Video interviews

Cineuropa's video interviews. Discover or re-discover interviews with directors, actors, producers, distributors and other European professionals. In this section, you can find our video interviews with the Shooting Stars and Producers on the Move, as selected by European Film Promotion.

1978 video interviews available in total starting from 30/08/2002. Last updated on 10/10/2025. 98 video interviews inserted in the last 12 months.

Jiří Mádl • Director of Waves

"If you are a parent, the important issue may not be your kids' survival, but living meaningfully"

Jiří Mádl • Director of Waves by Ana Stanic

The Czech director gives us an insight on his latest film, which focuses on a group of journalists who risk everything to provide independent news in the...  

Mark Cousins  • Director of A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things

"Looking into the world can take you out of yourself and into something bigger"

Mark Cousins • Director of A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things by Ana Stanic

The filmmaker talks about his new work, an exploration of British modernist painter Wilhelmina Barns-Graham's perspective after her experience atop the...  

Bruno Anković  • Director of Celebration

"This is a story from 100 years ago, but unfortunately, it is also about today and maybe even tomorrow"

Bruno Anković • Director of Celebration by Ana Stanic

The Croatian director delves into his first feature, a film that shows the reasons why innocent people become easy quarry for ideological crusaders  

Noaz Deshe  • Director of Xoftex

"I wanted to document the progression of the mental state of stateless people in a refugee camp"

Noaz Deshe • Director of Xoftex by Ana Stanic

The director tells us more about his new film, in which he portrays refugees filming satirical sketches and preparing for a zombie horror flick while...  

George Sikharulidze  • Director of Panopticon

"I was interested in exploring the clash between a young boy's soul and his exploding sexuality"

George Sikharulidze • Director of Panopticon by Ana Stanic

The Georgian filmmaker discusses his first film, about an introvert teenager embarking on a journey of self-discovery, opening up both to an ultra-right...  

Niccolò Castelli  •  Artistic Director Solothurn Film Festival

“It is very important in a communication campaign to communicate why you selected movies”

Niccolò Castelli • Artistic Director Solothurn Film Festival

Niccolo Castelli shares his opinion on why people want to go to film festivals and what makes it a special experience.  

Pierre-Yves Walder  • CEO & Artistic Director NIFFF

“Having a straight and clear editorial line really makes the difference”

Pierre-Yves Walder • CEO & Artistic Director NIFFF

Pierre-Yves Walder talks about the specificities of NIFFF and the type of events they hold for younger audiences.  

Giona A. Nazzaro  • Artistic Director Locarno Film Festival

"The easiest way to make a name for your festival is to curate very carefully the programme"

Giona A. Nazzaro • Artistic Director Locarno Film Festival

Giona A. Nazzaro explains his different approaches to film programming  

Antonella Di Nocera  • Director of Venice in Naples

"Citizenship in culture is a very important concept to develop."

Antonella Di Nocera • Director of Venice in Naples

Antonella Di Nocera explains the particularities of the festival Venice in Naples and its programming strategies.  

Dr. Christian Jungen  • Artistic Director of Zurich Film Festival

"We are very active on social media, it’s especially important to bring in new film lovers"

Dr. Christian Jungen • Artistic Director of Zurich Film Festival

The artistic director of the Zurich Film Festival Dr. Christian Jungen explains how they engage with the audience  

Alexis Juncosa  •  Artistic Director Lux Film Festival

"Social aspects are part of our identity, we are trying to be as connected as we can to the evolution of society"

Alexis Juncosa • Artistic Director Lux Film Festival

Alexis Juncosa goes through all the different sections and programmes of the Lux Film Fest  

Wim De Witte  •  Programme Director Film Fest Gent

“Film Fest Gent has a lot of projects aimed toward young viewers”

Wim De Witte • Programme Director Film Fest Gent

Wim De Witte presents the Film Fest Gent particularities and especially its special link with the music industry.  

Anaïs Emery  •  General & Artistic Director Geneva International Film Festival

“The festival has always put forward a very inclusive conception of audiovisual”

Anaïs Emery • General & Artistic Director Geneva International Film Festival

Anaïs Emery explains the process of programming the Geneva International Film Festivals and its different sections.  

Alejandro Díaz Castaño  •  Festival Director Gijón International Film Festival

“This film is very Gijón means that it is fresh and has a modern narrative”

Alejandro Díaz Castaño • Festival Director Gijón International Film Festival

Alejandro Díaz Castaño explains the origins of the Gijón International Film Festival  

Emma Benestan • Director of Animale

"There are some films that have healed me and helped me over the course of my life, and I think that's why I feel the urge to make movies"

Emma Benestan • Director of Animale by Ana Stanic

CANNES 2024: The French-Algerian director tells us more about her modern western, about a 22-year-old woman who has to carve out a niche for herself in a...  

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