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REPORT: Agora Docs in Progress @ Thessaloniki Documentary Festival 2024

Thessaloniki Documentary 2024 – Agora

REPORT: Agora Docs in Progress @ Thessaloniki Documentary Festival 2024

We take a closer look at three projects close to completion that have been presented at the 26th edition of the Greek documentary gathering  

14 March 2024

Birgit Oberkofler  • Head, IDM Film Commission Südtirol

“We promote international exchange, which suits us well as a chameleon embracing the German-speaking and Italian-speaking worlds”

Birgit Oberkofler • Head, IDM Film Commission Südtirol

South Tyrol's film-funding body aims to strengthen the local film industry and to stimulate international co-productions, as its head explained  

13 March 2024

Annette Brejner, Lennart Ström  • Heads, m:brane

“You will not see any pictures of cute, smiling children with balloons at m:brane”

Annette Brejner, Lennart Ström • Heads, m:brane

The managerial and creative helmers of Malmö’s youth content forum tell us more about the mission they have been on since day one  

13 March 2024

On average, film directors in Europe helmed only 1.4 pictures between 2015 and 2022, the latest European Audiovisual Observatory report finds

Industry / Market - Europe

On average, film directors in Europe helmed only 1.4 pictures between 2015 and 2022, the latest European Audiovisual Observatory report finds

The report highlights the growing wave of directors moving from films to TV fiction and confirms that the so-called ‘film d’auteur’ model remains dominant in Europe  

12 March 2024

REPORT: Agora Pitching Forum @ Thessaloniki Documentary Festival 2024

Thessaloniki Documentary 2024 – Agora

REPORT: Agora Pitching Forum @ Thessaloniki Documentary Festival 2024

We take a closer look at three interesting projects being pitched at the 26th edition of the Greek documentary gathering  

12 March 2024

Tonje Skar Reiersen • Producer of Pesta

“With this film, we want to show that mankind has already gone through dramatic changes in the past”

Tonje Skar Reiersen • Producer of Pesta

One of the producers of the animated project in receipt of the Eurimages Co-Production Development Award at this year’s Cartoon Movie tells us more about this tragic love story  

12 March 2024

The UK launches a 40% tax credit on films budgeted up to £15 million

Industry / Market - UK

The UK launches a 40% tax credit on films budgeted up to £15 million

The governmental measure, set to run until 2034, has been welcomed by the British Film Institute and over 100 key industry reps  

12 March 2024

REPORT: Cartoon Movie 2024

Cartoon 2024 - Cartoon Movie

REPORT: Cartoon Movie 2024

We present details of five intriguing projects introduced at this year’s Cartoon Movie, which ran in Bordeaux from 5-7 March  

07 March 2024

The Slovenian Film Centre sums up its 2023 activities and announces plans for 2024

Industry / Market - Slovenia

The Slovenian Film Centre sums up its 2023 activities and announces plans for 2024

The institution has shared information about its activities both past and future, from box-office figures and projects supported to festival and distribution plans  

28 February 2024

Madrid, fresh from the EFM, continues to grow as a production hub

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Madrid, fresh from the EFM, continues to grow as a production hub

BERLINALE 2024: The Madrid Film Office has been in Berlin promoting the Spanish capital, which just last year hosted shoots for more than 41 films, 55 TV series and 410 adverts  

26 February 2024

Five Nordic composers unpack scoring, collaborating with directors and unleashing creativity at the EFM

Berlinale 2024 – EFM

Five Nordic composers unpack scoring, collaborating with directors and unleashing creativity at the EFM

BERLINALE 2024: The HARPA-nominated professionals explored their work on recent hits such as Apolonia, Apolonia and Smoke Sauna Sisterhood  

21 February 2024

The Netherlands Film Fund takes steps to strengthen the competitive position of Dutch features

Industry / Market - Netherlands

The Netherlands Film Fund takes steps to strengthen the competitive position of Dutch features

As part of the 2025-2028 policy plan, the fund has highlighted measures drawn from various reports, expert recommendations, round-table discussions and industry observations  

15 February 2024

The Berlinale welcomes the new Hong Kong-Europe-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme

Berlinale 2024 – EFM

The Berlinale welcomes the new Hong Kong-Europe-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme

BERLINALE 2024: The Hong Kong Film Development Council initiative aims to foster co-productions; each project will be backed with a grant of up to HK$ 9 million  

15 February 2024

Martina Bleis • Head, Berlinale Co-Production Market

“We always aim to adjust and refresh our focus by bringing in new perspectives to our selection teams”

Martina Bleis • Head, Berlinale Co-Production Market

The woman at the helm of the Berlinale Co-Production Market shares some insights into this year’s selection process and the current co-production landscape  

13 February 2024

The share of women professionals in the production of TV and SVoD fiction stood at 28% in 2022

Industry / Market - Europe

The share of women professionals in the production of TV and SVoD fiction stood at 28% in 2022

A European Audiovisual Observatory report shows that since 2015, the presence of women professionals has increased by 8%, but the growth rate is still too low to reach parity in the near future  

09 February 2024

The German Federal Film Board launches a new International Minority Co-Production Fund

Production / Funding - Germany

The German Federal Film Board launches a new International Minority Co-Production Fund

The new fund, endowed with €1 million each year, will back “features of exceptional quality” that see Germany serving as a minority co-producer  

08 February 2024

REPORT: CineMart 2024

IFFR 2024 – IFFR Pro

REPORT: CineMart 2024

We present details of five intriguing projects that are currently being presented at this year’s co-production market, which runs from 28-31 January  

30 January 2024

Intimacy coordinators: useful or essential?

Industry / Market - Italy

Intimacy coordinators: useful or essential?

During the first ANICA Talk of 2024, professionals were given the opportunity to reflect upon the potential of this new figure in the workplace  

19 January 2024

The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new report on fiction film financing

Industry / Market - Europe

The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new report on fiction film financing

The study, covering the period 2016-2020, has found that production incentives are rising amid shrinking direct public funding and broadcaster investments  

19 January 2024

Francesco Virga • President, Doc/it

“We’re working to develop the distribution sector and to internationalise documentaries”

Francesco Virga • President, Doc/it

We chatted with the association’s producer and president about his agenda to promote and support documentary cinema  

22 December 2023

Joanna Szymańska  • Head of studies, European Co-Production workshop, Erich Pommer Institut

“The film industry is rapidly evolving into a global market, and as producers, we need to adopt an equally global mindset”

Joanna Szymańska • Head of studies, European Co-Production workshop, Erich Pommer Institut

The new head of studies details the workshop, which enables participants to talk to practitioners and learn from their business strategies, thus preparing them to think globally  

20 December 2023

GoCritic! Industry: Saudi-European film collaborations

GoCritic! - Animateka 2023

GoCritic! Industry: Saudi-European film collaborations

Saudi Arabia has recently started getting into financing European animated shorts, two of which were shown at this year's Animateka  

20 December 2023

The Bridging the Dragon Lab fosters collaboration between the European and Asian film industries

Bridging the Dragon 2023

The Bridging the Dragon Lab fosters collaboration between the European and Asian film industries

The ninth edition of the event explored opportunities, ways to overcome challenges and methods of building partnerships  

18 December 2023

Italian series and films are experiencing growth in foreign markets, according to the ANICA-APA report

Industry / Market - Italy

Italian series and films are experiencing growth in foreign markets, according to the ANICA-APA report

The recently presented research sponsored by the two trade associations and carried out within the framework of the MIA reveals the fundamental role played by international co-productions  

13 December 2023

The KIPA Summit zooms in on the economic impact of screen production in Poland

Industry / Market - Poland

The KIPA Summit zooms in on the economic impact of screen production in Poland

A comprehensive study by OSPI and KIPA has examined Poland's evolving screen-production landscape, emphasising its importance to the economy and the need for refined incentives to sustain its growth  

12 December 2023

Emad Z Eskander  • Head, Red Sea Fund

“We have so much to offer, and this is just the beginning – not even the first page, but the contents page”

Emad Z Eskander • Head, Red Sea Fund

The filmmaker and fund head discusses the projects supported so far and why it’s worth working with the Saudi Arabian industry  

06 December 2023

IPR.VC launches €100 million film and TV fund

Industry / Market - Finland

IPR.VC launches €100 million film and TV fund

The Finnish fund management company has also appointed Andrea Scarso as partner and investment director  

28 November 2023

Total spending on European original works hit almost €21 billion in 2022, finds the latest European Audiovisual Observatory report

Industry / Market - Europe

Total spending on European original works hit almost €21 billion in 2022, finds the latest European Audiovisual Observatory report

Original content accounted for 35% of broadcaster spending, followed by sports rights and acquired programming  

23 November 2023

Belarusian industry professionals work on “bridging the gap” at Tallinn Black Nights

Black Nights 2023 - Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

Belarusian industry professionals work on “bridging the gap” at Tallinn Black Nights

Nine months after the launch of the Belarusian Independent Film Academy, filmmakers in exile discuss their plans to revive the industry  

21 November 2023

Italian-Balkan co-productions and distribution synergies formed the focus of discussions at the Balkan Film Festival in Rome

Italy

Italian-Balkan co-productions and distribution synergies formed the focus of discussions at the Balkan Film Festival in Rome

The sixth edition of the festival dedicated to Balkan film hosted a workshop attended by representatives from the Italian and Balkan film industries, as well as from European organisations  

13 November 2023

Only 26% European features directors are women, the latest European Audiovisual Observatory report finds

Industry / Market - Europe

Only 26% European features directors are women, the latest European Audiovisual Observatory report finds

Although the disclosed figures are far from depicting an ideal scenario, some progress has been made in most of the countries surveyed by the study  

02 November 2023

Jaclyn Philpott  • Executive Director, Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI)

“Collaboration, co-operation and communication are vital to the success of bringing any vision to reality”

Jaclyn Philpott • Executive Director, Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI)

The head of the only global organisation representing film commission professionals reveals the association’s goals and shares impressions on the 3rd Shooting Locations Marketplace  

31 October 2023

REPORT: New Visions Forum Europe @ Ji.hlava 2023

Jihlava 2023 – Jihlava Industry

REPORT: New Visions Forum Europe @ Ji.hlava 2023

We take a closer look at the European works in progress that were under the spotlight in the industry strand of the largest Czech documentary gathering  

31 October 2023

Ji.hlava welcomes a new cohort of documentary producers at Emerging Producers

Emerging Producers 2024

Ji.hlava welcomes a new cohort of documentary producers at Emerging Producers

The 12th edition of the promotional and educational training programme has showcased the class of 2024, comprising promising talents from across Europe  

27 October 2023

Olsberg SPI looks into why Dutch features struggle abroad

Industry / Market - Netherlands

Olsberg SPI looks into why Dutch features struggle abroad

The international benchmark study commissioned by the Netherlands Film Fund also delves into what the industry can do to strengthen the position of Dutch movies  

26 October 2023

REPORT: Cartoon Springboard 2023

Cartoon 2023 – Cartoon Springboard

REPORT: Cartoon Springboard 2023

Cineuropa takes a closer look at six projects pitched at this year’s gathering, which is currently unspooling in Madrid from 24-26 October  

25 October 2023

Sergi Doladé  • Director, Medimed Doc Market

“Delegates from the main digital platforms regularly attend Medimed, looking for both projects in development and completed films”

Sergi Doladé • Director, Medimed Doc Market

Following a successful 24th edition, the event’s head explains the main challenges for, and impact of, the Euro-Mediterranean Documentary Market  

20 October 2023

REPORT: European Work in Progress Cologne 2023

European Work in Progress Cologne 2023

REPORT: European Work in Progress Cologne 2023

We take a closer look at some of the buzziest feature-length projects pitched at this year’s German gathering  

20 October 2023

At the MIA, Italy's Audiovisual Producers Association presents the new Report on National Audiovisual Production

MIA 2023

At the MIA, Italy's Audiovisual Producers Association presents the new Report on National Audiovisual Production

In the 2022/2023 season, the total value of investments into original Italian productions was €1.8 billion, while investments in linear platforms was around €1 billion  

16 October 2023

At MIA, Nathalie Chollet and Frédéric Fiore talk through the European Investment Fund’s icebreaking role

MIA 2023

At MIA, Nathalie Chollet and Frédéric Fiore talk through the European Investment Fund’s icebreaking role

The body aims to pave the way for further investments in a number of strategic sectors, including the audiovisual industry  

16 October 2023

Nicole Clemens talks collaboration with international producers, leaves open doors for new content

MIA 2023

Nicole Clemens talks collaboration with international producers, leaves open doors for new content

The president of Paramount TVS pointed out how the best global shows start local, and how the demand for foreign content is rising among US youth  

13 October 2023

Giovanni Esposito  • Member of the board of directors, AIR3 Associazione Italiana 
 - Registi

“With this new initiative, we offer collaboration with foreign productions in Italy”

Giovanni Esposito • Member of the board of directors, AIR3 Associazione Italiana Registi

The directors' network, together with the Italian Film Commissions, offers the possibility of hiring an Italian director in the area  

13 October 2023

The producers of the Cannes hit The Settlers explore its complex co-production journey

London 2023

The producers of the Cannes hit The Settlers explore its complex co-production journey

At a BFI London Industry Talk, Giancarlo Nasi and Emily Morgan unveiled how the film was brought to the screen courtesy of nine co-production countries and the UK Global Screen Fund  

13 October 2023

Torsten Frehse  • CEO, European Work in Progress Cologne

“We want to create a real market and engage in serious conversations”

Torsten Frehse • CEO, European Work in Progress Cologne

In Cologne, 32 feature-length projects will be presented as works in progress to a wide network of industry professionals  

11 October 2023

Nomintuya Baasankhuu  • Founding director, Film Nomad

“Film Nomad will continue to provide invaluable support to both emerging and established filmmakers in Mongolia”

Nomintuya Baasankhuu • Founding director, Film Nomad

The founding director details the young film-development initiative, which aims to establish cooperation between Mongolia and the rest of the world  

11 October 2023

The MIA shines a light on Italian-language Swiss cinema

MIA 2023

The MIA shines a light on Italian-language Swiss cinema

Three new Italian-Swiss projects were presented in Rome, followed by a round table about the potential for collaboration between Italy and Ticino  

11 October 2023

Screen Ireland welcomes increase in the national tax incentive’s eligible expenditure cap to €125 million

Production / Funding - Ireland

Screen Ireland welcomes increase in the national tax incentive’s eligible expenditure cap to €125 million

The move, announced by Minister for Finance Michael McGrath, will attract “a wider range of high-quality, larger-scale productions”  

11 October 2023

Eight pubcasters launch New8, the biggest drama collaboration in Europe

MIA 2023

Eight pubcasters launch New8, the biggest drama collaboration in Europe

The group of Northern and Western European broadcasters will share their best drama shows with each other  

11 October 2023

Production and international output are continually rising in Italy, while Italian films are floundering

MIA 2023

Production and international output are continually rising in Italy, while Italian films are floundering

The system is in urgent need of reform and greater fairness, as concluded by experts reading a new report presented at the MIA  

10 October 2023

Film Nomad's development programme offers a journey of cinematic discovery

Industry / Market - Mongolia

Film Nomad's development programme offers a journey of cinematic discovery

Cineuropa is a partner of this intensive film-development project in Mongolia, culminating in an unforgettable pitching session on a train to the Gobi energy centre  

10 October 2023

Valentin Thurn  • Producer, ThurnFilm

“An impact campaign does not fit every film”

Valentin Thurn • Producer, ThurnFilm

The German filmmaker’s extensive work on impact producing was the subject of our chat a few days ahead of this year’s Human Rights Film Festival Berlin  

09 October 2023

San Sebastián discusses the strength of local European content and the USA’s greater awareness of global voices

San Sebastián 2023 - San Sebastián Industry

San Sebastián discusses the strength of local European content and the USA’s greater awareness of global voices

The professionals gathered at Spanish Screenings XXL’s Creative Investors’ Conference shared some insights into global trends in the market  

28 September 2023

REPORT: Forum @ Nordisk Panorama 2023

Nordisk Panorama 2023

REPORT: Forum @ Nordisk Panorama 2023

We take an in-depth look at four of the non-fiction projects pitched recently at the Malmö-based gathering  

28 September 2023

REPORT: Work-in-Progress @ Nordisk Panorama 2023

Nordisk Panorama 2023

REPORT: Work-in-Progress @ Nordisk Panorama 2023

We discover more details about three of the projects close to completion that were showcased at this year’s gathering in Sweden  

27 September 2023

The European Commission and the European Investment Fund seal four investment agreements worth €68.25 million

San Sebastián 2023 – San Sebastián Industry

The European Commission and the European Investment Fund seal four investment agreements worth €68.25 million

The deals are expected to mobilise around €500 million worth of new financing for audiovisual and creative companies and projects  

26 September 2023

San Sebastián gauges the “Spain, Audiovisual Hub of Europe” plan

San Sebastián 2023 – San Sebastián Industry

San Sebastián gauges the “Spain, Audiovisual Hub of Europe” plan

The film festival and the Spanish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation organise a professional meeting to assess the process of the initiative and contextualise it in Europe  

25 September 2023

REPORT: Cartoon Forum 2023

Cartoon 2023 – Cartoon Forum

REPORT: Cartoon Forum 2023

We present details of four intriguing projects pitched at this year’s Cartoon Forum, which ran in Toulouse from 18-21 September  

22 September 2023

Cartoon Forum trains the spotlight on UK animation

Cartoon 2023 – Cartoon Forum

Cartoon Forum trains the spotlight on UK animation

In Toulouse, five new British projects have been pitched to the industry reps in attendance  

20 September 2023

At the Venice Production Bridge, experts explore the untapped potential of comedies in European independent film

Venice 2023 - Venice Production Bridge

At the Venice Production Bridge, experts explore the untapped potential of comedies in European independent film

VENICE 2023: Making people laugh is a hard task, but one of the most important and needed in this time of crisis, the speakers agreed  

11 September 2023

On the Lido, The Creatives take stock of their first workshops, call for unity and trust

Venice 2023 – Venice Production Bridge

On the Lido, The Creatives take stock of their first workshops, call for unity and trust

VENICE 2023: The alliance’s activities have been beneficial to both writers and producers, with the former having had the chance to focus on honing their craft and not only on deliverables  

07 September 2023

At the Venice Production Bridge, Screens of Tomorrow unveils its three new sustainability and inclusion guides

Venice 2023 – Venice Production Bridge

At the Venice Production Bridge, Screens of Tomorrow unveils its three new sustainability and inclusion guides

VENICE 2023: During the event, the speakers agreed that true change must come about through awareness initiatives, policymaking and the mentoring of top decision makers  

02 September 2023

SRG extends its co-production agreement with the Swiss film industry until 2027

Industry / Market - Switzerland

SRG extends its co-production agreement with the Swiss film industry until 2027

The Swiss pubcaster has also increased its annual budget by CHF 1.5 million  

14 August 2023

REPORT: Open Doors @ Locarno Pro 2023

Locarno 2023 - Locarno Pro

REPORT: Open Doors @ Locarno Pro 2023

We take a closer look at some of the Caribbean and Latin American projects co-produced with European partners taking part in the industry initiative organised by the Swiss festival  

09 August 2023

REPORT: First Look @ Locarno Pro 2023

Locarno 2023 - Locarno Pro

REPORT: First Look @ Locarno Pro 2023

We take a closer look at the six British projects in post-production taking part in the industry initiative organised by the Swiss festival  

04 August 2023

Dynamic growth spurs the Czech audiovisual industry to record-breaking revenue in 2022

Industry / Market - Czech Republic

Dynamic growth spurs the Czech audiovisual industry to record-breaking revenue in 2022

Amid global uncertainty, the Czech audiovisual sector has emerged as a thriving powerhouse, achieving record revenue in 2022  

28 July 2023

Slovak film production hit a record high in 2022 amidst a post-pandemic surge

Production / Funding - Slovakia

Slovak film production hit a record high in 2022 amidst a post-pandemic surge

The year 2022 saw a remarkable resurgence in the Slovak film industry, with 50 cinematic productions — a substantial leap from previous years  

28 July 2023

The 2023 edition of MEDIA: Talents on Tour concludes in Bari

Industry / Market - Italy

The 2023 edition of MEDIA: Talents on Tour concludes in Bari

For the first time, the programme centred on 10 emerging producers from the south of Italy aims to support the development of a catalogue of projects with a view to them participating in MEDIA schemes  

14 July 2023

The Marché du Film and Bridging the Dragon look to the future of Sino-international collaboration

Cannes 2023 – Marché du Film

The Marché du Film and Bridging the Dragon look to the future of Sino-international collaboration

CANNES 2023: The challenges and opportunities of such cooperation in different segments of the industry were under the microscope  

30 May 2023

“Ukraine’s audiovisual and cultural industries are strong and resilient,” say panellists at Cannes NEXT

Cannes 2023 – Marché du Film

“Ukraine’s audiovisual and cultural industries are strong and resilient,” say panellists at Cannes NEXT

CANNES 2023: The talk explored how the global content, digital and creative sectors can contribute to Ukraine's goals, and surveyed the current state of the country’s cultural and creative industries  

25 May 2023

Producers and audiences connect the dots at Cannes’ impACT

Cannes 2023 – Marché du Film

Producers and audiences connect the dots at Cannes’ impACT

CANNES 2023: A panel discussion aimed to examine audience development in the diversified and evolving European audiovisual landscape, offering up some valuable industry insights  

20 May 2023

Valon Bajgora • Producer, Ikonë Studio

"We will not stop making films"

Valon Bajgora • Producer, Ikonë Studio

The Kosovar producer who brought us Sundance hits Hive and Exile tells us about his new project and the developing film industry in his country  

12 May 2023

Miljenka Čogelja • Producer, Pipser

"It's a privilege to work on different genres and to bring auteur voices to audiences"

Miljenka Čogelja • Producer, Pipser

The Croatian producer reflects on her successes, which include Locarno prizewinner Safe Place, and tells us about her upcoming projects and her view of the production process  

12 May 2023

Alice Tabery • Producer, Cinepoint

“The key for me as a producer is to be fascinated by the film's protagonist or to have a strong desire to explore a topic-driven story”

Alice Tabery • Producer, Cinepoint

The Czech Producer on the Move discusses how her passion for innovative storytelling fuels her exploration of captivating documentaries and her interest in international co-production  

12 May 2023

David Bohun • Producer, Panama Film

“We are starting to feel that technicians and professional staff in production have become scarce”

David Bohun • Producer, Panama Film

The Austrian producer discussed his expectations for the upcoming Cannes Film Festival meeting  

12 May 2023

Vicky Miha • Producer, asterisk*

"Our priority is working with people we like"

Vicky Miha • Producer, asterisk*

The Greek producer tells us about her company's diverse slate and how it combines marketing and financing to create and expand their network  

12 May 2023

Emilia Haukka • Producer, Aamu Film Company

“There is sustainability in continuing your relationship with the same talent”

Emilia Haukka • Producer, Aamu Film Company

As her company grows, the Finnish Producer on the Move eyes more diverse stories  

12 May 2023

Kathryn Kennedy • Producer, Kennedy Films

“You become adept at wearing many hats”

Kathryn Kennedy • Producer, Kennedy Films

The Irish producer, selected as one of this year’s Producers on the Move, talked to us about producing in Ireland and her new projects  

11 May 2023

Gentian Koçi • Producer, Artalb Film

"Artistic subtlety and honesty are important in the face of rising commercialism"

Gentian Koçi • Producer, Artalb Film

The Albanian writer, director and producer heading to Cannes tells us about his films, as well as his views on filmmaking and the current state of his country's industry  

11 May 2023

Gross box office in the EU and the UK grew by 70% in 2022, but fell short of pre-pandemic average by 28%

Box Office - Europe

Gross box office in the EU and the UK grew by 70% in 2022, but fell short of pre-pandemic average by 28%

According to the European Audiovisual Observatory report, the latest instalments of Top Gun, Avatar and Minions topped the Europe 28 charts in 2022, selling each over 30 million tickets  

11 May 2023

Vanya Rainova • Producer, Portokal

“When considering a film project, I am much more interested in the person behind it, than in what’s on the page at that early stage”

Vanya Rainova • Producer, Portokal

The Bulgarian producer reveals the story behind her company’s name and shares details about ongoing and future projects she is handling  

11 May 2023

Emile Hertling Péronard • Producer, Ánorâk Film

“In Greenland, we are just getting started”

Emile Hertling Péronard • Producer, Ánorâk Film

The Danish Producer on the Move, who is behind the documentary Twice Colonized, opens up about his plans and dreams  

11 May 2023

Radu Stancu • Producer, deFilm

“I am curious and interested in discovering stories that I wouldn't have access to in normal life”

Radu Stancu • Producer, deFilm

The Romanian producer tells us about his unusual career path starting with short film production, and shares thoughts on the current development of the local film industry  

10 May 2023

Júlia Berkes • Producer, Proton Cinema

"What's special about our company is that it is a creative community of likeminded talent and producers"

Júlia Berkes • Producer, Proton Cinema

We talked to the Hungarian Producer on the Move about her company and its international perspectives, as well as the film financing system in her country  

10 May 2023

Stelana Kliris • Producer, Meraki Films

"I’m looking for great stories that I can connect with and filmmakers I’m happy to spend the next few years with”

Stelana Kliris • Producer, Meraki Films

​​The Cyprus-based producer talks about her upcoming projects, the challenges that the Cyprus film industry is facing, and the rewarding aspects of her job  

10 May 2023

Juraj Krasnohorský • Producer, Artichoke

“The market is constantly changing and every film is a new challenge”

Juraj Krasnohorský • Producer, Artichoke

The Slovak Producer on the Move talks about the market, AI and streaming platforms, as well as his latest work, a short film selected by Cannes' Cinef  

10 May 2023

Silvana Santamaria • Producer, Soilfilms

“It's important that women are able to run their own companies”

Silvana Santamaria • Producer, Soilfilms

Germany's Producer on the Move speaks about her upcoming film projects as a producer and filmmaker  

10 May 2023

Julia Gebauer • Producer, Way Creative Films

“The European film industry isn’t paying enough attention to what the audience wants”

Julia Gebauer • Producer, Way Creative Films

Ahead of her trip to Cannes, the Swedish Producer on the Move is ready to break the fourth wall  

09 May 2023

Elisa Fernanda Pirir • Producer, Stær

“Working with new voices is the most challenging, but also the best, part of being a producer”

Elisa Fernanda Pirir • Producer, Stær

The Norway-based producer, selected as one of this year’s Producers on the Move, shared some thoughts about her job, fostering new talent and her upcoming projects  

09 May 2023

Dominiks Jarmakovičs • Producer, Studio Locomotive

“It’s all about making an impact, however small it might be”

Dominiks Jarmakovičs • Producer, Studio Locomotive

The Latvian Producer on the Move clearly relishes the thrill of solving problems  

08 May 2023

Erik Glijnis • Producer, Lemming Film

“I think our job and the industry are always changing; we need to stay versatile and adaptive”

Erik Glijnis • Producer, Lemming Film

The Dutch producer, selected as one of this year’s Producers on the Move, discussed the joys and pains of his job, plus his new projects  

08 May 2023

Julie Esparbes • Producer, Hélicotronc

"It’s really exciting to see real freedom in films in terms of their content, but also in how they’re made"

Julie Esparbes • Producer, Hélicotronc

The Belgian Producers on the Move representative spoke to us about the kind of films she chooses and her upcoming projects, as well as the audiovisual landscape in her country  

08 May 2023

REPORT: Dot.on.the.Map Industry Days 2023

Cyprus Film Days 2023 – Dot.on.the.map Industry Days

REPORT: Dot.on.the.Map Industry Days 2023

The projects pitched at this year’s gathering promise to tell stories about global citizens dealing with local values but “seen through a universal prism”  

03 May 2023

At Cartoon Next, experts survey the state of the animation industry in Italy, France, the UK and Lithuania

Cartoon 2023 – Cartoon Next

At Cartoon Next, experts survey the state of the animation industry in Italy, France, the UK and Lithuania

There is a bright future ahead for European animation, but a few battles to gain more funding, more manpower and better working conditions still need to be fought  

21 April 2023

REPORT: Czech Docs: Coming Soon @ East Doc Platform 2023

East Doc Platform 2023

REPORT: Czech Docs: Coming Soon @ East Doc Platform 2023

A handful of exciting upcoming projects that are nearing completion were presented during the leading documentary event  

07 April 2023

The Swedish audiovisual industry launches jointly developed guidelines for filming intimate scenes

Industry / Market - Sweden

The Swedish audiovisual industry launches jointly developed guidelines for filming intimate scenes

The 12-page document covers a number of areas, including script breakdown, casting choices, rehearsals, contracts, risk assessment and consent  

07 April 2023

REPORT: Work in Progress @ Stockfish 2023

Stockfish 2023

REPORT: Work in Progress @ Stockfish 2023

Camp Tripoli – Not a Love Story, Solitude and the TV show Descendants were among the works in progress presented in Reykjavík  

03 April 2023

287 feature films produced by France in 2022

Industry / Market - France

287 feature films produced by France in 2022

€1.18b in investments, a record number of international co-productions and the introduction of pre-purchasing by platforms has helped France return to regular pre-pandemic production levels  

30 March 2023

Jūratė Pazikaite  • Director, Vilnius Film Office

“90-95% of the Lithuanian film industry is based in Vilnius, so the main production and post-production outfits, film festivals, distributors and studios are all here”

Jūratė Pazikaite • Director, Vilnius Film Office

Ahead of the closing gala of the Vilnius Film Festival, we discussed the economic impact and the goals of the body that Pazikaite has been heading since its inception in 2011  

30 March 2023

Cristina Priarone  • Director, Roma Lazio Film Commission

“A key characteristic of the association over the past few years is very close collaboration between the Italian film commissions and the regions”

Cristina Priarone • Director, Roma Lazio Film Commission

How is the work of film commissions evolving? The president of the Association of Italian Film Commissions answers our question  

29 March 2023

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