Chaos and Paralysis at the Polish Film Institute. Polish Filmmakers Association Directs a Letter to the Minister of Culture
WARSAW: The two years of Kamila Dorbach's tenure, first as acting director and then as director of the Polish Film Institute, have been a time of increasing procedural chaos, lack…
Winners of 9th European Work in Progress (EWIP)
HAMBURG: The 9th edition of European Work in Progress (EWIP) awarded 10 outstanding film projects during a ceremony held on 29 September 2026. In cooperation with FilmFest Hamburg and MOIN…
BIAFF International Art-House Film Festival 2026 in Batumi Reveals Its Winners
BATUMI: The 20th Batumi International Art-House Film Festival (BIAFF) announced its winners at a closing ceremony held at the Batumi Drama Theatre, bringing its anniversary edition to a close. The…
PRODUCTION: Ana Opačić Wraps Shooting Third Shift
SKOPJE: Macedonian director Ana Opačić has entered postproduction with her debut feature film Third Shift / Tretasmena, which is a coproduction between North Macedonia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Poland.
FNE Oscar Watch 2027: Malta selects Żejtune as Oscar Contender
VALLETTA: Alex Camilleri’s Żejtune has been selected as Malta’s official candidate for the 99th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards in the Best International Feature Film category.
European Film Fund Leaders Gather in Estonia for MEDICI Training Programme
TALLINN: The Estonian village of Laulasmaa is hosting, from 30 September to 3 October 2026, the 15th international MEDICI training programme, bringing together leaders of European film funds and other…
PRODUCTION: Tena Perišin and Janet Harris Shoot Croatian Documentary From the Ashes of Lipik
LIPIK/DARUVAR: Tena Perišin and Janet Harris are currently filming From the Ashes of Lipik / Iz pepela Lipik, a Croatian documentary set for completion in 2027.
PRODUCTION: Katrin Ruus Shoots Estonian Feature A Midnight Pilgrimage
TALLINN: Estonian director/writer Katrin Ruus is currently filming her debut feature A Midnight Pilgrimage / Öised rännakud, which is scheduled to be completed in June 2027.
Cinemas Invited to Join European Arthouse Cinema Day on 22 November 2026
BERLIN: Cinemas worldwide are invited to register for the 11th European Arthouse Cinema Day, which will take place on 22 November 2026, organised by CICAE. The initiative brings together hundreds…
Winners of Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival 2026
BUCHAREST: For the first time in the history of the Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival (BIEFF), two films shared the award for best feature film at the 16th edition of…
FNE PODCAST: Maria-Christine Rieder, Programme Co-Director of Business and Legal Affairs (International Screen Institute)
VIENNA: FNE spoke to Maria-Christine Rieder, programme co-director of Business and Legal Affairs at the International Screen Institute, about the complex intersection of law, finance, and content production, navigating the…
Filming Completed on Gana Čomagić’s Montenegrin Short Film Sote
PODGORICA: Shooting of the Montenegrin short fiction film Sote, directed and written by Gana Čomagić and produced by Evil Ideas, has been successfully completed. The film is a thriller-drama with…
FNE at Gdynia 2026: Through the Wall Wins Golden Lion for Best Film
GDYNIA: Through the Wall by Maciej Sobieszczański won the Golden Lion for Best Film at the 51st Polish Film Festival (PFF) in Gdynia, which closed on 26 September 2026 at…
The Dreamed Adventure Wins Golden Rose National Film Festival 2026
VARNA: The Dreamed Adventure by Valeska Grisebach won the Best Film award at the 44th Golden Rose National Film Festival, which was held in Varna 17 – 24 September 2026.…
Fatherland Wins 2026 ICFF Manaki Brothers
BITOLA: Łukasz Żal, the cinematographer of Paweł Pawlikowski’s Fatherland, received the Golden Camera 300 at the 47th edition of the International Cinematographers’ Film Festival Manaki Brothers. The festival took place…
PRODUCTION: Bogdan Mirică Shoots Magnum Opus
BUCHAREST: Romanian director Bogdan Mirică has started shooting his third feature film, Magnum Opus (working title), right after showcasing it at the Venice’s Gap – Financing Market (4 – 6…
Animest 2026 Introduces Video Games Developed in Romania Pilot Section
BUCHAREST: The 21st edition of the Animest International Animation Film Festival brings over 320 animated productions to the Romanian public from 2 to 11 October 2026 in Bucharest.
YOUNG GALA | WINNERS OF THE 51ST PFF
The verdict of the Short Film Competition Jury at the 51st Polish Film Festival in Gdynia has now been announced. The winners of this year’s special awards were also announced…
CinEast Festival 2026 Announces Selection
LUXEMBOURG: Films by Igor Jelinović, Ivan Ostrochovský and Cecilia Ștefănescu are selected for the Main Competition of the 19th CinEast Festival, which will take place in Luxembourg 9 – 25…
Astra Film Festival Announces Lineup for 2026 Edition
SIBIU: Astra Film Festival has announced the selection for the competition programmes (Romania Competition, Central and Eastern European Competition, Emerging Voices of Documentary Film Competition, and DocSchool Competition) of its…
