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Arthouse Cinema Training 2026 - 24–30 August 2026 | Berlin, Germany
Join a global community at the world’s leading international program for independent and arthouse exhibitors! Applications are now open for the 23rd edition of the Arthouse Cinema Training.
European comedy CATANE, the iconic debut film by Ioana Mischie, begins its US festival tour
After world-premiering in A class festival IFFI Goa and being released theatrically in Romania with an enthusiastic audience response, writer/director Ioana Mischie is currently continuing the journey of the long-awaited debut feature Catane in America.
Pustnik Screenwriters Residency extends its call for applications to sophomore feature films
TETA is delighted to announce that the call for applications for the 12th edition of Pustnik International Screenwriting Residency is now open. The residency will take place between 15–22 September 2026 in a rural setting in Romania. This year, in addition to projects from first-time filmmakers, the residency is also…
CEE Animation Forum 2026 Opens Call for Submissions
CEE Animation Forum, one of the leading events for pitching, financing and co-production of European animated projects, has launched a call for entries for its 14th edition, taking place November 10–12 in Pilsen, Czech Republic. Projects can be submitted to the pitching competition in four categories: Feature Films, Series and…
Croatian Children’s Hit Extraordinary Premieres at BUFF Malmö
Zagreb, March 9, 2026 – Following a highly successful theatrical launch in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the children’s live-action feature Extraordinary will have its world premiere on March 10 at the BUFF International Film Festival in Malmö, Sweden, where it will screen in the main competition program. World sales…
Baltic Sea Docs opens call for projects for 30th edition
The call for documentary projects is now open for the 30th edition of Baltic Sea Docs, the leading documentary co-production pitching forum, taking place in Riga, Latvia on 6–11 September 2026.
The Filmmakers Behind Terminator, James Bond and a Sundance Winner to Visit Bratislava for the 13th Edition of Visegrad Film Forum
From March 11 to 14, Bratislava will become a meeting place for filmmakers behind iconic Hollywood productions as well as current film festival hits. Visegrad Film Forum will offer audiences a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of films by Steven Spielberg or Ridley Scott, and to meet a…
CEE Animation Workshop Presents the 2026 Selection
Now entering its eighth edition, the CEE Animation Workshop welcomes a new selection of projects and participants. Twelve projects and 31 participants from 18 countries have been carefully chosen from 55 applications submitted from 27 countries. Participants and their teams will embark on a year-long intensive programme, developing projects from…
THE INFINITE WALK: Romanian Artist Ioana Mischie Unveiled a Monumental Immersive Mapping at BRIGHT Festival in Brussels — A Digital Tribute to Constantin Brâncuși
An Immersive Manifesto in the Heart of Europe Brussels, Belgium – 2026 —In a defining cultural moment for Europe’s capital, “THE INFINITE WALK,” written and directed by visionary artist Ioana Mischie, opened the 10th edition of BRIGHT Festival as its largest installation, captivating audiences and earning international acclaim. The installation…
EPI at the Berlinale | Master's Individual Modules | Last Chance: Play Promote Publish Digital Production Essentials | The Art of Negotiating Agreements is back
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BLACK SEA ANIMATION II Workshop
Compote Collective (Bulgaria), Sofia Animation LAB, and SAQANIMA – Georgian Animation Association, in collaboration and with the support by France The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Institut français as part of the strategy for the export of Cultural and Creative Industries, French Institute in Bulgaria and the Annecy…
Rise and Shine 2026 Launches Call
Emerging European talents with animated short projects are invited to apply
“GOING UNDERGROUND” AND “THE LAST DOG ON EARTH” ARE THE WINNERS OF WHEN EAST MEETS WEST 2026
The 16th edition of When East Meets West came to an end after three intense full days of pitching sessions, works in progress, inspirational labs, talks, meetings and hugs. During the closing award ceremony, the WEMW Co-Production Forum Jury consisting of consisting of Katharina Boendel (Shellac), Daniela Persico (Locarno Film…
Call for Entries - ZagrebDox Pro: Slow Pitch 2026
ZagrebDox Pro invites directors, screenwriters, cinematographers and producers of documentary films to apply for the niche training program Slow Pitch, which will be held from April 20 to 25, 2026.
Historic Sundance Selection: Cyprus’ First Feature Film- Hold Onto Me Movie
HOLD ONTO ME (ΚΡΑΤΑ ΜΕ) A Cyprus – Denmark – Greece Co-Production with the participation of the United States Hold Onto Me (Κράτα Με), the highly anticipated feature-length debut of acclaimed Cypriot writer and director Myrsini Aristidou, will have its world premiere at the World Cinema Dramatic Competition of the…
Slovenian films nominated for the European Film Awards
Slovenian presence at the 38th European Film Awards event that will take place in Berlin on January 17 consists of three titles with the total of five nominations.
Only three days left: Choose the winners of the 38th European Film Awards!
The 38th European Film Awards - Vote for the winners! Don't forget: Voting remains open for this year's European Film Awards! You still have time until Thursday, 8 January to cast your vote in the categories below.
Open Call for Applications – Female Filmmakers Support Programme
The UNIQA SEE FUTURE Foundation, in cooperation with the Sarajevo Film Festival and Slano Film Days, announces the open call for the second edition of the Female Filmmakers Support Programme for 2026. The application deadline is 18 February 2026.
PtD hosts the next online session in the Ask About format. Is Your Doc a Human Rights Doc? And Why Might That Matter In the Market?
Documentaries are a powerful way to give voice and face to human rights issues. But how to successfully bring them to the international market?
Czech Producer Maurfilm Scores Double Oscar® Shortlist
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the shortlist of 15 animated short films advancing toward nomination consideration for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards®. Among the selected titles are two short films produced by Czech studio Maurfilm: the animated documentary I Died in Irpin by Anastasiia Falileieva and…
