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Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Europa Distribution champions collaboration between independent producers and distributors at Venice - 01/10/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 01/10/2024
Europa Distribution champions collaboration between independent producers and distributors at Venice
A working session brought together over 70 professionals from both fields to explore effective ways to enhance cooperation between the two sectors

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

New Media - The first Blender Film & Games Conference wraps in Zagreb - 08/10/2024

New Media – 08/10/2024
The first Blender Film & Games Conference wraps in Zagreb
The programme consisted of three workshops and various discussions and presentations aimed at current and future professionals from Croatia’s film and video-game industries

New Media - Iberseries & Platino Industria zooms in on the virtual-set revolution - 04/10/2024

New Media – 04/10/2024
Iberseries & Platino Industria zooms in on the virtual-set revolution
Experts have been debating the key commercial implications of this innovative new shooting method that avoids having to be dependent on external locations, travelling or inclement weather

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Greg Childs • Director, Children’s Media Foundation - 04/10/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 04/10/2024
Greg Childs • Director, Children’s Media Foundation
The CMF director shares insights from the Young Horizons Think Tank on how broadcasters are adapting strategies to engage young audiences amid the shift to digital platforms

Documentary - Anna Ramskogler-Witt, Vivian Schröder • Artistic director and impact director, Dokumentale - 01/10/2024

Documentary – 01/10/2024
Anna Ramskogler-Witt, Vivian Schröder • Artistic director and impact director, Dokumentale
We spoke to the artistic director and impact director of the Berlin-based non-fiction festival to delve into the programme of its inaugural edition

Animation - Valentin Urziceanu • Festival producer, ABIFF – Animation Bucharest International Film Festival - 01/10/2024

Animation – 01/10/2024
Valentin Urziceanu • Festival producer, ABIFF – Animation Bucharest International Film Festival
The festival producer breaks down what goes on behind the scenes of the vibrant hub for animation enthusiasts and professionals, which has just wrapped its fourth edition

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Jakub Gutek • Distributor, Gutek Film - 30/09/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 30/09/2024
Jakub Gutek • Distributor, Gutek Film
The Polish firm's COO unpacked their editorial policy, their successful distribution campaign for The Zone of Interest and the latest market shifts, among other topics

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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

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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 - 27/05/2024

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

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Reviews

The Story of Souleymane - by Boris Lojkine

The Story of Souleymane
by Boris Lojkine
CANNES 2024: Boris Lojkine has made a thrilling, moving and edifying humanist film about three decisive days in the life of a Guinean exile in Paris

Familia - by Francesco Costabile

Familia
by Francesco Costabile
VENICE 2024: The second feature by Francesco Costabile addresses the tragedy of domestic violence with horror film mise en scène that could make spectators jump

When Fall Is Coming - by François Ozon

When Fall Is Coming
by François Ozon
In François Ozon’s newest film, discontent brews in a cosy autumnal Burgundy village laden with intergenerational guilt, resentment and no way out but onwards

Niki - by Céline Sallette

Niki
by Céline Sallette
CANNES 2024: This portrait of a misunderstood artist is a frustrating feature-length directorial debut for César-nominated actress Céline Sallette

All We Imagine as Light - by Payal Kapadia

All We Imagine as Light
by Payal Kapadia
CANNES 2024: Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia has created a bewitching hybrid work that delves into the hearts of the women of her country and their longings for another world

Glimmers - by Pilar Palomero

Glimmers
by Pilar Palomero
Spanish director Pilar Palomero presents a devastating and beautiful film starring a compelling Patricia López Arnaiz about the end of life and its continuity

Hands in the Fire - by Margarida Gil

Hands in the Fire
by Margarida Gil
BERLINALE 2024: Margarida Gil follows a young film student as she visits a house that comes to life through its inhabitants

The Story of Frank and Nina - by Paola Randi

The Story of Frank and Nina
by Paola Randi
Paola Randi’s new film about three young people from the north banlieue of Milan is a dynamic and disjointed yet well acted modern fable that doesn’t speak the language of young Zoomers

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Interviews

Lenny and Harpo Guit • Directors of Heads or Fails

Lenny and Harpo Guit • Directors of Heads or Fails
The Belgian duo talks about their second feature, revolving around a young generation fighting to keep their heads held high and their eyes smiling in spite of their precarious lives

David Oelhoffen  • Director of The Fourth Wall

David Oelhoffen • Director of The Fourth Wall
We met with the French filmmaker whose adaptation of Sorj Chaladon’s novel is a reflection on the role of art in the face of conflict, with dramatically topical relevance

Sarah Winkenstette • Director of Greetings from Mars

Sarah Winkenstette • Director of Greetings from Mars
The German director unpicks her comedy-drama film featuring a youthful protagonist and aimed at a young audience

Greg Childs • Director, Children’s Media Foundation

Greg Childs • Director, Children’s Media Foundation
The CMF director shares insights from the Young Horizons Think Tank on how broadcasters are adapting strategies to engage young audiences amid the shift to digital platforms

Antoine Besse • Director of Ollie

Antoine Besse • Director of Ollie
The French director tells us more about his skateboarding-themed feature debut, which was inspired by the tragic story of his friend

Bénédicte Lienard and Mary Jimenez  • Directors of Fuga

Bénédicte Lienard and Mary Jimenez • Directors of Fuga
The directorial duo chatted to us about their new movie which sees them pursuing their journey in search of ghosts from Peru’s past

Piet Baumgartner • Director of Bagger Drama

Piet Baumgartner • Director of Bagger Drama
The Swiss visual artist and director gives us the low-down on his first fiction feature, which he describes as his most personal film to date

Anna Ramskogler-Witt, Vivian Schröder • Artistic director and impact director, Dokumentale

Anna Ramskogler-Witt, Vivian Schröder • Artistic director and impact director, Dokumentale
We spoke to the artistic director and impact director of the Berlin-based non-fiction festival to delve into the programme of its inaugural edition

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