Skopje to Open New Cinemas and Cultural Centres Ahead of 2028 European Capital of Culture
SKOPJE: North Macedonia’s capital city plans to build nine to ten new multifunctional cultural centres across the city by 2028, ahead of its role as the European Capital of Culture.…
DJ Ahmet Secures Sales to Over 15 Territories
SKOPJE: Georgi M. Unkovski’s acclaimed debut feature DJ Ahmet has been sold to more than 15 territories worldwide by Berlin-based Films Boutique. The Macedonian/Czech/Serbian coproduction won both the World Cinema…
Teona Strugar Mitevska’s Mother Sells to Over 15 Territories Ahead of Venice World Premiere
SKOPJE: Mother / Majka by Macedonian director Teona Strugar Mitevska, starring Noomi Rapace as Mother Teresa, has racked up more than 15 international pre-sales for Paris-based Kinology, with deals closed…
PRODUCTION: Milcho Manchevski Shoots Leaving Copacabana in Skopje
SKOPJE: Venice Golden Lion and Academy Award winner director Milcho Manchevski is currently shooting his eighth feature film Leaving Copacabana / Zbogum, Kopakabano in the capital city of North Macedonia.
PRODUCTION: Oscar Nominee Director Tamara Kotevska in Production with Debut Feature Man vs Flock
SKOPJE: The Oscar-nominated co-director of Honeyland / Medena zemja, Tamara Kotevska, is currently in production with her anticipated debut feature Man vs Flock / Covek protivjato. This Macedonian/Greek/Croatian//Turkish/Serbian/Montenegrin coproduction is…
North Macedonia Increases Film Budget for 2025
SKOPJE: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of North Macedonia has announced a significant increase in the national budget for culture in 2025, with a notable boost of 2.3 m…
PRODUCTION: Marko Gjokovic Begins Shooting Debut Feature Tenant
SKOPJE: Macedonian director Marko Gjokovic has started shooting his debut feature Tenant / Potstanar. The psychological drama is inspired by Slovenian dramatist Matjaž Župančič’s play Vladimir, and it is made…
Golden Frame 2025 Held in Skopje
SKOPJE: The 7th edition of the Golden Frame film showcase brought nine of the latest Macedonian productions to audiences in Skopje, with free screenings held from 26 to 28 June…
Francophone Film Week Underway in Skopje
SKOPJE: Nine films are currently screened in the capital of North Macedonia as part of the Francophone Film Week (23 – 30 June 2025).
Sashko Micevski Appointed Acting Director of North Macedonia Film Agency
SKOPJE: Editor and sound designer Sashko Micevski has been appointed acting director of the North Macedonia Film Agency by the Macedonian Government. He is replacing Veronika Buchkovska, who had held…
North Macedonia's Cinema Admissions Drop 14% in 2024 Despite Increase in Screenings
SKOPJE: North Macedonia’s cinemas recorded 334,479 admissions in 2024, marking a 14% decrease from the 389,746 admissions reported in 2023, according to newly released data from the State Statistical Office.
PRODUCTION: Jani Bojadzi Completes Postproduction on Social Drama Tomorrow Morning
SKOPJE: Macedonian director Jani Bojadzi has completed postproduction on his latest feature film Tomorrow Morning / Utrenautro, a hard-hitting social drama exploring themes of justice, corruption, and personal survival in…
Shambhala Wins 2025 Philosophical Film Festival in Skopje
SKOPJE: Shambhala by Nepalese director Min Bahadur Bham won the Golden Owl Award for Best Feature Film at the 15th Philosophical Film Festival, which took place in Skopje, North Macedonia.
FNE at Cannes 2025: Macedonian Cinema in Cannes
The North Macedonia Film Agency will once again have an active presence at the 78th edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, participating in the Marché du Film.
Dimitrija Doksevski Appointed Director of ICFF Manaki Brothers
SKOPJE: Macedonian actor Dimitrija Doksevski has been appointed director of the International Cinematographers Film Festival Manaki Brothers, whose 46th edition will be held 20 - 27 September 2025.
OBITUARY: Macedonian Producer Panche (Panta) Mizhimakov
SKOPJE: Macedonian producer Pance (Panta) Mizhimakov has passed away after a short illness at 79. He was known for his significant contributions to Macedonian cinema, notably as a producer at…
Multiple Formats Announced about Macedonian Music Legend Toše Proeski
SKOPJE: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of North Macedonia has announced a feature film, a documentary and a television series to honour the late music icon Toše Proeski (1981-2007).…
FNE at Berlinale 2025: Macedonian Cinema in Berlin
The North Macedonia Film Agency will maintain a significant presence at the European Film Market (EFM), held from 13 to 19 February 2025, during the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.…
BOX OFFICE: Sharp Decline in Admissions for Domestic Films in North Macedonia in 2024
SKOPJE: Admissions for domestic films in North Macedonia saw a significant decline in 2024, dropping by more than 50% at the country’s major cinemas, compared to 2023.
PRODUCTION: Georgi M. Unkovski Preps Macedonian Animation Series Bukvozhder
SKOPJE: Macedonian writer/director Georgi M. Unkovski, whose debut feature DJ Ahmet world-premiered in Sundance’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition 2025 where it won the Audience Award, is currently in preparation with…
