Malta Launches International Call for World’s First Land-Sea Super Stage
Malta has launched an international public call for proposals to finance, build and operate the Malta Film Studios, marking a major new step in the development of the country’s film…
Q and A with Georgian National Film Center Director Mamuka Bliadze
TBILISI: FNE spoke with Mamuka Bliadze, the director of the Georgian National Film Center (GNFC), about his goals and the challenges facing Georgian cinema.
PRODUCTION: Eeva Mägi in Postproduction with Long Hybrid Documentary Mo Hunt
TALLINN: Estonian director/writer Eeva Mägi is currently in postproduction with her long hybrid documentary Mo Hunt, which is backed by the Estonian Film Institute, the Cultural Endowment of Estonia, and…
Nu Boyana Film Studio’s Future Debated Ahead of Expiry of Privatisation Restriction
SOFIA: A group of Bulgarian filmmakers staged a protest outside Nu Boyana Film Studios, raising concerns about the future of film production at the complex as a key 20-year restriction…
FNE Podcast: Olimpia Pont Cháfer, Manager of European Work in Progress, and International Film Distribution Summit
VENICE: FNE spoke to Olimpia Pont Cháfer, manager of European Work in Progress (EWIP) and the International Film Distribution Summit (IFDS), about the evolving landscape of international film distribution, the…
CICAE Opens Registrations for European Arthouse Cinema Day 2026
BERLIN: Registrations are open for the 11th European Arthouse Cinema Day (EACD) on 22 November 2026, a unique international initiative by CICAE, bringing hundreds of independent cinemas together on one…
Bucharest International Film Festival 2026 Announces Lineup
BUCHAREST: The Bucharest International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced the Competition selection for its 22nd edition, which will be held 18 – 27 September 2026. 17 (North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia)…
FNE TV at Venice 2026: Ada Solomon, Producer of I Matter / Eu contez
FNE spoke to Ada Solomon, head of Romania’s microFILM, the producer of I Matter / Eu contez, the debut feature by Roma director Alina Șerban, which screens in Venice Spotlight.
FNE at Venice 2026: See How the FIPRESCI Critics Rate the Films So Far
VENICE: FNE has teamed up with FIPRESCI critics attending the Venice Film Festival to rate the films in the Main Competition, Orizzonti, Venice Days and Critics Week giving the films…
FNE at Venice 2026: Theodore Ushev Preps Long Animated Debut Light Boxes
SOFIA: Oscar-nominated director Theodore Ushev is in preparation with his first long animated film, Light Boxes, an ambitious hybrid of 3D stop-motion puppet animation and live action. This Bulgarian majority…
PRODUCTION: Jonáš Karásek in Postproduction with The World According To Adam
BRATISLAVA: Acclaimed Slovak director Jonáš Karásek and scriptwriter/lyricist Maroš Hečko are currently in postproduction with the musical comedy The World According to Adam / Svet podľa Adama, which is supported…
Q and A with Montenegrin Producer Miljan Vučelić
HERCEG NOVI: FNE spoke with Montenegrin producer Miljan Vučelić of Protos Film about the Montenegro Film Rendezvous and its importance for Montenegrin and regional cinematography.
FNE Oscar Watch 2027: Hold Onto Me Is Cyprus’ First-Ever Submission for Oscars
NICOSIA: Myrsini Aristidou’s debut feature Hold Onto Me / Κράτα Με has been selected as Cyprus' first-ever candidate for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards in the…
Strong Momentum for Arthouse Cinemas at Lumière Summit
SAINT-PAUL-DE-VENCE: CICAE President Dr. Christian Bräuer welcomes the IRIS Initiative and the Summit's Declarations as a Strong Global Signal.
Action Comedy Series Danger Money Shoots in Malta
VALLETTA: Prime Video series Danger Money starring Ray Winstone has started production in Malta. Halo Pictures is providing production services through the Malta Film Commission.
FNE TV at Venice 2026: Levan Koguashvili, Director of Guria
FNE spoke to Georgian director Levan Koguashvili whose film Guria screened in official selection in the new Venice Spotlight section. The film is a comedy set in Georgia in the…
FNE TV at Venice 2026: Michal Bregant, Director Czech National Film Archive
FNE spoke to Michal Bregant Director of Czech National Film Archive about the selection of Valerie a Týden Divů / Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (Czechoslovakia 1970) directed by…
FNE at Venice 2026: See How the FIPRESCI Critics Rate the Films So Far
VENICE: FNE has teamed up with FIPRESCI critics attending the Venice Film Festival to rate the films in the Main Competition, Orizzonti, Venice Days and Critics Week giving the films…
Q and A with Montenegrin Producer and Director Marija Perović
HERCEG NOVI: FNE spoke with Montenegrin producer and director Marija Perović about the Montenegro Film Rendezvous and its importance in developing a strong network of professionals in Montenegro and the…
Awards of 2026 World Animation Film Festival in Varna
VARNA: The Czech Republic student film Gentle by Jamaica Kindlova won the Grand Prix at the 22nd edition of the World Festival of Animated Film Varna (2-6 September 2026), which…
