2nd MODULE: August 2019, Novi Sad (Serbia)
3rd MODULE: October 2019, DOK Leipzig (Germany)
In order to apply, please fill in the form: here!
We are also encouraging the filmmakers who are in process of developing their first feature-length documentaries to apply.
Participation fee: 650 €, covers the pedagogical material, accommodation and meals for all three modules. CIRCLE Women Doc Accelerator may allocate two full scholarships for participants in need.
CIRCLE is organised by Wake Up Films in partnership with Underhill Fest Montenegro and DOK Leipzig Co-Pro Market. The program is supported by Film Centre of Montenegro, Film Centre of Serbia, The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia, EWA and EDN.
For more information please visit our site www.doccircle.me or contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Looking forward to receiving your applications!
FESTIVALS: Slovak/Czech Coproduction By a Sharp Knife Wins 26th Prague International Film Festival
Czech Republic 01-04-2019PRAGUE: The Slovak/Czech coproduction By a Sharp Knife directed by Teodor Kuhn was awarded best film in the New Europe competition section of the 26th Prague International Film Festival, which took place from 21 to 29 March 2019.
PLZEN: The 32nd edition of Finále Plzeň Film Festival, the most important Czech national film festival, presenting contemporary Czech and Slovak audiovisual production, will be held from 11 to 16 April 2019.
VIENNA: The organisers of the LET’S CEE Film Festival have cancelled the 2019 edition. The 7th edition of the festival focusing on films from Central and Eastern Europe was supposed to take place in May 2019.
VALLETTA: Malta will raise film incentives to a maximum of 40% and the government will invest almost 2 m EUR in a soundstage of 5000m² at the Ricasoli film studios.
WARSAW: Natalia Jarmolinska (Maliszewska), short film section curator, programmer of short and feature films for the Warsaw Film Festival, passed away at 32.
Watch the interview with editor Phil Jandaly, who was one of the tutors of Ex Oriente Film workshop at East Doc Platform (9-15 March 2019) in Prague.
When Helen Mirren walks into her home as Catherine the Great in the new HBO mini series named after the famous Russian Empress, she’s not really in the actual rooms of the famed Tsarskoye Selo palace just south of Saint Petersburg. She’s actually in the historical Vilnius University Library in Vilnius, Lithuania.
This and many more secrets are shared in a new guide entitled Vilnius On Screen. It’s a perfect read for those interested in what goes on behind the scenes of the latest productions by the likes of HBO, Netflix, National Geographic, Sky TV, and many more. The guide invites readers to take a deep dive into renowned film and television titles like War and Peace, Jack the Ripper, the Conductor, and more – and shows them how Vilnius provided the setting they needed to bring their stories to life.
“Film aficionados travel great lengths to see the locations of their favourite films in real life. Vilnius has been a screen favourite for a while now and has served as the backdrop for numerous awarded films and television series. Vilnius On Screen is a way to show movie fans and industry professionals alike that Lithuania’s capital is a place where silver screen magic happens,” says Inga Romanovskiene, Director of Go Vilnius.
A spectacular Old Town, a diverse collection of unique suburbs, and tons of natural diversity make Vilnius a perfect place to film both period dramas and contemporary movies. Plus, the city looks completely different in each season, so filmmakers have the privilege of choosing from an extensive array of possible backdrops. Whether portraying Russia, the Vatican, Tokyo, or Chernobyl – each of these and many more settings can be brought to life in Vilnius and then be broadcasted to audiences around the world in the form of movies and TV series.
Vilnius On Screen puts a spotlight on recent films shot in Vilnius, presents insider facts about the production and cast of those films, and reveals how different locations in Vilnius were transformed to depict other places, countries and eras on screen. The guide, produced by Go Vilnius in collaboration with the Vilnius Film Office, is available online in English at: http://vilnius-tourism.lt/en/press2/vilnius-on-screen/.
