NICOSIA: Greek-German director Efthimis Kosemund-Sanidis’ debut feature A Whole Person Almost / Enas olokliros anthropos schedon will have its world premiere in the Proxima Competition of the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (3 – 11 July 2026). The film is a coproduction between Greece, Bulgaria, Germany, Cyprus, and Romania.

NICOSIA: Finnish-UK sales agent The Yellow Affair has acquired international rights for Cypriot director Tonia Mishiali’s The Lion at My Back, which will celebrate its world premiere in the Crystal Globe Competition at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (3 – 11 July 2026). The film is a coproduction between Cyprus, Luxembourg, and Greece.

BUCHAREST: FNE spoke to Viorel Chesaru, managing director of Chainsaw Europe, about the strategic growth of Romania’s cinematic presence, the global success of local talent, and the rapid expansion of the country's production infrastructure.

WARSAW: FNE spoke to Marta Krzeptowska, head of the International Cooperation Department at the Polish Film Institute (PISF), about her recent participation in the International Screen Institute’s ProPro and Market Ready industry programmes.

TALLINN: Estonian director Vallo Toomla is currently in production with his sci-fi drama Beatrice, a coproduction between Estonia, Lithuania and Italy planned to be released in Estonian cinemas in February 2028.

VALLETTA: New data detailing Malta’s theatrical performance in 2025 reveals a stable exhibition market, with total box office earnings surpassing the 4.2 m EUR mark.

SOFIA: FNE spoke to Nia Marinova, production designer and founder of Grey Pigeon Studios, about bridging the gap between European locations and the Indian film industry.