Cottbus announces competition line-up
The 18th Cottbus Film Festivalof East European Cinema has announced ten feature films and ten short films for the two competition sections.
Media's MIPCOM platform supports new EU states
Stand H4.35 has become one of the liveliest business meeting spots at MIPCOM: the MEDIA Unbrella stand offers a home to over 100 companies from the EU.
Ukraine reaches out to neighbors
A 65% increase in ad revenues is fueling Ukrania's production and TV growth, a panel of industry leaders told MIPCOM attendees.
Central European films win top awards in Zurich
Bulgarian, Slovak, and Polish producers each added a Zurich film festival award to their credentials.
Slovenia wins best film at second Montreal EUROfEST
Slovenian film Short Circuits by director Janez Lapajne won the Crystal Eye award for best feature film at the second edition of the Eastern European Festival in Montrea, EUROfEST.
Tulpan nominated for EFA debut prize
Tulpan, a German/Swiss/Kazakh/Russian/Polish co-production with Poland's Filmcontract, is among the four films nominated for European Film Academy's "European Discovery" award.
Central European distributors meet in San Sebastian
European Film Promotion used the platform of the San Sebastian film festival to herald the efforts of the unsung heros of the film industry in Central Europe: the distributors.
FNE Media Partner of European Film Promotion in San Sebastian
FNE Daily Newsletter will be publishing profiles of the EFP Central European distributors on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 September. From These dates you can also access profiles at News…
Czech Day at Gdynia festival
The Polish Film Festival in Gdynia puts Czech films into focus on September 18, with Czech Film Day.
SPI picks up The Wrestler
Independent distributor SPI International Central Europa has will distribute Venice film festival Golden Lion winner The Wrestler.
Buckley joins SPI
Rory Buckley, former Disney Senior Sales Manager for Central and Eastern Europe, has joined SPI as Sales Director.
Film New Europe Salutes the President of the Polish Filmmakers Association Jacek Bromski
Film New Europe Salutes the President of the Polish Filmmakers Association Jacek Bromski for Outstanding Contribution to European Cinema Art.
IPTV to top 5 million in Central Europe by 2013
IPTV is on target to reach 1 million subscribers across Central and Eastern Europe this year, reaching 5.2 million by 2013.
EFP spotlights Central European distributors at San Sebastian
European Film Promotion (EFP) and the San Sebastian International Film Festival will feature 10 Central European distributors in a new initiative European Distributors, Up Next! scheduled for September 26.
Venice short competition features Central European films
Films from Slovenia, Hungary, and Estonia will compete in the short film section at the Venice film festival August 27-September 6.
Cinema City installs digital and 3D projectors
Israeli based Cinema City International is in the process of installing 50 digital projectors throughout is cinemas in Central Europe and Israel.
Poland, Slovakia lead UPC growth
Dutch cable operator UPC Broadband posted second quarter growth in operating cash flow of €402 million, up 12% over 2007 results, led by Poland and Hungary.
Viasat to launch movie channel in Baltics
Viasat Broadcasting plans to launch a movie channel in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on September 1.
Polish, Slovenian films to screen at Locarno
Malgoska Szumowska's 33 Scenes from Life will compete in the international competition at the 61st Locarno film festival, running august 6-16.
CME reports 41% increase in Q2 revenues
Central European Media Enterprises (CME, www.cetv-net.com) announced net revenues for quarter two of 2008 increased 41%, to $305.4 million (197 million Euros), over 2007.