PRODUCTION: Tena Perišin and Janet Harris Shoot Croatian Documentary From the Ashes of Lipik

LIPIK/DARUVAR: Tena Perišin and Janet Harris are currently filming From the Ashes of Lipik / Iz pepela Lipik, a Croatian documentary set for completion in 2027.
29-09-2026

PRODUCTION: Katrin Ruus Shoots Estonian Feature A Midnight Pilgrimage

TALLINN: Estonian director/writer Katrin Ruus is currently filming her debut feature A Midnight Pilgrimage / Öised rännakud, which is scheduled to be completed in June 2027.
29-09-2026

Cinemas Invited to Join European Arthouse Cinema Day on 22 November 2026

BERLIN: Cinemas worldwide are invited to register for the 11th European Arthouse Cinema Day, which will take place on 22 November 2026, organised by CICAE. The initiative brings together hundreds…
29-09-2026

Winners of Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival 2026

BUCHAREST: For the first time in the history of the Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival (BIEFF), two films shared the award for best feature film at the 16th edition of…
29-09-2026

FNE PODCAST: Maria-Christine Rieder, Programme Co-Director of Business and Legal Affairs (International Screen Institute)

VIENNA: FNE spoke to Maria-Christine Rieder, programme co-director of Business and Legal Affairs at the International Screen Institute, about the complex intersection of law, finance, and content production, navigating the…
29-09-2026

Filming Completed on Gana Čomagić’s Short Film Sote

Filming of the short fiction film Sote, directed and written by Gana Čomagić and produced by Evil Ideas, was successfully completed on Friday, 18 September.
29-09-2026

FNE at Gdynia 2026: Through the Wall Wins Golden Lion for Best Film

GDYNIA: Through the Wall by Maciej Sobieszczański won the Golden Lion for Best Film at the 51st Polish Film Festival (PFF) in Gdynia, which closed on 26 September 2026 at…
27-09-2026

The Dreamed Adventure Wins Golden Rose National Film Festival 2026

VARNA: The Dreamed Adventure by Valeska Grisebach won the Best Film award at the 44th Golden Rose National Film Festival, which was held in Varna 17 – 24 September 2026.…
27-09-2026

Fatherland Wins 2026 ICFF Manaki Brothers

BITOLA: Łukasz Żal, the cinematographer of Paweł Pawlikowski’s Fatherland, received the Golden Camera 300 at the 47th edition of the International Cinematographers’ Film Festival Manaki Brothers. The festival took place…
27-09-2026

PRODUCTION: Bogdan Mirică Shoots Magnum Opus

BUCHAREST: Romanian director Bogdan Mirică has started shooting his third feature film, Magnum Opus (working title), right after showcasing it at the Venice’s Gap – Financing Market (4 – 6…
27-09-2026

Animest 2026 Introduces Video Games Developed in Romania Pilot Section

BUCHAREST: The 21st edition of the Animest International Animation Film Festival brings over 320 animated productions to the Romanian public from 2 to 11 October 2026 in Bucharest.
27-09-2026

YOUNG GALA | WINNERS OF THE 51ST PFF

The verdict of the Short Film Competition Jury at the 51st Polish Film Festival in Gdynia has now been announced. The winners of this year’s special awards were also announced…
26-09-2026

CinEast Festival 2026 Announces Selection

LUXEMBOURG: Films by Igor Jelinović, Ivan Ostrochovský and Cecilia Ștefănescu are selected for the Main Competition of the 19th CinEast Festival, which will take place in Luxembourg 9 – 25…
24-09-2026

Astra Film Festival Announces Lineup for 2026 Edition

SIBIU: Astra Film Festival has announced the selection for the competition programmes (Romania Competition, Central and Eastern European Competition, Emerging Voices of Documentary Film Competition, and DocSchool Competition) of its…
24-09-2026

OBITUARY: Macedonian Animation Pioneer Tonkica Mitrovska

SKOPJE: Macedonian animator Tonkica Mitrovska, one of the pioneers of North Macedonia's animation, died in Skopje. She was 78.
24-09-2026

Ben Stiller Scouts Slovakia for New Film

BRATISLAVA: Hollywood actor/director Ben Stiller has visited Slovakia’s High Tatra Mountains twice in 10 months. Local press writes that he was scouting for a film that he will direct.
24-09-2026

Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2027 Launches Submissions

LIMASSOL/NICOSIA: Submissions are now open for the 25th Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2027, which will be held 16–24 April 2027 in Limassol and Nicosia.
24-09-2026

FROM ONLINE TO COTTBUS: MIOB IN SHORTS GOES ON TOUR

MIOB In Shorts Award 2026 Vote from September 1 to October 15 The MIOB In Shorts Award, part of the MIOB (Moving Images – Open Borders) network’s programme, celebrates outstanding…
24-09-2026

Wajda School New Talents | Berlin Connects Polish Projects with International Industry Partners

BERLIN: Wajda School New Talents | Berlin brought six projects in development together with international film industry professionals on 11 September 2026, creating a focused space for filmmakers and potential…
24-09-2026

PRODUCTION: Lun Sevnik in Postproduction with International Coproduction The Healers

LJUBLJANA: Slovenian director Lun Sevnik has wrapped shooting on The Healers / Zdravilca. His debut feature is a Slovenian/Macedonian/Czech/Croatian/French coproduction, and it was filmed in Slovenia and Croatia.
22-09-2026