San Sebastián hosts the third Creative Investors’ Conference

San Sebastián hosts the third Creative Investors’ Conference

Spanish Screenings: Financing & Tech is organising a series of panels to analyse the current landscape of the US and European film industries, as well as the Zinemaldia Startup Challenge  

18/09 | San Sebastián 2024 | San Sebastián Industry

Tomáš Hubáček shooting his debut feature, the mystery-drama Wirbel

Tomáš Hubáček shooting his debut feature, the mystery-drama Wirbel

The Czech director examines the relationship between humans and the landscape in a drama film set in the Central Bohemian Highlands  

18/09 | Production | Funding | Czech Republic/Slovakia

Sixteen new features to compete at the 42nd Golden Rose Film Festival

Sixteen new features to compete at the 42nd Golden Rose Film Festival

Twenty short films and five TV series will also be locking horns at the most important annual gathering for the Bulgarian film industry  

18/09 | Golden Rose 2024

Smiling Georgia wins big at AJB DOC

Smiling Georgia wins big at AJB DOC

Luka Beradze's documentary has picked up the Main Award, while the TRT production Holy Redemption received the Program Jury Award  

18/09 | AJB DOC 2024 | Awards

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Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Global streamers focusing more on non-US content, finds the latest European Audiovisual Observatory report - 12/09/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 12/09/2024
Global streamers focusing more on non-US content, finds the latest European Audiovisual Observatory report
In 2023, global streamers’ spending increased by 34%, hitting €5.7 billion and accounting for 26% of all outlay on European original content

Market Trends
FOCUS
A busy summer awaits the European film industry. Cineuropa will continue to keep its readers up to date with the latest news and market insights, covering the buzziest events, including Karlovy Vary, Munich, Locarno, Sarajevo, Venice and San Sebastián

Documentary - The seventh Whickers Cost of Docs survey launched in partnership with Al Jazeera Documentary Channel - 17/09/2024

Documentary – 17/09/2024
The seventh Whickers Cost of Docs survey launched in partnership with Al Jazeera Documentary Channel
This edition of the survey will focus on mental wellness and safety, while Al Jazeera will translate it into Arabic and distribute it to increase the range of respondents

Animation - Wouter Quartier • Head of Digital, Transformation and Platforms, European Broadcasting Union - 17/09/2024

Animation – 17/09/2024
Wouter Quartier • Head of Digital, Transformation and Platforms, European Broadcasting Union
At Toulouse’s Cartoon Forum, the executive talked us through some of the details of the EBU’s brand-new Co-Development Initiative

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Europa Distribution analyses the theatrical success of Fallen Leaves - 12/09/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 12/09/2024
Europa Distribution analyses the theatrical success of Fallen Leaves
The network's Haugesund event focused on the international release of Aki Kaurismäki’s latest film, detailing various countries’ tailored strategies

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - The CNC steps up to the plate on investment obligations for streaming platforms - 11/09/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 11/09/2024
The CNC steps up to the plate on investment obligations for streaming platforms
Olivier Henrard calls for protection of the AVMS Directive at a time when US lobbying is intensifying in an attempt to weaken the ruling in Brussels

Produce – Co-Produce... - Philippe Reynaert • Senior consultant, Xanadu - 10/09/2024

Produce – Co-Produce... – 10/09/2024
Philippe Reynaert • Senior consultant, Xanadu
VENICE 2024: The expert unpacks key insights from the “A Reflection About the Future Purpose for Film and Audiovisual Policies” panel, held during the Venice Production Bridge

Animation - Japanese animation meets French and Italian co-production partners at the Venice Production Bridge - 10/09/2024

Animation – 10/09/2024
Japanese animation meets French and Italian co-production partners at the Venice Production Bridge
VENICE 2024: Japan and Europe are set to strengthen their collaborations, and the brand-new co-production treaty between Italy and Japan is perhaps the first achievement of many to come

Review: Edge of Night

Review: Edge of Night

Türker Süer’s thriller tracks a fraternal conflict between two Turkish army officers, as the country’s 2016 failed coup attempt looms in the background  

18/09 | Toronto 2024 | Centrepiece

European titles submitted for the Oscars race

European titles submitted for the Oscars race

European countries reveal their titles submitted for the Best International Feature Film Award at the 2025 Academy Awards  

17/09 | Oscars 2025

Claudio Giovannesi is directing James Franco in Hey Joe

Claudio Giovannesi is directing James Franco in Hey Joe

The US actor and director is playing the lead in this movie set in 1970s Naples, coming courtesy of the Silver-Bear-winning filmmaker behind Piranhas  

17/09 | Production | Funding | Italy

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Co-Production Podcast

Episode 70: Robot Dreams (Spain/France) - 27/06/2024

27/06/2024
Episode 70: Robot Dreams (Spain/France)
The producers of the film by Pablo Berger are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 69: Black Tea (France/ Mauritania/ Luxembourg/ Taiwan/ Côte d'Ivoire) - 30/04/2024

30/04/2024
Episode 69: Black Tea (France/ Mauritania/ Luxembourg/ Taiwan/ Côte d'Ivoire)
The producers of the film by Abderrahmane Sissako are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 68: Paradise Is Burning (Sweden/Italy/Denmark/Finland) - 18/04/2024

18/04/2024
Episode 68: Paradise Is Burning (Sweden/Italy/Denmark/Finland)
The producers of the film by Mika Gustafson are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 67: The Empire (France/ Germany/Italy/Belgium/Portugal) - 09/04/2024

09/04/2024
Episode 67: The Empire (France/ Germany/Italy/Belgium/Portugal)
The producers of the film by Bruno Dumont are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 66: Green Border (Poland/Czech Republic/ France/Belgium) - 13/02/2024

13/02/2024
Episode 66: Green Border (Poland/Czech Republic/ France/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Agnieszka Holland are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 65: Savages! (Switzerland/France/Belgium) - 13/12/2023

13/12/2023
Episode 65: Savages! (Switzerland/France/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Claude Barras are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 64: Pure Unknown (Italy/Switzerland/Sweden) - 12/12/2023

12/12/2023
Episode 64: Pure Unknown (Italy/Switzerland/Sweden)
The producers of the film by Mattia Colombo and Valentina Cicogna are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 63: Misty – The Erroll Garner Story (Switzerland/Germany/France) - 11/12/2023

11/12/2023
Episode 63: Misty – The Erroll Garner Story (Switzerland/Germany/France)
The producers of the film by Georges Gachot are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Valéry Rosier shooting Parkings

Valéry Rosier shooting Parkings

Corinne Masiero and Philippe Rebbot are starring in the Belgian filmmaker’s latest feature, produced by Wrong Men in co-production with 10:15 Productions  

17/09 | Production | Funding | Belgium/France

Juanma Bajo Ulloa returns with El mal

Juanma Bajo Ulloa returns with El mal

The Basque filmmaker returns to direct another film in his speciality, psychological suspense, again starring Natalia Tena alongside Belén Fabra and Tony Dalton  

17/09 | Production | Funding | Spain

The seventh Whickers Cost of Docs survey launched in partnership with Al Jazeera Documentary Channel

The seventh Whickers Cost of Docs survey launched in partnership with Al Jazeera Documentary Channel

This edition of the survey will focus on mental wellness and safety, while Al Jazeera will translate it into Arabic and distribute it to increase the range of respondents  

17/09 | AJB DOC 2024 | AJD Industry Days

Jaione Camborda to chair the San Sebastián jury

Jaione Camborda to chair the San Sebastián jury

The winner of last year's Golden Shell, who was the first Spanish female filmmaker to snag it, will be joined by Ulrich Seidl, Christos Nikou, Fran Kranz, Carole Scotta and Leila Guerriero  

17/09 | San Sebastián 2024

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Photogalleries

Venice 2024 – Photogalleries - 27/05/2024

27/05/2024
Venice 2024 – Photogalleries
After the media storm triggered by last year's SAG-AFTRA strike, the global film community is back on the Lido for the 81st Venice Film Festival, unspooling from 28 August-7 September. Discover the festival highlights and the international stars walking the red carpet in our exclusive photo galleries

Cannes 2024 – Photogalleries - 14/05/2024

14/05/2024
Cannes 2024 – Photogalleries
The international film industry is gathering again on the Croisette for a packed edition of the Cannes Film Festival and its Marché du Film, unspooling from 14-25 May. Discover the festival highlights in our exclusive photo galleries

Berlinale 2024 – Photogalleries - 15/02/2024

15/02/2024
Berlinale 2024 – Photogalleries
The Berlin International Film Festival returns for its 74th edition, the last under the direction of Carlo Chatrian and Mariette Rissenbeek, from 15-25 February. Check out the festival highlights in our exclusive photogalleries

San Sebastián 2023 – Photogalleries - 25/09/2023

25/09/2023
San Sebastián 2023 – Photogalleries
The San Sebastián International Film Festival cements its position on the global festival circuit with its 71st edition, which is unspooling from 22-30 September. Check out our exclusive photo galleries

Venice 2023 – Photogalleries - 01/09/2023

01/09/2023
Venice 2023 – Photogalleries
After the media storm triggered by the SAG-AFTRA strike, the global film community is back on the Lido for the 80th Venice Film Festival, unspooling from 30 August-9 September. Discover the festival highlights and the international stars walking the red carpet in our exclusive photo galleries

Close wins the 2023 LUX Audience Award - 27/06/2023

27/06/2023
Close wins the 2023 LUX Audience Award
Lukas Dhont’s heartbreaking coming-of-age drama has emerged as the winner of the European audience award, determined by ratings from the public and Members of the European Parliament

Cannes 2023 – Photogalleries - 17/05/2023

17/05/2023
Cannes 2023 – Photogalleries
The international film industry is gathering again on the Croisette for a packed edition of the Cannes Film Festival and its Marché du Film, unspooling from 16-27 May. Discover the festival highlights in our exclusive photo galleries

European Shooting Stars 2023 – Photogallery - 01/03/2023

01/03/2023
European Shooting Stars 2023 – Photogallery
A look at the presentation of the European Shooting Stars, 10 of the most promising young actors from all over the continent selected by the EFP, which took place during the Berlinale

AJD Industry Days announces its award winners

AJD Industry Days announces its award winners

The Amateur Photographer's Family Portrait by Azerbaijani director Nurlan Hasanli has emerged as the big winner among a batch of projects that were awarded a total of $120,000  

17/09 | AJB DOC 2024 | AJD Industry Days/Awards

Ádám Freund shooting Hyenas

Ádám Freund shooting Hyenas

Emőke Pál, Roland Rába, Raul Ionescu and Gábor Ferenczy are starring in the cast of the Hungarian filmmaker’s first feature, produced by Lupa Pictures  

17/09 | Production | Funding | Hungary

Europa Distribution to explore the marketing uses of AI and fan-made content in San Sebastián

Europa Distribution to explore the marketing uses of AI and fan-made content in San Sebastián

Around 40 independent distributors will participate in the network's closed workshop for members at the festival, from 23 to 25 September  

17/09 | San Sebastián 2024 | San Sebastián Industry

Reviews

Meet the Barbarians - by Julie Delpy

Meet the Barbarians
by Julie Delpy
A Brittany village comes into turmoil at the arrival of a refugee Syrian family in this intelligent, politically engaged, biting and affectionate comedy, signed Julie Delpy

They Will Be Dust - by Carlos Marques-Marcet

They Will Be Dust
by Carlos Marques-Marcet
Spanish filmmaker Carlos Marques-Marcet's newest feature is a formally inventive exploration of perceptions of death, punctuated by music and modern dance sequences

The Seed of the Sacred Fig - by Mohammad Rasoulof

The Seed of the Sacred Fig
by Mohammad Rasoulof
CANNES 2024: Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof helms a remarkable political film about the feminist revolution in his country through the carefully scripted misadventures of a small family

On Falling - by Laura Carreira

On Falling
by Laura Carreira
Laura Carreira’s feature debut is a pessimistic look at modern labour, following a migrant worker in her job as a warehouse picker

Conclave - by Edward Berger

Conclave
by Edward Berger
Via a faithful adaptation of Robert Harris's 2016 novel, Edward Berger entangles himself in papal politicking in this fun but narratively very soapy thriller

Vermiglio, the Mountain Bride - by Maura Delpero

Vermiglio, the Mountain Bride
by Maura Delpero
VENICE 2024: Maura Delpero gets back to exploring motherhood in a film set at the end of the Second World War, which is visually and mentally stimulating but which ultimately leaves us cold

The Substance - by Coralie Fargeat

The Substance
by Coralie Fargeat
CANNES 2024: Coralie Fargeat delivers a brutal, post-modernist and feminist version of the Faustian pact, bellowing upon the spirit of Cronenberg, Lynch, Kubrick and various others

Grand Tour - by Miguel Gomes

Grand Tour
by Miguel Gomes
CANNES 2024: Miguel Gomes’ latest effort is a playful, fascinating cinematic experience telling the story of a man who flees his betrothed

Frida Kempff • Director of The Swedish Torpedo

Interview: Frida Kempff • Director of The Swedish Torpedo

“A woman who crosses the English Channel just five days before the outbreak of World War II? That’s a film I’d like to see”

The Swedish director discusses how she intended to pay tribute to her fellow countrywoman who shared her affinity for water  

17/09 | Toronto 2024 | Centrepiece

Wouter Quartier • Head of Digital, Transformation and Platforms, European Broadcasting Union

Interview: Wouter Quartier • Head of Digital, Transformation and Platforms, European Broadcasting Union

“We prioritise animated series for kids in early development”

At Toulouse’s Cartoon Forum, the executive talked us through some of the details of the EBU’s brand-new Co-Development Initiative  

17/09 | Cartoon 2024 | Cartoon Forum

Ana Urushadze in post-production with her sophomore feature, Supporting Role

Ana Urushadze in post-production with her sophomore feature, Supporting Role

The Georgian helmer known for her feature debut, Scary Mother, will tell a story of identity and transformation, revolving around a once-famous actor who is cast in a challenging role  

17/09 | Production | Funding | Georgia/Estonia/Turkey/Switzerland/USA

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Interviews

Frida Kempff • Director of The Swedish Torpedo

Frida Kempff • Director of The Swedish Torpedo
The Swedish director discusses how she intended to pay tribute to her fellow countrywoman who shared her affinity for water

Damian Kocur • Director of Under the Volcano

Damian Kocur • Director of Under the Volcano
The Polish director behind the award-winning Bread and Salt breaks down his writing process and evocative approach to filmmaking

Tallulah H Schwab, Crispin Glover • Director of and actor in Mr. K

Tallulah H Schwab, Crispin Glover • Director of and actor in Mr. K
The director and star converse about their film and their mutual desire to let the audience interpret it for themselves

Pavlo Ostrikov • Director of U Are the Universe

Pavlo Ostrikov • Director of U Are the Universe
The Ukrainian director talks about blending sci-fi with an emotional love story, and his preference for practical effects over digital ones

Guillaume Senez • Director of A Missing Part

Guillaume Senez • Director of A Missing Part
The Belgian director is back with a new film, which sees him continuing to explore his favourite theme – parenthood – while relocating his work to Japan

Wouter Quartier • Head of Digital, Transformation and Platforms, European Broadcasting Union

Wouter Quartier • Head of Digital, Transformation and Platforms, European Broadcasting Union
At Toulouse’s Cartoon Forum, the executive talked us through some of the details of the EBU’s brand-new Co-Development Initiative

Akinmuyiwa Bisola, Okechukwu Samuel, Mathew Cerf, James Tayler • Directors of The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos

Akinmuyiwa Bisola, Okechukwu Samuel, Mathew Cerf, James Tayler • Directors of The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos
Four members of the Agbajowo Collective speak about their debut fiction feature and how their filmmaking intersects with their grassroots social advocacy efforts

Fabian Stumm • Director of Sad Jokes

Fabian Stumm • Director of Sad Jokes
The German writer-actor-director gives us more information about the translatability of humour, his working methods and how to keep the creative spark alive

Apple TV+ unveils the trailer for its first German original series, Where’s Wanda?

Apple TV+ unveils the trailer for its first German original series, Where’s Wanda?

The eight-episode dark comedy show, staged by UFA Fiction, stars Heike Makatsch and Axel Stein in the leading roles  

17/09 | Production | Funding | Germany/USA

The Finnish Film Affair unveils a range of bold projects and showcases “Finnish Weird”

The Finnish Film Affair unveils a range of bold projects and showcases “Finnish Weird”

The event brings together global filmmakers and industry experts in Helsinki to explore new cinematic trends, from innovative AI applications to sustainable production methods  

17/09 | Finnish Film Affair 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Camille Ponsin shooting Les Furies

EXCLUSIVE: Camille Ponsin shooting Les Furies

Lou Lampros, Céline Sallette and Bertrand Belin lead the cast of documentary-maker Camille Ponsin’s first fiction feature, produced by Dharamsala  

17/09 | Production | Funding | France

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

The Substance - by Coralie Fargeat

The Substance
by Coralie Fargeat
Cannes 2024 - Best screenplay Award
Swedish release September 18, German and Dutch release September 19, Polish and Norwegian releases September 20

Vermiglio, the Mountain Bride - by Maura Delpero

Vermiglio, the Mountain Bride
by Maura Delpero
Venice 2024 - Grand Jury Prize
Italian release September 19

Meet the Barbarians - by Julie Delpy

Meet the Barbarians
by Julie Delpy
Toronto 2024 - Galas
French and Belgian releases September 18

Grand Tour - by Miguel Gomes

Grand Tour
by Miguel Gomes
Cannes 2024 - Best Director Award
Portuguese release September 19

Quisling - The Final Days - by Erik Poppe

Quisling - The Final Days
by Erik Poppe
Toronto 2024 - Special Presentations
Norwegian release September 13 and Swedish release September 20

Hard Truths - by Mike Leigh

Hard Truths
by Mike Leigh
Toronto 2024 - Special Presentations
San Sebastián 2024 - Competition

Emmanuelle - by Audrey Diwan

Emmanuelle
by Audrey Diwan
San Sebastián 2024 - Competition

Conclave - by Edward Berger

Conclave
by Edward Berger
Toronto 2024 - Special Presentations
San Sebastián 2024 - Competition

Thessaloniki’s Agora Crossroads Co-Production Forum announces its selection

Thessaloniki’s Agora Crossroads Co-Production Forum announces its selection

The 20th edition of the event’s co-production section has selected 15 projects by emerging and established filmmakers, while also introducing a new MIDPOINT Consulting Award  

16/09 | Thessaloniki 2024 | Agora

Fabian Stumm • Director of Sad Jokes

Interview: Fabian Stumm • Director of Sad Jokes

“I wanted to see what happens when you turn up the sad volume and the funny volume, and then let them collide”

The German writer-actor-director gives us more information about the translatability of humour, his working methods and how to keep the creative spark alive  

16/09 | Toronto 2024 | Discovery

Prime Video announces new spy series Citadel: Diana, toplined by Matilda De Angelis

Prime Video announces new spy series Citadel: Diana, toplined by Matilda De Angelis

Based on the titular world of the original series and produced by Cattleya and Amazon MGM Studios, the six-part show will debut on the streaming platform on 10 October  

16/09 | Production | Funding | Italy/USA

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Reviews

Loveable - by Lilja Ingolfsdottir

Loveable
by Lilja Ingolfsdottir
Lilja Ingolfsdottir’s debut feature is a psychological melodrama boasting excellent performances, but the final result is heavily impacted by a rushed, chaotic closure of the narrative arc

This Life of Mine - by Sophie Fillières

This Life of Mine
by Sophie Fillières
CANNES 2024: Agnès Jaoui carries on her shoulders the last film by the late Sophie Fillières, a tragicomedy emblematic of the director's poetic singularity on a human scale

Else - by Thibault Emin

Else
by Thibault Emin
Plumbing the great depths of a staggering and hair-raising science-fiction huis-clos, Thibault Emin’s movie is a film experience not to be missed

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life - by Laura Piani

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
by Laura Piani
Laura Piani’s first feature film is a sincere and charm-filled romantic comedy about the misadventures of a woman trying to reconcile body and mind

The Assessment - by Fleur Fortuné

The Assessment
by Fleur Fortuné
Featuring a standout Alicia Vikander, Fleur Fortuné’s debut film is a brash, sadomasochistic meal that’s as deliciously messy as it is transfixing

Industry Reports

Documentary – 17/09/2024

The seventh Whickers Cost of Docs survey launched in partnership with Al Jazeera Documentary Channel

This edition of the survey will focus on mental wellness and safety, while Al Jazeera will translate it into Arabic and distribute it to increase the range of respondents

Animation – 17/09/2024

Wouter Quartier • Head of Digital, Transformation and Platforms, European Broadcasting Union

At Toulouse’s Cartoon Forum, the executive talked us through some of the details of the EBU’s brand-new Co-Development Initiative

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 12/09/2024

Europa Distribution analyses the theatrical success of Fallen Leaves

The network's Haugesund event focused on the international release of Aki Kaurismäki’s latest film, detailing various countries’ tailored strategies

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 12/09/2024

Global streamers focusing more on non-US content, finds the latest European Audiovisual Observatory report

In 2023, global streamers’ spending increased by 34%, hitting €5.7 billion and accounting for 26% of all outlay on European original content

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