Hungarian public broadcaster MTV lays off 86 staff
As part of a wide-scale restructuring, the 1700-staffer Hungarian state broadcaster Magyar Televizio (MTV, www.mtv.hu) will lay off 86 people in August, following last week's agreement with the employees' union.
Mundruczo to open Budapest cinema
Following the success of Delta (Cannes FIPRESCI prize and Lux Prize nomination), director Kornel Mundruczo and producer Viktoria Petranyi are lining up new film projects and leasing a Budapest art…
Made in Hungaria begins shooting
Filming began on the adaptation of hit stage musical Made in Hungaria on July 16, and will continue through the end of summer.
Hungarian film support system confirmed by EU
On Wednesday, July 16, the European Committee accepted the Hungarian film law and film support modification without discussion, Culture and Education minister Istvan Hiller minister announced on Thursday morning at…
Two films in preparation for Uj Budapest Filmstudio
Caroline Strubbe's feature, the €2.2 million Lost Persons Area, started shooting on July 3 in Rotterdam where it continues photography for six weeks.
Mokep and Pannonia merger announced
National film distributor MOKEP (www.mokep.hu) and national animation film factory Pannonia Film Ltd. (/www.mediaguide.hu/pannoniafilm) are set to merge in September.
Balint Kenyeres chosen for Young Europeans project
European Film Award winner Balint Kenyeres will direct his feature length debut Yesterday for Zentropa's pan-european project (www.zentropa.dk), Young Europeans (www.youngeuropeans.info).
Hungarians shoot first English language film
Pinprick by Daniel Young will be the first Hungarian film shot in English. Shooting started March 10 for 24 days. The film is now in post-production and on schedule, producer…
Director of international hit Fresh Air launches new project
KARLOVY VARY: One of Hungary's hottest new production outfits, KMH Film (www.khm.hu), has announced that it is in pre-production on a new film by Agnes Kocsis titled Adrian Pal which…
Director of international hit Fresh Air launches new project
KARLOVY VARY: One of Hungary's hottest new production outfits, KMH Film (www.khm.hu), has announced that it is in pre-production on a new film by Agnes Kocsis titled Adrian Pal which…
Hungarian film strives for repeat success
A Kind of America 2, Gabor Herendi's follow-up to the most successful Hungarian film of the past decade, wraps filming on Saturday, July 12.
Advertising revenue growth prompts Comedy Central launch in Hungary
Entertainment channel Comedy Central (www.comedycentral.com), part of the Viacom media conglomerate (www.viacom.com) is expanding its reach in Eastern Europe with a launch in Hungary.
First Hungarian production shooting at Korda Studios
The €2.5 million (HUF588 million) romantic comedy, Chameleon, marks the arrival of Hungarian filmmaking to the €91M Korda Studios' premises (www.kordafilmstudio.hu).
Lajos Koltai to direct famed racehorse film for Hungariafilm
Hungariafilm producer Gabor Losonczi revealed plans to make a movie about the racing horse Kincsem, or as the English called her, the Hungarian Wonder. Production is still one year away,…
Karlovy Vary film festival East of the West competition: Barhtalo!
Robert Lakatos' directorial feature film debut Bahrtalo! competes in the East of the West section at the 43rd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The international co-production is a primarily Hungarian…
DISCOPRO kicks off DISCOP EAST 08
DISCOPRO, a networking and training program, precedes the Central and East European TV market, DISCOP EAST 08. Taking place in Budapest on June 17, the second annual session includes five…
Hungarian Film Law modification
The Hungarian Parliament voted 212 to 1 (with 155 abstentions) to accept alterations in the Hungarian film law on June 9. The modification brings the Hungarian film law in line…
Hungary's MMKA Fund 2008 grants listing
The Hungarian state film financing body, MMKA (www.mmka.hu) has given grants to 31 feature films, TV movies and animated films in May, 2008. A complete list of the films, production…
DISCOP business heats up prior to June 18 opening
DISCOP EAST 08, taking place June 18-20 in Budapest, is moving into gear even before buyers arrive. Now in its 18th year of operation, the TV market expects to attract…
First Hungarian Film Showcase set for London
The centennial of Hungarian filmmaking will be celebrated in London with a film showcase running June 26-29. Organized by the Hungarian Cultural Centre, the showcase will be attended by guests…
