FNE TV: Nikolaj Nikitin - Director School of Film Agents (SOFA)
WARSAW: FNE asked Nikolaj Nikitin about the achievements of SOFA, which held its 6th edition in Warsaw this year from 26 to 31 August 2018
FNE at Venice 2018: Review: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
VENICE: The Coen brothers have scored a slot in the main Venice Film Festival competition with The Ballad of Buster Scruggs which despite beginning life as a Netflix series is…
FNE at Venice 2018: Review: The Mountain
VENICE: American indie director Rick Alverson has scored a slot in the Venice competition lineup with his fifth and most ambitious film The Mountain. His earlier offbeat dark comedies Entertainmentand …
PRODUCTION: Polish Hit Director Ryszard Zatorski in Postproduction with New Romantic Comedy
WARSAW: Polish box office hit writer/director Ryszard Zatorski wrapped shooting for There Is No Sin in Bad Luck / Pech to nie grzech, an independent romantic comedy starring Barbara Kurdej-Szatan.
FNE at Venice 2018: FNE TV: Pascal Diot, Head of the Venice Production Bridge
FNE asked Pascal Diot how the Venice Production Bridge has evolved since its inception seven years ago and if this is still an important event for filmmakers from Central and…
SOFA Launches New Vilnius Workshop on Public-Private Financing
WARSAW: SOFA – School of Film Agents helmed by Nikolaj Nikitin has announced the launch of a new workshop focusing on public-private project financing and investment, that will take place…
Award Winning Polish Team Ewa Puszczyńska, Klaudia Śmieja and Jan Naszewski Launch New Production Outfit
WARSAW: Ewa Puszczyńska, producer of Pawel Pawlikowski’s Cold War and the Oscar winning Ida, together with Klaudia Śmieja, producer of Agnieszka Holland’s Gareth Jones, and Jan Naszewski who helms top…
FNE Jihlava Doc News: Call for Applications for Ji.hlava Academy
Applications are open until 15 September 2018 for the Ji.hlava Academy, a five-day educational, networking and inspiring platform open to directors, cinematographers, editors, producers, visual artists, and also to film…
FNE at Venice 2018: Review: First Man
VENICE: Director Damien Chazelle makes a quantum shift with his Venice competition entry First Manafter his hugely successful, light-hearted homage to the Hollywood musical La La Land.
Polish Actor Tomasz Kot Responds to James Bond Film Controversy
WARSAW: Polish actor Tomasz Kot has responded to a deluge of international media reports that allege a conflict between Danny Boyle and Daniel Craig over who would play the main…
Touch Me Not Sold in North America
BUCHAREST: Adina Pintilie’s debut feature Touch Me Not has been sold by Doc & Film in more than 35 territories including North America, where Kino Lorber has acquired the rights.
Reel Suspects Picks Up Bartosz Konopka’s Historical Drama The Mute
WARSAW: Bartosz Konopka’s historical drama The Mute has been picked up by the Paris-based Reel Suspects. The Mute / Krew Boga was produced by Otter Films in coproduction with Polish…
Seven Films from CEE Supported by EFP Film Sales at Toronto IFF 2018
TORONTO: Seven films from CEE countries are among the 27 European films selected for the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival which have been granted Film Sales Support (FSS) by the…
European Heritage Days Celebrate the Art of Sharing
BRUXELLES: The 2018 edition of the European Heritage Days (EHDs) celebrates “The Art of Sharing”. An extensive and varied programme will take place across the participating countries from late August…
Indian Fantasy Brahmāstra Wraps Shooting in Bulgaria
SOFIA: An Indian fantasy Brahmāstra, the debut feature of Ayan Mukerji, wrapped shooting in Bulgaria. According to the Indian media, shooting took place at the spa resort Devin, in the …
FESTIVALS: Timișoara Central European FF Announces Lineup
TIMIȘOARA: Eight films from CEE countries will screen in the competition of the 2018 edition of the Timișoara Central European Film Festival, running from 29 August to 2 September 2018.
FESTIVALS: The 4th Seanema Film Festival Announces Winners
ULCINJ: Belgium's May Day directed by Olivier Magis and Fedrik de Beul was awarded best short film at the 4th edition of the Seanema Film Festival, which took place in…
FNE Spoke to Nataša Bučar, Head of Slovenian Film Center
LJUBLJANA: FNE spoke with Nataša Bučar, Head of the Slovenian Film Center, about achieved goals, challenges in developing domestic film industry, the future of Slovenian cinema and her personal taste…
Ben Foster to Star in Biggest Budget Czech Film in History
PRAGUE: American actor Ben Foster will portray Bohemia’s greatest warrior Jan Žižka of Trocnov in Petr Jákl’s biopic coproduced by British-born Hollywood producer Cassian Elwes.
Jour2Fête Acquires Greek/French/Serbian Coproduction Her Job Ahead of TIFF World Premiere
BELGRADE: Paris-based distribution company Jour2Fête has acquired the Greek/French/Serbian coproduction Her Job directed by Nikos Labôt ahead of its premiere in the Toronto IFF’s Discovery section. The film was supported…
