Anniversary 20th Edition of Batumi International Art-House FF
BATUMI: The 20th anniversary edition of the Batumi International Art-House Film Festival (BIAFF) kicks off on 19 September 2026 with two Georgian films by Levan Koguashvili and Giorgi Ovashvili in…
PRODUCTION: Miklós Keleti Shoots Belgian/Canadian/Estonian/Dutch Sci-Fi Drama Soma
TALLINN: Belgian-Hungarian director/writer Miklós Keleti is currently wrapping up principal photography on his debut feature Soma, a coproduction between Belgium, Canada, Estonia, and the Netherlands, which is set to enter…
PRODUCTION: Vojko Anzeljc Starts Shooting Comedy Mary’s Resurrection
LJUBLJANA: Internationally recognised actress Katarina Čas and popular actor, comedian, singer, television host and musician Klemen Slakonja star in the bitter-sweet comedy about love Mary’s Resurrection / Marijino vstajenje by…
FNE Oscar Watch 2027: Hungary Selects Silent Friend as Oscar Candidate
BUDAPEST: Ildikó Enyedi’s Silent Friend has been selected as Hungary’s official candidate for the 99th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards in the Best International Feature Film category.
FNE Oscar Watch 2027: Bulgaria Selects The Dreamed Adventure as Oscar Bid
SOFIA: Valeska Grisebach’s The Dreamed Adventure has been selected as Bulgaria’s official candidate for the 99th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards in the Best International Feature Film…
The Diary of a Chambermaid Gets U.S. Distribution Rights
BUCHAREST: Film Movement has acquired U.S. rights to Radu Jude's The Diary of a Chambermaid. The first French-language feature by the Romanian most prolific film director had its world premiere…
Selected Projects Announced for 9th European Work in Progress (EWIP)
HAMBURG: A total of 25 film projects have been chosen from a record number of over 270 applications for the upcoming 9th edition of European Work in Progress (EWIP), which…
Teona Strugar Mitevska and Sonja Prosenc Develop TV Series Little Yugoslavia
SKOPJE: Macedonian director Teona Strugar Mitevska and Slovenian filmmaker Sonja Prosenc are developing Little Yugoslavia, a six-part punk-rock vampire horror comedy conceived as a response to the male-dominated television landscape…
RIGA IFF 2026 Announces Lineup
RIGA: Nine films from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Denmark, Germany, and Sweden have been announced to compete in Riga International Film Festival’s main competition. The 13th edition of RIGA IFF will…
Fatherland Wins 2026 IFF Cinematik Piešťany
PIEŠŤANY: The historical drama Fatherland / Ojczyzna directed by Paweł Pawlikowski received the Meeting Point Europe Award in the main competition of the 21st edition of the IFF Cinematik Piešťany,…
Nominations Announced for Adriatic Film and TV Awards 2026
PODGORICA: DJ Ahmet (North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Serbia, Croatia) by Georgi M. Unkovski has seven nominations at the Adriatic Film and TV Awards 2026, which will be announced on 24…
Winners of Anniversary Baltic Sea Docs 30th Edition
RIGA: The project The Shepherd’s Son (Azerbaijan) directed by Nurlan Hasanli received the Baltic Sea Docs Award at the 30th edition of Baltic Sea Docs, held in Riga.
FNE Oscar Watch 2027: Romania Selects Fjord as Oscar Bid
BUCHAREST: Palm d’or 2026 winner Fjord by Cristian Mungiu has been selected by a commission appointed by the Romanian Film Centre (CNC) as Romania’s official candidate for the 99th Academy…
FNE at Venice 2026: Prize Winners
VENICE: Latvian minority coproduction Woman Unknown by May el-Toukhy received the Golden Lion and the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival, held…
FNE Oscar Watch 2027: Georgia Names Guria as Oscar Submission
TBILISI: Levan Koguashvili’s Guria / გურია has been selected as Georgia’s candidate for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards in the Best International Feature Film category.
French Distributor KMBO to Receive the Best International Innovation Distribution Award at IDFS 2026
HAMBURG: French distributor KMBO and its founder and CEO Vladimir Kokh will receive the Best International Innovation Distribution Award at the 5th edition of the International Film Distribution Summit (IFDS),…
Q and A with Olimpia Pont Cháfer, Manager of European Work in Progress (EWIP) and International Film Distribution Summit (IFDS)
HAMBURG: FNE spoke with Olimpia Pont Cháfer, Manager of trailblazing industry events European Work in Progress (EWIP) and International Film Distribution Summit (IFDS), about the highlights of the International Film…
Come Film in Romania Showcase at TIFF Market – Toronto 2026
TORONTO: A showcase of eight Romanian companies is currently on display at the TIFF Market – Toronto (10 – 20 September 2026). Meet them at booth D17!
CEE Animation Workshop 2027 Opens Call for Entries
PRAGUE: CEE Animation Workshop 2027 has opened its call for entries. The 9th edition of the year-long training programme will consist of four modules and will help develop 12 animated…
CinEast Festival Returns for an Eventful 2026 Edition in Luxembourg
LUXEMBOURG: Over 65 feature films, 60 short films, and around 35 guests, alongside concerts, exhibitions, debates and other special events are in the menu of the 19th edition of the…
