GRANTS: Croatia Announces Grants
ZAGREB: The Croatian Audiovisual Centre has announced its first production and development grants for 2026.
Just Film Launches Educational Fund to Support School Cinema Visits
TALLINN: Just Film has established an educational fund dedicated to supporting school cinema visits for children.
Truth Beauty and FNE With Anna Franklin
Another inspiring speech by Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech at an event in the ancient medieval city of Mdina during the Mediterrane Film Festival. Malta is a small country with…
PRODUCTION: Ana Kitanova in Postproduction with Bulgarian/Italian Cold
SOFIA: Bulgarian/Italian Cold directed by Ana Kitanova and produced by Stefan Kitanov is due to complete postproduction in August 2026. It is not only the first feature film directed by…
Lionel Wins 25th Transilvania IFF
CLUJ-NAPOCA: French/Spanish Lionel by Carlos Saiz received the Transilvania Trophy at the 25th Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF), held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 12 to 21 June 2026. Romanian/Greek Y by…
Serbian/Bulgarian/Croatian Doc Wheels of Forgotten Dreams Premieres in Shanghai
BELGRADE: The long documentary Wheels of Forgotten Dreams / Na točkovima zaboravljenih snova directed by young Serbian filmmakers Miloš Ljubomirović and Danilo Lazović had its world premiere in the competition…
Estonia Plans Tax on Streaming Services to Boost Local Film Industry
TALLINN: Under new revisions to the Media Services Act introduced by the Ministry of Culture, subscription-based streaming services will be required to channel 5 percent of their local earnings directly…
Zagreb’s Jadran Film Reopens with Major Expansion after Multi-Year Overhaul
ZAGREB: Croatia’s iconic Jadran Film has officially reopened following an extensive multi-year renovation and expansion.
Winners of Underhill Fest 2026
PODGORICA: To Hold a Mountain by Biljana Tutorov and Petr Glomaz received the award for best film in the Regional Competition of the 17th Underhill Fest, which wrapped in Podgorica…
PRODUCTION: Shooting Underway for Belgian/Latvian/Dutch Strokes of Madness in Riga
RIGA: Latvia’s capital city is a futuristic city in the psychological drama Strokes of Madness, a Belgian/Latvian/Dutch project which aims to take the viewer inside the mind of a teenager…
A New Platform for Discovering Animated Film Arrives in Europe - Animation HUB
PRAGUE: A new online platform dedicated to animated film is entering the European scene. Animation HUB (AHUB), launched by CEE Animation, is a curated space connecting audiences, educators, and film…
CEE Animation Delegation and Activities at MIFA Annecy 2026
PRAGUE: CEE Animation returns to MIFA Annecy 2026 with a rich and diverse programme designed to showcase the talent and creativity of Central and Eastern European animation, and foster cross-border…
Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard Join Slano Film Days 2026
ZAGREB: Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard are joining Paweł Pawlikowski, Joanna Kulig, Ruben Östlund, Michael Seresin, Liam Cunningham, and Michel Franco as special guests of the 3rd edition of Slano…
International Screen Institute – Interview with Lena Vurma, Programme Director of Market Ready
Understanding how projects move from development to audiences has become one of the most important skills for today's producers. Market Ready, the International Screen Institute's training programme for producers, filmmakers…
Art Film Fest 2026 Announces Lineup
KOŠICE: The 32nd Art Film Fest has announced the lineup for its International Feature Film, Short Film, and Central and Eastern European Films competitions. The festival will take place in…
PRODUCTION: Marek Ťapák in Postproduction with TV Film Crying without Echo
BRATISLAVA: Slovak actor and director Marek Ťapák is currently in postproduction with his TV film Crying without Echo / Výkriky bez ozveny (working title), an adaptation of the eponymous short…
PRODUCTION: Irish/Croatian The Last Balkan Cowboy by Dragana Jurišić Enters Postproduction
ZAGREB: Croatian-born, Ireland-based visual artist Dragana Jurišić has entered postproduction with her debut long documentary The Last Balkan Cowboy / Posljednji balkanski kauboj.
PRODUCTION: Bálint Szentgyörgyi in Postproduction with Only Child
BUDAPEST: Hungarian filmmaker Bálint Szentgyörgyi is set to make his debut in Hungarian theatres in 2027 with his debut feature, the thriller Only Child / Egyke.
Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord Scores Record Admissions for Domestic Art House Film Avant-premiere
BUCHAREST: Palme d’or winner Fjord by Romanian helmer Cristian Mungiu scored 43,440 admissions at its unique avant-premiere, held on 13 June 2026 at 7p.m. on 315 screens in 96 cinemas…
FNE at KVIFF 2026: Efthimis Kosemund-Sanidis’ A Whole Person Almost Heads for Proxima Competition World Premiere
NICOSIA: Greek-German director Efthimis Kosemund-Sanidis’ debut feature A Whole Person Almost / Enas olokliros anthropos schedon will have its world premiere in the Proxima Competition of the 60th Karlovy Vary…
