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The North is closer than it seems – 13 current and refined films from the Nordic countries in RIGA IFF programme
An audience favourite, the NORDIC HIGHLIGHTS section of the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 17–27 October), this year includes 13 films from the Nordic countries – 13 chances to peek inside the worlds created by filmmakers from Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland, and Sweden. In both in-person screenings and online,…
Big screen for big cinema adventures – RIGA IFF invites to children’s and family film screenings
Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 17–27 October) 11th edition places a special emphasis on children’s and family films – over two weekends, in-person screenings and online, the festival will screen a sumptuous film selection from Europe and the world – KIDS’ REEL, suited for ages 2 to 14. KIDS’…
Baltic Event Co-Production Market showcases 14 projects
The Baltic Event Co-Production Market will take place on 20-22 November. 14 new film projects will be presented, including debut works, new features, and engaging stories by experienced directors. This year the market has expanded its diverse selection to include feature films aimed at youth and children.
FFC 2024: Accreditation Starts and First Program News
Dear friends and colleagues, the FilmFestival Cottbus 2024 is just around the corner, and we are delighted to share more details of this year's programme with you!
Opportunities for Young Filmmakers from Romania and Europe within the Mentorship Programs of Astra Film Festival 2024
Young filmmakers have access to unique opportunities at Astra Film Festival (Sibiu, October 20-27), celebrating 31 years since its establishment. Romanian and European directors and producers with film projects in development phase will receive guidance and expertise from industry specialists through the DocTank program. Additionally, for the first time, film…
Hungarian-American filmmaker Nicholas Gyeney Receives Paramount Premium Award For Horror Feature The Activated Man at First Annual Tony Curtis International Film Festival in Mátészalka, Hungary
Film’s Star-Studded Cast includes Tony Todd (Candyman), Sean Young (Blade Runner), Kane Hodder (four-time Jason Voorhees), Andrew Keegan (10 Things I Hate About You), Vladimir Kulich (Vikings), Sab Shimono (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III), Jamie Costa, Ivana Rojas, and Scott Brown
PÖFF 2024 PRESS accreditation is now open - Secure your spot at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival!
All active journalists, film critics, bloggers, photographers, influencers and other social media content producers are welcome to apply. In 2023, the festival hosted 115 journalists from 46 countries. Let's see if we can top the numbers this year.
RIGA IFF presents the line-up of SHORT RIGA Test Screenings 2024
SHORT RIGA Test Screenings – a one of a kind industry event in the Baltic region focusing specifically on the in-depth evaluation of short films – that will celebrate its 10th edition this October (25–26 October) announces the lineup of 2024.
connecting cottbus PROJECT LINE-UP 2024
The East-West co-production market connecting cottbus presents the projects of its 26th edition taking place on 6-8 November 2024 during the FilmFestival Cottbus.
WEMW 2025 OPENS ALL CALLS FOR ENTRIES AND ANNOUNCES NEW EAST&WEST FOCUS
15 programmes and new opportunities for a special 15th edition between creativity and innovation
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) calls for participation in film critics' workshop with Victor Fraga
PÖFF is seeking participants from the Baltic countries to a film critics workshop. The event will take place on the 10th of November (Sunday) during the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.
RIGA IFF co-production market RIGA IFF SHOWCASE announces line-up
As Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 17–27 October) is preparing to host the third co-production market, RIGA IFF SHOWCASE, a line-up of contestants for its pitching competition has been selected. The festival has chosen 16 projects – 8 feature films and 8 series from the Baltics and Eastern as…
Audience Record-Breaking 19th Edition of the Cinematik International Film Festival Announces Its Winners
On Sunday, September 15, the 19th edition of the Cinematik International Film Festival came to a close in the evening hours. Seven festival cinemas screened almost 100 feature-length and short films, often to fully sold-out theaters. The festival set new attendance records. The international competition, titled Meeting Point Europe, showcases…
An invitation to discover new worlds of the big screen – RIGA IFF announces the vast programme of its 11th edition and ticket sales go live
From 17 to 27 October, inviting film lovers to become part of the biggest celebration of cinema in Latvia, the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) announces the full festival lineup – the first and often the only chance to see bold and current film adventures from Europe and the…
BIAFF 2024 Batumi Film Festival’s International Competition Section and Jury
The 19th Batumi International Art-house Film Festival will be held in Batumi during 27 September – 3 October. Batumi International Film Festival was established in 2006. Organizer of the film festival - Batumi Art-house "Argani".
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…
