New Release of Classic Ikarie XB 1 by Second Run DVD
PRAGUE: The classic Czech sci-fi film Ikarie XB 1 by Jindřich Polák was released by British Second Run DVD on Blue-ray after a previous release on DVD in 2013.
The 9th Docu Rough Cut Boutique Announces Selected Projects
SARAJEVO: Five projects from Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary were selected for the 9th edition of Docu Rough Cut Boutique. This year for the first time Docu Rough Cut Boutique…
Danis Tanović Starts Shooting The Postcard Killings in London
SARAJEVO: Bosnian and Herzegovinian Oscar-winning director Danis Tanović, whose latest success Death in Sarajevo (SCCA/pro.ba, 2016) won the Silver Bear – Jury Prize and the FIPRESCI prize at the 66th…
European Authors Urge EP to Adopt Copyright Directive
BRUSSELS: More than 100 European organisations of authors, representing hundreds of thousands of voters (writers, screenwriters, filmmakers, composers and songwriters) have sent an open letter to the European Parliament urging…
FNE IDF DocBloc: Submit Your Project to Ex Oriente Film 2019
APPLY NOW for Ex Oriente Film 2019 and get a tailor made training for the development of your film with the help of more than 25 world esteemed film professionals!
Truth and Justice Is Estonia’s Most Watched Film
TALLINN: Tanel Toom’s debut feature Truth and Justice has become Estonia's most watched film since the country regained its independence in 1991, with 205,595 admissions in four weeks. The record…
Write a Screenplay for Sebastian Stan Contest
BUCHAREST: Asociația Cinemascop is organising, with the support of HBO Europe, a script contest Write a Screenplay for Sebastian Stan. Experienced or newcoming Romanian language scriptwriters are invited to send…
Photo Gallery: Vilnius Premiere of Polish Lithuanian Coproduction Habit and Armour
VILNIUS: The Vilnius premiere of the Polish/Lithuanian coproduction Habit and Armour drew a crowd of local celebrities for the red carpet event.
Macedonian Project Awarded at European Short Pitch – NISI MASA
SKOPJE: Macedonian project The North Pole by Marija Apcevska was awarded at the European Short Pitch – NISI MASA, within the Festival International du Film d’Aubagne (18-23 March 2019).
LUX Film Prize Launches Film of the Month Initiative
BRUSSELS: The LUX FILM PRIZE of the European Parliament is once again partnering up with ARTE and ARTEKino to promote over the next three months one LUX PRIZE film monthly…
Moromete Family: On the Edge of Time Wins Big at 13th Gopo Awards
BUCHAREST: Stere Gulea’s Moromete Family: On the Edge of Time / Moromeții 2 was awarded best film at the 13th edition of the Gopo Gala, held at the National Theatre…
FNE Europa Cinemas: Cinema of the Month: Kino Lumiere, Sofia, Bulgaria
This month we speak with Hermina Azarian, the programmer (together with Vladimir Trifonov) of Cinema Lumiere from Sofia, Bulgaria.
Seven Projects from CEE Countries Receive Eurimages Support
BUCHAREST: The Board of Management of the Council of Europe's Eurimages Fund, at its 154th meeting held in Bucharest from 12 to 15 March 2019, agreed to support 15 fiction…
CEE Animation Forum Announces Selected Projects
TREBON: Most of the 33 projects selected for the 7th edition of the CEE Animation Forum (6-8 May 2019) are from CEE countries. The CEE Animation Forum will be held…
PRODUCTION: Donatas Ulvydas in Postproduction with Doc About Lithuanian President
VILNIUS: The acclaimed Lithuanian director Donatas Ulvydas is currently in postproduction with the documentary The State Secret / Valstybės paslaptis on the Lithuanian president Dalia Gybauskaitė. The premiere of this…
PRODUCTION: Eugen Jebeleanu's Inside Enters Postproduction
BUCHAREST: Icon production, the company behind Andrei Ujică’s The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceaușescu, is in early postproduction with Eugen Jebeleanu’s debut feature Inside / Înăuntru (working title), a drama exploring…
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…
PART III: Polish 30% Cash Rebate Guide - Reimbursement
WARSAW: Projects produced in Poland can receive a generous 30% of get back funds for Polish and international titles. Check our special FNE guide to see how the producers are…
FNE UNIC EU Policy Update
WARSAW: FNE has teamed up with the Brussels based team of the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) to bring you regular updates on EU cinema policies that impact all industry…
FNE at Sofia IFF: Romania's Monsters. Wins 23rd Sofia IFF
SOFIA: Marius Olteanu’s debut feature Monsters. won the Grand Prix in the international competition of the 23rd Sofia International Film Festival, held from 7 to 17 March 2019.
