PRODUCTION: French/Maltese Love Thy Neighbour Enters Postproduction
VALLETTA: French director/writer Siegrid Alnoy has wrapped production on her sophomore feature Love Thy Neighbour / L’Amour du prochain, a low budget French/Maltese coproduction backed by Arts Council Malta and…
Third Edition of Montenegro Film Rendezvous: Authentic Film Stories, International Connections and New Opportunities for Project Development
HERCEG NOVI: The authenticity of Montenegrin film stories, international networking and tangible opportunities for film project development marked the third edition of Montenegro Film Rendezvous, which brought together local filmmakers…
Winners of 2026 International Film Festival Love Is Folly
VARNA: The French production A Hint of Love / Une pointe d’amour by Maël Piriou received the Grand Prix Golden Aphrodite at the 34th International Film Festival Love Is Folly”,…
Vasilije Nikitović’s Motka Premieres at Newly Founded International Film Festival in Niš
BELGRADE: Serbian filmmaker Vasilije Nikitović’s sophomore feature Motka had its world premiere at the newly founded International Film Festival in Niš, Serbia.
The 23rd CICAE Arthouse Cinema Training Closes Largest Edition to Date: A Look Back
BERLIN: Seven days of learning, growing, and fostering connection across the (arthouse) world: At the 23rd Arthouse Cinema Training (ACT) in Berlin, exhibitors came together for global collaboration and exchange…
FNE Oscar Watch 2026: Bulgarian Minority Coproduction Nina Roza Is Canada’s Candidate
SOFIA: Nina Roza by Geneviève Dulude-De Celles has been selected as Canada’s candidate for the 99th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards in the Best International Feature Film…
Our Father Wins Herceg Novi – Montenegro Film Festival 2026
PODGORICA: The regional coproduction Our Father / Oče naš directed by Goran Stanković won the Golden Mimosa for best feature film at the 39th Herceg Novi - Montenegro Film Festival …
Tristan Forever Wins 2026 MakeDox Creative Documentary Festival
SKOPJE: The Swiss film Tristan Forever directed by Tobias Nölle and Laurent Bonardo received the Onion Award for Best Film in the Main Competition at the 17th MakeDox Creative Documentary…
Interview with Joanna Szymańska: Mentor at Hands-on A.I. Producers Lab (International Screen Institute)
VIENNA: FNE spoke to Joanna Szymańska, producer and mentor at the Hands-on A.I. Producers Lab at the International Screen Institute, about the practical integration of artificial intelligence into a producer’s…
PRODUCTION: Spanish Director Pedro B. Abreu Shoots Romanian Children's and Family Film Olguța and Her Millionaire Grandpa
BUCHAREST: Romanian children's and family film Olguța and Her Millionaire Grandpa / Olguța și un bunic de milioane started shooting in Romania on 23 August 2026, directed by Spanish helmer…
FNE Oscar Watch 2027: Estonia Selects Our Erika as Oscar Contender
TALLINN: German Golub’s debut feature Our Erika / Meie Erika has been selected as Estonia’s candidate for the 99th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards in the Best…
Your Next Project Could Be Here: Wajda School New Talents | Berlin
BERLIN: If you are a producer looking for your next international co-production, a sales agent searching for projects with strong festival and market potential, or a distributor interested in distinctive…
PRODUCTION: Maltese Director Shirley Spiteri Mintoff Preps Waiting to Hear from Julia
VALLETTA: Maltese director/producer Shirley Spiteri Mintoff is preparing her feature film Waiting to Hear from Julia, which will be shot in Malta and Italy in 2027.
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…
Cinematik 2026 Announces Lineup
BRATISLAVA: Ten titles have been selected for Meeting Point Europe, the main competition of the 21st IFF Cinematik Piešťany, which will take place in the Slovak spa city of Piešt'any…
PRODUCTION: Arben Thaçi in Production with Sophomore Feature Ajal
SKOPJE: Macedonian director Arben Thaçi has started shooting his second feature film Ajal, produced through the Tetovo-based company Arbfilm. The contemporary drama explores mortality, family ties, faith, belonging, and moral…
European Film Business and Law LL.M. | MBA Prepares for New Edition
POTSDAM: The 5th edition of the European Film Business and Law LL.M. | MBA will kick off on 1 October 2026. Jointly delivered by Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF, the …
SERIES’ WOMEN and AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN Return with New Editions
POTSDAM: The Erich Pommer Institut (EPI) is announcing the launch of the new editions of AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN and SERIES’ WOMEN, its two international career enhancement and leadership programmes dedicated to…
PRODUCTION: Ilmar Raag in Postproduction with Six-Part Series A Girl from Tallinn
TALLINN: Acclaimed Estonian filmmaker Ilmar Raag’s A Girl from Tallinn / Tüdruk Tallinnast is currently undergoing final editing and polishing in Tallinn. The six-part series is an Estonian/Ukrainian/Bulgarian coproduction.
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,…
