Q and A with Romanian Producer Iuliana Tarnovețchi, Managing Partner at Alien Films Entertainment
BUCHAREST: FNE spoke with Romanian producer Iuliana Tarnovețchi, Managing Partner at Alien Films Entertainment, about the ongoing local cash rebate programme and her last project, Sony/Columbia Pictures action thriller Ghost…
BOX OFFICE: Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord Scores over 150,000 Admissions in France
PARIS: Palme d’or 2026 winner Fjord directed by Romanian helmer Cristian Mungiu has scored 151,121 admissions since 19 August 2026 through its first weekend in French cinemas and including previews,…
FNE at Venice 2026: Pluto Film Picks-Up Alina Șerban’s I Matter
BUCHAREST: Berlin-based Pluto Film has acquired I Matter / Eu contez, the debut feature by Roma director Alina Șerban, ahead of its world premiere in the Venice Spotlight competition at…
BOX OFFICE: Released 13 Weeks Ago, Romanian Comedy City Boys: Golden Boyz Still Tops Overall Domestic Charts
BUCHAREST: Romanian overall 2026 charts are still headed by domestic comedy City Boys: Golden Boyz / Băieți de oraș: Golden Boyz, which was released on 6 February, followed by Christopher…
FNE Oscar Watch 2027: Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord Qualifies for Best International Feature Film Category
BUCHAREST: Palm d’or 2026 winner Fjord, directed by Cristian Mungiu and starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, has qualified for the 99th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards…
Romania’s Film and Streaming Sector Set for Steady Multi-Million Growth
BUCHAREST: Romania’s entertainment and media market is projected to hit 5.22 billion EUR, driven heavily by digital streaming and video content, according to PwC's Global Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Outlook…
EXCLUSIVE: Matei Lucaci-Grunberg Shoots Comedy-Drama Decebal’s Wedding
BUCHAREST: Decebal’s Wedding / Nunta lui Decebal by Matei Lucaci-Grunberg is currently in production in Romania, starring Romanian and British actors. This bittersweet comedy-drama debut feature was originally produced as…
Festival of Thinking 2026 to Be Held in Bucharest
BUCHAREST: The third edition of the Festival of Thinking will be held 27 – 30 August 2026 in Bucharest. This innovation platform at the intersection of art, science, business, and…
EXCLUSIVE: Adrian Silișteanu Preps Debut Feature - Romanian/Bulgarian Drama Another Story About My Son
BUCHAREST: Acclaimed Romanian cinematographer Adrian Silișteanu is in preparation with his first feature film as a director. Another Story about My Son / O altă poveste despre fiul meu is…
Romanian Cinema Market Hits Record 63 m EUR in 2025
BUCHAREST: The Romanian cinema market reached a record 63 m EUR / 318.2 m RON in revenues in 2025, a 7% increase from 2024 driven primarily by an 8.8% rise…
A Romanian Showcase of Creativity at Cannes Lions 2026 – Unleashing Romania’s Advertising Powerhouses
CANNES: Discover the Romanian showcase of Creativity - Unleashing Romania’s Advertising Powerhouses, organised by Creative Romanian Film Makers at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity (22 – 26 June 2026).
Lionel Wins 25th Transilvania IFF
CLUJ-NAPOCA: French/Spanish Lionel by Carlos Saiz received the Transilvania Trophy at the 25th Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF), held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 12 to 21 June 2026. Romanian/Greek Y by…
Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord Scores Record Admissions for Domestic Art House Film Avant-premiere
BUCHAREST: Palme d’or winner Fjord by Romanian helmer Cristian Mungiu scored 43,440 admissions at its unique avant-premiere, held on 13 June 2026 at 7p.m. on 315 screens in 96 cinemas…
FNE Podcast: Viorel Chesaru Talks About The Impact of Creative Romanian Film Makers in Cannes
BUCHAREST: FNE spoke to Viorel Chesaru, managing director of Chainsaw Europe, about the strategic growth of Romania’s cinematic presence, the global success of local talent, and the rapid expansion of…
Cristian Mungiu Calls for Structural Changes in Romanian Film Industry
BUCHAREST: Second-time Palme d’or winner Cristian Mungiu is calling for structural changes in Romanian film industry, which would primarily consist in reclaiming over 130 m EUR from gambling levies, and…
PRODUCTION: Crowdfunding Campaign for Romanian Film Kid Hazard
BUCHAREST: A crowdfunding campaign has been launched in Romania for the feature film Kid Hazard / Pericol, an adaptation of the eponymous children's bestseller by Romanian writer Raluca Poenaru. Producers…
Radu Jude’s Dracula Sold to North America
BUCHAREST: The horror comedy Dracula by Romanian helmer Radu Jude has been sold in North America to the new American independent company 1-2 Special, which has already picked up Jude’s…
Romania Consolidated Its Strategic Position on Global Film Industry Map at Cannes Film Festival 2026
BUCHAREST: The Creative Romanian Film Makers (CRFM) Association welcomed and celebrated the massive participation of local producers in the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival and the Marché du…
FNE at Cannes Film Festival 2026: Romanian Director Cristian Mungiu Scoops Second Palme d’Or with Fjord
CANNES: Films from FNE partner countries won top prizes at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, especially through the Romanian majority coproduction Fjord by Cristian Mungiu, winner of the Palme d’or,…
TIFF 2026 Announces Romanian Days Lineup
CLUJ-NAPOCA: Eleven feature films including one docu-fiction and one documentary, as well as 20 short films have been selected for the Romanian Days Competition at the 25th edition of the…
