European comedy CATANE, the iconic debut film by Ioana Mischie, begins its US festival tour
Press releases 12-03-2026After world-premiering in A class festival IFFI Goa and being released theatrically in Romania with an enthusiastic audience response, writer/director Ioana Mischie is currently continuing the journey of the long-awaited debut feature Catane in America.
Pustnik Screenwriters Residency extends its call for applications to sophomore feature films
Press releases 12-03-2026TETA is delighted to announce that the call for applications for the 12th edition of Pustnik International Screenwriting Residency is now open. The residency will take place between 15–22 September 2026 in a rural setting in Romania. This year, in addition to projects from first-time filmmakers, the residency is also open for sophomore feature-length films. The deadline for submissions is April 14.
CEE Animation Forum, one of the leading events for pitching, financing and co-production of European animated projects, has launched a call for entries for its 14th edition, taking place November 10–12 in Pilsen, Czech Republic. Projects can be submitted to the pitching competition in four categories: Feature Films, Series and TV Specials, Short Films, and Student Short Films.
BUDAPEST: Mátyás Erdély is the winner of the prestigious Spotlight Award 2026 from the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) for his work on Orphan / Árva by László Nemes.
TALLINN: The Estonian Film Institute has distributed 3.95 m EUR in 2026 so far as productions grants.
The following production grants were announced by the Estonian Film Institute from 1 January to 28 February 2026.
TALLINN: Estonia’s government has approved the increase of Film Estonia’s cash rebate from 30 to 40%. The increase will take effect in approximately a month.
VALLETTA: The new Maltese film Żejtune by Alex Camilleri has been sold by Films Boutique to 14 countries following its international premiere and the screenings in Berlinale’s European Film Market
RIGA: Baltic Sea Docs (BSD) has opened the call for projects for its 30th edition. The leading documentary coproduction pitching forum will be held in Riga 6 – 11 September 2026.
TALLINN: The Estonian Film Institute distributed over 7.1 m EUR as production and development grants in 2025.
