FESTIVALS: IFF Febiofest Bratislava 2023 Extends Competition Section
BRATISLAVA: In addition to the usual 20 short films from neighbouring countries, the In the Heart of Europe competition section of the 30th International Film Festival Febiofest Bratislava will add…
GRANTS: Cristi Puiu Receives Biggest Grant at Romania’s CNC Latest Call
BUCHAREST: Cristi Puiu’s new feature film Sântandreiul lupilor received the biggest grant of approximately 711,000 EUR / 3.5 m RON from the Romanian Film Centre (CNC) at its only batch…
FESTIVALS: Houman Seyyedi’s World War Three Wins 51st Fest in Belgrade
BELGRADE: The Iranian film World War Three directed by Houman Seyyedi won the Belgrade Victor Awards for Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor in the main competition of the…
OneTwoThree Media Acquires Worldwide Rights to Macedonian Snow White Dies at the End
SKOPJE: The Las Vegas-based sales company OneTwoThree Media will manage worldwide rights to Macedonian director Kristijan Risteski’s debut feature Snow White Dies in the End / Snezana umira na krajot, …
PRODUCTION: Andres Puustusmaa in Postproduction with Estonian/Latvian One-dimensional Man
TALLINN: Estonian director and former actor Andres Puustusmaa is currently in postproduction with his feature drama One-dimensional Man / Ühemõõtmeline mees, which is estimated to be finished in 2023.
FNE Film Meets Games: Q&A with Vladislav Polgar, Chief Operating Officer of Keen Software House
PRAGUE: FNE spoke to Vladislav Polgar, chief operating officer of Keen Software House, about their current activities, as well as the state of the Czech game development industry.
Prague Bids Farewell to Juraj Jakubisko
PRAGUE: The funeral mass for famous Slovak filmmaker Juraj Jakubisko, who died on 28 February 2023 took place in Prague's main St. Vitus Cathedral on 4 March 2023. The cathedral…
OBITUARY: Bosnian Producer Amira Lekić
SARAJEVO: On 3 March 2023, with a great applause, filmmakers of Bosnia and Herzegovina said their last goodbye to their beloved friend and colleague, producer Amira Lekić, who passed away…
Il Boemo Wins 30th Czech Lion Awards
PRAGUE: Petr Václav’s Il Boemo won in six categories at the 30th anniversary edition of the Czech Film and Television Academy (CFTA) Awards, held in Prague’s Rudolfinum on 4 March…
PRODUCTION: Stere Gulea Starts Shooting The Moromete Family 3
BUCHAREST: The acclaimed Romanian film director Stere Gulea started shooting The Moromete Family 3 / Moromeții 3 on 1 March 2023. The film is the third part of what started…
FESTIVALS: Sofia Film Festival 2023 Announces Lineup
SOFIA: The 27th Sofia International Film Fest will take place entirely onsite from 16 to 31 March 2023 under the motto Reconnect. The festival will also screen numerous of its…
The Happiest Man in the World Released in France, Expected to Reach Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sweden
SKOPJE: The Happiest Man in the World / Najsrekniot čovek na svetot by Teona Mitevska will be released by Obala Art Center in Bosnian cinemas on 9 March 2023. The…
BOX OFFICE: Czech Children of Nagano Scores Second Place in Domestic Charts
PRAGUE: The family sports film Children of Nagano / Děti Nagana from screenwriter/director/producer Dan Pánek has overtaken the Czech hit Island / Ostrov by Rudolf Havlík and is in second…
FESTIVALS: Kino Pavasaris 2023 Announces Lineup
VILNIUS: Ten films have been selected for the Competition of the 28th Vilnius International Film Festival Kino Pavasaris, which will be held 16 – 26 March 2023.
FESTIVALS: Submissions Open for Tallinn Black Nights FF 2023
TALLINN: The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has opened submissions for its 27th edition, which will be held 3 - 19 November 2023. The deadline is 1 July 2023.
PRODUCTION: Jaro Vojtek in Postproduction with New Documentary
BRATISLAVA: The acclaimed Slovak director Jaro Vojtek is currently in postproduction with his new documentary The Third End of the Stick / Tretí koniec palice. The film is produced by…
Sony Pictures International Productions Acquires Remake Rights to Latvian Christmas Comedy
RIGA: Sony Pictures International Productions has optioned remake rights to the Latvian comedy Accidental Santa / Circenīša Ziemassvētki, written and directed by Aigars Grauba. The rights include North America, UK,…
Hungarian Crime Series Supported by NFI Premieres on Duna TV
BUDAPEST: The Hungarian crime series Locked Up Secrets directed by Csillag Mano will air on Duna TV starting 20 March 2023. The 8-episode series was produced by Megafilm Service with…
January Awarded Best Latvian Feature Film of 2022 at Lielais Kristaps Awards
RIGA: Viesturs Kairišs' coming-of age-drama January / Janvāris received five awards, including Best Feature Film and Best Actor in a Leading Role, at the Latvian national film awards Lielais Kristaps,…
The Ballad of Piargy Leads Slovak Sun in a Net Nominations for 2022
BRATISLAVA: The Slovak/Czech/ Macedonian drama The Ballad of Piargy by Ivo Trajkov leads the 12th Sun in a Net awards nominations with 16 nods, followed by Slovak/Czech The Nightsiren /…
