Lithuania Launches Its First City Film Fund
VILNIUS: The Vilnius Film Fund, which was approved by the Vilnius City Council last week, will support filmmakers whose work increases the visibility of Lithuania’s capital city.
Upcoming World Premiere for Hungarian Big Budget Epic 1242 – Gateway to the West
BUDAPEST: 1242 – Gateway to the West, the high budget historical film directed by Péter Soós and produced by Kornél Sipos through 1242 – Nyugat kapujában produkció, will have its…
Made in EU Wins 2025 Golden Rose National Film Festival
VARNA: Мade in EU by Stephan Komandarev won the Best Film Award at the 43th Golden Rose National Film Festival, which was held in Varna 16 – 23 September 2025.…
GRANTS: Croatia Announces Minority Coproduction Grants
ZAGREB: Nine minority coproduction projects received support totalling 407,000 EUR from the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC). They include three feature films, one debut feature, one long documentary, two animated films,…
First Sales for György Pálfi’s Hen
BUDAPEST: Paris-based Lucky Number has sold Hungarian director György Pálfi's new film Hen / Kota to several territories including Australia, the Baltics, and ex-Yugoslavia. Hen won the Special Jury Prize…
The 15th International Short Film Festival of Cyprus Announces National Competition Lineup
LIMASSOL: Seventeen titles have been selected for the National Competition section of the 15th International Short Film Festival of Cyprus (ISFFC), which will be held 11 – 17 October 2025…
RIGA IFF's Coproduction Market RIGA IFF SHOWCASE 2025 Announces Selected Projects
RIGA: Twelve projects, including nine feature films and three series, in various stages, from the Baltics as well as Eastern and Central Europe have been selected for the 4th coproduction…
Miloslav Luther Wins Top Prize at 2025 Slovak IGRIC Awards for The Dormant Account
BRATISLAVA: Miloslav Luther was awarded the main prize for directing The Dormant Account / Spiaci účet at the 36th edition of the IGRIC Awards, held in Bratislava on 21 September…
FNE Oscar Watch 2026: Hungary Selects Orphan as Oscar Bid
BUDAPEST: The coming-of-age drama Orphan / Árva by Academy Award winner László Nemes has been selected as Hungary’s candidate for the 98th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences award …
FNE Oscar Watch 2026: Georgia Selects Panopticon as Oscar Contender
TBILISI: George Sikharulidze’s debut feature Panopticon / Panoptikoni has been chosen as Georgia’s candidate for the 98th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences award in the Best International Feature…
FNE Oscar Watch 2026: Lithuania Selects The Southern Chronicles as Oscar Contender
VILNIUS: The highest grossing Lithuanian film of all time, The Southern Chronicles / Pietinia Kronikas by Ignas Miškinis, has been selected as Lithuania’s candidate for the 98th Academy of Motion…
Preparations for 10th European Arthouse Cinema Day
BERLIN: After a successful 9th edition, the European Arthouse Cinema Day (EACD) returns to cinemas around the world on 23 November 2025, organised by the International Confederation of Arthouse Cinemas…
European Work in Progress and International Film Distribution Summit focus on sustainability management
The two industry events European Work in Progress (EWIP) and International Film Distribution Summit (IFDS) will take place in Hamburg for the first time. From 29 September to 2 October…
Connecting cottbus 2025 Announces Selected Projects
COTTBUS: The East-West coproduction market connecting cottbus (coco) has announced its vibrant and diverse selection of projects to be pitched at its 27th edition, running from 5-7 November during the…
Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers’ FF 2025 Kicks Off in North Macedonia
BITOLA: Ten films have been selected for the Competition Camera 300 of the 46th edition of the Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers’ Film Festival, which is underway in Bitola till 26…
FNE Oscar Watch 2026: Slovakia Selects Father as Oscar Contender
BRATISLAVA: Tereza Nvotová’s third feature film Father / Otec has been selected as Slovakia’s candidate for the 98th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences award in the Best International…
FNE Oscar Watch 2026: Poland Selects Franz as Oscar Contender
WARSAW: Agnieszka Holland’s Franz has been selected as Poland’s candidate for the 98th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences award in the Best International Feature Film category. The film…
Cyprus Invests 3.3 m EUR in International Series and Films Promoting the Island
NICOSIA: Cyprus will subsidise international TV series and films that will promote Cyprus as a filming location as well as a tourist destination with 3.3 m EUR, through its Finance…
French World Sales CHARADES will receive the Best International Innovation Distribution Award 2025 of the INTERNATIONAL FILM DISTRIBUTION SUMMIT
We're happy to announce that French world sales CHARADES and its co-founder and chairman Yohann Comte will receive the Best International Innovation Distribution Award at this year's 4th International Film…
Innovative distribution strategies of the future: The agenda of the INTERNATIONAL FILM DISTRIBUTION SUMMIT 2025
Tthe official agenda of the 4th edition of the International Film Distribution Summit – IFDS is set. The IFDS will take place from September 30th to October 2nd 2025. This…
