On Monday, 16 September, the shooting of the feature film Hotel Alcohol by the screenwriter and director Jan Cvitkovič began in Idrija. The film will be shot over 33 days – also in Ajdovščina and on the Italian side of Gorizia, in addition to Idrija.

From 17 to 27 October, inviting film lovers to become part of the biggest celebration of cinema in Latvia, the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) announces the full festival lineup – the first and often the only chance to see bold and current film adventures from Europe and the world on the big screen. Over the course of 11 days, RIGA IFF will delight the senses of filmgoers not only with dazzling new offerings from Hollywood and true gems awarded at prestigious film festivals, but also promising debuts of contemporary cinema, the newest works from acclaimed authors, and signature styles from renowned masters. From 17 September, tickets to all festival programme screenings, as well as ticket combos and festival pass are available on the festival’s website (rigaiff.lv), and at Biļešu Serviss sales points. Starting 14 October, tickets will also be available at the RIGA IFF information centre next to the festival’s main venue, cinema Splendid Palace.

The 19th Batumi International Art-house Film Festival will be held in Batumi during 27 September – 3 October. Batumi International Film Festival was established in 2006. Organizer of the film festival - Batumi Art-house  "Argani".

The tenth anniversary edition of Pustnik International Screenwriting Residency, focused on first-time filmmakers, begins today at Port Cultural Cetate, on the Danube bank.

Cinema stands for #Democracy – Register for the 9th European Arthouse Cinema Day and join the Arthouse Movement’s Global Day of Action for Democracy, Diversity, and European (Film-)Culture: 17 November 2024, in independent cinemas worldwide

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Industry event focusing on bright talents from the Baltics and beyond announces panellists and masterclasses that will make up the 12th Baltic Pitching Forum, taking place in Vilnius between 8-11 October 2024

Inviting the audiences to be carried away by the expressive charm of the cinematic language of the Baltic Sea region and Scandinavian countries, Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 17–27 October) announces the contestants of its main section – RIGA IFF Feature Film Competition.

CEE Animation, a network that brings together regional activities for promotion and development of animation and its talents in Central and Eastern Europe, recently welcomed four new members to its Grouping. The new members were voted in at CEE Animation’s General Assembly which was held on Thursday, September 5.

Members of the Czech Film and Television Academy (CFTA) selected Waves by Jiří Mádl as the Czech entry for the Oscars. In his third feature film, a former Czech Film Springboard project, the actor-turned-director Jiří Mádl (To See the Sea, On the Roof) delves into the dramatic events of the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia from the point of view of journalists working in the International Editorial Office of Czechoslovak Radio. The Czech Film Fund supported the film with EUR 628,000. Additional support came from the Prague Audiovisual Fund and the Slovak Audiovisual Fund. The film will represent the Czech Republic as the official submission for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.