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CONNECTING COTTBUS 2025: CALL FOR PROJECTS
The East-West co-production market connecting cottbus is now open for submissions of feature film projects for its 27th edition (5-7 November 2025).
23rd Cyprus Film Days International Festival - 4 - 12 April 2025 (Rialto Theatre, Limassol – Zena Palace, Nicosia)
Final frame with powerful stories and distinctive awards- April by Déa Kulumbegashvili (Georgia, Italy, France) and Smaragda by Emilios Avraam won Best Film Awards at the International and Cypriot Competition Section, respectively, at the 23rd Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2025.
Oscar® Fest Anča Presents the Best Animated Films
The 18th edition of the Fest Anča International Animation Festival brings a fresh selection of the most intriguing, diverse, and offbeat animations from the past two years. The festival will showcase films you won’t find in cinemas, online, or on Netflix—only in Žilina, from June 24 to 29, 2025.
A platform for bold audiovisual experiences – submissions open for RIGA IFF competitions
One of the most prominent film events in the Baltics – the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 16–26 October) – has opened the application process for the four competitions in its 12th season, as ever relentlessly highlighting distinctive and innovative cinema. Until 30 June, applications are open for feature…
Submissions Are Open for PÖFF 2025
Submit your film and join the only FIAPF-accredited competitive film festival in Northern Europe!
Lithuania as a Country of Focus at the Tampere Film Festival 2025
This year’s Tampere Film Festival, one of the most important short film festivals in Europe, taking place from March 5 to 9, will turn the spotlight to Lithuania. Audiences will be treated to three Lithuanian film programs featuring 30 films, ranging from experimental genres to works by a new generation…
OPEN CALL for LINE-UP: International Academy & Networking for Festival Managers - May 29 - 30, 2025, Sibiu, Romania, 3rd Edition
The 3nd edition of LINE-UP: International Academy & Networking for Festival Managers will take place between May 29 and 30, 2025, in Sibiu, as part of ESTE FILM Festival, where the selected participants will take part in various workshops and panels, being given the opportunity to refine their festival management…
PÖFF 2025 Focus: Catalan Cinema!
In its 29th edition PÖFF will set the focus on Catalan Cinema. The focus is driven by the growing international reputation of the Catalan film industry and its ambition to be more visible and seek opportunities for cooperation in the region. The focus is promoted by The Catalan Institute of…
Major appearance of German productions and co-productions at the anniversary edition of the Berlinale 2025
From February 13 to 23, 2025, Berlin will once again become the center of the film world. The Berlin International Film Festival is inviting audiences and the industry to its 75th anniversary edition this year. A total of 66 German productions and co-productions will be screened in the sections of…
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Documentary Screening: Forgotten Founder – Ernest Denis
Special screening: 18 January 2025, 5 p.m. - Hotel de Ville de Paris
Three German productions in competition categories at the film festival in Rotterdam
A diverse and exciting programme was unveiled for the 54th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. The festival’s next edition will be held from January 30 to February 9, 2025. The line-up includes 32 German productions and co-productions, including three films in the…
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Jan Saska’s Animated Short Hurikán to Compete at Sundance
The short film Hurikán, directed by Jan Saska, which tells a romance set in the streets of one peculiar Prague's district, has been selected for the Sundance Film Festival, which will take place from January 23 to February 2, 2025. Hurikán was selected for the Animated Short Film competition from…
AWARDS OF THE 21ST ANIMATEKA
The award ceremony took place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 9:00 PM in Kinodvor.
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival to focus on Catalan Cinema in 2025
The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) will set the focus on Catalan Cinema in 2025 in its 29th edition. The focus is driven by the growing international reputation of the Catalan film industry and its ambition to be more visible and seek opportunities for cooperation in the region. The…
Awards of the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival have been announced
At the Award Ceremony of the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF), awards were presented to the winners of the festival’s six competition programmes and PÖFF’s youth and children’s film sub-festival Just Film.
PÖFF Honors Georgian film legend Lana Gogoberidze for Lifetime Achievement Award
The second lifetime achievement award of this year’s Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) will be given to one of Georgia’s most renowned directors, Lana Gogoberidze. The 96-year-old legend will be presenting two of her films at this year's festival.
Deadline Extended & Exciting News from East Doc Platform 2025
We’re thrilled to share important updates about the upcoming East Doc Platform 2025:
PÖFF Shorts announced the 2024 winners
The international short film and animation festival within Tallinn Black Nights announced the winners of its 2024 edition this Saturday, November 16 at the PÖFF Shorts Award Ceremony.
"FINE" Officially Selected at the 42nd Torino Film Festival
"FINE" – A Daring Film Tackling a Taboo Subject in Romania, Officially Selected at the Torino Film Festival - The short film "FINE", directed by Octavian Saramet and produced by Melancholia Pictures, has been selected for competition at the prestigious 42nd Torino Film Festival.
Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event 2024 tackles the role of the cinema and fosters new generation of professionals
On 15 November the 23rd edition of Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event, the key summit for audiovisual professionals in Northern Europe, will kick off. The eight-day programme of nearly 200 lectures, workshops, masterclasses and market meetings will bring together more than 800 professionals in Tallinn and online.
