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Winners Announced for the CICAE Arthouse Cinema Award at 75th Berlinale

Today were announced the winners of the CICAE Arthouse Cinema Awards at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival. Recognizing exceptional artistry and storytelling in independent cinema, the CICAE Arthouse Cinema Awards are given at major international festivals by an international jury of arthouse cinema exhibitors and programmers, and aim at…
23-02-2025

Call For Applications Open: Arthouse Cinema Training (ACT) Returns to Berlin for 22nd Edition

The renowned Arthouse Cinema Training (ACT) returns to Berlin for its 22nd edition from 18 to 24 August 2025, continuing to transcend borders and make a global impact in the world of cinema.
20-02-2025

CEE Animation Workshop Presents the 2025 Selection

CEE Animation Workshop, a year-long project development and producer skills advancement training programme, is excited to announce its selection for 2025. 12 projects and 27 participants from 10 European countries have been carefully selected from 38 applications from 21 countries.
18-02-2025

Ready to Roll - February 2025

Regarding the cinema in Slovenia, we ended the last year on a high note. Two Slovenian films, both primarily for children and youth audiences, Vinci Vogue Anžlovar’s Tartini’s Key and Klemen Dvornik’s Block 5, got the Golden Reel distribution prize for passing the threshold of 25.000 sold tickets. Slovenia was…
14-02-2025

dok.incubator calls for Czech and Slovak documentaries

The intensive rough cut workshop dok.incubator is still open to applications for its regional programs and calls for Czech and Slovak filmmakers. Submit your film until February 14 and work with international tutors on editing and dramaturgy and discuss your distribution strategy with festival and sales representatives!
11-02-2025

International Screen Institute – Elevating Global Film & Media Talent: Applications for Programmes Open!

The International Screen Institute (ISI) delivers high-quality training programmes for film, TV, and media professionals, with a strong focus on business skills and career development for producers. Committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, ISI offers practical and industry-relevant courses led by international experts. All programmes are conducted in English,…
06-02-2025

NFI’s New Studio Complex Opened by Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán

The comprehensive development of the National Film Institute’s studio complex in Fót, launched as a landmark state investment in 2020, holds historical significance in filmmaking in Hungary. Thanks to the exemplary cooperation between the public and private sectors, domestic studio capacity has increased by 22% nationwide, creating new prospects for…
04-02-2025

Rise & Shine 2025 Opens Call

Animation development & pitching Lab is looking for young talents with inspiring short animated films in development
02-02-2025

Oscar® Nomination for THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG

The feature film THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG by Mohammad Rasoulof has been nominated for an Oscar® in the Best International Feature Film category. This was announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) on Thursday, January 23, 2025. This is the third time in a…
23-01-2025

'TALES OF FRUITS AND MONSTERS' AND 'KLÁRA IS HERE' ARE THE WINNERS OF THE 2025 EDITION OF WHEN EAST MEETS WEST

The 15th edition of When East Meets West came to an end after four intense full days of pitching sessions, works in progress, inspirational labs, talks, meetings and hugs. During the closing award ceremony, the WEMW Co-Production Forum Jury consisting of Jean-Baptiste Bailly-Maitre (Alpha Violet), Svetlana Cherrier (Ciclic Center-Val de…
23-01-2025

World Premiere of Tales from the Magic Garden at Berlinale 2025

Tales from the Magic Garden Makes Its World Premiere at Berlinale Generation Kplus 2025: The animated feature film Tales from the Magic Garden will have its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival 2025 in the Generation Kplus competition. The stop-motion film, inspired by the children’s fairytale book Of…
19-01-2025

WEMW 2025 | First GMM Residency for Ukrainian filmmakers launches in Trieste

FILM INDEPENDENT, WEMW AND EAVE ANNOUNCE THE FIRST GLOBAL MEDIA MAKERS RESIDENCY IN EUROPE FOR UKRAINIAN FILMMAKERS
19-01-2025

Acclaimed filmmakers are heading to Bratislava in March

The 12th edition of the Visegrad Film Forum will unveil the behind-the-scenes world of cinema in Bratislava from March 19–22. Among the event's highlights is a special appearance by acclaimed editor Jay Rabinowitz, renowned for his work on 8 Mile, Requiem for a Dream, and The Tree of Life, who…
18-01-2025

WEMW UNVEILS ALL THE SECRETS OF THE WORKS IN PROGRESS SECTIONS, EAVE SLATE AND INSPIRATIONAL LABS

The 15th edition of When East Meets West kicks off in less than one month and we can’t wait to bring back to Trieste over 550 film professionals from more than 50 different countries.
22-12-2024

German Films supports foreign theatrical releases of German films with 257,490 Euro

In the fourth and last meeting of 2024, German Films „Distribution Support" awards committee decided to support 31 foreign theatrical releases of German films. In total 257,490 Euro were allocated.
20-12-2024

Dot.on.the.Map opens Call for Projects (09.12.24 - 17.01.25)

6th DOT.ON.THE.MAP INDUSTRY DAYS 10-12 April 2025 Limassol, Cyprus, In the framework of the 23rd Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2025 The 6th edition of the co-production, training and networking platform for film industry professionals opens call for projects
18-12-2024

21 NEW PROJECTS ARE WARMING UP FOR THE 15TH EDITION OF THE WEMW CO-PRODUCTION FORUM

After a long and careful selection process covering an impressive pool of 500 submissions from all over the world, we are thrilled to unveil the complete line-up for this year’s Co-Production Forum, a fine selection of 21 projects now warming up for their official showcase in January in Trieste.
18-12-2024

Rise & Shine 2024 Winners Announced

After its second and final round held at Animateka International Animated Film Festival in December, the 3rd Rise & Shine – Animation Development and Pitching Lab for Young Talents, has successfully wrapped up.
17-12-2024

Curate your film’s ingredients! dok.incubator calls for documentaries in rough cut stage - DEADLINE: January 27, 2025

dok.incubator is looking for ambitious feature-length documentaries in the rough-cut stage to participate in the 2025 workshop. Submit your film to work with world-class editors, get personal feedback on your rough cut from key decision-makers, and develop your unique marketing and distribution strategy! Deadline: January 27, 2025.
12-12-2024

Celebrating the best of European Cinema: Here come the winners of the European Film Awards 2024!

Tonight, the European Film Academy revealed the winners of the European Film Awards, honouring the best of European cinema. 1.000 international guests, nominees and presenters celebrated the winners in 22 categories during a festive ceremony at the KKL Luzern on the shores of Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. With five awards…
08-12-2024