Astra Film Festival kicks off in Sibiu - Nine days of documentaries and conversations about real life
Festivals 15-10-2026From 17 to 25 October, Sibiu once again becomes a place where the world looks different when seen up close. Astra Film Festival 2026 brings together documentaries, conversations with filmmakers and guests, debates and events for audiences of all ages, as well as a special programme for film students.
147 Films from 43 Countries: Full Programme of the 36th FilmFestival Cottbus Announced
Festivals 15-10-2026147 films from 43 (co-)production countries, including 12 world premieres, six international premieres and 58 German premieres: FilmFestival Cottbus (FFC) has unveiled the full programme of its 36th edition. From 3 to 8 November, Cottbus will showcase contemporary cinema from Central and Eastern Europe, spanning drama, comedy, thrillers, animation, documentaries and experimental films. Ticket sales will begin on 15 October, coinciding with the full programme release.
For its 12th edition, the Czech-In Film Festival places the question of freedom at the heart of its programme: How can we remain free in the face of power, memory and the upheavals of the contemporary world?
The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has announced 12 titles for its Baltic Film Competition, featuring three world premieres and one international premiere. The festival has also unveiled ten world premieres in its Critics’ Picks Competition and nine in Rebels with a Cause.
BUCHAREST: Leo Černic’ short film Cosmonauts won the Animest Trophy at the 21st Animest International Animation Film Festival (2 – 11 October 2026), thus becoming eligible for consideration in the Animated Short Film category of the Academy Awards®. The Slovenian/Italian coproduction also received the Audience Award.
TALLINN: Fifteen projects from European countries including, Estonia, Latvia, and Slovakia, have been selected for the Baltic Event Co-Production Market 2026, which will be held 9 – 20 November.
CANNES: The leading Hungarian film studio complex Origo Studios has signed a strategic partnership at MIPCOM Cannes with the UAE's Sharjah Media City (Shams) to support the launch of the new Shams Production Hub.
From dark comedies and psychological thrillers to historical dramas and imaginative family adventures, Baltic Event Co-Production Market 2026 brings together 15 projects by filmmakers across Europe, exploring identity, family relationships, social tensions and human connection.
Talented filmmakers wanted!
Sofia Meetings is looking for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd feature film projects,
TV series in development, Projects based on books, and Works in Progress!
We also select projects of more established directors who are looking for partners in Southeastern Europe.
WARSAW: The Bog / Klajumā aiz meža by Latvian director Reinis Kalviņš had its world premiere at the Warsaw International Film Festival on 10 October 2026 in the 1–2 Competition. The film is a coproduction between Mistrus Media (Latvia), Juna Film (Germany) and Meteoriit (Estonia).
