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Up Close, the World Looks Different. 12 ways of looking at the present at Astra Film Festival 2026
A forest in Bucharest, a lover created by artificial intelligence, a shepherdess defending her mountain, and 80 journalists who refuse to remain silent: even though they may not seem to belong to the same story, they are all part of the Astra Film Festival 2026 story. The festival’s 12 thematic…
Astra Film Festival announces official selection. Four competition sections, 70 documentary films and more than 200 film events
Astra Film Festival, the international documentary film festival taking place in Sibiu from 17 to 25 October, offers more than 200 film-related events, making the Sibiu festival one of the most attractive cultural events of the autumn in Romania. Competing for the awards in the festival’s four competition sections (Romania,…
Romanian productions at Astra Film Festival 2026: personal stories that open up the major themes of the present
Organisers announce Early Bird passes and the Festival Passport A former political prisoner, a young woman adopted abroad who returns to Romania in search of her biological family, people brought together by faith and tradition, a community fighting to save a forest, and farmers who, ten years on, are still…
Astra Film Junior 2026. From stories on screen to debates on stage
Between 19 and 23 October, in Sibiu, pupils are discovering the world through documentary films, debating artificial intelligence and education, and learning to spot disinformation. Can artificial intelligence control our emotions? How do we recognise information that is trying to manipulate us? What does it mean to feel at home?…
Just Film International Youth Competition Features Only World and International Premieres
Just Film, the youth and children’s film festival of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF), has unveiled its 2026 International Youth and Children’s Competition programmes.
CinEast 2026 – festival opening
Press conference reminder: the full programme of the 19th edition of CinEast – the Central and Eastern European Film Festival in Luxembourg – will be unveiled on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 11:00 at Cercle Cité (3 Rue Genistre, L-1623 Luxembourg).
100 Years of Andrzej Wajda: Cult Classics Meet a New Generation at FilmFestival Cottbus
Andrzej Wajda would have turned 100 this year. The 36th FilmFestival Cottbus (3–8 November 2026) is marking the anniversary with a special focus on one of the most important directors in European cinema. In the DON’T CALL ME VINTAGE! section, four of Wajda’s works meet films by a new generation…
The CinEastFestival returns for an eventful 19th edition
From 9 to 25 October 2026, the 19th edition of the CinEast Festival will light up Luxembourg with some of the best films and artistic creations from Central and Eastern Europe. The programme features over 65 feature films, 60 short films, and around 35 guests, alongside concerts, exhibitions, debates and…
Present-day reflections on tomorrow’s cinema: RIGA IFF reveals the programme of festival’s main competition
Inviting audiences to discover present-day reflections on tomorrow’s cinema, Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 15–25 October) announces the lineup for the RIGA IFF Feature Film Competition. Nine films – including subtle documentary stories, bold cinematic debuts and the latest works by established filmmakers – from Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia,…
Longing for utopia, love letters to Riga and unique stories from around the World: RIGA IFF announces short film competition programme
Inviting audiences to indulge in a carefully curated feast of short-form cinema, the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 15–25 October) announces its Short Film Competition programme. Over three days, audiences will have the chance to discover an unconventional corner of the short-film landscape as 31 stories by filmmakers from…
PÖFF30 Focuses on Baltic Cinema
For its 30th edition, the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) will place Baltic cinema in the spotlight. Focus: Baltics will showcase outstanding films, emerging talent and experienced professionals from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, highlighting the region’s creative strength and growing international impact.
One World Romania 20 Call for Films Now Open
We kindly invite you to submit your film to the 20th edition of One World Romania International Documentary & Human Rights Film Festival, which will take place between April 16–25, 2027, in Bucharest, Romania.
Vanishing Futures – Films and Debates, Interdisciplinary Community Events, and a Cinematic Tour of Bucharest as Part of BIEFF 2026
In connection to its 2026 theme, “Vanishing Futures,” Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival – BIEFF is organizing a series of events that extend the festival experience beyond the cinema halls and invite audiences to reflect, together with invited artists and filmmakers, as well as journalists, researchers, activists, and members of…
Suspense and secrets: RIGA IFF to open with the Baltic premiere of Venice Main Competition title Woman Unknown
On 15 October, the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 15–25 October) will open with a film of particular significance to Latvian cinema – Danish director May el-Toukhy’s latest film, Woman Unknown, shot in Riga. The psychologically charged historical drama, which will have its Baltic premiere on RIGA IFF Opening…
Open calls: Works in Progress, Discovery Campus and TV Beats
What's cooking? Call for Works in Progress projects are open! Breaking into the Industry mentorship is looking for aspiring producers Tallinn Industry Academy is looking for young film professionals TV Beats Screenings submissions are open! TV Beats Coming soon open submissions are looking for Baltic drama series Get your accreditations …
Calls are open for Works in Progress, TV Beats & Discovery Campus Programmes
Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event has opened the final calls for its 2026 edition. Submissions are now invited for Works in Progress, which showcases promising feature films in production or post-production. For the first time, open calls have also been launched for TV Beats Screenings, presenting recently completed drama series, and…
The 21st Tartuff Brings Eight Days of Love Stories Under the Open Sky
From 8–15 August, the 21st Tartuff festival will once again turn Tartu Town Hall Square into Estonia's largest open-air cinema. Expanding to an eight-day programme for the first time, this year's festival features acclaimed international films, beloved classics, documentaries and a curated selection of short films—all exploring the many dimensions…
Deadlines approching: Script Pool, Black Room, 10-week Online Programme on Unreal Engine, and much more
What's cooking? Applications have been extended for Baltic Event Co-Production Market until 22th of July 23.59 CEST Applications have been extended for TV Beats Co-Financing Market until 22th of July 23.59 CEST. Submit Your Drama Series Project! Applications for the 10-week Online Training Programme Unreal Engine Storytelling and Cinematic Creation…
Burgas International Film Festival 2026
The Burgas International Film Festival is thrilled to announce its 11th edition taking place in the Black Sea city of Burgas from July 20 to 25 with a rich programme of international and Bulgarian feature and short films, documentaries, as well as special screenings and events
Danish Cinematographer Dan Laustsen to Receive Golden Camera 300 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 47th Manaki Brothers IFF
The acclaimed Danish cinematographer Dan Laustsen will receive the Golden Camera 300 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 47th edition of Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers’ Film Festival, taking place from 19 to 25 September 2026 in Bitola, North Macedonia.
