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RIGA IFF co-production market RIGA IFF SHOWCASE announces line-up
The line-up for the fourth edition of RIGA IFF SHOWCASE, co-production market of Riga International Film Festival (16–26 October) has been announced. This year 12 projects – 9 feature films and 3 series in various stages from the Baltics and Eastern as well as Central Europe – will take part,…
Exciting, transformative films from the world’s leading festivals – RIGA IFF announces its programme and opens ticket sales
World movie stars, local talents, experimental short films and special screenings for children – tickets for all RIGA International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) events are now available! Every day between 16 and 26 October, the festival invites audiences to embark on bold cinematic adventures. Tickets for screenings at Splendid Palace,…
FFC Industry News: Estonia in Focus - Kick-off for the 35th FilmFestival Cottbus
From November 4th – 9th, 2025, the 35th FilmFestival Cottbus (FFC) will once again open its doors to filmmakers, professionals and cinephiles from around the globe. For six days, Cottbus becomes a hub for the diverse and creative cinema of Central and Eastern Europe.
Slovak Representation at the San Sebastián IFF
Dear friends and colleagues, with pleasure, we bring you the news about the Slovak presence at the 73rd edition of the San Sebastián International Film Festival (September 19 – 27, 2025).
OPEN CALL for Submissions >> 30th Sofia International Film Festival, 12-22 March 2026
In 2026, we will mark the 30th anniversary of the Sofia International Film Festival and we are dedicated to making this edition outstanding. The festival will take place from 12 to 22 March 2026 in Sofia, with additional programmе scheduled to run through the end of March in Sofia, Plovdiv,…
Powerful human stories from the Baltic Sea region and world premieres of Latvian films – 9 contestants for RIGA IFF's main prize announced
The epicenter of the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 16–26 October) is the RIGA IFF Feature Film Competition, which this year will have 9 selected features from Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Ukraine, and Sweden competing for the festival’s main prize. Screenings at cinema Splendid Palace will welcome audiences to…
30 short films from Latvia and the world, united only by length – RIGA IFF announces five competition screenings
The best shorts from Latvia and all over the world in five different screenings on 22, 23, and 24 October will unite the audiences and the jury in the Short Film Competition at Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 16–26 October). 30 carefully selected works will be screened in the…
Invitation to the press conference of the 20th Cinematik IFF and the opening and highly anticipated film Father
You are invited to a press conference September 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Lumière Cinema
Deadlines approaching: Series Bridges Baltics, Works in Progress and labs!
What's cooking? The first Serial Bridges Baltics calls for applications until 8 September Submissions for Works in Progress are open until 15 September Boost your skills at the various labs during Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event - send your application by 15 September! Get your accredittion and join us at Industry@Tallinn…
Deadlines approaching: Series Bridges Baltics, Works in Progress and labs!
What's cooking? The first Serial Bridges Baltics calls for applications until 8 September Submissions for Works in Progress are open until 15 September Boost your skills at the various labs during Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event - send your application by 15 September! Get your accredittion and join us at Industry@Tallinn…
Spotlight on Baltic animation – RIGA IFF FORUM will host Baltic Animation Meet-Up
This year’s RIGA IFF FORUM – the industry section of the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 16–26 October) – once again shines a light on Baltic animation with a dedicated programme of events Baltic Animation Meet-Up. Organised in close partnership with the National Film Centre of Latvia and the…
The Split Film Festival Returns with its 30th Anniversary Edition
After a year’s hiatus following the sudden death of its founder, Branko Karabatić, the Split Film Festival (STFF) returns under new leadership, dedicated to upholding its tradition of uncompromising artistic and auteur film and video. To mark its 30th edition, the festival will present 57 films and videos from 29…
Slovak Representation at the Venice IFF 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 COMPLEX FORMS at 20TH Cinematik International FF
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).
Cinematik announces additional film headliners of the anniversary year. The most awarded world films will arrive in Piešťany
The 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…
Year of French Central European Film 2025: Four French films in Competition at the 82nd Venice Film Festival
Four 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.
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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
Initiated 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…
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Call is open for Works in Progress projects!
What's cooking? Call for Works in Progress projects is open! Boost your skills at the labs for film professionals Get your accredittion and join us at Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event in November! The first Serial Bridges Baltics calls for applications!
Submissions open for Works in Progress at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event External
Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, the region’s leading platform for the audiovisual industry, has opened the submissions for Works in Progress projects. For the 2025 edition, the call is open in three categories: Children and Youth Film (Just Film) Works in Progress projects, Baltic Event Works in Progress (Baltic and Finnish…
