Montenegro Film Rendezvous: third edition brings together leading names of the European film industry
Press releases 01-09-2026The Film Centre of Montenegro is organizing the third edition of the Montenegro Film Rendezvous, which will bring together prominent film authors and professionals, representatives of national film centres, European funds, festivals and leading organizations from the film and audiovisual industry in Herceg Novi starting August 22. The international industry programme takes place within the 39th Herceg Novi Film Festival.
Third Edition of Montenegro Film Rendezvous: Authentic Film Stories, International Connections and New Opportunities for Project Development
Montenegro 01-09-2026HERCEG NOVI: The authenticity of Montenegrin film stories, international networking and tangible opportunities for film project development marked the third edition of Montenegro Film Rendezvous, which brought together local filmmakers and representatives of the European, global and African film industries in Herceg Novi from 22 to 28 August 2026.
The 23rd CICAE Arthouse Cinema Training Closes Largest Edition to Date: A Look Back
Region 01-09-2026BERLIN: Seven days of learning, growing, and fostering connection across the (arthouse) world: At the 23rd Arthouse Cinema Training (ACT) in Berlin, exhibitors came together for global collaboration and exchange from 24 to 30 August 2026.
The 23rd CICAE Arthouse Cinema Training Closes Its Largest Edition to Date: A Look Back
Press releases 01-09-2026Seven days of learning, growing, and fostering connection across the (arthouse) world: At the Arthouse Cinema Training in Berlin, exhibitors came together for global collaboration and exchange
FNE Oscar Watch 2026: Bulgarian Minority Coproduction Nina Roza Is Canada’s Candidate
Bulgaria 01-09-2026SOFIA: Nina Roza by Geneviève Dulude-De Celles has been selected as Canada’s candidate for the 99th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards in the Best International Feature Film category. The film is a coproduction between Canada, Italy, Bulgaria, and Belgium.
PODGORICA: The regional coproduction Our Father / Oče naš directed by Goran Stanković won the Golden Mimosa for best feature film at the 39th Herceg Novi - Montenegro Film Festival (22 - 28 August 2026). The award for best director was shared by Goran Stanković with Kosara Mitić for 17 .
PRODUCTION: Spanish Director Pedro B. Abreu Shoots Romanian Children's and Family Film Olguța and Her Millionaire Grandpa
Romania 30-08-2026BUCHAREST: Romanian children's and family film Olguța and Her Millionaire Grandpa / Olguța și un bunic de milioane started shooting in Romania on 23 August 2026, directed by Spanish helmer Pedro B. Abreu. This is the first Romanian film adapting a series of contemporary Romanian children's bestsellers.
TALLINN: German Golub’s debut feature Our Erika / Meie Erika has been selected as Estonia’s candidate for the 99th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards in the Best International Feature Film category. The Estonian/Lithuanian/Latvian coproduction tells the story of Olympic track cyclist Erika Salumäe, who won Estonia's first Olympic gold after the country regained its independence.
BERLIN: If you are a producer looking for your next international co-production, a sales agent searching for projects with strong festival and market potential, or a distributor interested in distinctive new voices, Wajda School New Talents | Berlin hosted at 20. filmPOLSKA – Polnisches Filmfestival offers six projects currently looking towards their next stage.
Q and A with Romanian Producer Iuliana Tarnovețchi, Managing Partner at Alien Films Entertainment
Romania 27-08-2026BUCHAREST: FNE spoke with Romanian producer Iuliana Tarnovețchi, Managing Partner at Alien Films Entertainment, about the ongoing local cash rebate programme and her last project, Sony/Columbia Pictures action thriller Ghost Soldier starring Jim Caviezel, which was shot entirely in Romania in 2025 using a 95% Romanian crew.
