Bulgaria Pumps More Funding into New Projects in 2016
SOFIA: Bulgaria’s National Film Center revised its initial decision to cut funding available to new film projects applying for support in 2016.
FESTIVALS: Finale Plzen Announces Line up
PLZEN: Thirteen titles will be competing in the feature or animated films competition of the 29th Finale Plzen Film Festival set to take place from 15 to 21 April 2016.…
Czech AV Law Moves One Step Closer to Approval
PRAGUE: An important amendment to the Czech audiovisual law has moved one step closer to approval after being approved by the lower house of the Czech parliament this week.
Polish/Swedish Coproduction The Here After to Be Released in UK
WARSAW: The Here After by Magnus von Horn, a Polish/Swedish/French coproduction, which had its world premiere in the Director's Fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival 2015, will be released…
The History of Love Starts Selling
CLUJ-NAPOCA: The History of Love, the English-language debut of the Romanian-born France-based filmmaker Radu Mihaileanu and the first international production using the Romanian town of Cluj-Napoca as a location, was…
FNE DocBloc: The Fifth East Doc Platform Is Approaching
More than 400 guests are expected at the fifth edition of East Doc Platform, introduced by The Institute of Documentary Film in Prague from 7 to 13 March 2016.
PRODUCTION: Ralitza Petrova in Postproduction with Godless
SOFIA: Ralitza Petrova, an alumna of UK’s National Film and Television School, is in postproduction with her first feature film, the Bulgarian/Danishcoproduction Godless/Bezbog. The release is planned for the second…
FESTIVALS: Febiofest Announces Lineup
PRAGUE: Twelve titles have been selected in the New Europe Competition of the 23rd Febiofest Film Festival, which will take place in Prague from 17 to 23 March 2016.
Polish Filmmakers Protest TVP Interference in Ida Broadcast
WARSAW: The Guild of Polish Directors including Andrzej Wajda, Agnieszka Holland and Wojciech Smarzowski and a group of over 100 film critics have signed a protest letter to Jacek Kurski…
EKRAN+ Kicked Off
WARSAW: Nine projects from Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Croatia, Austria and Switzerland will take part in the first session of EKRAN+ European Training Programme 2016, which started on 29…
PRODUCTION: Zornitsa Sophia in Postproduction with Chieftain
SOFIA: Zornitsa Sofia is in postproduction with her third feature film, theBulgarian/Croatian coproduction Chieftain/ Voevoda. The release is planned for 2017.
Czech Film Fund Announces Short Term Plan
PRAGUE: The State Cinematography Fund announced its short term plan for 2016. The total funding will reach 13 m EUR / 350 m CZK in 2016, compared to 8 m…
Son of Saul Wins Oscar and Spirit Award for Best Foreign Language Film
BUDAPEST: Son of Saul won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film at the gala held at Dolby Theatre, Hollywood on 28 February 2016. The debut feature of László Nemes…
Martin Kurel to Bring First César to Czech Republic
PRAGUE: Czech production designer Martin Kurel is the first Czech to receive the French national film award César. Xavier Giannoli‘s period drama Marguerite, nominated in 11 categories, received four awards…
PRODUCTION: Lech Majewski to Shoot Polish/American Coproduction Valley of the Gods
WARSAW: Lech Majewski will start shooting the adult fantasy Valley of the Gods in March 2016. The film is a Polish/American coproduction starring Josh Hartnett, Charlotte Rampling and John Rhys-Davies,…
FESTIVALS: Poet on a Business Trip Wins ZagrebDox
ZAGREB: Poet on a Business Trip by Ju Anqi was awarded The Big Stamp Award for Best Film in the International Competition of the 12th ZagrebDox. The festival took place…
East Doc Platform 2016 Reveals Programme and Tutors
PRAGUE: More than 80 acclaimed professionals and decision makers from all over the world will take part in the 5th edition ofEast Doc Platform, a key industry meeting of CEE…
Hands-on Digital Masterclass Ready to Kick Off
PRAGUE: Gain hands-on practical experience designing and implementing campaigns to engage audiences and customers with Yomi Ayeni, an award-winning British digital producer and former BBC strategist. Hands-on Digital Masterclass will…
OBITUARY: Czech Animator Zdeněk Smetana
PRAGUE: Acclaimed Czech animator and artist Zdeněk Smetana, awarded in Cannes, Berlin and Venice passed away at 90 due to illness.
Maia Workshops Announces Extended Deadline For 3 Workshop Package
BUCHAREST: The deadline for the 3 Maia Workshop package has been extended to 4 March 2016. The Maia workshops are targeted at emerging European fiction, documentary and cross-media producers as…
