Mara Gourd-Mercado • Head of industry and training, CPH:DOX

Interview: Mara Gourd-Mercado • Head of industry and training, CPH:DOX

“Participants learn to control AI workflows, rather than be controlled by them”

The head of industry reflects on the idea of “safe havens” for filmmakers, the search for alternatives to platform dominance and the structural shifts reshaping the documentary ecosystem  

06/03 | CPH:DOX 2026 | CPH:DOX Industry

The m:brane youth forum is ready to kick off its 20th edition

The m:brane youth forum is ready to kick off its 20th edition

From 9-12 March, the event is organising four days of workshops, panels, pitching sessions and networking in Malmö  

06/03 | M:brane 2026

Pavla Klimešová • Producer, Helium Film

Interview: Pavla Klimešová • Producer, Helium Film

“I witnessed firsthand that films can change lives, powerful companies, and even laws”

The Czech producer discusses how documentary cinema can be an instrument of social and political change  

06/03 | Emerging Producers 2026

Post-production for Marleen Valien's A Little Bit of Dying now in progress

Post-production for Marleen Valien's A Little Bit of Dying now in progress

The German filmmaker has been shooting her first feature, a dark comedy and coming-of-age story centred on a teenager whose father wants to fake his own death  

06/03 | Production | Funding | Germany

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Industry Reports

European Policy - Erika Jakab examines Creative Europe’s impact and future priorities at the Berlinale - 18/02/2026

European Policy – 18/02/2026
Erika Jakab examines Creative Europe’s impact and future priorities at the Berlinale
BERLINALE 2026: A decade on, MEDIA’s audit shows circulation and co-production gains, but warns that audience reach, simplification and youth engagement must define the next phase

Market Trends
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A new year has begun — and so has Cineuropa’s in-depth coverage of the European and international film industry. Stay ahead of the curve with our latest news, market intelligence and festival insights as we follow the season’s key events, from Sundance and Trieste to Göteborg, Rotterdam, Berlin, Cartoon Movie, Thessaloniki and CPH:DOX, charting the trends shaping cinema and the audiovisual sector at the start of the year

Europe and the Rest of the World - Canada and Quebec spotlight co-production tools and animation ambitions at Cartoon Movie - 05/03/2026

Europe and the Rest of the World – 05/03/2026
Canada and Quebec spotlight co-production tools and animation ambitions at Cartoon Movie
Telefilm Canada and SODEC have outlined financing schemes, tax incentives and international partnerships as part of the countries-in-focus programme

Animation - ANiMPACT Standards presented at Cartoon Movie - 03/03/2026

Animation – 03/03/2026
ANiMPACT Standards presented at Cartoon Movie
Marking a major step towards lending more structure to sustainability in the animation sector, the initiative is now entering a public consultation phase, running until 3 May

Market Trends - The 2nd Madrid Forum on Audiovisual Investment analyses new financing models - 27/02/2026

Market Trends – 27/02/2026
The 2nd Madrid Forum on Audiovisual Investment analyses new financing models
The initiative promoted by the Audiovisual Cluster of the Spanish capital explored the challenges and opportunities presented by the current financing landscape in the industry

New Media - Transmedia Game Jam Accelerator concludes its first edition, bridging animation and games - 27/02/2026

New Media – 27/02/2026
Transmedia Game Jam Accelerator concludes its first edition, bridging animation and games
The programme wrapped with an industry showcase in Helsinki, highlighting how established animation IP can be transformed into playable prototypes and positioned for global interactive markets

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Europa Distribution’s Innovation Hub connects innovation and independent distribution - 24/02/2026

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 24/02/2026
Europa Distribution’s Innovation Hub connects innovation and independent distribution
The distributors network created a space dedicated to dialogue, experimentation and the exchange of new, innovative practices in Trieste

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Non-English Originals overtake English ones on Netflix for the first time, Ampere Analysis finds - 20/02/2026

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 20/02/2026
Non-English Originals overtake English ones on Netflix for the first time, Ampere Analysis finds
The share of non-English Originals rose to 52% in 2025, up from 49% in 2024, with Spanish and Korean content recording the strongest gains

Cartoon Movie awards Tributes to Allah Is Not Obliged producers, as well as Les Films du Préau and director Reza Memari

Cartoon Movie awards Tributes to Allah Is Not Obliged producers, as well as Les Films du Préau and director Reza Memari

The Eurimages Co-Production Development Award has gone to Acorn’s Adventure, a Czech-German co-production helmed by Filip Mašek  

06/03 | Cartoon 2026 | Cartoon Movie/Awards

Episode 85: Köln 75 (Germany/Poland/Belgium)

Episode 85: Köln 75 (Germany/Poland/Belgium)

The producers of the film by Ido Fluk are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support  

05/03 | The Co-production Podcast

Eurimages launches new calls for proposals for 2027–2029 partnerships

Eurimages launches new calls for proposals for 2027–2029 partnerships

Festivals and industry initiatives are invited to collaborate as part of the fund’s gender equality, diversity and inclusion strategy  

05/03 | Industry | Market | Europe

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Co-Production Podcast

Episode 85: Köln 75 (Germany/Poland/Belgium) - 05/03/2026

05/03/2026
Episode 85: Köln 75 (Germany/Poland/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Ido Fluk are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 84: Eagles of the Republic (Sweden/France/Denmark) - 24/02/2026

24/02/2026
Episode 84: Eagles of the Republic (Sweden/France/Denmark)
The producers of the film by Tarik Saleh are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 83: Sevda (Switzerland/Belgium/Turkey) - 18/11/2025

18/11/2025
Episode 83: Sevda (Switzerland/Belgium/Turkey)
The producers of the film by Ufuk Emiroglu are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 82: Ghosts of the Sea (Canada/France) - 06/11/2025

06/11/2025
Episode 82: Ghosts of the Sea (Canada/France)
The producers of the film by Virginia Tangvald are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 81: When The Light Breaks (Iceland/Netherlands/ Croatia/France) - 14/10/2025

14/10/2025
Episode 81: When The Light Breaks (Iceland/Netherlands/ Croatia/France)
The producers of the film by Rúnar Rúnarsson are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 80: Le Faux Soir (Belgium/France) - 09/10/2025

09/10/2025
Episode 80: Le Faux Soir (Belgium/France)
The producers of the upcoming film by Michael R Roskam are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 79: Living Large (Czech Republic/Slovakia/France) - 30/08/2025

30/08/2025
Episode 79: Living Large (Czech Republic/Slovakia/France)
The producers of the film by Kristina Dufková are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 78: Ghost Trail (France/Germany/Belgium) - 12/08/2025

12/08/2025
Episode 78: Ghost Trail (France/Germany/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Jonathan Millet are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Florian Zeller has directed Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem in Bunker

Florian Zeller has directed Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem in Bunker

The psychological thriller starring the Oscar winners, is produced by Blue Morning Pictures and Mod Producciones and is now in post-production  

05/03 | Production | Funding | France/Spain

Málaga Festival Fund & Co Production Event hosts 27 Ibero-American projects

Málaga Festival Fund & Co Production Event hosts 27 Ibero-American projects

Documentaries, short films and features are heading to the industry event, which takes place from 9-13 March during the 29th Málaga Film Festival  

05/03 | Málaga 2026 | MAFIZ

Gianni Amelio shooting his new movie, Nessun dolore

Gianni Amelio shooting his new movie, Nessun dolore

Alessandro Borghi, Valeria Golino and Valerio Mastandrea are starring in the award-winning Italian director’s new work, which is produced by Kavac Films, Be Water and Rai Cinema, and sold by Rai  

05/03 | Production | Funding | Italy

Febiofest Bratislava to open with Last Routine and sharpen its Central European focus

Febiofest Bratislava to open with Last Routine and sharpen its Central European focus

The 33rd edition of the festival pairs a regional competition line-up with Visegrad Film Forum master classes and the Bratislava Industry Days Works in Progress showcase  

05/03 | Febiofest Bratislava 2026

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Berlinale 2026 – Photogalleries - 13/02/2026

13/02/2026
Berlinale 2026 – Photogalleries
The Berlin International Film Festival returns for its 76th edition, the first under the direction of Tricia Tuttle, from 12-22 February. Check out the festival highlights in our exclusive photogalleries

Venice 2025 – Photogalleries - 27/08/2025

27/08/2025
Venice 2025 – Photogalleries
The global film community is back on the Lido for the 82nd Venice Film Festival, unspooling from 27 August-6 September. Discover the festival highlights and the international stars walking the red carpet in our exclusive photo galleries

Cannes 2025 – Photogalleries - 13/05/2025

13/05/2025
Cannes 2025 – 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 13-24 May. Discover the festival highlights in our exclusive photo galleries

Berlinale 2025 – Photogalleries - 13/02/2025

13/02/2025
Berlinale 2025 – Photogalleries
The Berlin International Film Festival returns for its 75th edition, the first under the direction of Tricia Tuttle, from 13-23 February. Check out the festival highlights in our exclusive photogalleries

San Sebastian 2024 – Photogalleries - 23/09/2024

23/09/2024
San Sebastian 2024 – Photogalleries
The San Sebastián International Film Festival cements its position on the global festival circuit with its 72st edition, which is unspooling from 20-28 September. Check out our exclusive photo galleries

Venice 2024 – Photogalleries - 27/08/2024

27/08/2024
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

REPORT: Québec and Canada Spotlight @ Cartoon Movie 2026

REPORT: Québec and Canada Spotlight @ Cartoon Movie 2026

We take a closer look at the six projects pitched at the Bordeaux-based gathering as part of this year’s country-in-focus initiative  

05/03 | Cartoon 2026 | Cartoon Movie

Tomáš Gič • Producer, Silverart

Interview: Tomáš Gič • Producer, Silverart

“I do not approach documentary film primarily as a tool for direct activism”

The Slovakian producer explains why he believes in the ability of documentary filmmaking to cultivate attention, empathy and humanity  

05/03 | Emerging Producers 2026

Canada and Quebec spotlight co-production tools and animation ambitions at Cartoon Movie

Canada and Quebec spotlight co-production tools and animation ambitions at Cartoon Movie

Telefilm Canada and SODEC have outlined financing schemes, tax incentives and international partnerships as part of the countries-in-focus programme  

05/03 | Cartoon 2026 | Cartoon Movie

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Reviews

The Lesson - by Stefano Mordini

The Lesson
by Stefano Mordini
Stefano Mordini’s new film is a psychological thriller about gender-based violence which leads us to wonder what’s truth and what’s paranoia

A Place for Her - by Melisa Godet

A Place for Her
by Melisa Godet
Mélisa Godet’s debut feature sensitively portrays workers at a shelter supporting abused women, simultaneously delivering a hard-hitting warning to society

Yellow Letters - by Ilker Çatak

Yellow Letters
by Ilker Çatak
BERLINALE 2026: Ilker Çatak reconstructs Turkey to dissect the ambivalent facets of art and life, political oppression, education and couples' relationships

Nino in Paradise - by Laurent Micheli

Nino in Paradise
by Laurent Micheli
Belgian director Laurent Micheli paints a flamboyant portrait of a weakened but not beaten younger generation

Pillion - by Harry Lighton

Pillion
by Harry Lighton
CANNES 2025: Harry Lighton has made a name for himself with his astonishing debut feature, a story of love and submission set in the world of bikers, with a wicked sense of humour

Good Boy - by Jan Komasa

Good Boy
by Jan Komasa
Jan Komasa’s new movie is a dark, high-impact thriller on the themes of re-education and the family unit as a protective but also imprisoning force, starring Stephen Graham and Anson Boon

The Site - by Akihiro Hata

The Site
by Akihiro Hata
VENICE 2025: Akihiro Hata’s debut feature delves into a dystopian construction site, blending social themes with an eerie atmosphere

At Work - by Valérie Donzelli

At Work
by Valérie Donzelli
VENICE 2025: Bastien Bouillon excels in Valérie Donzelli’s surprisingly deep dive into the vocation of writing

EXCLUSIVE: Emmanuel Mouret shooting Dr Albertini’s Office

EXCLUSIVE: Emmanuel Mouret shooting Dr Albertini’s Office

Laure Calamy, Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi, Louis-Do de Lencquesaing and Pauline Clément star in the cast of this Moby Dick Films production, sold by Pyramide International  

05/03 | Production | Funding | France

Hüseyin Tabak to adapt Tahsim Durgun’s bestseller Mama, bitte lern Deutsch

Hüseyin Tabak to adapt Tahsim Durgun’s bestseller Mama, bitte lern Deutsch

The feature, based on Durgun’s memoir, brings a deeply personal and humorous story of growing up between languages and identities to the big screen  

05/03 | Production | Funding | Germany

Review: Effi o Blenau

Review: Effi o Blenau

Marc Evans’ Welsh-language drama film follows a young woman confronting economic hardship and healthcare failures, and blends social critique with humour  

05/03 | Glasgow 2026

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Interviews

Geneviève Dulude-de Celles • Director of Nina Roza

Geneviève Dulude-de Celles • Director of Nina Roza
BERLINALE 2026: The Montreal-based filmmaker reveals the challenges of setting up her sophomore feature film in Bulgaria without being Bulgarian

Grant Gee • Director of Everybody Digs Bill Evans

Grant Gee • Director of Everybody Digs Bill Evans
BERLINALE 2026: The British director, known for his music documentaries, brings jazz legend Bill Evans to the screen, capturing the fragile sensibility behind artistic achievement

Lance Hammer • Director of Queen at Sea

Lance Hammer • Director of Queen at Sea
BERLINALE 2026: We spoke with the director about his film centered on aging and dementia, exploring the fragile architecture of consent and agency

Emin Alper • Director of Salvation

Emin Alper • Director of Salvation
BERLINALE 2026: The Turkish helmer gives us the low-down on his powerful parable about human fear and hatred, set in remote areas of his home country

Alain Gomis • Director of Dao

Alain Gomis • Director of Dao
BERLINALE 2026: The Franco-Senegalese filmmaker discusses his largely non-narrative film, moving back and forth between Guinea-Bissau and France

Ilker Çatak • Director of Yellow Letters

Ilker Çatak • Director of Yellow Letters
BERLINALE 2026: The German helmer unpicks his second feature, about a couple targeted by the state and struggling to balance their ideals with life’s necessities

Leyla Bouzid • Director of In a Whisper

Leyla Bouzid • Director of In a Whisper
BERLINALE 2026: The Tunisian filmmaker sheds light on the secrets unveiled in her new work which explores an incredibly personal exploration brought about by a family member’s death

Danielle Arbid • Director of Only Rebels Win

Danielle Arbid • Director of Only Rebels Win
BERLINALE 2026: We spoke to the Lebanese-French filmmaker about anger, resistance, casting and why intimacy today feels radical

Margherita Ferri • Director of The Boy with Pink Pants

Interview: Margherita Ferri • Director of The Boy with Pink Pants

“The solution to bullying lies in education, not only within the family, but also as a society”

The Italian filmmaker discusses her second feature film, which tackles violence and homophobia, as well as her upcoming project that once again explores the anxieties of adolescence  

03/03 | Málaga 2026

Red Code Blue and Escape Net shine bright at Latvia’s Lielais Kristaps Awards

Red Code Blue and Escape Net shine bright at Latvia’s Lielais Kristaps Awards

Oskars Rupenheits’ drama has taken the top honours, including Best Film and Best Director, while Dzintars Dreibergs’ basketball epic triumphed across major feature categories  

04/03 | Festivals | Awards | Latvia

Review: The Lesson

Review: The Lesson

Stefano Mordini’s new film is a psychological thriller about gender-based violence which leads us to wonder what’s truth and what’s paranoia  

04/03 | Films | Reviews | Italy

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

Yellow Letters - by Ilker Çatak

Yellow Letters
by Ilker Çatak
Berlinale 2026 - Golden Bear for Best Film
German release March 5

The Lesson - by Stefano Mordini

The Lesson
by Stefano Mordini
Italian release March 6

Good Boy - by Jan Komasa

Good Boy
by Jan Komasa
Italian release March 6

A Place for Her - by Melisa Godet

A Place for Her
by Melisa Godet
French release March 4

At Work - by Valérie Donzelli

At Work
by Valérie Donzelli
Venice 2025 - Award for Best Screenplay
Italian release March 5

The Site - by Akihiro Hata

The Site
by Akihiro Hata
Venezia 2025 - Orizzonti
Italian release March 5

Pillion - by Harry Lighton

Pillion
by Harry Lighton
Cannes 2025 - Un Certain Regard Best Screenplay
French release March 4

Whitetail - by Nanouk Leopold

Whitetail
by Nanouk Leopold
Rotterdam 2026 - Limelight
Dutch release March 5

Festival directors back Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle as reports mention antisemitism code of conduct and new advisory board

Festival directors back Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle as reports mention antisemitism code of conduct and new advisory board

In the past 24 hours, a coalition of 32 festival leaders has publicly supported Tuttle, whilst German media reports indicate she may remain in post under new governance conditions  

04/03 | Berlinale 2026

The Latin American Critics’ Award for European Films unveils its 20 nominees

The Latin American Critics’ Award for European Films unveils its 20 nominees

A jury of 35 film critics and journalists from 13 Latin American countries will select three finalists before announcing the winning film at the Guadalajara International Film Festival  

04/03 | Festivals | Awards | Europe/Latin America

Caroline Drab • Producer, BCD Film

Interview: Caroline Drab • Producer, BCD Film

“The stories from reality are more interesting and rawer”

The Swedish producer discusses what she finds interesting in working with documentaries, as well as her upcoming projects  

04/03 | Emerging Producers 2026

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Reviews

I Swear - by Kirk Jones

I Swear
by Kirk Jones
Kirk Jones pulls off a film brimming with humanity and vitality which blends drama and humour to follows the extraordinary trajectory of a man affected by Tourette syndrome

Sorella di Clausura - by Ivana Mladenović

Sorella di Clausura
by Ivana Mladenović
A thirty-something “forever failure” tries to navigate life, love, money and sex in Ivana Mladenović’s newest feature

My Father's Shadow - by Akinola Davies

My Father's Shadow
by Akinola Davies
CANNES 2025: Akinola Davies Jr impresses with this tale of two brothers reuniting with their estranged father for one day in Lagos, against the backdrop of the country’s 1993 election

Allah Is Not Obliged - by Zaven Najjar

Allah Is Not Obliged
by Zaven Najjar
Zaven Najjar delivers a hard-hitting adaptation of Ahmadou Kourouma’s novel about the tribulations of a child soldier sucked into the civil wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone

The Wizard of the Kremlin - by Olivier Assayas

The Wizard of the Kremlin
by Olivier Assayas
VENICE 2025: In the style of a thriller, Olivier Assayas directs a gripping epic recounting the hardening of Russian power, from perestroika to Putin's murderous solitary dictatorship

Industry Reports

Europe and the Rest of the World – 05/03/2026

Canada and Quebec spotlight co-production tools and animation ambitions at Cartoon Movie

Telefilm Canada and SODEC have outlined financing schemes, tax incentives and international partnerships as part of the countries-in-focus programme

Animation – 03/03/2026

ANiMPACT Standards presented at Cartoon Movie

Marking a major step towards lending more structure to sustainability in the animation sector, the initiative is now entering a public consultation phase, running until 3 May

Market Trends – 27/02/2026

The 2nd Madrid Forum on Audiovisual Investment analyses new financing models

The initiative promoted by the Audiovisual Cluster of the Spanish capital explored the challenges and opportunities presented by the current financing landscape in the industry

New Media – 27/02/2026

Transmedia Game Jam Accelerator concludes its first edition, bridging animation and games

The programme wrapped with an industry showcase in Helsinki, highlighting how established animation IP can be transformed into playable prototypes and positioned for global interactive markets

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