PODGORICA: Montenegro became an associate member of the RE-ACT fund, as the initiative of the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC), the Audiovisual Fund of the Italian Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, and the Slovenian Film Centre is expanding its framework to host European regions.
ZAGREB: Eight long animated films, including Slovak Dukla by Gejza Dezorz, and 37 short animated films are competing in the main competitions of the World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb, running 8 – 13 June 2026.
BUDAPEST: The Hungarian capital stands in for Paris in Dinner with Audrey by Abe Sylvia, a U.S. production starring Thomasin McKenzie, Ansel Elgort, Michael Shannon, Judie Greer, and Miranda Richardson.
RIGA: American actor Richard Gere has visited Riga on a diplomatic visit focused on raising awareness for Tibet.
BUDAPEST: Arnold Schwarzenegger was seen in Budapest, where he is apparently shooting under the radar.
Every year, countless film projects are pitched at festivals, markets and industry events. Only a small number manage to secure the right partners, attract distributors or build the momentum needed to reach audiences internationally.
ZAGREB: Oscar-nominated actor John Malkovich is the protagonist of a promotional film by the Croatian National Tourist Board, aimed at strengthening Croatia’s global tourism profile. The promotional film will premiere before the start of the FIFA World Cup.
BUCHAREST: Second-time Palme d’or winner Cristian Mungiu is calling for structural changes in Romanian film industry, which would primarily consist in reclaiming over 130 m EUR from gambling levies, and in building a viable distribution network.
The following grants were announced by the Slovak Audiovisual Fund in February and April 2026.
RIGA: A total of 26 projects have been selected for Baltic Sea Docs 2026, which marks three decades of supporting documentary filmmakers from the Baltic Sea region, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and beyond. The 30th edition of the forum will take place 6–11 September 2026.
