The European film industry strives to find its way through the new waves of the coronavirus

The European film industry strives to find its way through the new waves of the coronavirus

We present an overview of the film events affected by the new measures announced by national governments to contain the fresh surge in the COVID-19 pandemic  

19/04 | Europe

Review: Ostrov – Lost Island

Review: Ostrov – Lost Island

Svetlana Rodina and Laurent Stoop’s documentary portrays the paradoxical and poetic day-to-day existence of the inhabitants of the Russian island known as Ostrov  

19/04 | Films | Reviews | Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition

Review: Way Beyond

Review: Way Beyond

The European Organisation of Nuclear Research has never been so intriguing, thanks to the cold yet alchemical gaze cast by Swiss director Pauline Julier  

19/04 | Visions du Réel 2021 | Burning Lights Competition

Mikkel Brænne Sandemose and Cecilie Mosli prepping thriller series The Fortress

Mikkel Brænne Sandemose and Cecilie Mosli prepping thriller series The Fortress

The eight-part Norwegian series, staged by Maipo Film, is set to start filming later this year  

19/04 | Production | Funding | Norway

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Eurimages publishes a study on the feasibility, pertinence and design of a Lab Projects support programme - Produce – Co-Produce... - 16/04/2021
Produce – Co-Produce... – 16/04/2021
Eurimages publishes a study on the feasibility, pertinence and design of a Lab Projects support programme
The research, conducted by Tatino Films on behalf of Eurimages, was compiled over a 100 day-period from November 2020 to February 2021
The second “Let’s Talk Screenwriting!” roundtable examines the role of writers’ rooms in Danish, German and Dutch television production - Series - 16/04/2021
Series – 16/04/2021
The second “Let’s Talk Screenwriting!” roundtable examines the role of writers’ rooms in Danish, German and Dutch television production
The event, organised by the Media Industries, Infrastructures and Institutions (MI3) research group from Utrecht University, was held online on 12 April
Visions du Réel welcomes participants to its digital environment - Film Festival Trends - 15/04/2021
Film Festival Trends – 15/04/2021
Visions du Réel welcomes participants to its digital environment
The leading Swiss documentary festival will host its industry events within WYTH, which will allow participants to fully interact with each other in an easy-to-use environment
Igor Stankovic • Distributor, MCF Megacom - Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - 15/04/2021
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 15/04/2021
Igor Stankovic • Distributor, MCF Megacom
The CEO of the Serbian distribution company offers us some insight into their diversified business model and the importance of film festivals
Alessandro Raja • CEO and co-founder, Festival Scope - Film Festival Trends - 14/04/2021
Film Festival Trends – 14/04/2021
Alessandro Raja • CEO and co-founder, Festival Scope
A privileged observer of the film festival landscape, the CEO and co-founder of Festival Scope offers his insights on the future of online and hybrid film festivals
Screen Ireland’s Talent Development Academy for Animation to be led by Animation Ireland - Animation - 13/04/2021
Animation – 13/04/2021
Screen Ireland’s Talent Development Academy for Animation to be led by Animation Ireland
The national audiovisual agency’s new initiative will commit to nurturing diverse and regional talent, and creating opportunities on the national level
Pierre-François Piet • Distributor, Ad Vitam - Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - 13/04/2021
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 13/04/2021
Pierre-François Piet • Distributor, Ad Vitam
The CFO of the French company discusses the challenges of the market, building a brand and supporting films beyond its theatrical release
Martin Kotík • President, Association of Czech Animation Film - Animation - 13/04/2021
Animation – 13/04/2021
Martin Kotík • President, Association of Czech Animation Film
The current president of the Association of Czech Animation Film breaks down the state of the Czech animation industry today
Alegría, the latest project from first-time director Violeta Salama, has entered post-production

Alegría, the latest project from first-time director Violeta Salama, has entered post-production

Following a two-month shoot in Melilla, Seville and other Andalusian locations, this début film has won the backing of La Claqueta and Powehi Films  

19/04 | Production | Funding | Spain

Generation Inclusion set to foster young filmmaking talents from the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Generation Inclusion set to foster young filmmaking talents from the Kingdom of the Netherlands

The new Dutch development initiative launched last week, with backers including Netflix, Amazon, Viacom and Youtube  

19/04 | Industry | Market | Netherlands

Review: The Belly of the Mountain

Review: The Belly of the Mountain

Stephen Loye delivers a fascinating and very personal documentary brings back up to the surface the many echoes of the 2015 A320 Germanwings crash in the Alps  

19/04 | Visions du Réel 2021 | Burning Lights

Marion Neumann • Director of The Mushroom Speaks

Interview: Marion Neumann • Director of The Mushroom Speaks

“The mushroom is an organism situated between life and death, and I was fascinated by it”

In the documentary by the German-born Swiss-based filmmaker, it's time to get to know your fungi  

19/04 | Visions du Réel 2021 | National Competition

The goEast Film Festival goes online

The goEast Film Festival goes online

The Wiesbaden-based gathering is offering its content online for the audience, aiming to return to its physical spaces soon  

19/04 | goEast 2021

The Go Short awards go socially aware

The Go Short awards go socially aware

Winners in the European Competition include Friend of a Friend, This Day Won't Last, Dustin and The Natural Death of a Mouse; Marlon Brando triumphs in the Dutch Competition  

19/04 | Shorts | Netherlands

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The Belly of the Mountain - by Stephen Loye
The Belly of the Mountain
by Stephen Loye
Stephen Loye delivers a fascinating and very personal documentary brings back up to the surface the many echoes of the 2015 A320 Germanwings crash in the Alps
Holgut - by Liesbeth De Ceulaer
Holgut
by Liesbeth De Ceulaer
Belgian director Liesbeth De Ceulaer presents a mysterious yet powerful documentary offering an unexpected journey into the heart of the Siberian tundra
Soldat Ahmet - by Jannis Lenz
Soldat Ahmet
by Jannis Lenz
In his first-feature length documentary, Austrian filmmaker Jannis Lenz creatively and amusingly challenges prejudices in the story of a professional soldier, boxer and aspiring actor
Healers - by Marie-Eve Hildbrand
Healers
by Marie-Eve Hildbrand
Marie-Eve Hildbrand’s first documentary feature film is a personal and moving picture which places humans and their fragilities centre stage
Hotel Poseidon - by Stef Lernous
Hotel Poseidon
by Stef Lernous
Presented in a world premiere at the BIFFF, the first feature film by Belgium’s Stef Lernous takes the viewer on a creepy and off-the-wall hallucinogenic trip
Life as a B-Movie: Piero Vivarelli - by Fabrizio Laurenti, Niccolò Vivarelli
Life as a B-Movie: Piero Vivarelli
by Fabrizio Laurenti, Niccolò Vivarelli
Directed by Fabrizio Laurenti and Niccolò Vivarelli, this documentary delves into the turbulent life of a versatile artist and eclectic showman
Governance - by Michael Zampino
Governance
by Michael Zampino
An Italian-French co-production available exclusively on Amazon Prime Italy, Michael Zampino signs his name to a solid film noir on the price of power, starring an unscrupulous Massimo Popolizio
The Salt in Our Waters - by Rezwan Shahriar Sumit
The Salt in Our Waters
by Rezwan Shahriar Sumit
Bangladeshi filmmaker Rezwan Shahriar Sumit's first feature is a straightforward and warm film dealing with the themes of authority, personal freedom, religion and climate change
Wolfwalkers wins five Annie Awards

Wolfwalkers wins five Annie Awards

The Irish-Luxembourgian-French co-production took home the awards for the Best Direction, Best Indie Feature, Voice Acting, Production Design and Character Design  

19/04 | Festivals | Awards | USA/Europe

Riders of Justice bags the BIFFF’s Silver Méliès

Riders of Justice bags the BIFFF’s Silver Méliès

The Canadian film Vicious Fun scooped the Grand Prize and the Audience Award during this year’s one-off online edition of the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival  

19/04 | BIFFF 2021 | Awards

Annette by Leos Carax will open the Cannes Film Festival

Annette by Leos Carax will open the Cannes Film Festival

The new film from the French director, starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard, will open the 74th edition of the festival in competition  

19/04 | Cannes 2021

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Interviews

Stef Lernous • Director of Hotel Poseidon
Stef Lernous • Director of Hotel Poseidon
In his debut feature film, the Belgian director delivers a hallucinogenic film experience contemplating decay and decline
Marion Neumann • Director of The Mushroom Speaks
Marion Neumann • Director of The Mushroom Speaks
In the documentary by the German-born Swiss-based filmmaker, it's time to get to know your fungi
Laila Petersen-Jama • Storyboarder
Laila Petersen-Jama • Storyboarder
We talked to the Danish-born, Germany-based storyboarder to find out more about the particularities of her job profile
Tomasz Wolski • Director of 1970
Tomasz Wolski • Director of 1970
In his latest film, the Polish filmmaker goes back in time only to realise some things haven't changed
Igor Stankovic • Distributor, MCF Megacom
Igor Stankovic • Distributor, MCF Megacom
The CEO of the Serbian distribution company offers us some insight into their diversified business model and the importance of film festivals
Review: Holgut

Review: Holgut

Belgian director Liesbeth De Ceulaer presents a mysterious yet powerful documentary offering an unexpected journey into the heart of the Siberian tundra  

19/04 | Visions du Réel 2021 | International Competition

The Calvert Journal Film Festival opens call for submissions, announces jury members

The Calvert Journal Film Festival opens call for submissions, announces jury members

The second edition of the magazine’s digital film event will be a competitive festival and will showcase the cinematic talent of Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus and Central Asia  

16/04 | Festivals | Awards | UK

Eurimages publishes a study on the feasibility, pertinence and design of a Lab Projects support programme

Eurimages publishes a study on the feasibility, pertinence and design of a Lab Projects support programme

The research, conducted by Tatino Films on behalf of Eurimages, was compiled over a 100 day-period from November 2020 to February 2021  

16/04 | Europe

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

Annette - by Leos Carax
Annette
by Leos Carax
Cannes 2021 - Opening
Competition
Non mi uccidere - by Andrea De Sica
Non mi uccidere
by Andrea De Sica
Italian VOD release April 21
1970 - by Tomasz Wolski
1970
by Tomasz Wolski
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
Way Beyond - by Pauline Julier
Way Beyond
by Pauline Julier
Visions du Réel 2021 - Burning Lights
Bellum - The Daemon of War - by Georg Götmark, David Herdies
Bellum - The Daemon of War
by Georg Götmark, David Herdies
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
The Belly of the Mountain - by Stephen Loye
The Belly of the Mountain
by Stephen Loye
Visions du Réel 2021 - Burning Lights
Zinder - by Aïcha Macky
Zinder
by Aïcha Macky
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
The First 54 Years – An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation - by Avi Mograbi
The First 54 Years – An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation
by Avi Mograbi
Berlinale 2021 - Forum
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
Olivier Ringer is shooting Les Gentils

Olivier Ringer is shooting Les Gentils

The Belgian director is taking temporary leave of the younger viewers to whom he owes his success in order to shoot his new film  

15/04 | Production | Funding | Belgium

Alexis Morante launches into fiction in El universo de Óliver

Alexis Morante launches into fiction in El universo de Óliver

Currently filming in Seville, the project is being produced by La Claqueta and Pecado Films and stars María León, Salva Reina, Rubén Fulgencio and Pedro Casablanc  

16/04 | Production | Funding | Spain

Review: Soldat Ahmet

Review: Soldat Ahmet

In his first-feature length documentary, Austrian filmmaker Jannis Lenz creatively and amusingly challenges prejudices in the story of a professional soldier, boxer and aspiring actor  

16/04 | Visions du Réel 2021 | Burning Lights Competition

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Alessandro Raja • CEO and co-founder, Festival Scope
Alessandro Raja • CEO and co-founder, Festival Scope
A privileged observer of the film festival landscape, the CEO and co-founder of Festival Scope offers his insights on the future of online and hybrid film festivals
David Herdies and Georg Götmark • Directors of Bellum – The Daemon of War
David Herdies and Georg Götmark • Directors of Bellum – The Daemon of War
The Swedish directors know their technology, but focus on the human aspect of war
Jieun Yi • Cinematographer
Jieun Yi • Cinematographer
The cinematographer, who studied at the Babelsberg‘s Konrad Wolf Film University, talks about working with German independent filmmakers
Pierre-François Piet • Distributor, Ad Vitam
Pierre-François Piet • Distributor, Ad Vitam
The CFO of the French company discusses the challenges of the market, building a brand and supporting films beyond its theatrical release
Martin Kotík • President, Association of Czech Animation Film
Martin Kotík • President, Association of Czech Animation Film
The current president of the Association of Czech Animation Film breaks down the state of the Czech animation industry today
Cinzia TH Torrini • Director of Fino all’ultimo battito
Cinzia TH Torrini • Director of Fino all’ultimo battito
The Italian director talks about the lengthy filming process involved in the TV medical thriller series, caused by the introduction of Covid-safe compliance
David Azoulay • President of ESRA - École supérieure de réalisation audiovisuelle
David Azoulay • President of ESRA - École supérieure de réalisation audiovisuelle
Our conversation revolved around the school's primary teaching goals, its degree programmes and the different opportunities it offers to prospective students
Alessandra Alessandri • Coordinator, Master in Series Development, Civica Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti
Alessandra Alessandri • Coordinator, Master in Series Development, Civica Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti
Training a key, competitive and strategic professional figure for the global market, a “Development Executive”, is the objective of the Italian Master course organised in Milan with Netflix’s backing
Laila Petersen-Jama • Storyboarder

Interview: Laila Petersen-Jama • Storyboarder

“I translate into pictures the emotions of the characters”

We talked to the Danish-born, Germany-based storyboarder to find out more about the particularities of her job profile  

16/04 | /Germany

The second “Let’s Talk Screenwriting!” roundtable examines the role of writers’ rooms in Danish, German and Dutch television production

The second “Let’s Talk Screenwriting!” roundtable examines the role of writers’ rooms in Danish, German and Dutch television production

The event, organised by the Media Industries, Infrastructures and Institutions (MI3) research group from Utrecht University, was held online on 12 April  

16/04 | Industry | Market | Netherlands

Philippe Lioret overcomes a series of obstacles to make 16 ans

Philippe Lioret overcomes a series of obstacles to make 16 ans

The filmmaker has completed a shoot that was suspended for 11 weeks due to Covid concerns. Now in post-production, the film is headed by Fin Août Productions and sold by Orange Studio  

16/04 | Production | Funding | France/Belgium

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

Ostrov – Lost Island - by Svetlana Rodina, Laurent Stoop
Ostrov – Lost Island
by Svetlana Rodina, Laurent Stoop
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
The Bubble - by Valerie Blankenbyl
The Bubble
by Valerie Blankenbyl
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
Les Enfants terribles - by Ahmet Necdet Cupur
Les Enfants terribles
by Ahmet Necdet Cupur
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
Holgut - by Liesbeth De Ceulaer
Holgut
by Liesbeth De Ceulaer
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
CPH:DOX 2021 - NEXT:WAVE
Courage - by Aliaksei Paluyan
Courage
by Aliaksei Paluyan
Berlinale 2021 - Berlinale Special
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition

Industry Reports

Produce – Co-Produce... – 16/04/2021

Eurimages publishes a study on the feasibility, pertinence and design of a Lab Projects support programme

The research, conducted by Tatino Films on behalf of Eurimages, was compiled over a 100 day-period from November 2020 to February 2021

Series – 16/04/2021

The second “Let’s Talk Screenwriting!” roundtable examines the role of writers’ rooms in Danish, German and Dutch television production

The event, organised by the Media Industries, Infrastructures and Institutions (MI3) research group from Utrecht University, was held online on 12 April

Film Festival Trends – 15/04/2021

Visions du Réel welcomes participants to its digital environment

The leading Swiss documentary festival will host its industry events within WYTH, which will allow participants to fully interact with each other in an easy-to-use environment

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 15/04/2021

Igor Stankovic • Distributor, MCF Megacom

The CEO of the Serbian distribution company offers us some insight into their diversified business model and the importance of film festivals

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