Natalia Mirzoyan’s stop-motion short film Winter in March has been on a remarkable winning streak, collecting major international awards and festival recognitions across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

24th Cyprus Film Days International Festival

Deadline 15 December 2025

Submit your film HERE

With a festive opening ceremony at a sold-out State Theatre Cottbus, the 35th FilmFestival Cottbus – Festival of East European Cinema (FFC) officially began this evening. Numerous guests from the worlds of film, politics, and culture attended the event, which marked the start of six days filled with cinema, conversations, and encounters.

The DocPro Program Returns to Verzió!

The professional and educational program of the Verzió International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival returns again this year! Between November 12–16, DocPro welcomes everyone interested in the world of documentary film — from professionals to students and general audiences. The aim of DocPro is to create space for connection, exchange, and inspiration within the documentary community. Over five days, the program explores both current professional issues and broader topics that engage the public, through panels, masterclasses, and presentations.

Some events require registration — find the links and details below!

The fifth edition of Series Rough Pitch – The Balkan Way took place online on October 30, 2025, once again celebrating the vibrant creativity and storytelling talent of the Western Balkan region and beyond.

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• TV Beats Presents 31 Drama Series Projects in Various Stages
• Works in Progress Presents 18 New Film Projects
• Discovery Campus Masterclasses with World-Class Mentors
• Series Mania Institute's Serial Bridges Baltics Connect Baltic Talent to the European Market
• Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event Certified as a Sustainable Event for the Second Time
• Next-Gen Film Professionals Step Into the Spotlight

At the next edition of the Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Paris, Unifrance will present the Unifrance Broadcaster Award. This new prize aims to aknowledge the foreign broadcaster that has made the greatest contribution to promoting French audiovisual works internationally. This contribution may take the form of an investment strategy, an editorial offering or specific programming, or even the resources deployed to promote French programs abroad.

The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has announced the lineup for the Baltic Competition, featuring eleven titles that reveal a fresh and distinctive voice from the region’s filmmakers. 

The Astra Film Festival, the international festival of documentary cinema, celebrated the best films of the year on Saturday evening. The 2025 Honor Roll features outstanding titles such as To the West, in Zapata (dir. David Bim, Cuba, 2025), My Dear Théo (dir. Alisa Kovalenko, Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic, 2025) and Kabul, Between Prayers (dir. Aboozar Amini, The Netherlands, 2025). Two Romanian productions were among this year’s top award winners: Still Nia (dir. Paula Oneț, 2025) and Bright Future (dir. Andra MacMasters, 2025). All prizes were presented during a festive Awards Gala hosted by journalist Amalia Enache.