Interviews

Weekly feature introducing you to film professionals from all over Europe sorted by name.

8321 interviews available in total starting from 14/05/2002. Last updated on 16/07/2025. 659 interviews inserted in the last 12 months.

 
Florent Bugeau  • Distributor, Rezo Films

“The most important thing is to help companies stay alive after the pandemic”

Florent Bugeau • Distributor, Rezo Films

The head of sales and acquisitions of the French company talks about his concerns about the situation of the cinemas after having reopened  

25/05/2021 | /France

Lysann Windisch • Head of programme, NEXT WAVE

“The goal is to enable and empower young talents to shape the future of film exhibition”

Lysann Windisch • Head of programme, NEXT WAVE

The Berlin-based, nine-month professional training programme focused on the cinephilia of the future is accepting applications until 31 May 2021  

25/05/2021 | /Germany

Beata Rzeźniczek • Producer, Madants

“Change is always an opportunity for innovation”

Beata Rzeźniczek • Producer, Madants

The Polish Producer on the Move breaks down her career so far and discusses what she views as the future of filmmaking, post-pandemic  

21/05/2021 | Producers on the Move 2021

Clara Nieto • Producer, Powehi Films

“Can a film serve to create new benchmarks?”

Clara Nieto • Producer, Powehi Films

The Spanish producer juggles work on series and films through her job at Warner España and as the director of her own outfit, where she is forever in search...  

21/05/2021 | Producers on the Move 2021

Andreas Treske and Emel Ozdora-Aksak • Assistant Professors, Bilkent University

“The aim is to host interdisciplinary backgrounds and students from different areas all together”

Andreas Treske and Emel Ozdora-Aksak • Assistant Professors, Bilkent University

Our chat revolved around the main opportunities offered to prospective students by the Department of Communication and Design of Bilkent University  

20/05/2021 | /Turkey

Andraž Jerič • Producer, Temporama

"Slovenian film producers are a versatile, determined bunch"

Andraž Jerič • Producer, Temporama

The Slovenian Producer on the Move is motivated despite frustrating circumstances  

20/05/2021 | Producers on the Move 2021

Bojan Kanjera • Producer, Peglanje snova

"I like films that have an edge to them"

Bojan Kanjera • Producer, Peglanje snova

The Croatian Producer on the Move discusses the many projects on his plate  

20/05/2021 | Producers on the Move 2021

Alan R. Milligan and Olivier Affre • CEO and Operating Partner, White Rabbit/Embrace the Fans (EZF)

“We believe that the future isn't in platforms, the future is viral”

Alan R. Milligan and Olivier Affre • CEO and Operating Partner, White Rabbit/Embrace the Fans (EZF)

The groundbreaking project is set to exploit P2P's huge potential to empower the film industry  

19/05/2021 | /Europe

Bibesh Roy • Executive director, International Academy of Film and Media (IAFM)

"From the very beginning, we have been committed to providing film education of an international standard"

Bibesh Roy • Executive director, International Academy of Film and Media (IAFM)

The International Academy of Film and Media in Bangladesh aims to tap into the potential of a country with a large population that consumes a lot of content  

19/05/2021 | /Bangladesh

Iris Otten • Producer, Pupkin Film

“Creating can be a lonely and vulnerable process and I try to support as much as needed”

Iris Otten • Producer, Pupkin Film

The Dutch Producer on the Move talks about her work with writers and directors, and her ambitions for the future  

19/05/2021 | Producers on the Move 2021

Agnieszka Zwiefka • Director of Scars

“What this film in particular taught me is not to judge people”

Agnieszka Zwiefka • Director of Scars

We found out more about the Polish filmmaker’s latest documentary, in which she tells the story of the women who fought with the Tamil Tigers  

19/05/2021 | /Germany/Poland

Tathiani Sacilotto • Producer, Persona Non Grata Pictures

“It’s crucial to have those dreams and make them come true”

Tathiani Sacilotto • Producer, Persona Non Grata Pictures

The Brazil-born producer discusses the Portuguese film industry and the ambitions of her production company  

19/05/2021 | Producers on the Move 2021

Bianca Oana • Producer, Manekino Film

"Awards are opportunities, not final destinations"

Bianca Oana • Producer, Manekino Film

The Romanian Producer on the Move discusses her recent success with Collective and her upcoming projects  

19/05/2021 | Producers on the Move 2021

Marco and Antonio Manetti • Directors

"A movie that tackles a serious topic is just as important as a movie that makes you have fun"

Marco and Antonio Manetti • Directors

The Italian brothers will be the jury presidents of the New Visions Aquila Reale D'Oro section of the brand-new festival  

18/05/2021 | In Movie Fest 2021

Kiara Fontanesi • Motocross racer

"Sports and art have some aspects in common"

Kiara Fontanesi • Motocross racer

The Italian world motocross champion will be a member of the jury of the New Visions Short Films Aquila Reale D'Oro section of the brand-new festival  

18/05/2021 | In Movie Fest 2021

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