Zagreb’s Kino Europe Shut Down
ZAGREB: After months of controversy, Kino Europa (Cinema Europe) has closed. On 28 June 2019, leaders of the Zagreb Film Festival (ZFF), who managed the cinema, confirmed that they will…
Strike Back Films Final Season in Croatia
ZAGREB: The eighth and final season of the British action-adventure TV series Strike Back is filming in Croatia, following Game of Thrones, McMafia, The Terror and other well-known TV series,…
Third Season of Newspapers Films in Croatia
RIJEKA: Newspapers, the first Croatian TV series sold to Netfilx, is currently filming its third and final season at 50 locations along the Adriatic coast. The series is directed by…
Interview with Christopher Peter Marcich, Head of Croatian Audiovisual Centre
ZAGREB: Christopher Peter Marcich was elected to a four year term as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC), starting 1 May 2019. He talked to…
HBO Releases Croatian Series in USA
ZAGREB: Oscar winner Danis Tanovic’s Croatian HBO series Success debuted in the USA on 5 June 2019. The six-part drama is HBO’s first series from Croatia and was one of…
FESTIVALS: The 66th Pula Film Festival Announces Lineup
PULA: Eight Croatian films and six minority coproductions will compete for Golden Arenas at the 66th Pula Film Festival, which takes place 13 to 21 July 2019. More than 130…
EFP Producers on the Move 2019: Anita Juka, Croatia
ZAGREB: FNE spoke with 2019 Producer on the Move Anita Juka representing Croatia. In 2015, she produced her sister Ivona Juka's debut feature You Carry Me, which was the first…
Zagreb Film Office Established in Croatian Capital
ZAGREB: The City of Zagreb has established the Zagreb Film Office to provide comprehensive services to film productions in the Croatian capital.
Protests Greet Planned Closing of Zagreb’s Kino Europa
ZAGREB: Croatians and a large international cultural contingent are protesting the closing of Kino Europa by the City of Zagreb.
Christopher Peter Marcich Appointed Head of Croatian Audiovisual Centre
ZAGREB: Christopher Peter Marcich has been unanimously elected to a four year term as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC), starting 1 May 2019. He…
The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard Begins Filming in Croatia
ZAGREB: The sequel to the 2017 box office success The Hitman’s Bodyguard has begun filming on location in Croatia. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Salma Hayek and Samuel Jackson in…
Croatia's Blitz-CineStar to Receive International Exhibitor of the Year Award
ZAGREB: Croatian based exhibitor Blitz-CineStar has been named the 2019 recipient of the International Exhibitor of the Year award.
PRODUCTION: Netflix Series Medical Police Filming in Zagreb
ZAGREB: Zagreb stands for a German city in the Netflix series Medical Police, a spin-off from the series Children’s Hospital, which is currently filming in Croatia. The series has already…
GRANTS: Croatia Announces Grants
ZAGREB: The Croatian Audiovisual Centre distributed 3,892,222 EUR / 28,858,840 HRK as feature film, debut feature, documentary, animated film and experimental film production grants, and also as script and project…
FESTIVALS: Animafest Zagreb Announces Lineup
ZAGREB: The 2019 Animafest Zagreb has announced the 46 titles selected for the Grand Competition - Short Films programme, chosen from among more than 870 films submitted. The festival runs…
Sequel to The Hitman's Bodyguard to Be Shot in Croatia
ZAGREB: A sequel to Lionsgate’s action film The Hitman's Bodyguard starring Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek and Ryan Reynolds is expected to start shooting in Croatia on 4 April 2019.
FESTIVALS: Chinese Up the Mountain Wins 15th ZagrebDox
ZAGREB: The Chinese documentary Up the Mountain by Yang Zhang was awarded the Big Stamp for best film in the International Competition of the 15th ZagrebDox (24 February-3 March 2019).…
First Croatian Zombie Comedy Hits Cinemas in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia and Slovenia
ZAGREB: The zombie comedy The Last Serb in Croatia / Posljednji Srbin u Hrvatskoj will be released in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia and Slovenia in the coming…
Awarded Croatian Film Hits Domestic Screens
ZAGREB: Lada Kamenski by Sara Hribar and Marko Šantić, which received four awards including best newcomer (Sara Hribar) at the 2018 Pula Film Festival, will be released in Croatian cinemas…
Daniel Rafaelić Steps Down from HAVC
ZAGREB: Daniel Rafaelić has asked to be relieved of his duties as Chief Executive Officer of the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC). He will continue his duties until a new director…
