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.