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PRODUCTION: TVN in Postproduction with New Original Medical Drama Series

Poland 2017-07-27

WARSAW: Polish private broadcaster TVN commissioned the first season of Diagnosis, a new medical drama planned to premiere in autumn 2017. Popular Polish actors will star.

Lithuania Starts First Minority Coproductions with Georgia and Cyprus

Lithuania 2017-07-27

VILNIUS: Lithuanian Film Centre distributed 811,701 EUR to 21 film projects in production and preproduction, including five minority coproductions with France, Italy, Russia and for the first time with Georgia…

CineLink Work in Progress Lineup 2017 Announced

Bosnia-Herzegovina 2017-07-27

SARAJEVO: Ten projects were selected at CineLink Work in Progress sessions and will compete for three major awards. The announcement has been made on 26 July 2017. CineLink takes place…

The Fencer Currently Distributed in the U.S.

Estonia 2017-07-27

TALLINN: Klaus Härö’s Finnish / Estonian coproduction The Fencer is currently in the U.S. distribution and will be screened in 16 cinemas across the country until 1 September 2017.

The 5th SOFA Announces Selection

Poland 2017-07-27

WARSAW: Film agents from Poland, Estonia, Georgia and Serbia are among the seven agents selected for the 5th edition of SOFA (School of Film Agents). The first part of the…

Czech Film Fund Supports Eleven Documentaries

Czech Republic 2017-07-26

PRAGUE: Czech State Cinematography Fund announced production grants for eleven documentaries with major Czech participation on 25 July 2017. The total funding is 461,184 EUR / 12 m CZK.

Bulgarian Minority Coproduction Finalist at 2017 LUX FILM PRIZE

Region 2017-07-26

STRASBOURG: German / Bulgarian / Austrian coproduction Western, directed by Valeska Grisebach, is among the three finalists at the 11th LUX FILM PRIZE. The winner will be announced at the…

Ralph Fiennes to Shoot in Croatia in September

Croatia 2017-07-26

ZAGREB: The White Crow,a film focusing on the Russian ballet dancer and choreographer Rudolf Nureyev, will start shooting in Croatia in September. Ralph Fiennes will direct.

The 3rd Common Baltic Short Film Contest Opens Call 2017

Poland 2017-07-26

GDYNIA: The 3rd edition of the Common Baltic Short Film Contest, focusing around the Baltic Sea region, is launching call of applications. The deadline is 11 August 2017.

PRODUCTION: Four Country TV Miniseries Maria Theresia in Postproduction

Slovakia 2017-07-25

BRATISLAVA: The 4m EUR two-episode biopic Maria Theresia by the Austrian director Robert Dornhelm is moving to postproduction. This Slovak / Czech / Austrian / Hungarian coproduction is set to…

Man, Chicks Are Just Different, dir. Marek Koterski

PRODUCTION: Marek Koterski in Production with New Feature Film

Poland 2017-07-25

WARSAW: Polish director Marek Koterski is currently shooting 7 Emotions / 7 uczuć, with an all-star cast including Marcin Dorociński, Maja Ostaszewska, Andrzej Chyra, Robert Więckiewicz, Katarzyna Figura and Magdalena…

PRODUCTION: James Brolin Shoots Hallmark Movie in Romania

Romania 2017-07-25

BUCHAREST: American actor James Brolin is currently shooting in Romania the Hallmark film Family Royal, which he is also directing. Castel Film Studios is servicing.

FESTIVALS: Park Wins the 24th European Film Festival Palić

Serbia 2017-07-25

PALIĆ: The Greek / Polish coproduction Park, directed by Sofia Exarchou, received the Golden Tower for best film at the 24th European Film Festival Palić.

Slovakia Slashes Minimum Spend Requirement for International Productions Applying for Incentive Scheme

Slovakia 2017-07-24

BRATISLAVA: Slovak Audovisual Fund together with the Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic decided to make major cuts to the requirements for minimum expenditure for international productions applying at…

Czech Cinema Admissions Soar to 20 Year Record High

Czech Republic 2017-07-24

PRAGUE: Czech cinemas are experiencing their best results since 1993, with growth in attendance continuing in the first half of 2017. Attendance during the first six months of 2017 reached…

FESTIVALS: A Brief Excursion Wins the 64th Pula FF

Croatia 2017-07-24

PULA: A Brief Excursion, directed by Igor Bezinović, was awarded best film in the main competition programme of the 64th Pula Film Festival, while Sieranevada, directed by Cristi Puiu, received…

PRODUCTION: Claudiu Mitcu Preps Documentary on Major Earthquake

Romania 2017-07-24

BUCHAREST: Claudiu Mitcu is in preproduction with a documentary on a hot topic for the capital city of Romania - the effects of a major earthquake. He is working on…