Seven Films from CEE Supported by EFP Film Sales at Toronto IFF 2018

TORONTO: Seven films from CEE countries are among the 27 European films selected for the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival which have been granted Film Sales Support (FSS) by the…
29-08-2018

European Heritage Days Celebrate the Art of Sharing

BRUXELLES: The 2018 edition of the European Heritage Days (EHDs) celebrates “The Art of Sharing”. An extensive and varied programme will take place across the participating countries from late August…
29-08-2018

Indian Fantasy Brahmāstra Wraps Shooting in Bulgaria

SOFIA: An Indian fantasy Brahmāstra, the debut feature of Ayan Mukerji, wrapped shooting in Bulgaria. According to the Indian media, shooting took place at the spa resort Devin, in the …
28-08-2018

FESTIVALS: Timișoara Central European FF Announces Lineup

TIMIȘOARA: Eight films from CEE countries will screen in the competition of the 2018 edition of the Timișoara Central European Film Festival, running from 29 August to 2 September 2018.
28-08-2018

FESTIVALS: The 4th Seanema Film Festival Announces Winners

ULCINJ: Belgium's May Day directed by Olivier Magis and Fedrik de Beul was awarded best short film at the 4th edition of the Seanema Film Festival, which took place in…
28-08-2018

FNE Spoke to Nataša Bučar, Head of Slovenian Film Center

LJUBLJANA: FNE spoke with Nataša Bučar, Head of the Slovenian Film Center, about achieved goals, challenges in developing domestic film industry, the future of Slovenian cinema and her personal taste…
27-08-2018

Ben Foster to Star in Biggest Budget Czech Film in History

PRAGUE: American actor Ben Foster will portray Bohemia’s greatest warrior Jan Žižka of Trocnov in Petr Jákl’s biopic coproduced by British-born Hollywood producer Cassian Elwes.
27-08-2018

Jour2Fête Acquires Greek/French/Serbian Coproduction Her Job Ahead of TIFF World Premiere

BELGRADE: Paris-based distribution company Jour2Fête has acquired the Greek/French/Serbian coproduction Her Job directed by Nikos Labôt ahead of its premiere in the Toronto IFF’s Discovery section. The film was supported…
27-08-2018

Jan Němec's and Karel Vachek's Films on Prague Spring 1968 Online at DAFilms.com

PRAGUE: The Ferrari Dino Girl by Czechoslovak New Wave classic Jan Němec and Elective Affinities by Karel Vachek are available online on DAFilms.com on the occasion of the 50th anniversary…
27-08-2018

Lithuania Selects Documentary Wonderful Losers: A Different World as Oscar Bid

VILNIUS: Arūnas Matelis’ documentary Wonderful Losers: A Different World has been selected as Lithuania’s entry for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ award in the best foreign language…
24-08-2018

FESTIVALS: The 13th Cinematik Film Festival Announces Lineup

PIEŠŤANY: Ten films have been selected for Meeting Point Europe, the main competition of the 13th Cinematik IFF, which will take place in the spa city of Piešťany from 11…
24-08-2018

Book on Orson Welles Launched in Croatia

HVAR: The book Orson Welles in Hvar by Duško Kovačić and Daniel Rafaelić was launched during the celebrations of the 150th anniversary of organised tourism on Hvar.
24-08-2018

FNE IDF DocBloc: God Overestimated Me

Youlian Tabakov is in development with the Bulgarian/Swedish coproduction God Overestimated Me, a documentary about an old and lonely woman, sitting in front of the enormous ocean of the past.
24-08-2018

FESTIVALS: Festival of Slovenian Film in Portorož 2018 Announces Lineup

PORTOROŽ: Sixteen feature films including eight documentaries will be screened in the competition of the 21st Festival of Slovenian Film in Portorož, which will run from 10 to 15 September…
23-08-2018

FESTIVALS: The 13th BIAFF Announces Lineup

BATUMI: Ten titles have been selected for the Feature Film Competition of the 13th Batumi International Arthouse Film Festival set to take place in Batumi from 16 to 23 September…
23-08-2018

Lithuanian Classic The Beauty by Arūnas Žebriūnas in French Cinemas

VILNIUS: A restored 1969 classic The Beauty by the Lithuanian director Arūnas Žebriūnas was released in French cinemas on 22 August 2018. This is the first time that a Lithuanian…
23-08-2018

FNE Spoke to Zuzana Bieliková, Head of Slovak Film Commission

BRATISLAVA: Zuzana Bieliková was appointed Head of the newly established Slovak Film Commission (SFC) on 1 June 2018. She spoke to FNE about her goals and her short-term plans, as…
22-08-2018

Eighteen Films from CEE in EFA Feature Film Selection

SEVILLE: Eighteen films from CEE are among the 49 films chosen for the EFA Feature Film Selection. The nominations for the 2018 EFA Awards will be announced at the Seville…
22-08-2018

FESTIVALS: The 4th Seanema Film Festival Ready to Kick Off

ULCINJ: The 4th edition of the Seanema Film Festival takes place in the town of Ulcinj, Montenegro from 23 to 26 August 2018 and is centered around the theme of…
22-08-2018

PRODUCTION: Jacek Gwizdała Shoots Roman Kotlarz Biopic The Priest

RADOM: Polish director Jacek Gwizdała is working on a biopic project The Priest / Klecha, planned as a feature drama and a TVP three-part mini-series, and focusing on Roman Kotlarz,…
21-08-2018