Foreign Films Shot in Romania Generate 82% of Film Biz
BUCHAREST: The aggregate turnover of the film industry in Romania is approximately 53 m EUR, out of which 82% is generated by foreign films shot in Romania. Despite this, no…
CME Sells MediaPro Studios
BUCHAREST: Central European Media Enterprises (CME) has sold MediaPro Studios to a group of prominent American and Romanian investors including Donald Kushner and Bobby Păunescu.
PRODUCTION: Pregnant, in Romania in Postproduction
BUCHAREST: Jesús del Cerro, who built a career as a director of popular family films and romantic comedies produced by Mediapro Pictures, goes independent with Pregnant, In Romania / Sunt…
PRODUCTION: Far from Here Starts Shooting
BUCHAREST: Far from Here, the debut feature of the Australian director James Pillion, started shooting in Romania on 12 October 2015. The film is a Romanian/American independent low budget production.
FNE at Astra Film Festival: Spartacus & Cassandra Wins Astra Film Festival
SIBIU: Spartacus & Cassandra, a French film by Ioannis Nuguet, won Best Film at the 22nd Astra Film Festival 2015. The documentary festival wrapped on 11 October 2015 after a…
Mungiu Prepares the 6th Les Films de Cannes à Bucarest Festival
BUCHAREST: The 6th edition of Les Films de Cannes à Bucarest will take place from 23 to 29 October 2015. Last year, the festival brought in over 14,000 viewers, numerous…
BBC Entertainment to Withdraw from CEE Countries
LONDON: BBC Entertainment will withdraw from Central and Eastern Europe starting from 1 January 2016.
PRODUCTION: Iura Luncasu Shoots Romantic Comedy Sequel
BUCHAREST: Iura Luncașu is currently shooting Sweet Little Lies @ Downtown / Minte-mă frumos @ Centrul Vechi, a sequel to the romantic comedy Sweet Little Lies / Minte-mă frumos, which…
Cinema City Launched Its 20th Multiplex in Romania
BUCHAREST: Cinema City opened its 20th multiplex in Romania in the city of Deva and will open two more multiplexes in other regions in October 2015.
White Carpathia to Be Shot in Romania
BUCHAREST: White Carpathia, the fourth and final episode of the British TV series Wild Carpathia, will start shooting this week. Producer Charlie Ottley launched a crowdfunding campaing on Kickstarter.com hoping…
Liviu Ciulei’s Films Forbidden in Romania by Director’s Son
BUCHAREST: Director/producer Thomas Ciulei, the son and legatee of the acclaimed director Liviu Ciulei, decided to forbid his father’s and his own work to be screened in Romania except for…
Irina Radu Elected Acting General Manager of the Romanian Public Television
BUCHAREST: Irina Radu was confirmed by the Romanian Parliament as acting general manager of the Romanian public broadcaster (SRTV) after the rejection of the activity report on 2014 and thus…
TNT to Be Launched in Romania
BUCHAREST: Turner Broadcasting System’s flagship entertainment brand TNT will be launched in Romania on 6 October 2015. The channel will broadcast in SD and HD.
Obituary: Actress Oana Ioachim
BUCHAREST: Theatre and film actress Oana Ioachim passed away on 11 September 2015 at the age of 48. She played in Amen by Costa-Gavras and more recently in Răzvan Săvescu's…
Anca Mitran Selected as the New General Director of the Romanian CNC
BUCHAREST: Anca Mitran has won the contest organised by the Ministry of Culture and will be appointed General Director at the National Film Center (CNC).
Glenn Close, Willem Dafoe and Noomi Rapace Shoot in Romania
BUCHAREST: Tommy Wirkola’s thriller SF What Happened to Monday? starring Glenn Close, Willem Dafoe and Noomi Rapace is currently shooting in Romania until end of November 2015 with Castel Film…
White God Wins MECEFF
MEDIAŞ: Kornel Mundruczo’s White God was awarded Best Film at the 5th Mediaş Central European Film Festival (MECEFF) which took place in the Transylvanian town of Mediaş from 1 to…
Anim’est Announces Line up
BUCHAREST: Five awarded long animated films have been selected at the 10th edition of Anim’est International Film Festival (2-11 October 2015). In 10 years, Anim’est has established itself as one…
Astra Film Festival Announces Line up
SIBIU: A record number of 1,500 documentaries from over 90 countries were submitted in the four competitions of Astra Film Festival. The 21st edition of the festival will take place…
Divan Film Festival Wraps in Romania
CETATE: The 6th Divan Film Festival wrapped on 30 August 2015 after a 9 days full of movies, conferences and food. The festival focusing on the tasting of Balkan cinema…
