PODGORICA: The documentary To Hold a Mountain / Planina by Biljana Tutorov and Petar Glomazić will be released in theatres across the United States starting 16 December 2026, by Submarine Deluxe. It will also be available on HBO and HBO Max from January 2027.
KARLOVAC: The three-day Autumn Conference of the Cinema Network, held 9 – 11 November 2026 at the Edison Cinema in Karlovac, brought together representatives from 33 city cinemas across Croatia to focus on inclusion, audience development, and technical training.
Dear EPI community,
In just over two weeks, producers, financiers, lawyers and funders from across Europe will meet in Berlin for the next Essential Legal Framework workshop: European Co-Production: Legal and Financial Aspects.
If you are planning a co-production, or already working on one, this is your chance to get the legal and financial side right before the contracts are signed. so take the chance and book your spot now!
Your EPI team
In 2026, eight projects were selected for the 12th European Genre Forum (EGF), a six-month training programme supporting emerging European genre filmmakers. The programme will conclude the Marketing and Packaging Lab in Tallinn, where participants will present their projects at a public pitching event.
From Oscar-winning filmmakers to digital creators reaching millions, World Congress of Science & Factual Producers (WCSFP), hosted by PÖFF, brings the international factual community to Tallinn from 9-12 November 2026.
Lionsagate Acquires U.S. and U.K. Rights to Hungarian Minority Coproduction Rise of the Raven
Hungary 11-11-2026BUDAPEST: Beta Film has sold the epic European period drama Rise of the Raven to Lionsgate for the US and UK. Produced by acclaimed producer Robert Lantos, the series immediately reached #1 on Netflix Hungary, after setting all-time ratings records on its broadcast television premiere on Hungary’s TV2.
Come Film in Romania Showcase: Romania Named First Country of Focus at American Film Market 2026
Romania 11-11-2026LOS ANGELES: The American Film Market (AFM, 2026) has invited Romania as its first Country of Focus at the 2026 edition, held 10 – 15 November, and it is partnering with the Romanian Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade, and Creative Romanian Film Makers.
PtD hosts the next online session in the Ask About format. - Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 15.00 CET, online registration link: https://forms.gle/id8YNhCXXcbKWsue8
CinExpress and Finland in South Caucasus present a retrospective of the Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki.
36th FilmFestival Cottbus: YOU DON’T BELONG HERE Wins Main Prize – Best Director Award Goes to MEMORY
Festivals 08-11-2026A father-son conflict in Romania, childhood memories of the Chechen War and a friendship overshadowed by racial prejudice: The awards of the 36th FilmFestival Cottbus were presented on Saturday evening, 7 November. The Main Prize for Best Film went to YOU DON’T BELONG HERE by Florin Șerban. Vladlena Sandu received the Special Prize for Best Director for MEMORY, while DREI KAMERADINNEN by Milena Aboyan won the inaugural GenNext Award.
