VILNIUS: We spoke with Philippe Ros, one of the experts of Digital Production Challenge II about the benefits of this workshop and the importance of a training workshop on digital workflows. Digital Production Challenge II will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania from 4 to 7 November 2015.

VIENNA: Goodnight Mommy by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala is among the five debut features nominated for European Discovery- Prix FIPRESCI at the European Film Awards.

ZAGREB: Applications for the RE-ACT Co-Development Funding scheme are welcomed until 15 November 2015. A maximum of six projects will receive at least 10,000 EUR per project.

SOFIA: Konstantin Bojanov 's new feature I Want to Be Like You, a Bulgarian / British / Belgian coproduction started shooting in London last week.

WARSAW: Fifteen documentaries will compete for the Best Documentary Award at the 31st Warsaw Film Festival (9-18 October 2015).

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FNE asked Hrvoje Laurenta about the Croatian Independent Cinema Network and how its innovative activities are already becoming a model for the region.

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FNE asked Ula Sniegowska how art house cinemas and festivals can work together to bring audiences into the cinema all year round. 

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FNE asked Polish director Jerzy Skolimowski about the premiere of his new film 11 Minutes in Venice and the importance of backing from the Polish Film Institute for the production. 

This year, the Emerging Producers project will for the fourth time present the upcoming generation of European documentary film producers.