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Marking the centenary of Surrealism, RIGA IFF will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Czech avant-garde director Jan Švankmajer with a retrospective
On 18 July, the first tickets to this year’s Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 17–27 October) go on sale, granting access to the retrospective of Czech animation director and artist Jan Švankmajer, in the festival section IN KINO VERITAS. The festival will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the author…
connecting cottbus - submission deadline & awards
Submissions are still open for the 26th edition of East-West co-production market connecting cottbus. Taking place during FilmFestival Cottbus on 6-8 November 2024, coco will present 13 projects in development (cocoPITCH) and 6 works in progress (cocoWIP).
Winners of the 58th Karlovy Vary IFF
The 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, a non-specialized festival with two competitive categories, took place from June 28th to July 6th 2024. It was organized by Film Servis Festival Karlovy Vary, a.s., with Jiří Bartoška as the president of the festival, Karel Och as its artistic director, Kryštof Mucha…
Winners of KVIFF Eastern Promises
Works in Progress, Works in Development – Feature Launch & Intensive Queer, Works in Development – KVIFF Talents, First Cut+ Works in Progress
RIGA IFF FORUM calls for entries to its market and feedback sessions
RIGA IFF FORUM, the industry programme of Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) taking place 24–26 October, has announced the open call for its two main sections. Starting 12 June, submissions are open for RIGA IFF SHOWCASE, a pitching session for feature film and series projects, as well as for…
MEDITERRANE FILM FESTIVAL CLOSES SECOND EDITION WITH GOLDEN BEE AWARDS CEREMONY
Global Film Industry Gathered at Glittering Ceremony Hosted by David Walliams Golden Bee Awards Winners Revealed; “Life” (Hayat) Wins Best Feature Film Mike Leigh Receives Career Achievement Award and Rita Galea Presented with Lifetime Achievement Award
Titles of the Polish Days 2024 announced
New films by Aga Woszczyńska, Michał Kwieciński and Damian Kocur will be showcased at this year’s biggest industry event in Poland!
Participants of the 15th edition of New Horizons Studio+ have been selected
New Horizons Studio+, organized by the New Horizons Association and Creative Europe Desk Poland, is a training program for directors and producers developing their first or second feature film. The 15th edition of New Horizons Studio+ will take place on July 18-21 during the 24th mBank New Horizons International Film…
Winners of Fest Anča 2024
The 17th edition of Fest Anča International Animation Festival has this year’s award-winning directors. The winning films were announced on 29 June at a ceremony at historic Žilina Town Theatre, while the festival programme continues until Sunday. The international jury appreciated visually impressive films full of mysticism that communicate with…
Another successful edition of ReActing as a Star wrapped!
European casting directors thrilled with ReActing actors!
21 German productions and co-productions in Karlovy Vary's mix of genres and themes
The line-up for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) has been announced - and it promises to be an exciting programme. The 58th edition will take place this year from 28 June to 6 July in the Czech spa town. A total of 21 German productions and co-productions can…
MEDITERRANE FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS OFFICIAL SELECTION AND INDUSTRY PROGRAMME FOR UPCOMING SECOND EDITION
The Count Of Monte Cristo To Kick Off The Second Mediterrane Film Festival Amongst An Array Of Award-Winning Industry Speakers Including Seven-Time Oscar Nominated Writer-Director Mike Leigh, Six-Time Oscar Nominated Production Designer Nathan Crowley And Two-Time Oscar Nominee Yorgos Mavropsaridis, Editor Of The Favourite, Poor Things And Kinds Of Kindness
Open yourself to the world of another: RIGA IFF announces the first titles and visual identity of its opulent 11th season
This fall, the biggest film event of Latvia, Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) will delight the senses of filmgoers with more than 100 screenings of bold and fresh filmmaker visions, selected from the world’s most prestigious film festival programmes, as well as from the kindred Baltic Sea region cinema.…
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) launches new Doc@PÖFF competition programme
Tallinn Black Nights Festival adds the sixth competition programme, Doc@PÖFF, to it's 28th edition taking place in November 2024. Submissions are open until the 25th of August.
BIDFF #10: MAPPING BODIES - OPEN CALL FORT SHORT DANCE FILMS
Filmmakers, dance artists, animators, visual artists and digital art makers are invited to submit their works for the competition section of BIDFF – Bucharest International Dance Film Festival (September 5 – 8, 2024).
Karlovy Vary IFF Unveils Official Selection and Juries of the 58th Edition
“The 58th KVIFF official selection, closely watched core of the festival's annual line-up comprising the Crystal Globe and Proxima competitions as well as the Special Screenings program offers a unique epicenter of genres and themes vibrating through the contemporary cinema. Freshly revisionist take on the esthetical canons of a period…
MEDITERRANE FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS FIRST SELECTIONS FOR 2024 EDITION’S FILM PROGRAMME
MALTA, Valletta, 19th May 2024 – Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival has unveiled the first wave of programming for its upcoming second edition of the festival, taking place from 22nd June to 30th June 2024 in the enchanting capital of the island, Valletta. These titles span the Main Competition, Out of…
Transilvania Pitch Stop 2024: selected projects
Transilvania International Film Festival (June 14-24, Cluj-Napoca) is set to host the 11th edition of the Transilvania Pitch Stop (TPS) on June 20. Ten selected projects will be presented in front of a gathering of industry professionals, including producers, distributors, sales agents, and representatives of film funds.
PÖFF SHORTS EXPANDS WITH AN INDUSTRY ARM
The Shorts Industry Shortcut (SIS) is PÖFF Shorts’ new industry arm, a stimulating, thought-provoking and inspiring talent building and guidance platform for emerging filmmakers.
Meet RIGA IFF in Cannes!
Members of the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) team are set to attend the Cannes Film Festival later this month. If there are any future plans or possible collaborations you would like to discuss, do not hesitate to reach out. For general inquiries feel free to drop us a…
