The Norwegian-Czech co-production The Christmas King – In Full Armour is shooting at Barrandov Studios. The creators, led by director Thale Persen, have based their story on the successful Norwegian series of the same name that was broadcast in 2012. One of the things that attracted the producers to the Czech Republic is the film incentive system. In addition to offering other services, Barrandov Studios also assists with cash flow during film shoot in the country.
FNE at Berlinale 2015: Party and Screening Alert: Wednesday 11 February and Thursday 12 February
Region 11-02-2015Wednesday 11 February
ZAGREB: One of India's most famous superstars, Shah Rukh Kahn, is acting in Croatia. Kahn is considered one of the biggest film stars in cinematic history with a fan following claimed to number in the billions.
BERLIN: A new application round has opened for the Berlinale Residency 2015/2016.
FNE at Berlinale 2015: Party and Screening Alert: Tuesday 10 February and Wednesday 11 February
Region 10-02-2015Tuesday 10 February
SARAJEVO: American filmmaker and photographer Roger M. Richards will make a new documentary about the Bosnian war, told through the eyes of Dr. Asim Haracic, a medic on the frontlines and an emergency room doctor at Kosevo hospital.
BERLIN: Scope50, a VOD platform for films that have premiered at recent film festivals but have yet to be picked up for distribution in the European Union, is being launched at the Berlin Film Festival.
FNE at Berlinale 2015: Polish Russian Ukrainian Coproduction in Berlinale Competition
Poland 09-02-2015Russian-Ukrainian-Polish co-production “Under Electric Clouds”, co-produced by Dariusz Jablonski’s Apple Film Production together with Polish Television led by chairman Julius Braun, with support from Janusz Zanussi’s TOR Film Studio. The movie is directed by Alexei German Jr, one of the most recognised and esteemed Russian directors of younger generation. Among the leading actors - Piotr Gąsowski, known for his excellent Russian language skills.
11 projects from 7 Central and Eastern European countries are developed within 9th edition of ScripTeast.
ED's forecast for February
