Our Father Wins Herceg Novi – Montenegro Film Festival 2026
PODGORICA: The regional coproduction Our Father / Oče naš directed by Goran Stanković won the Golden Mimosa for best feature film at the 39th Herceg Novi - Montenegro Film Festival …
Tristan Forever Wins 2026 MakeDox Creative Documentary Festival
SKOPJE: The Swiss film Tristan Forever directed by Tobias Nölle and Laurent Bonardo received the Onion Award for Best Film in the Main Competition at the 17th MakeDox Creative Documentary…
Interview with Joanna Szymańska: Mentor at Hands-on A.I. Producers Lab (International Screen Institute)
VIENNA: FNE spoke to Joanna Szymańska, producer and mentor at the Hands-on A.I. Producers Lab at the International Screen Institute, about the practical integration of artificial intelligence into a producer’s…
PRODUCTION: Spanish Director Pedro B. Abreu Shoots Romanian Children's and Family Film Olguța and Her Millionaire Grandpa
BUCHAREST: Romanian children's and family film Olguța and Her Millionaire Grandpa / Olguța și un bunic de milioane started shooting in Romania on 23 August 2026, directed by Spanish helmer…
FNE Oscar Watch 2027: Estonia Selects Our Erika as Oscar Contender
TALLINN: German Golub’s debut feature Our Erika / Meie Erika has been selected as Estonia’s candidate for the 99th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards in the Best…
Your Next Project Could Be Here: Wajda School New Talents | Berlin
BERLIN: If you are a producer looking for your next international co-production, a sales agent searching for projects with strong festival and market potential, or a distributor interested in distinctive…
PRODUCTION: Maltese Director Shirley Spiteri Mintoff Preps Waiting to Hear from Julia
VALLETTA: Maltese director/producer Shirley Spiteri Mintoff is preparing her feature film Waiting to Hear from Julia, which will be shot in Malta and Italy in 2027.
Q and A with Romanian Producer Iuliana Tarnovețchi, Managing Partner at Alien Films Entertainment
BUCHAREST: FNE spoke with Romanian producer Iuliana Tarnovețchi, Managing Partner at Alien Films Entertainment, about the ongoing local cash rebate programme and her last project, Sony/Columbia Pictures action thriller Ghost…
Cinematik 2026 Announces Lineup
BRATISLAVA: Ten titles have been selected for Meeting Point Europe, the main competition of the 21st IFF Cinematik Piešťany, which will take place in the Slovak spa city of Piešt'any…
PRODUCTION: Arben Thaçi in Production with Sophomore Feature Ajal
SKOPJE: Macedonian director Arben Thaçi has started shooting his second feature film Ajal, produced through the Tetovo-based company Arbfilm. The contemporary drama explores mortality, family ties, faith, belonging, and moral…
European Film Business and Law LL.M. | MBA Prepares for New Edition
POTSDAM: The 5th edition of the European Film Business and Law LL.M. | MBA will kick off on 1 October 2026. Jointly delivered by Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF, the …
SERIES’ WOMEN and AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN Return with New Editions
POTSDAM: The Erich Pommer Institut (EPI) is announcing the launch of the new editions of AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN and SERIES’ WOMEN, its two international career enhancement and leadership programmes dedicated to…
PRODUCTION: Ilmar Raag in Postproduction with Six-Part Series A Girl from Tallinn
TALLINN: Acclaimed Estonian filmmaker Ilmar Raag’s A Girl from Tallinn / Tüdruk Tallinnast is currently undergoing final editing and polishing in Tallinn. The six-part series is an Estonian/Ukrainian/Bulgarian coproduction.
BOX OFFICE: Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord Scores over 150,000 Admissions in France
PARIS: Palme d’or 2026 winner Fjord directed by Romanian helmer Cristian Mungiu has scored 151,121 admissions since 19 August 2026 through its first weekend in French cinemas and including previews,…
The 23rd Arthouse Cinema Training Opens in Berlin with Record Number of Participants
BERLIN: A total of 58 participants from 25 countries on four continents, and 30 trainers, tutors, and speakers took part in the opening event of the 23rd edition of CICAE’s…
International Film Distribution Summit 2026 Joins Forces with Marché du Film
HAMBURG: The Marché du Film will become an official partner of the International Film Distribution Summit (IFDS) for its upcoming 5th edition, which will be held 29 September – 1…
RIGA IFF 2026 to Open with Baltic Premiere of Venice Main Competition Title Woman Unknown
RIGA: The 13th Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 15 – 25 October 2026) will open with the Latvian minority coproduction Woman Unknown by Danish director May el-Toukhy, which was…
EXCLUSIVE: Maltese Director Joshua Cassar Gaspar Preps Nativity
VALLETTA: Maltese director/writer/producer Joshua Cassar Gaspar is preparing his sophomore feature Nativity, which will be shot in Malta and in the United States (Los Angeles) in 2027.
Q and A with Montenegrin Director Bojan Stijović
HERCEG NOVI: FNE spoke with Bojan Stijović about his debut feature, Black Trumpet / Crna truba, the sole Montenegrin production in the main competition of the 39th Herceg Novi -…
CineFest Miskolc 2026 Announces Lineup
MISKOLC: Sixteen films are competing for the Pressburger Prize and the Adolf Zukor Grand Prize at the 22nd CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival, which will take place 4 – 12…
