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84 articles available in total starting from 11/03/2015. Last article published on 09/09/2026.

Final Cut in Venice announces the winners of its 14th edition

Final Cut in Venice announces the winners of its 14th edition

VENICE 2026: Machérie Ekwa Bahango’s Madi Makambu and Bassel Ghandour’s Occupational Hazards lead the pack with five awards apiece, with the former scooping the €10,000 La Biennale di Venezia Prize  

09/09 | Venice 2026 | Venice Production Bridge/Awards

Zurich Film Festival and El Gouna Film Festival forge strategic partnership

Zurich Film Festival and El Gouna Film Festival forge strategic partnership

The collaboration will focus on programming and talent exchange, with the world premiere of Dolphins: My Close Encounters at Zurich marking the beginning of the new alliance  

12/08 | Zurich 2026

Lily’s Mecca and Al-Madeeneh 2008 win development grants at the Malmö Arab Film Festival

Lily’s Mecca and Al-Madeeneh 2008 win development grants at the Malmö Arab Film Festival

The Malmö Industry Days, the MAFF’s industry branch, has awarded cash grants to a range of projects with a Swedish co-producer already on board  

17/04 | Industry | Market | Sweden

Real Palestinian stories rise above the noise at the Berlinale

Real Palestinian stories rise above the noise at the Berlinale

BERLINALE 2026: Kaouther Ben Hania has refused to take home the Cinema for Peace Prize, while Hamdan Ballal’s family was attacked in the West Bank  

20/02 | Berlinale 2026

Silence, censorship and Gaza generate a storm over the Berlinale

Silence, censorship and Gaza generate a storm over the Berlinale

BERLINALE 2026: From the controversy sparked by the jury’s statements to the parallel celebration of the Palinale, this year’s festival is marked by politics  

19/02 | Berlinale 2026

An open letter from artists and celebrities urges not to look away from Palestine

An open letter from artists and celebrities urges not to look away from Palestine

As the European Film Awards approach, the Venice4Palestine collective gathers dozens of Italian and European personalities to show support for the case  

15/01 | Europe

Cineuropa stands with the Iranian people

Cineuropa stands with the Iranian people

In solidarity with Iranian people demonstrating all over the country, Cineuropa reports on the declaration of prominent Iranian directors and artists in exile  

14/01 | Industry | Market | Iran

Paolo Bertolin, Ginella Vocca • Head, MEDMeetings, director, MEDFilm Festival

Interview: Paolo Bertolin, Ginella Vocca • Head, MEDMeetings, director, MEDFilm Festival

“We’ve confirmed the cultural and industrial relevance of this project which looks to build a bridge between Italy and film industries within the Mediterranean region”

The two professionals deliver their verdict on the event, its role for Euro-Mediterranean projects and its capacity to strengthen production dialogue between Italy and the MENA countries  

19/12/2025 | /Italy

Maha Haj and Anocha Suwichakornpong among the winners of the Red Sea Souk awards

Maha Haj and Anocha Suwichakornpong among the winners of the Red Sea Souk awards

Besides Haj’s Playhouse, a collaborative effort between Palestine, Germany, France and Cyprus, other winning European co-productions include Yesterday the Eye Didn't Sleep and Price of Evil  

12/12/2025 | Red Sea 2025 | Red Sea Souk/Awards

Lost Land and All That’s Left of You triumph at the fifth Red Sea International Film Festival

Lost Land and All That’s Left of You triumph at the fifth Red Sea International Film Festival

Yunan, Hijra and A Sad and Beautiful World have also pocketed prizes, adding to the list of European co-productions that won plaudits at Saudi Arabia’s leading film gathering  

12/12/2025 | Red Sea 2025 | Awards

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