The North is closer than it seems – 13 current and refined films from the Nordic countries in RIGA IFF programme
Festivals 08-10-2024An audience favourite, the NORDIC HIGHLIGHTS section of the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 17–27 October), this year includes 13 films from the Nordic countries – 13 chances to peek inside the worlds created by filmmakers from Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland, and Sweden. In both in-person screenings and online, RIGA IFF will screen the most distinct and acclaimed films from Cannes, Berlin, and other film festivals, as well as bold hidden gems from the cinema of the Nordic region. Tickets to NORDIC HIGHLIGHTS in-person screenings at cinemas Splendid Palace and Forum Cinemas, as well as online at online.rigaiff.lv, are available on the festival’s website (rigaiff.lv), and at Biļešu Serviss sales points.
European Work in Progress Cologne 2024 – First class supporting program promises valuable insights
Press releases 08-10-2024Dear colleagues, the upcoming 7th edition of the established industry event European Work in Progress Cologne (EWIP), which will take place from October 14th to 16th 2024, will be accompanied by a high profile supporting program. There will be an informative panel, case studies as well as numerous one-on-one meetings with renowned members of the film industry surrounding the 15-minute pitch meetings of the 29 chosen film projects presented at EWIP. Participation is open for all accredited guests of EWIP.
BATUMI: George Sikharulidze’s Georgian/French/Italian/Romanian coproduction Panopticon received the award for best film in the Feature Film Competition section of the 19th Batumi International Art-house Film Festival (BIAFF). The festival was held 27 September - 3 October 2024 in Batumi, Georgia.
WARSAW: Here are the candidates of FNE partner countries for the 97th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences award in the Best International Feature Film category.
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.
BUDAPEST: The big budget 10-hour series Rise of the Raven produced by Robert Lantos is heading the lineup of Beta Film at the MIPCOM in Cannes (21 – 24 October 2024), where it will have its world premiere on 22 October 2024.
FNE Oscar Watch 2025: Bosnia and Herzegovina Selects My Late Summer as Oscar Contender
Bosnia-Herzegovina 03-10-2024SARAJEVO: Danis Tanović's comedy drama My Late Summer / Nakon ljeta has been selected by the Association of Filmmakers of Bosnia and Herzegovina as Bosnia and Herzegovina’s candidate for the 97th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences award in the Best International Feature Film category. My Late Summer is a Croatian/Romanian/Bosnian/Serbian/Slovenian coproduction.
TALLINN: Fourteen projects have been selected for the Baltic Event Co-Production Market, which will be held at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event 20-22 November 2024. This year, the market is including feature films aimed at youth and children.
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.
