Big screen for big cinema adventures – RIGA IFF invites to children’s and family film screenings
Festivals 03-10-2024Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 17–27 October) 11th edition places a special emphasis on children’s and family films – over two weekends, in-person screenings and online, the festival will screen a sumptuous film selection from Europe and the world – KIDS’ REEL, suited for ages 2 to 14. KIDS’ REEL will present three feature films, including – for the first time in the festival programme – an anime genre film for the whole family, the world premiere of the beloved short animated series The Magic Wardrobe, as well as relaxed screenings of animation shorts. Tickets to KIDS’ REEL screenings, as well as special family tickets, are available on the festival’s website (rigaiff.lv), and at Biļešu Serviss sales points.
The Baltic Event Co-Production Market will take place on 20-22 November. 14 new film projects will be presented, including debut works, new features, and engaging stories by experienced directors. This year the market has expanded its diverse selection to include feature films aimed at youth and children.
BOX OFFICE: Romanian/Serbian The New Year That Never Came Tops Romanian Charts after First Weekend
Romania 01-10-2024BUCHAREST: Bogdan Mureșanu’s debut feature The New Year That Never Came / Anul Nou care n-a fost is topping the weekly box office in Romania with 109,570 EUR / 545,051 RON gross. The winner of the Orizzonti Award for Best Film at the 81st Venice Film Festival was released by Forum Film Romania in over 80 cinemas in 42 towns on 27 September 2024.
European Work in Progress Cologne 2024 Announces Selected Projects and International Jury
Region 01-10-2024COLOGNE: The European Work in Progress Cologne (EWIP) has announced the selected projects and the international jury for its 7th edition, which will take place 14 - 16 October 2024.
FNE together with German Films have launched the Year of German Central European Films 2024 with a special focus on German films in Central and Eastern European countries plus Cyprus and Malta and FNE partner countries’ films screening in Germany.
7th European Work in Progress Cologne – The international jury 2024 is selected!
Press releases 02-10-2024Dear colleagues, dear ladies and gentlemen, We are pleased to announce this year’s international jury of the European Work in Progress Cologne 2024 (EWIP). This year's 7th edition of the already established industry event for excellent European film productions nearing completion will take place from 14 to 16 October 2024.
Dear friends and colleagues, the FilmFestival Cottbus 2024 is just around the corner, and we are delighted to share more details of this year's programme with you!
BRATISLAVA: The 11th edition of the Be2Can Festival will be held in the Czech Republic from 2 to 9 October and in Slovakia from 9 to 16 October 2024.
TBILISI: An old film studio in Georgia’s capital city is undergoing a major rehabilitation with funding from the Ministry of Culture and Sports.
TV Beats Forum, focusing on scripted series as part of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, presents ten European series projects to be pitched at the TV Beats Co-Financing Market.