FNE IDF DocBloc: HBO Call For Czech and Slovak Filmmakers
Following up on its Uncensored series, HBO Czech Republic has announced another call for documentary proposals from Czech and Slovak filmmmakers. The call is organized in cooperation with the Institute…
Rozbitek Foundation Launches Support for central European Film Music Composers
POZNAN: Oscar-winning Polish/American composer Jan Kaczmarek, founder of the Rozbitek Foundation (www.rozbitek.org), based outside Poznan, has launched its next phase, fostering the exchange of progressive ideas and support for filmmakers,…
CEE Producers at Toronto
Five producers from Central Europe are among the 12 European and 12 Canadian producers selected to participate in European Film Promotion's (EFP) Producers Lab Toronto.
Sony Appoints Rossiter as CEE General Manager
BUDAPEST: John Rossiter has been named General Manager of Sony Pictures Television Network for Central Europe.
New Financing from Slovenia and Croatia in the Spotlight at Sarajevo's Regional Forum
Additional funds in Slovania and Croatia's new tax incentives were the main topics discussed at the third Regional Forum which took place during the 17th Sarajevo IFF.
DISCOP Istanbul Registration is Open
ISTANBUL: The second edition of DISCOP Istanbul (www.discop.com ), set for 28 February - 1 March 2012, has opened early registration.
Austria Funds eight new feature film productions
VIENNA: The Austrian Film Institute has announced funding of 3.16m Euros for 45 new projects including just over 2m Euros for eight new feature film projects.
FNE at Venice IFF 2011: Polish and Czech films in Venice lineup
Polish films will have a strong presence at the Venice International Film Festival (31 August-10 September 2011) this year with two Polish films in the official programme. Polish director Roman…
Second edition of Odessa IFF builds bridges to Europe
ODESSA: The Grand Prix of the Odessa International Film Festival (15-23 July 2011) was awarded to the French film Tomboy directed by Celine Sciamma. The OIFF’s main prize, the Golden…
Six Degrees in Production
WARSAW: The team behind the award-winning Rabbit a la Berlin has begun shooting the concept documentary Six Degrees, which takes a literal and exploratory look at the theory that everyone…
New regulation on product placement
The new amendment to the Polish Broadcasting Act 1992 legalizes product placement in television and radio. Since May 23, 2011 as the act comes into force, the broadcasters will be…
FNE launches new Salans legal column for film professionals
WARSAW: FNE is happy to announce the launch a new column from leading intellectual property and audiovisual law specialists. Experts from Salans IP & New Tachnology team headed by Małgorzata…
FESTIVALS: CEE Films Compete at Locarno
Three Romanian films screen in the main competition of the 68th Locarno film festival,3-13 August 2011, including a Polish coproduction, while Croatia, Poland and Romania compete in the short film…
FNE - IDF DocBloc: Europa Cinemas Accepting New Exhibitors
Europa Cinemas, a European network funded by the MEDIA Programme, is now open for applications from new members. Membership allows cinemas that programme a significant number of European films to…
Mungiu Named President of Europa Distribution
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu was selected as president of Europa Distribution (www.europa-distribution.org) during the association's third general assembly and workshop, held in Paris 5-7 July 2011. Jakub Duszynski of Poland's…
FNE - IDF DocBlock: Taking a Plunge: Interview with Jonathan Oppenheim
Renowned US filmmaker and editor Jonathan Oppenheim was among the tutors of the second session of Ex Oriente Film that took place June 13 - 19, 2011 in Prague. We…
FNE at KVIFF: Quality and Experience at Doc Project Presentation
KARLOVY VARY: Docu Talents from the East, the annual presentation of upcoming documentaries from CEE, was notable for a smart selection of nine films from pedigreed directors and producers.
FNE at KVIFF: CEE Territories Compete for LUX Prize
KARLOVY VARY: Films from Hungary, Poland and Romania are among the ten titles competing for the 2011 LUX Prize. The nominees were unveiled during the Karlovy Vary IFF (www.kviff.com).
FNE at KVIFF: Cottbus Unveils Polish/Ukraine Focus
KARLOVY VARY: The 21st FilmFestival Cottbus (1-6 November 2011, www.filmfestivalcottbus.de) is taking a new "anti-nationalist approach," festival director Roland Rust told FNE, with a regional Polish-Ukraine focus, a parallel to…
MIFF 2011: Star studded closing for Moscow International Film Festival
MOSCOW: The 33 Moscow International Film Festival (23 June-2 July 2011) closed with Helen Mirren accepting the festivl’s Stanislavsky Award for Lifetime Achievement. Mirren whose real name is Yelena Vasilyevna…
