Romanian Filmmakers Clash over New Cinema Law
BUCHAREST: Romanian filmmakers have clashed over the controversial draft of a new film law that is slated go to the Parliament in autumn 2016.
PRODUCTION: Javor Gardev Shooting Icaria in Malta
VALLETTA: Acclaimed Bulgarian director Javor Gardev wrapped shooting on his new feature film Icaria in Malta. The film is a Russian production.
Record July for Telewizja Puls
WARSAW: Polish broadcaster Telewizja Puls reached 5.89% TV market share in July, which means over five percent growth compared to July 2015. It was the best July ever for the…
Dramatic Increase In Funding in Latvia, Macedonia and Croatia in 2010-2014
STRASBOURG: Funding for film increased dramatically in Latvia (192%), Macedonia (114%) and Croatia (100%) in 2010-2014, according to a report published by the European Audiovisual Observatory.
Interview with Ana Ilić, Head of Serbia Film Commission
FNE spoke to Ana Ilić, the Head of Serbia Film Commission, about the activities, accomplishments and goals of the institution, as well as its relationship with Film Center Serbia, the…
PRODUCTION: Sharunas Bartas Shooting a New Feature Film
VILNIUS: The most esteemed Lithuanian filmmaker, Sharunas Bartas, is in production with Dovydo akmuo, a drama about love, hate and hope. This Lithuanian/French/Ukrainian coproduction is currently shooting in Lithuania with…
Georgia Plans to Build National Film Archives
TBILISI: Georgian National Film Centre announced its plan to retrieve Soviet-era Georgian films stored in state archives in Russia, and also old Georgian film tapes scattered in Georgia. After restoration…
Interview with Boban Jevtić, Head of Film Center Serbia
Boban Jevtić was elected to head Film Center Serbia in 2015. He spoke to FNE about the challenges and activities of the institution, the current situation of the Serbian film…
New Europe Picks up Hana Jušić’s Venice Days Quit Staring at My Plate
ZAGREB: Croatian/Danish drama Quit Staring at My Plate by Hana Jušić, which will compete in this year’s Venice Days, has been acquired by New Europe Film Sales.
RAI Television Series Shot in Malta
VALLETTA: Italian TV series Chiedilo al Mare produced for RAI and starring the popular actor Beppe Fiorello has been shot in Malta recently. The premiere is set for February 2017.
FNE at T-Mobile New Horizons: In the Last Days of the City Wins the 16th T-Mobile New Horizons IFF
WROCŁAW: In the Last Days of the City by the Egyptian filmmaker Tamer El Said won the Grand Prix at the 16th T-Mobile New Horizons IFF, which took place from…
FNE at T-Mobile New Horizons: Polish Days Completed Films
WROCŁAW: A special industry event showcased six new completed Polish projects at T-Mobile New Horizons IFF, including new titles from Przemysław Wojcieszek, Kuba Czekaj and Grzegorz Zariczny.
FNE at T-Mobile New Horizons: Polish Days Works in Progress
WROCŁAW: Nine Polish projects currently in production were showcased during the last day of Polish Days, an industry event held at T-Mobile New Horizons IFF. The list included new films…
Be For Films Picks up King of the Belgians
SOFIA: The Bulgarian minority coproduction King of the Belgians has been acquired by Be for Films. The film directed by Peter Brosens and Jessica Woodworth landed a slot in the…
FESTIVALS: Viva Wins Motovun Film Festival
MOTOVUN: Irish/Cuban coproduction Viva by Paddy Breathnach has won the Propeller of Motovun at the 19th Motovun Film Festival, which took place from 26 to 30 July 2016.
FNE at Venice 2016: Venice Film Festival Unveils Line up
VENICE: The 73rd Venice Film Festival, which will be held from 31 August to 10 September 2016, has unveiled it programme line up with Emir Kusturica’s Serbian/UK/USA coproduction On the…
Good Opening for The Teacher in Slovakia
BRATISLAVA: Jan Hřebejk’s feature film The Teacher/ Učiteľka opened as second in Slovak cinemas on 21 July 2016, selling 15,489 tickets and cashing in 74,000 EUR gross.
FNE at T-Mobile New Horizons: Polish Days Pitching Projects
WARSAW: T-Mobile New Horizons IFF industry event showcased nine upcoming projects including international coproductions and new films from Jacek Borcuch, Bodo Kox and Adrian Panek.
FESTIVALS: 11th Tartu Love Film Festival Ready to Kick Off
TARTU: The 11th Tartu Love Film Festival will screen 18 films related to love in Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats), the biggest open air cinema in the Baltics, from 1…
FNE IDF DocBloc: KineDok never sleeps
The second edition of KineDok organised by the Institute of Documentary Film (IDF) is entering its second half, and so far there has been a great number of event-based screenings…
