FNE at Berlinale 2025: Macedonian Cinema in Berlin
The North Macedonia Film Agency will maintain a significant presence at the European Film Market (EFM), held from 13 to 19 February 2025, during the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.…
BOX OFFICE: Sharp Decline in Admissions for Domestic Films in North Macedonia in 2024
SKOPJE: Admissions for domestic films in North Macedonia saw a significant decline in 2024, dropping by more than 50% at the country’s major cinemas, compared to 2023.
PRODUCTION: Georgi M. Unkovski Preps Macedonian Animation Series Bukvozhder
SKOPJE: Macedonian writer/director Georgi M. Unkovski, whose debut feature DJ Ahmet world-premiered in Sundance’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition 2025 where it won the Audience Award, is currently in preparation with…
PRODUCTION: Teona Strugar Mitevska Enters Postproduction with Mother Starring Noomi Rapace
SKOPJE: The acclaimed Macedonian director Teona Strugar Mitevska is currently in postproduction with her seventh feature film Mother / Majka, an international coproduction set to be released in 2026. The…
Veronika Buchkovska Appointed New Acting Director of North Macedonia Film Agency
SKOPJE: The Macedonian Government has appointed Veronika Buchkovska as the new acting director of the North Macedonia Film Agency. She is replacing Daniela Stankovska-Plachkovska, who recently resigned from the position.
Films Boutique Picks Up Georgi M. Unkovski’s DJ Ahmet Ahead of Its World Premiere at Sundance
SKOPJE: Georgi M. Unkovski’s debut feature DJ Ahmet has been acquired by Berlin-based Films Boutique ahead of its world premiere in the World Dramatic Competition section within the 2025 Sundance…
Bitola Hosts 5th UNESCO Creative Cities of Film Forum on Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Practices
BITOLA: The 5th Forum of UNESCO Creative Cities of Film, which took place in Bitola, North Macedonia from 5 to 7 December 2024, has gathered international film professionals from eight…
Labina Mitevska to Receive 2024 Eurimages International Co-production Award
STRASBOURG: The Macedonian producer and actress Labina Mitevska will be awarded with the Eurimages International Co-production Award by Eurimages and the European Film Academy at the 37th European Film Awards,…
PRODUCTION: Macedonian Director Gjorche Stavreski Shoots Sophomore Feature Swaps
SKOPJE: Macedonian director Gjorche Stavreski is currently in production with his sophomore feature Swaps / Trampi. The film is a Macedonian/Czech coproduction supported by the North Macedonia Film Agency and…
OBITUARY: Macedonian Composer Ljupcho Konstantinov
SKOPJE: The acclaimed Macedonian composer and author of film music Ljupcho Konstantinov passed away on 17 October 2024 at age 78.
Teachers' Lounge Wins 2024 ICFF Manaki Brothers
BITOLA: Judith Kaufmann, the cinematographer of the German film Teacher’s Lounge / Das Lehrerzimmer directed by Ilker Çatak, received the Golden Camera 300 at the 45th edition of the International…
Agent of Happiness Wins 2024 MakeDox Creative Documentary Film Festival
SKOPJE: The Hungarian/Bhutanese coproduction Agent of Happiness directed by Arun Bhattarai and Dorottya Zurbó received the Onion Award for Best Film in the main competition of the 15th edition of …
North Macedonia Steps Back from 2025 Oscar Race
SKOPJE: North Macedonia will not be submitting a film for the 97th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences award in the Best International Feature Film category. The decision was…
Daniela Stankovska-Plachkovska Appointed Acting Director of North Macedonia Film Agency
SKOPJE: The Macedonian Government appointed Daniela Stankovska-Plachkovska as the new acting director of the North Macedonia Film Agency on 30 July 2024. She is replacing Vladimir Angelov, who resigned from…
Dutch Drama Milk Wins 2024 Beach Film Festival in Ohrid
OHRID: The Dutch drama Milk / Melk directed by Stefanie Kolk won the Large Wave Award for Best Film at the 7th edition of the Beach Film Festival. The festival…
The City Wins 2024 Cinedays Festival of European Film
SKOPJE: The Israeli production The City directed by Amit Ulman won the Golden Star in the Official Competition of the 23rd Cinedays Festival of European Film, which took place 11…
Zoran Ljutkov Appointed New Minister of Culture and Tourism in North Macedonia
SKOPJE: Zoran Ljutkov is the new Minister of Culture and Tourism in North Macedonia, as a new coalition Government, led by PM Hristijan Mickoski, has been appointed. Ljutkov is replacing…
New Macedonian Films Screened for Free at 6th Golden Frame Showcase
SKOPJE: A total of 17 Macedonian films, which premiered in the past year, were screened free of charge at the 6th edition of Golden Frame, held from 18-20 June 2024…
FESTIVALS: Terrestrial Verses Wins 2024 Philosophical Film Festival in Skopje
SKOPJE: Iranian film Terrestrial Verses by Ali Asgari and Alireza Khatami won the Golden Owl Award for Best Feature Film at the 14th Philosophical Film Festival, which took place in…
PRODUCTION: Macedonian Director Srđan Janićijević Shoots Debut Feature Butcher´s Dance
SKOPJE: Macedonian director Srđan Janićijević has started shooting his debut feature Butcher´s Dance / Kasapsko oro in the Macedonian capital of Skopje. The film is produced by Novo Makedonsko Video…