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MEDITERRANE FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR 2026 EDITION - 21 - 28 JUNE 2026 VALETTA, MALTA
The Malta Film Commission proudly announces the return of the Mediterrane Film Festival for its fourth edition, taking place between 21 and 28 June 2026 across Valletta and a number of Malta’s most iconic locations.
MEDITERRANE FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS OFFICIAL SELECTION AND BIG SCREEN HIGHLIGHTS FOR FOURTH FESTIVAL EDITION VALLETTA, MALTA | 21-28 JUNE 2026
Big Screen Competition to include 2026’s buzziest world-class features from film directors including Steven Soderbergh, Alice Winocour, Gus Van Sant, Mark Jenkin, Karim Ainouz and Olivier Assayas, to star turns from Angelina Jolie, Charli XCX, George MacKay, Callum Turner, Elle Fanning, Pamela Anderson, Paul Dano, Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Ian…
Transilvania IFF.25 reveals the Romanian Days competition
31 local productions are included in the Romanian Days competition — 11 feature films (most of them fiction debuts) and 20 short films competing for the section’s three major awards: Best Feature Film, Best Debut and Best Short Film. The feature films selected in the Romanian Days competition will also…
Two Projects Presented by PÖFF Received Awards at Goes to Cannes
On 18 May at the Marche du Film in Cannes, the winners of this year's Goes to Cannes showcase were announced. Tallinn Black Nights Film festival (PÖFF), presented two of the three awarded projects.
Call is Open for TV Beats Co-Financing Market 2026
The TV Beats Co-Financing Market, a part of the Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event drama-series programme TV Beats, has opened submissions. The initiative spotlights high-quality drama series projects with significant international distribution and sales potential, welcoming applications from production companies until July 14, 2026.
"Green is the Fire's Tint" heads to Cannes Docs 2026
The upcoming feature-length creative documentary "Green is the Fire's Tint" has been selected for the Docs-in-Progress Showcase of Docs by the Sea at Cannes Docs 2026.
Transilvania IFF 2026: Official Competition and What’s Up, Doc? line-ups revealed
First- and second-time directors are yet again set to compete for top honours at the 25th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival, taking place in Cluj-Napoca from June 12 to 21, 2026. Twelve films from around the world will vie for the coveted Transilvania Trophy and other accolades in…
Call for Submissions: Baltic Event Co-Production Market 2026
Submissions are now open for the Baltic Event Co-Production Market, the leading international co-production platform in Northern Europe, a part of Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event. The upcoming edition will once again present the prestigious Eurimages Co-Production Development Award and continue accepting youth and children’s film projects.
Eight Projects Announced for European Genre Forum
Eight projects have been chosen for the 12th European Genre Forum, a six-month development programme aimed at emerging European genre filmmakers. The selected projects represent eight different countries.
goEast 2026 – Prize Winners at Festival of Central and Eastern European Film: Main Award for CLOUDS MOVE WITH GREAT SPEED by Roman Ostrovskyi // Best Director for Ivana Mladenović for SORELLA DI CLAUSURA
CLOUDS MOVE WITH GREAT SPEED (UKR 2025), directed by Roman Ostrovskyi and produced by Iryna Kyporenko for MONS Production, has been honoured with the Golden Lily for Best Film (endowed with prize money in the amount of 10,000 euros) at the 26th edition of goEast – Festival of Central and…
Apply to the Verzió DocLab 2026!
Applications are open to the 11th Verzió DocLab International Documentary Workshop on Story Development and Editing!
MEDITERRANE FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR 2026 EDITION
The Malta Film Commission proudly announces the return of the Mediterrane Film Festival for its fourth edition, taking place between 21 and 28 June 2026 across Valletta and a number of Malta’s most iconic locations.
The 26th goEast Film Festival Kicks Off in Wiesbaden
The goEast Film Festival in Wiesbaden, focusing on Eastern and Central European cinema, is screening films by Laila Pakalniņa, Hana Jušić, and Ivana Mladenovic in its main competition.
Meet us in Cannes! // Check out the PÖFF Goes to Cannes projects!
Teams from the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF), the Youth and Children’s Film Festival (Just Film), PÖFF Shorts, and Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event will be attending the 79th Cannes Film Festival.
PÖFF to Host World Congress of Science & Factual Producers in November
As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) will host the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP) from 9–12 November 2026 in Tallinn, Estonia.
Latvian film "Ulya" by Viestur Kairish in the Cannes competition
Ulya - a film by Viestur Kairish selected for the 79th Cannes Film Festival competition programme Un Certain Regard
PÖFF Brings a Diverse and Promising Line-Up to its Goes to Cannes Showcase
For the sixth time, PÖFF and Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event will present a curated selection of five standout film projects at the prestigious Goes to Cannes showcase. The programme will take place at the Marché du Film, the industry platform of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, on May 15.
Slovenian Delegation at Asia’s Leading Film Market in Hong Kong
Slovenian Delegation at Asia’s Leading Film Market in Hong KongThe Slovenian Film Centre opens doors to the Asian market and strengthens international collaboration
From the very essence of cinema to the storytelling of tomorrow – submissions open for the RIGA IFF competitions
Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 15–25 October), one of the most prominent film events in the Baltics taking place in the capital of Latvia, has opened submissions for its 13th edition’s competitions. The festival is accepting entries of feature-length films from the Baltic Sea region, Nordic countries, and Ukraine…
Submissions for Transilvania Pitch Stop 2026 are now open
What's new: Deadline extended to April 5th The Republic of Cyprus and Albania join the list of eligible countries.

