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Vassilis Economou


1776 articles available in total starting from 29/11/2016. Last article published on 12/09/2025.

Beyond Borders celebrates its tenth edition with a raft of parallel events

Beyond Borders celebrates its tenth edition with a raft of parallel events

The Kastellorizo-based documentary festival is presenting an expanded programme that includes its Audiovisual Pitching Lab, the Co-Production Forum, and a range of training and outreach initiatives  

05/08 | Beyond Borders 2025

Tilman König shooting Der große Zusammenbruch

Tilman König shooting Der große Zusammenbruch

The tragicomedy about a father-daughter relationship, set against a backdrop of conspiracy theories and societal collapse, is being filmed entirely in Leipzig  

05/08 | Production | Funding | Germany

Dagmar Knöpfel’s Verdandi – Land of Maybe wraps shooting

Dagmar Knöpfel’s Verdandi – Land of Maybe wraps shooting

The German drama, inspired by a true Faroese family story, has completed its 35-day shoot on the remote islands  

04/08 | Production | Funding | Germany/Faroe Islands

Germany doubles film funding to €250 million annually to strengthen its audiovisual sector

Germany doubles film funding to €250 million annually to strengthen its audiovisual sector

The federal government has approved a significant boost to the DFFF and GMPF schemes, bringing total federal film support to around €310 million per year  

04/08 | Institutions | Legislation | Germany

Patrik Syversen’s Dawning wraps post-production and appoints Elijah Wood executive producer

Patrik Syversen’s Dawning wraps post-production and appoints Elijah Wood executive producer

The Norwegian psychological horror drama centres on three sisters facing buried trauma and an unexpected visitor at a remote family retreat  

01/08 | Production | Funding | Norway/USA

György Pálfi’s Hen to bow in Toronto’s Platform competition

György Pálfi’s Hen to bow in Toronto’s Platform competition

An unorthodox and allegorical live-action tale of a runaway chicken, the Hungarian director’s latest film was shot entirely in Greece  

01/08 | Production | Funding | Germany/Greece/Hungary

Moldova to join Creative Europe from 2026

Moldova to join Creative Europe from 2026

The European Commission has approved Moldova’s accession to the programme, enabling the country’s cultural and creative sectors to access EU funding and participate in cross-border initiatives  

31/07 | Institutions | Legislation | Moldova

Haugesund set to host the 53rd Norwegian International Film Festival

Haugesund set to host the 53rd Norwegian International Film Festival

The Norwegian city will once again become a hub for Nordic and international cinema, presenting a rich programme of premieres, competitions and tributes from 16 to 22 August  

31/07 | Haugesund 2025

Marko Gjoković’s Tenant wraps principal photography

Marko Gjoković’s Tenant wraps principal photography

The psychological drama, inspired by a Slovenian stage play, explores power dynamics in a shared flat as an enigmatic new roommate disrupts the fragile equilibrium  

30/07 | Production | Funding | North Macedonia/Serbia/Montenegro

Viesturs Kairišs's Ulya showcased at Locarno Pro

Viesturs Kairišs's Ulya showcased at Locarno Pro

The Latvian biographical drama about legendary basketball player Ulyana Semyonova is currently in post-production  

30/07 | Production | Funding | Latvia/Estonia/Poland/Lithuania

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