Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead by Zoran Lisinac and Domagoj Mazuran Hits U.S. Cinemas
BELGRADE: The postapocalyptic SF adventure Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead will be released in American cinemas on 13 March 2026. The film written and directed by Zoran Lisinac (Serbia) and…
Home Sweet Home Dominates Polish Eagles 2026
WARSAW: Home Sweet Home / Dom dobry by Wojciech Smarzowski emerged as the biggest winner at the 28th Polish Film Awards (Orły / Eagles), taking the top prizes including Best…
PRODUCTION: Paweł Podolski in Postproduction with Polish/Cypriot A Bit of Meaning
WARSAW: Polish director Paweł Podolski is currently in postproduction with A Bit of Meaning / Trochę sensu, a feature film coproduced by Poland and Cyprus.
Hungarian Cinematographer Mátyás Erdély Receives the Spotlight Award
BUDAPEST: Mátyás Erdély is the winner of the prestigious Spotlight Award 2026 from the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) for his work on Orphan / Árva by László Nemes.
GRANTS: Estonian Film Institute Gave Out Nearly 4 m EUR for Production
TALLINN: The Estonian Film Institute has distributed 3.95 m EUR in 2026 so far as productions grants.
Estonia Increases Cash Rebate to 40%
TALLINN: Estonia’s government has approved the increase of Film Estonia’s cash rebate from 30 to 40%. The increase will take effect in approximately a month.
Alex Camilleri’s Żejtune Sold to 14 Territories
VALLETTA: The new Maltese film Żejtune by Alex Camilleri has been sold by Films Boutique to 14 countries following its international premiere and the screenings in Berlinale’s European Film Market
The 30th Baltic Sea Docs Opens Call for Projects
RIGA: Baltic Sea Docs (BSD) has opened the call for projects for its 30th edition. The leading documentary coproduction pitching forum will be held in Riga 6 – 11 September…
GRANTS: Estonian Grants 2025
TALLINN: The Estonian Film Institute distributed over 7.1 m EUR as production and development grants in 2025.
Febiofest 2026 Announces Lineup
BRATISLAVA: The 33rd International Film Festival Febiofest Bratislava has announced the programme of its 33rd edition, which will take place 11– 17 March 2026.
PRODUCTION: Croatian/Montenegrin Mom, Dad and I by Vanja Juranić Enters Postproduction
ZAGREB: Mom, Dad and I / Mama, Tata i Ja directed by Vanja Juranić and starring Zrinka Cvitešić, Rade Šerbedžija, Alma Prica, and Goran Bogdan, has started postproduction. It is…
British Production The Travel Writer Shoots in Malta
VALLETTA: The shoot of the British feature film The Travel Writer directed by Academy Award nominee Heidi Ewing is underway in Malta. The island is standing in for Sicily in…
GRANTS: Montenegrin Grants in 2025
PODGORICA: In 2025, the Film Centre of Montenegro distributed 1.351 m EUR as production and development support.
Red Code Blue and Escape Net Lead Latvian National Film Awards “Lielais Kristaps” 2026
RIGA: The 90s crime drama Red Code Blue and the Soviet-era sports drama Escape Net are the most awarded films at the Latvian National Film Awards “Lielais Kristaps”, held 1…
Apple TV+ The Buccaneers S3 Starring Paul Wesley Filming in Slovakia
BRATISLAVA: The third season of the historical drama series The Buccaneers (2023) is currently filming in Slovakia, benefiting from the Slovak Audiovisual Fund’s cash rebate. Dalibor Vašica’s Spectral is providing…
PRODUCTION: Tomas Vengris in Postproduction with Barracuda
VILNIUS: Lithuanian/American director/writer/editor Tomas Vengris is currently in postproduction with Barracuda, which he calls "a film about judgement of others and judgement of ourselves". Barracuda is a Lithuanian/Italian/Latvian coproduction.
Bulgaria Expands Cash Rebate Programme to Strengthen Appeal as Production Hub
SOFIA: Bulgaria has reinforced its position as an attractive filming destination by raising the cap on its cash rebate scheme from 1 m to 5 m EUR per project. Productions…
Sofia Meetings 2026 Announces Lineup
SOFIA: Sofia Meetings announced the selection for its 23rd edition, set to take place 18 - 22 March 2026 within the 30th Sofia International Film Festival (12 – 22 March…
Visegrad Film Forum 2026 Announces New Special Guests
BRATISLAVA: British production sound mixer Chris Munro, American special effects artist Shane Mahan, and Lithuanian director Andrius Blaževičius are among the international guests of the 13th edition of the Visegrad…
Paprika Studios Opens Office in Zagreb
ZAGREB: Budapest head-quartered Paprika Studios has opened a new office in Croatia’s capital city, which is adding to its presence in Bulgaria, Estonia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Lithuania, Poland, and the…
