Films Boutique Picks Up Georgi M. Unkovski’s DJ Ahmet Ahead of Its World Premiere at Sundance
SKOPJE: Georgi M. Unkovski’s debut feature DJ Ahmet has been acquired by Berlin-based Films Boutique ahead of its world premiere in the World Dramatic Competition section within the 2025 Sundance…
PRODUCTION: Nemanja Ćeranić Shoots Revenge Spy Thriller in Serbia and Argentina
BELGRADE: Young Serbian director Nemanja Ćeranić, known for his crime drama Loan Shark / Lihvar and biopic Sunday / Nedelja, is already shooting his fourth feature, Hand of Justice /…
PRODUCTION: Lithuanian Director Dovile Gasiunaite in Postproduction with Danka
VILNIUS: Lithuanian director Dovile Gasiunaite is currently in postproduction with her feature film Danka, which is set to be released in 2025.
NEM Zagreb 2025 Announces Winners
ZAGREB: NEM Zagreb, whose 2024 edition was held from 9 to 12 December 2024, has announced the winners of the NEM Awards 2024.
dok.incubator 2025 Launches Calls for Applications
PRAGUE: Long documentaries in the rough-cut stage can apply for the next edition of the dok.incubator workshop. The deadline for applications is 27 January 2025.
FNE Podcast: German Actress Ella-Maria Gollmer
FNE together with German Films has launched the Year of German Central European Films 2024 with a special focus on German films in Central and Eastern European countries plus Cyprus…
PRODUCTON: Iglika Triffonova Shoots Bulgarian/Dutch/Romanian Feature Kalunyo
SOFIA: The prominent Bulgarian director Iglika Triffonova is currently in production with her feature Kalunyo. The film produced by the Bulgarian producer Rossitsa Valkanova and coproduced by the Dutch producer…
Films and Talents from FNE Partner Countries Nominated for Golden Globes 2025
LOS ANGELES: The Latvian majority coproduction Flow by Gints Zilbalodis was nominated at the 82nd Golden Globes in the Best Motion Picture – Animated category. Two other minority coproductions from…
Romania Introduces Financial Support for Minority Coproductions
BUCHAREST: The Romanian Government has approved an amendment to the Ordinance on Cinematography, which includes, among others, a new section for minority coproductions in the grants contest organised by the…
Short Film Marathon Ready to Start in Croatia
ZAGREB: The 12th edition of the Short Film Marathon will screen 23 titles at 35 locations across Croatia from 16 to 22 December 2024.
m:tel Launches Streaming Platform in Montenegro
PODGORICA: The Montenegrin telecommunication company m:tel has launched its OTT platform MOVE TV.
Flow and The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent Take Home Prizes from 37th European Film Awards
LUCERNE: The Latvian majority coproduction Flow directed by Gints Zilbalodis received the European Animated Feature Film award, and the Croatian/French/Bulgarian/Slovenian The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent by Nebojša Slijepčević…
Bitola Hosts 5th UNESCO Creative Cities of Film Forum on Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Practices
BITOLA: The 5th Forum of UNESCO Creative Cities of Film, which took place in Bitola, North Macedonia from 5 to 7 December 2024, has gathered international film professionals from eight…
Films and Talents from FNE Partner Countries Nominated at Independent Spirit Awards 2025
LOS ANGELES: The long animated film Flow directed by Gints Zilbalodis and Green Border by Agnieszka Holland were nominated for the 40th Independent Spirit Awards in the Best International Film…
I Died in Irpin Wins 2024 Animateka
LJUBLJANA: The winners of the 21st edition of Animateka were announced during a ceremony held at Kinodvor in Ljubljana on 7 December 2024.
Matchbox Starring John Cena to Shoot in Hungary and Slovakia
BUDAPEST: Hungary and Slovakia will be among the locations for the action feature Matchbox directed by Sam Hargrave and starring John Cena. The shoot is expected to start in January…
FNE Podcast: Actress Maja Bons
FNE together with German Films has launched the Year of German Central European Films 2024 with a special focus on German films in Central and Eastern European countries plus Cyprus…
Žiga Virc’s Doc Series About Iconic Actresses to Debut in December
LJUBLJANA: Slovenian director ŽigaVirc has completed Heroines / Protagonistke, a six-episode documentary TV series providing an intimate look into the lives and work of six iconic Slovenian actresses. The series…
PRODUCTION: Serbian Director Luka Mihailović in Postproduction with Sophomore Feature The Claim
BELGRADE: Young Serbian director Luka Mihailović has recently begun postproduction of his sophomore feature, the independent production The Claim. His debut feature Indigo Crystal had nearly 120,000 admissions in 2023…
PRODUCTION: Estonian Director Birgit Rosenberg in Production with Documentary Totem
TALLINN: Estonian filmmaker Birgit Rosenberg is currently in production with her long documentary Totem / Tootem, an exploration of identity, politics, and memory. The film produced by herself through Estonia’s…
