The month of February was busy for the Slovenian cinema with two big and important festival gatherings, such as Rotterdam and Berlinale. In both cases, the presence reaped success in the form of the awards. The echoes of the latter continue to resound in March, with the Slovenian premiere and the start of distribution of Urška Djukić’s Little Trouble Girls. Also, at the beginning of March, the Slovenian minority co-production short film The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent (directed by Nebojša Slijepčević) concluded its award season with winning the César, but unfortunately not being ultimately crowned with the Oscar in its category.
A platform for bold audiovisual experiences – submissions open for RIGA IFF competitions
Festivals 25-03-2025One of the most prominent film events in the Baltics – the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 16–26 October) – has opened the application process for the four competitions in its 12th season, as ever relentlessly highlighting distinctive and innovative cinema. Until 30 June, applications are open for feature films competing for the main prize of the festival, short films by Latvian authors, as well as music videos from across the Baltics. Meanwhile, submissions for international short films will close earlier, on 31 May. To access the competition rules and submit applications visit enter.rigaiff.lv and filmfreeway.com/rigaiff.
The Croatian Audiovisual Centre distributed 496,500 EUR for 11 minority coproductions on 17 March 2025.
Digital Distribution | Clearing Rights - New Date! | SERIES' WOMEN in Lille
Press releases 20-03-2025Digital Distribution - Maximizing Reach and Revenues
June 12-14, 2025 | Berlin | Early Bird discount until April 27: 590 EUR
German Films supports foreign theatrical releases of German films with 266,900
Press releases 20-03-2025In the first meeting of 2025, German Films „Distribution Support" awards committee decided to support 36 foreign theatrical releases of German films. In total 266,900 Euro were allocated.
CEE ANIMATION CONFERENCE GO! 11. – 14.3.2025, Villa Vipolže (Slo) and Kinemax Gorizia (Ita)
Press releases 19-03-2025Supporting the Development of Animated Films: Key Challenges and Opportunities
The CEE Animation Conference GO! 2025 brought together independent animated film producers, public film fund representatives, creatives and other industry professionals for three days of discussions on Green Animation and the establishment of an International Co-development Support Mechanism. Held in the countryside connecting Nova Gorica–Gorizia, the European Capital of Culture 2025, the conference concluded with action plans addressing both subjects.
Baltic Sea Docs, the leading documentary co-production pitching event in the Baltic region, is now accepting project submissions for its 29th edition, taking place on 31 August – 5 September 2025 in Riga, Latvia. The call for projects is open until 9 May.
AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN Networking Event | SERIES' WOMEN in Lille | Info session European Film Business and Law LL.M. | MBA
Press releases 09-03-2025AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN Invites You to Network!
Networking Event in Munich | March 12, 2025
If you are a women working in the audiovisual sector and keen to meet other women in the field, join us on 12th of March 2025 from 7 pm at the Holzkranich in Munich for drinks and talks on leadership, change management and European women's networks. Exchange ideas with colleagues and the 15 participants from all over Europe of the current AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN edition over drinks and snacks, make valuable contacts and inspire each other! Follow the link and register now.
A film campus will be built in Jõhvi Business Park in East Estonia by Mapri Ehitus
Press releases 09-03-2025The Estonian Ida-Viru Investment Agency Foundation and Mapri Ehitus signed an agreement according to which next year, Jõhvi will receive a film campus, or multimedia and creative industry incubator. The cost of the campus, which will be built with the support of the Just Transition Fund, is 16 million euros. Signing the contract was filmed Tenet-style upside down.
