Government vs. RTV as tension builds
Tension is building in a stand-off between the new Slovenian Minister of Culture Majda Sirca and public broadcaster RTV.
Three replacements at Slovenian Film Fund supervisory board
Slovenia's new minister of culture, former film critic Majda Sirca, announced the dismissal of three members (Igor Prodnik, Stane Malcic and Joze Pogacnik) of the Slovenian Film Fund supervisory board.
Slovenian co-production film plans March shoot start
Slovenian production company Staragara (www.staragara.com) will begin filming Circus Fantasticus by writer /director Janez Burger on March 2.
Recession hits Slovene TV plans
Slovene public broadcaster RTV (www.rtvslo.si) announced it will cancel Passions, the first Slovenian daily TV series, and one of RTV's biggest projects, which debuted late last year.
For Ever released in Slovenia
For Ever, the latest offering from Slovenian director (and European Film Academy member) Damjan Kozole opened January 8 in Slovenia.
MEDIA support for Slovenian distributors
Three Slovenian Distributors have received €16,000 in support from MEDIA Desk Slovenia for distributing three European movies.
Slovenian Box Office National Hit – Rooster's Breakfast
The first full-length feature film by Marko Nabersnik, Rooster's Breakfast, was a big surprise for the Slovenian film industry.
Slovenian break-out director of 2008 - Vinko Moderndorfer
Vinko Moderndorfer fulfilled the promise of his debut film Suburts with his 2008 sophomore effort Landscape No. 2.
Slovenian Actor in the Spotlight 2008 - Marko Mandic
Marco Mandic's performance in the Venice festival film Landscape No.2 is just the latest in a growing string of impressive performances in Slovenian films.
New Minister of Culture wants more arts funding
Slovenia's new minister of culture, former critic Majda Sirca Ravnikar, installed on November 26, indicated she will push for more EU funding to go into the arts, and filmmakers look…
First Slovenian daily TV serial debuts
Public TV station RTV Slovenia (www.rtvslo.si) has premiered the first Slovenian daily TV serial, Passions.
Yugoslav co-productions a Slovenian specialty
Slovenia may be alone among Central European countries in reaching out in a big way to former Yugoslav countries to offer financial support through co-productions.
Ljubljana film fest drives local distribution
The impact of the Ljubljana film festival LIFFE (November 12-23) lingers far beyond closing night, with around 20 films from the festival going into Slovenian distribution each year.
Landscape No. 2 wins Portoroz top prize
Vinko Moedendorfer's second feature film, Landscape No. 2, won the Vesna best film award at the 11th Slovenian Film Festival held in the resort town of Portoroz.
Slovenian Films Conquer Warsaw
Slovenia has a strong presence at this year's edition of the Warsaw film festival, running October 10-19.
ORS announces plans to digitalize Slovenia
Austrian digital broadcasting specialist Oesterreichische Rundfunksende announced it has bid on Slovenia's second DVB-T platform, with a decision expected October 15.
Arthouse cinema Kinodvor re-opened
Ljubljana's main arthouse cinema Kinodvor re-opened its doors on October 1, after being closed in April.
Slovenia serves Rooster's Breakfast as Oscar bid
The Association of Slovenian Filmmakers (DSFU) chose Rooster's Breakfast by Marko Nabersnik and produced by Arsmedia, as the Slovenian candidate for the Foreign Language Academy Award.
Slovenian distributor Natasa Bucar, Cankarjev dom
When Natasa Bucar began working for Cankarjev dom in 2001, the venerable national cultural institution already had an established eight-year-old distribution arm.