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A platform for exquisite cinematic pleasures – RIGA IFF announces films to compete for the festival’s main award
Inviting the audiences to be carried away by the expressive charm of the cinematic language of the Baltic Sea region and Scandinavian countries, Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 17–27 October) announces the contestants of its main section – RIGA IFF Feature Film Competition.
BLON festival celebrating its anniversary has something for everyone
From September 12–15, Klaipėda will be shaken by the tenth Animation and Video Game Festival BLON. The festival’s program will feature exclusive works of animation, virtual reality (VR), and video games from around the world, including an animated film from the Philippines and VR works by Lithuanian creators. The organizers…
“Cinema is cinema” – RIGA IFF announces short film competitions' screenings
Inviting the audiences to revel in a magnificent short film celebration in October, Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 17–27 October) announces the contestants of the international and national short film competitions. Tickets to the short film competitions’ screenings are available on the festival website (rigaiff.lv), and at Biļešu Serviss…
Astra Film Festival Announces Official Selection for the 2024 Edition
Most productions will be premiered in Sibiu. Early bird passes available until September 10th
An audiovisual journey with a Baltic aesthetic flavour – RIGA IFF Baltic Music Video Competition contestants announced
On 24 October, the main venue of the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 17–27 October), cinema Splendid Palace, will host one of the most unique festival events – RIGA IFF Baltic Music Video Competition screening. 12 of the most striking past year’s Baltic music videos, embodying the wild spirit…
Young Horizons Industry welcome 10 projects in Project Pool and open registration for Consultants’ Tables
Young Horizons Industry announce 10 projects which will take part in the Project Pool section and open registration for script, IP building and marketing, and green filming consultations with experts. Project Pool The aim of the new section called Project Pool is to create an extra space for projects which…
A record number of Slovenian films at the 30th anniversary of the Sarajevo Film Festival
A total of twelve films with Slovenian participation will be screened.
New Horizons Studio+ awards announced
The 15th edition of New Horizons Studio+ took place from the 18th till 21st of July during the 24. mBank New Horizons International Film Festival (18-28 July 2024). Organized by the New Horizons Association and Creative Europe Desk Poland, it consists of workshops and lectures on various aspects related to…
A diverse selection of German productions and co-productions in Venice
The 81st Venice International Film Festival, organised by the Biennale di Venezia, will take place this year on the Lido di Venezia from August 28 to September 7, 2024. A total of 17 German productions and co-productions will be shown in various sections, and additional projects will be presented in…
Marking the centenary of Surrealism, RIGA IFF will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Czech avant-garde director Jan Švankmajer with a retrospective
On 18 July, the first tickets to this year’s Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 17–27 October) go on sale, granting access to the retrospective of Czech animation director and artist Jan Švankmajer, in the festival section IN KINO VERITAS. The festival will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the author…
connecting cottbus - submission deadline & awards
Submissions are still open for the 26th edition of East-West co-production market connecting cottbus. Taking place during FilmFestival Cottbus on 6-8 November 2024, coco will present 13 projects in development (cocoPITCH) and 6 works in progress (cocoWIP).
Winners of the 58th Karlovy Vary IFF
The 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, a non-specialized festival with two competitive categories, took place from June 28th to July 6th 2024. It was organized by Film Servis Festival Karlovy Vary, a.s., with Jiří Bartoška as the president of the festival, Karel Och as its artistic director, Kryštof Mucha…
Winners of KVIFF Eastern Promises
Works in Progress, Works in Development – Feature Launch & Intensive Queer, Works in Development – KVIFF Talents, First Cut+ Works in Progress
RIGA IFF FORUM calls for entries to its market and feedback sessions
RIGA IFF FORUM, the industry programme of Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) taking place 24–26 October, has announced the open call for its two main sections. Starting 12 June, submissions are open for RIGA IFF SHOWCASE, a pitching session for feature film and series projects, as well as for…
MEDITERRANE FILM FESTIVAL CLOSES SECOND EDITION WITH GOLDEN BEE AWARDS CEREMONY
Global Film Industry Gathered at Glittering Ceremony Hosted by David Walliams Golden Bee Awards Winners Revealed; “Life” (Hayat) Wins Best Feature Film Mike Leigh Receives Career Achievement Award and Rita Galea Presented with Lifetime Achievement Award
Titles of the Polish Days 2024 announced
New films by Aga Woszczyńska, Michał Kwieciński and Damian Kocur will be showcased at this year’s biggest industry event in Poland!
Participants of the 15th edition of New Horizons Studio+ have been selected
New Horizons Studio+, organized by the New Horizons Association and Creative Europe Desk Poland, is a training program for directors and producers developing their first or second feature film. The 15th edition of New Horizons Studio+ will take place on July 18-21 during the 24th mBank New Horizons International Film…
Winners of Fest Anča 2024
The 17th edition of Fest Anča International Animation Festival has this year’s award-winning directors. The winning films were announced on 29 June at a ceremony at historic Žilina Town Theatre, while the festival programme continues until Sunday. The international jury appreciated visually impressive films full of mysticism that communicate with…
Another successful edition of ReActing as a Star wrapped!
European casting directors thrilled with ReActing actors!
21 German productions and co-productions in Karlovy Vary's mix of genres and themes
The line-up for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) has been announced - and it promises to be an exciting programme. The 58th edition will take place this year from 28 June to 6 July in the Czech spa town. A total of 21 German productions and co-productions can…
