TV7 Launches Bulgarian News Channel
SOFIA: Bulgaria’s TV7 will launch an HD information channel, News 7, on 7 March 2013.
Manhunt Wins Polish Eagles
WARSAW: The WWII drama Manhunt directed by Marcin Krzyształowicz and produced by Skorpion Arte Film & TV Production won four awards including Best Film at the Polish Film Academy’s (www.pnf.pl)…
Privately Financed Lithuanian Comedies Going into Production
After the success of the romantic comedy Valentinas Vienas (Lonely Valentin),producer Žilvinas Naujokas announced two upcoming projects that will premiere in winter 2013/2014.
FNE at Sofia IFF: Sofia Showcases Bulgarian Films
SOFIA: Seven new Bulgarian productions will screen at the 17th Sofia International Film Festival, opening 7 March 2013.
9th ZagrebDox Big Stamps award went to Kudzu Vine and Tzvetanka
American film Kudzu Vine directed by Josh Gibson and Bulgarian-Swedish coproduction Tzvetanka directed by Youlian Tabakov won main awards during 9th ZagrebDox International Film Festival
FNE at Czech Lions 2013: Winners: In the Shadow dominates awards
PRAGUE: The Czech, Slovak, Polish, Israeli coproduction In the Shadow directed by David Ondricek dominated the 20th anniversary edition of the Czech Lions at Prague’s Lucerna Hall on 2 March…
Czechs Reopen Rebate Incentives Applications
PRAGUE: The new Czech Cinematography Fund has reopened the application period for rebate incentives, extending it through 22 March 2013.
Sofia’s Cinema House Goes Digital before SIFF
SOFIA: Just in time for the 17th edition of the Sofia International Film Festival which opens on 7 March 2013, the Cinema House has been fitted with new digital equipment.
FESTIVALS: One World Opens in Prague
PRAGUE: The Norwegian documentary Bravehearts by Kari Anne Moe kicks off the One World International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival, which opens today, 4 March 2013, and runs through 13…
FNE Focus: Interview with Roland Teichmann
FNE speaks with Roland Teichmann, Director of the Austrian Film Institute since 2004.
Bulgarian Distributor Competes at Cartoon Movie
Bulgaria’s Pro Films is one of three nominees for Cartoon Movie’s European Distributor of the Year.
Lonely Valentin Hits the Target in Lithuania
VILNIUS: A five country release proved to be a February hit for the romantic comedy Lonely Valentin with 158,253 admissions and box office of637,625 EUR in Lithuania since it premiered…
FNE IDF DocBloc: East Doc Platform Opens in Prague
Lead sentence: The second edition of East Doc Platform will take place 4-10 March 2013.
Tatishvili Departs GNFC
TBILISI: Tamara Tatishvili left her her position as Director of the Georgian National Film Center on 25 February 2013 upon the completion of her three year term.
CME Posts Loss for 2012
PRAGUE: Central European Media Enterprises reported a 10.7 percent decline in net revenues for 2012, falling to 772.1 m US$ compared to 864.8 US$ in 2011.
FESTIVALS: Febiofest 2012 Announces Programme
PRAGUE: Fourteen films will compete in the New Europe competition of the 20th edition of Febiofest running 14-22 March 2013 in Prague.
Aftermath Looks Forward to Polish Eagles
WARSAW: Aftermath, a daring drama that has ignited public discussion, and with an equally dramatic production background, received seven nominations for the Polish Eagles. The film is emerging as the…
PRODUCTION: Martin and Venus Completes Production
PRAGUE: Director Jiří Chlumský has completed production on the romantic comedy Martin a Venuše (Martin and Venus).
Canal + Cuts Polish Film Production
WARSAW: Canal+ Cyfrowy announced it will not engage in major film projects in the upcoming year, while putting more focus on sports programming.
Agora and Kino Polska to Launch TV Channel
WARSAW: Two of Poland’s leading media companies, Agora and Kino Polska TV (KPTV), have signed an agreement to create a new film channel.
