BERLIN: The 22nd edition of CICAE Arthouse Cinema Training (ACT) welcomed in Berlin, 18 - 24 August 2025, 48 participants from 22 countries and five continents for seven days of learning, growing, and fostering connection across the (arthouse) world. It was the largest edition to date.
HAMBURG: The European Work in Progress (EWIP) has announced the six international jury members of this year’s 8th edition. In cooperation with Filmfest Hamburg and MOIN Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein, EWIP will present outstanding European film projects and bring filmmakers in contact with important industry partners as part of Filmfest Hamburg Industry Days from 29 September to 1 October 2025.
We are delighted to share the news about the Slovak presence at the 82th Venice International Film Festival(August 27 – September 6, 2025).
The 22nd CICAE Arthouse Cinema Training Closes Its Largest Edition to Date: A Look Back
Press releases 26-08-2025Seven days of learning, growing, and fostering connection across the (arthouse) world: At the Arthouse Cinema Training in Berlin, exhibitors came together for global collaboration and exchange
Cinematik announces additional film headliners of the anniversary year. The most awarded world films will arrive in Piešťany
Festivals 25-08-2025The 20th annual Cinematik International Film Festival will be a grand six-day celebration of quality domestic and foreign cinematography. A rich selection of attractive films awaits festival visitors from September 10 to 15, including in the popular Routes of Fame section, which presents a selection of A-list film events. The organizers expect extraordinary audience interest and fullness of all festival cinemas this year as well. The celebration of 20 years of film experiences will be an unforgettable culmination of the summer.
Director Fabio D'Orta's debut feature, "THE COMPLEX FORMS", has been invited to participate in the "BEYOND THE CULT" section of the 20th Cinematik International Film Festival Piešťany (SK).
Year of French Central European Film 2025: 31st Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Havre: Highlights
Press releases 26-08-2025The 31st Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre, the world's largest market dedicated to French audiovisual programs, will take place from September 1 to 5. During this flagship event for the sector, nearly 150 buyers from some 40 countries will be able to discover more than 500 audiovisual programs covering all genres (fiction, animation, documentary, live performance, and entertainment), presented by 51 distributors of French audiovisual works.
What Is My Film Really About? | transforming the challenges of documentary development into pitching power
Press releases 25-08-2025PtD hosts the next online session in the Ask About format.
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 14.00 CEST, online
registration link: https://forms.gle/bmww1AsiR76omcnTA
Year of French Central European Film 2025: Four French films in Competition at the 82nd Venice Film Festival
Festivals 24-08-2025Four French films, directed by Olivier Assayas, Kaouther Ben Hania, Valérie Donzelli, and François Ozon will fly the French colors in Competition at the 82nd Venice Film Festival.
Year of French Central European Film 2025: Unifrance's 10 to Watch 2025 promotion at the Venice Film Festival, with the support of Ami Paris
Festivals 24-08-2025Initiated by Unifrance in 2014, the 10 to Watch initiative aims to support the emergence of new French film artists in the international arena by raising their profiles beyond French borders (through contact with journalists, festival selectors, distributors, and foreign audiences) and thereby contribute to the constant renewal of French cinema icons.
