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Astra Film Festival 2019 Lineup Revealed: An Outstanding Selection Presenting 126 Cinematic Experiences of Today's World
126 films from across the world have made it to the Official Programme of the 26th Astra Film Festival, which will take place in Sibiu, between 14th and 20th October 2019.
22nd Festival of Slovenian film to show a best-of of Slovenian cinema and promote international cooperation
This year's edition of the Festival of Slovenian Film runs from 17 to 22 September 2019 in Portorož, with screenings and events taking place in two venues: Avditorij Portorož and Monfort Cinema. After the festival, between Tuesday, 24 September, and Saturday, 28 September, the award-winning films will also be screened…
Black Nights Wolf Letter
AWARDS AHEAD? We are glad to share the news that two entries from the Black Nights Official Selection of 2018 have been shortlisted by the European Film Academy in the feature film category! Bad PoemsA poetic, playful, witty tale by director-writer-lead actor Gabor Reisz about a 30-something dealing with a…
FilmFestival Cottbus opens with SMUGGLING HENDRIX
On November 5th, FilmFestival Cottbus (FFC) will open its 29th edition in a festive ceremony in the Staatstheater Cottbus (Großes Haus). Opening film is the cross-border comedy SMUGGLING HENDRIX, the feature film debut of director Marios Piperides. The production, in which "Soul Kitchen" star Adam Bousdoukos plays the protagonist, has…
FIPRESCI Warsaw Critics Project
Applications are now welcome for the 14th FIPRESCI Warsaw Critics Project – a training programme for young critics and film journalists from Central and Eastern Europe coordinated by the Warsaw Film Foundation in a partnership with International Federation of Film Critics. The Workshop will be held during the 35th Warsaw…
Warsaw Film Festival announces first titles in the Discoveries section
From Sophie Hyde's hilarious and heart-breaking Animals, starring Alia Shawkat and Holliday Grainger, to Sick, Sick, Sick and Finland's naughty breakout Aurora, the most unusual take on a romantic comedy in recent years, there is plenty to, well, discover in one of Warsaw Film Festival's most adventurous section. Buckle up!…
Applications to the Ji.hlava Academy close this Sunday
Applications to the Ji.hlava Academy close this Sunday Until September 15 you may still submit your applications to the 3rd edition of the Ji.hlava Academy – a creative lab for those dedicated to making, reflecting upon and sharing contemporary films: producers, cinematographers, editors, but also film and art critics and…
WHEN EAST MEETS WEST opens call for its 10th Co-production Forum and announces brand new lab!
After a very successful season with many films previously presented at WEMW premiering at major festivals (to mention a few: Flesh Out by Michela Occhipinti and Stitches by Miroslav Terzić at Berlinale Panorama, Solo by Artemio Benki at the ACID Cannes, The Father by Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov at…
NEW DEADLINES for co-production projects and film and series scripts submission!
MISSED THE DEADLINES? HERE IS ONE MORE CHANCE... Deadlines for co-production projects and scripts for films, TV and drama series have been extended The submissions are pouring in, but luckily we still have room for more! Appreciating the strong interest, we decided to prolong the deadlines for submitting projects for …
baltic wave
It is obvious what Baltic Wave audiences love best Now we know what Baltic Wave audiences love best Baltic Wave audiences have decided on their favorites Baltic Wave audience made their favorites clear The traditional international Baltic Wave film festival in Neringa dedicated to promotion of Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian…
BIAFF 2019 JURY
BIAFF Film Festival Announces International Jury Line-up BIAFF film festival will be during 15-22 September. BIAFF festival organizers – Batumi Art-house ARGANI and official partner – Batumi city hall. BIAFF 2019 international jury list is finalized, which includes: BIAFF INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILMS COMPETITION Alexander Mindadze, Russia – Head of Jury…
From Tallinn with buzz: TV Beats Forum announces first speakers and topics; our projects land at TIFF; project submission ends soon!
30 August / What's cooking? Tallinn projects land at TIFF TV Beats first speakers and topics announced Project submission deadlines reminder Get your accreditation TIFF PICKS TWO TALLINN PROJECTS We are happy extremely to share the news that last year's Baltic Event 2018 Works In Progress entry Maria's Paradise, directed…
BIAFF film festival’s industry platform “Alternative Wave” announces the selected projects for its 2019 edition
The management of BIAFF film festival’s industry platform “Alternative Wave” finished the selection of projects for its 2019 edition. It was selected 8 projects, from which 6 is from Georgia, 1 from Turkey and 1 from Ukraine. “Alternative Wave” will be held under the framework of BIAFF film festival in…
'In Focus: Italy' Coproduction Meeting to Head the Line-up of Industry Events at the 22nd Festival of Slovenian Film
The Festival of Slovenian Film traditionally features a series of events targeted at film professionals, which are bound to appeal to a wider audience. In the 22nd festival edition, the industry programme will span five days from Wednesday, 18 September, to Sunday, 22 September 2019. All events will be held…
What's Slovak in Venice?
Dear friends of the Slovak Film Institute, we are thrilled to present the Slovak line-up at the 76th Venice International Film Festival (August 28 – September 7, 2019)! Long-awaited The Painted Bird by Václav Marhoul was selected for the Main Competition and short animated SH_T HAPPENS by directing duo David…
Czech Films at Venice IFF 2019
At the 76th Venice International Film Festival, Czech Cinema is represented by 4 films in Official Selection. Václav Marhoul’s The Painted Bird was selected for the main competition Venezia 76, animeted short SH_T HAPPENS by Dávid Štumpf and Michaela Mihályi will compete in Orizzonti, Gustav Machatý's digitally restored Extase will…
EnergaCAMERIMAGE Newsletter
JOHN BAILEY WITH CAMERIMAGE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD! EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival is pleased to recognize John Bailey with the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 27th edition of the Festival held in Toruń, Poland, November 9-16, 2019. John Bailey, photo by Aleksander Salski Born in Moberly, Missouri, on August 10, 1942, …
Daughter, The Painted Bird and two other Czech films will be presented at Toronto IFF
Daugther by Daria Kashcheeva continues in her fantastic year of festival success. Fifteen-minutes-long animated short has been selected for Short Cuts at TIFF 2019. Toronto also gives floor to The Painted Bird – after the World Premiere in Venezia 76, the film will be screened as the North American Premiere…
Kids Kino International Film Festival – same festival under a new name
6th Kids Kino International Film Festival, operating until now under the name: The Kids Film Festival will be held from 21-29 September 2019. The format of Kids Kino IFF remains the same. We will present films from around the world: shorts, features, animations, live action, documentaries and TV series to…
TV Launch: Season Finale at Sarajevo FF
Six projects of TV series, three projects of web series and two development executive participants are very close to conclude with our intense 9-month training within the TV Launch program.
