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Docu Talents from the East @Sarajevo Film Festival
Your guide to brand new documentary films in progress from Central and Eastern Europe.
Cinematik will present a retrospective of the unique Lucile Hadzihalilović. Slovak viewers will see her films in the profile section for the first time
Unmistakable handwriting, bold themes and captivating images that oscillate between dream and nightmare. The work of the French-Bosnian director, screenwriter and producer Lucile Hadžihalilović offers truly exceptional film experiences, which Slovak viewers can now look forward to thanks to Cinematik. The festival will present a retrospective of the award-winning filmmaker's…
Polish Days 2022 awards
Polish Days – the most important industry event of New Horizons IFF, co-organized by the Polish Film Institute has just finished.
Nearly 250 films from more than 50 countries submitted to the 48th EKOFILM this year
BRNO/PRAHA/ČR - This year's 48th EKOFILM international environmental film festival will offer a cardinal spectacle. A total of 243 documentaries from more than 50 countries have entered the competition. This year, the United States leads the way with 34 entries, followed closely by Germany with 27 films. The Czech Republic…
Record number of submissions for Kids Kino Industry 2022 – the official selection
95 projects from 27 countries have been submitted for the pitching sections of the Kids Kino Industry forum, which is the absolute record in the history of the event. The most promising 26 projects have been selected for the pitchings and they will join the previously preselected winning project of…
Pula Industry Programme
The Industry Programme is intended for film professionals from Croatia and abroad with the goal of professional networking and education, but primarily the goal of marketing Croatian film projects in postproduction.
BUCHAREST INTERNATIONAL DANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2022 (UN)SAFE ZONES
EXTENDED DEADLINE: July 23rd Bucharest International Dance Film Festival invites filmmakers, dance artists, animators, visual artists and digital art makers to submit their works for the International and Romanian Short Film Competitions of the festival. The final deadline for submissions is Friday, July 23rd! Through the (un)safe zones theme, the…
Paul Joseph Schrader to receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of film, American director and screenwriter Paul Joseph Schrader will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival.
A Room of My Own (World Premiere: Karlovy Vary IFF 2022 / Crystal Globe Competition)
2021, Tbilisi, Georgia. Tina (24) is lost, broke and far from home. An act of infidelity has left her both ostracized by family and friends, and carrying the physical and emotional scars of her now imprisoned husband Datuna’s violent attack.
WINNERS OF KVIFF EASTERN PROMISES 2022
Works in Progress, Works in Development – Feature Launch, First Cut+ Works in Progress, Odesa International Film Festival WIP Selection
EO by Jerzy Skolimowski will open and Agnieszka Smoczyńska’s Silent Twins will close the 22nd New Horizons International Film Festival
Here’s the program of this year’s event
EUROPA DISTRIBUTION’S “FILM DISTRIBUTION INNOVATION HUB” KARLOVY VARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL July 3-6 2022
After a short pause due to the pandemic, Europa Distribution is finally back in Karlovy Vary (CZ) toorganise its distribution workshop in the scope of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.About 25 independent distributors, coming from all around Europe, will participate in the firstedition of the “Film Distribution Innovation Hub”…
Student films dominate Fest Anča 2022 winners!
The Anča Awards have been announced! Winners were awarded at the festival’s closing ceremony on July 2 at historical Žilina Town Theatre. The jury was primarily swayed by student films that depicted the world with emotion, humour, and objectivity.
POSTER OF THE THIS YEAR’S JI.HLAVA IDFF WAS UNVEILED
The visual identity of the 26th Ji.hlava IDFF has been revealed! Its concept invites us to joyfully discover new and creative approaches to the world around. The author of the visuals, Juraj Horváth, is an award-winning book graphic designer and illustrator who has been the creator of the festival’s visual…
PRESS RELEASE: 26th Ji.hlava unveiled its visual & Jan Švankmajer's last film
POSTER OF THE THIS YEAR’S JI.HLAVA IDFF WAS UNVEILED THE 26TH EDITION WILL FEATURE WORLD PREMIERE OF JAN ŠVANKMAJER’S LATEST FILM The visual identity of the 26th Ji.hlava IDFF has been revealed! Its concept invites us to joyfully discover new and creative approaches to the world around. The author of…
Riga International Film Festival. Last call for submitting your work
The deadline is (almost) here and so is the last chance to submit your film! Dear filmmakers,The deadline for the RIGA IFF International Feature Film Competition, Short Film National Competition, KIDS' REEL Feature and Short Film Competitions, as well as the BALTIC MUSIC VIDEO Competition ends this Thursday, 30 June!The …
Fest Anča’s Theme Women Will Also Be Reflected in the Accompanying Programme
Although Fest Anča is an animation festival, it is also a place where animation meets the other art forms. The festival will present a high-quality and contemporary accompanying programme consisting of concerts, DJ sets, and discussions about this year's festival theme – women. As per tradition, concerts and parties will…
KVIFF Eastern Promises unveils selected projects
KVIFF Eastern Promises industry platform unveils 35 selected film projects which will be showcased at the Works in Progress, Works in Development – Feature Launch, First Cut+ Works in Progress and Odesa International Film Festival Works in Progress presentations. The most promising projects will receive awards in a total value…
Animafest Zagreb 2022 winners announced
World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb 2022 ended June 12 with the award ceremony at the SC Cinema. The jury of the Grand Competition Short Film consisting of Paul Driessen, Les Mills, Alex Dudok de Wit, Ana Nedeljković and Igor Grubić decided to award the Grand Prix to…
Fest Anča’s 2022 focus: Women in Animation
Fest Anča International Animation Festival was one of the few festivals that took place during the pandemic, and this year it returns vibrant and live in Žilina from 30 June to 3 July 2022. Attendees can look forward to a selection of the best animated films and a great programme…
