Bernie Stampfer • Head of studies, European Film Business and Law MBA

Interview: Bernie Stampfer • Head of studies, European Film Business and Law MBA

“This master creates a high-quality basis for continuous expansion of expertise”

The master’s course run by the EPI offers an opportunity for audiovisual professionals to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the European film business and legal landscape  

02/06 | /Germany

Evelyn Regner • Vice-President, European Parliament

Interview: Evelyn Regner • Vice-President, European Parliament

"We have to see external powers as partners and include them in the legal frameworks in order to avoid dangers for European film"

CANNES 2023: The Vice-President of the European Parliament discusses their current approach to the film industry, as well as this year's LUX Audience Award, set to be unveiled on 27 June in Brussels  

01/06 | Cannes 2023

Massimo Benvegnù and Chiara Liberti • Artistic directors, Biografilm

Interview: Massimo Benvegnù and Chiara Liberti • Artistic directors, Biografilm

“Documentaries are increasingly able to talk about complex themes with empathy”

The new artistic directors of the Bologna-based festival share their insights into the documentary film market and their production priorities  

01/06 | Biografilm 2023

31 features to lock horns in Transilvania’s 3 main competitions

31 features to lock horns in Transilvania’s 3 main competitions

12 fiction and 10 documentary features are going head to head in the 2 international competitions, while 9 films are taking part in the feature competition of Romanian Days  

01/06 | Transilvania 2023

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Industry Reports

Market Trends - Creativity and innovation in film marketing was the focus of debate in Cannes - 22/05/2023

Market Trends – 22/05/2023
Creativity and innovation in film marketing was the focus of debate in Cannes
CANNES 2023: Five industry professionals took part in a meeting organised by the CNC and Unifrance to discuss the use of new media and ideas to promote films

Market Trends
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Now that the world has managed to stave off the threat of the pandemic, the global audiovisual industry is buzzing and keen to attend the major markets and festivals en masse. Meanwhile, Cineuropa continues to provide extensive coverage of the European film business, including the most important events ahead of the much-anticipated 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival

European Film Schools - Bernie Stampfer • Head of studies, European Film Business and Law MBA - 02/06/2023

European Film Schools – 02/06/2023
Bernie Stampfer • Head of studies, European Film Business and Law MBA
The master’s course run by the EPI offers an opportunity for audiovisual professionals to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the European film business and legal landscape

Documentary - Massimo Benvegnù and Chiara Liberti • Artistic directors, Biografilm - 01/06/2023

Documentary – 01/06/2023
Massimo Benvegnù and Chiara Liberti • Artistic directors, Biografilm
The new artistic directors of the Bologna-based festival share their insights into the documentary film market and their production priorities

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - CineStar comes to Kosovo - 31/05/2023

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 31/05/2023
CineStar comes to Kosovo
The German cinema chain will open the largest multiplex in South-East Europe in Prishtina on 2 June

Europe and the Rest of the World - The Marché du Film and Bridging the Dragon look to the future of Sino-international collaboration - 30/05/2023

Europe and the Rest of the World – 30/05/2023
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

Green Industry Initiatives and Sustainability - Drivers of sustainability explored at Cannes - 27/05/2023

Green Industry Initiatives and Sustainability – 27/05/2023
Drivers of sustainability explored at Cannes
CANNES 2023: Industry experts from a range of countries offered a valuable insight into modern approaches to green production

Animation - The excellence of French animation, under the spotlight at Cannes - 26/05/2023

Animation – 26/05/2023
The excellence of French animation, under the spotlight at Cannes
CANNES 2023: A panel discussed the successes of the "French Touch" but also the difficulties of financing arthouse feature-length animated films

Jessica Palud's Maria is currently rolling

Jessica Palud's Maria is currently rolling

Anamaria Vartolomei, Matt Dillon and Yvan Attal are starring in the French director’s second feature film, produced by Fin Août Productions and internationally sold by Orange Studio  

01/06 | Production | Funding | France

Emma Suárez and Natalia de Molina topline Desmontando un elefante

Emma Suárez and Natalia de Molina topline Desmontando un elefante

Since last week, the Spanish actresses have been filming Aitor Echevarría’s feature debut, which is being staged by Arcadia Motion Pictures and Noodles Production  

01/06 | Production | Funding | Spain/France

Arami Ullón prepares her third feature film, which will take place in Japan

Arami Ullón prepares her third feature film, which will take place in Japan

After setting her first two feature films in Paraguay, the director explores a very particular mourning practice, that of the “wind phone”  

01/06 | Switzerland/Paraguay/Japan

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Co-Production Podcast

Episode 46: Under The Naked Sky (Netherlands/Belgium) - 02/03/2023

02/03/2023
Episode 46: Under The Naked Sky (Netherlands/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Lilian Sijbesma are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 45: My Grandfather's Demons (Portugal/Spain/France) - 07/02/2023

07/02/2023
Episode 45: My Grandfather's Demons (Portugal/Spain/France)
The producers of the film by Nuno Beato are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 44: Sick of Myself (Norway/Sweden) - 28/12/2022

28/12/2022
Episode 44: Sick of Myself (Norway/Sweden)
The producers of the film by Kristoffer Borgli are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 43: The Natural History of Destruction (Germany/Lithuania/ Netherlands) - 22/12/2022

22/12/2022
Episode 43: The Natural History of Destruction (Germany/Lithuania/ Netherlands)
The producers of the film by Sergei Loznitsa are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 42: Tori and Lokita (Belgium/France) - 20/12/2022

20/12/2022
Episode 42: Tori and Lokita (Belgium/France)
The producers of the film by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 41: On the Fringe (Spain/Belgium) - 15/12/2022

15/12/2022
Episode 41: On the Fringe (Spain/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Juan Diego Botto are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 40: The Happiest Man in the World (North Macedonia/ Bosnia and Herzegovina/ Belgium/ Croatia/ Denmark/ Slovenia) - 08/12/2022

08/12/2022
Episode 40: The Happiest Man in the World (North Macedonia/ Bosnia and Herzegovina/ Belgium/ Croatia/ Denmark/ Slovenia)
The producers of the film by Teona Strugar Mitevska are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 39: Roll (Italy/Belgium) - 06/12/2022

06/12/2022
Episode 39: Roll (Italy/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Loris Lai are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Transilvania Pitch Stop to promote ten projects from Eastern Europe

Transilvania Pitch Stop to promote ten projects from Eastern Europe

Features in development from Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Georgia and Ukraine will be presented in front of potential co-producers and funders  

01/06 | Transilvania 2023 | TIFF Industry

Cartoon Saloon’s My Father’s Dragon is crowned Best Irish Feature at the Irish Animation Awards

Cartoon Saloon’s My Father’s Dragon is crowned Best Irish Feature at the Irish Animation Awards

Nora Twomey’s animated flick has scooped five statuettes, whilst the series Tales from Dún Draíochta, The Cuphead Show! and Odo bagged two awards each  

01/06 | Festivals | Awards | Ireland

Review: Billy

Review: Billy

Emilia Mazzacurati's debut, set in the suburbs of North-Eastern Italy recounted by her father Carlo, is a coming-of-age story immersed in fog and diluted by a surreal flavour  

31/05 | Films | Reviews | Italy

Belén Rueda toplines Laura Jou’s Free Falling

Belén Rueda toplines Laura Jou’s Free Falling

The second film by the Spanish director, in which the actress stars alongside Manuela Vallés and Irene Escolar, has already been shot, with production duties handled by JA Bayona  

31/05 | Production | Funding | Spain

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Photogalleries

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

European Shooting Stars 2023 – Photogallery - 01/03/2023

01/03/2023
European Shooting Stars 2023 – Photogallery
A look at the presentation of the European Shooting Stars, 10 of the most promising young actors from all over the continent selected by the EFP, which took place during the Berlinale

Berlinale 2023 – Photogalleries - 18/02/2023

18/02/2023
Berlinale 2023 – Photogalleries
The Berlinale is back in full swing! This edition is marked by the return of the on-site European Film Market, a jam-packed programme, increased attendance levels and the lifting of COVID-related restrictions. Check out the festival highlights in our exclusive photogalleries

Venice 2022 – Photogalleries - 01/09/2022

01/09/2022
Venice 2022 – Photogalleries
The global film community is back on the Lido for the 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival, unspooling this year from 31 August-10 September. Discover the festival highlights and the international stars walking the red carpet in our exclusive photo galleries

Cannes 2022 – Photogalleries - 19/05/2022

19/05/2022
Cannes 2022 – Photogalleries
After two difficult years, the international film industry is finally back on the Croisette for a new, crowded edition of the Cannes Film Festival and its Marché du Film, unspooling from 17-28 May. Discover the festival highlights in our exclusive photo galleries

European Shooting Stars 2022 – Photogallery - 12/02/2022

12/02/2022
European Shooting Stars 2022 – Photogallery
The Shooting Stars are back at the Berlinale! Discover this year's ten emerging European talents who will be presented to the international press, the industry and the public in an exclusive hybrid programme organised by the German festival

Berlinale 2022 – Photogalleries - 10/02/2022

10/02/2022
Berlinale 2022 – Photogalleries
After unspooling virtually owing to the pandemic crisis last year, the Berlinale is now back to its physical format from 10-20 February. Discover the festival highlights in our exclusive photogalleries

Cinémamed 2021 – Photogalleries - 02/12/2021

02/12/2021
Cinémamed 2021 – Photogalleries
Organised from 2-12 December, the Mediterranean Brussels film festival is back to its physical format and ready to celebrate the best European and Mediterranean films. Among the directors presented, Marco Bellocchio, Nabil Ayouch, Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović, Clara Roquet, Tony Gatlif, Jonas Carpignano and many others. Check out our photogalleries here

European innovative storytelling soars at Tribeca with immersive and XR works

European innovative storytelling soars at Tribeca with immersive and XR works

From mixed-reality experiences to thought-provoking, augmented-reality stories, French titles in particular are set to redefine the nature of the audiovisual arts at the US festival  

31/05 | Tribeca 2023

Meet Cineuropa @ #Cannes2023 - Take 6

Meet Cineuropa @ #Cannes2023 - Take 6

In the sixth episode of our short video series from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, Elena Lazic talks to Jan Lumholdt  

30/05 | Meet Cineuropa/Cannes 2023

CineStar comes to Kosovo

CineStar comes to Kosovo

The German cinema chain will open the largest multiplex in South-East Europe in Prishtina on 2 June  

31/05 | Distribution | Releases | Exhibitors | Kosovo

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Reviews

Tobacco Barns - by Rocío Mesa

Tobacco Barns
by Rocío Mesa
In her debut film, Rocío Mesa devises an interesting and moving fable about the meaning of identity and the search for freedom

Red Island - by Robin Campillo

Red Island
by Robin Campillo
Robin Campillo puts decolonisation through a very subtle sieve in a film about a family and the French military presence in Madagascar

Billy - by Emilia Mazzacurati

Billy
by Emilia Mazzacurati
Emilia Mazzacurati's debut, set in the suburbs of North-Eastern Italy recounted by her father Carlo, is a coming-of-age story immersed in fog and diluted by a surreal flavour

Kidnapped - by Marco Bellocchio

Kidnapped
by Marco Bellocchio
CANNES 2023: Marco Bellocchio takes the kidnap of a Jewish child and the abuse of power on the part of a “Pope King” as a pretext for a new reinterpretation of the present in light of the past

Just the Two of Us - by Valérie Donzelli

Just the Two of Us
by Valérie Donzelli
CANNES 2023: Valérie Donzelli arguably delivers her best film yet, charting with formidable, novelistic acuity the trajectory of a woman falling under the control of a man

Anatomy of a Fall - by Justine Triet

Anatomy of a Fall
by Justine Triet
CANNES 2023: Justine Triet delivers a masterful, multi-layered and suspenseful film about a couple and the judicialization of their private lives, carried by the exceptional Sandra Hüller

The King of Algiers - by Elias Belkeddar

The King of Algiers
by Elias Belkeddar
CANNES 2023: Elias Belkeddar’s candidate for the weirdest movie at the festival is, ultimately, a really tender love story

The Zone of Interest - by Jonathan Glazer

The Zone of Interest
by Jonathan Glazer
CANNES 2023: Jonathan Glazer’s latest endeavour reiterates the concept of the banality of evil for almost two hours, creating an eerie atmosphere that is more aesthetically interesting than meaningful

Jean-Baptiste Saurel’s Zénithal is in post-production

Jean-Baptiste Saurel’s Zénithal is in post-production

Franc Bruneau, Vanessa Guide and Xavier Lacaille star in the French director's first feature, a comedy about the war of the sexes produced by Kazak and sold by Best Friend Forever  

31/05 | Production | Funding | France

Michel Gondry • Director of The Book of Solutions

Interview: Michel Gondry • Director of The Book of Solutions

“Once I have an idea in my mind, I need to execute it”

CANNES 2023: The French director unpicks his auto-fictional dramedy about a filmmaker who drives everyone around him crazy  

31/05 | Cannes 2023 | Directors’ Fortnight

Zlín Film Festival to showcase global youth stories while celebrating Czech animation

Zlín Film Festival to showcase global youth stories while celebrating Czech animation

The 63rd edition will screen 295 films from 50 countries, revolving around the challenges and dilemmas facing the youngest generation, as well as the opportunities they have at their disposal  

31/05 | Festivals | Awards | Czech Republic

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Interviews

Baloji • Director of Omen

Baloji • Director of Omen
CANNES 2023: The Belgian-Congolese director takes us on a unique trip through the traditions and beliefs of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Paloma Sermon-Daï • Director of It’s Raining in the House

Paloma Sermon-Daï • Director of It’s Raining in the House
CANNES 2023: The young Belgian filmmaker talks about her sensitive portrait of a brother and a sister who live their last adolescent summer in a Wallonian resort

Amanda Nell Eu • Director of Tiger Stripes

Amanda Nell Eu • Director of Tiger Stripes
CANNES 2023: The debuting director proves that every girl should show off her tiger stripes and strive to find joy again

Justine Triet • Director of Anatomy of a Fall

Justine Triet • Director of Anatomy of a Fall
CANNES 2023: The French filmmaker describes her new film, a successful journey into a very unique genre film

Nuri Bilge Ceylan • Director of About Dry Grasses

Nuri Bilge Ceylan • Director of About Dry Grasses
CANNES 2023: The Turkish filmmaker delivers some insights into his new film centered on a teacher feeling stuck in an isolated corner of Anatolia

Valérie Donzelli • Director of Just the Two of Us

Valérie Donzelli • Director of Just the Two of Us
CANNES 2023: The French filmmaker discusses her new film, which unpicks the dynamics of control through the story of a couple

Molly Manning Walker • Director of How to Have Sex

Molly Manning Walker • Director of How to Have Sex
CANNES 2023: Summer has never been more awkward, or felt more real, than in the British director’s film

Ramata-Toulaye Sy • Director of Banel & Adama

Ramata-Toulaye Sy • Director of Banel & Adama
CANNES 2023: The young filmmaker unveils the intentions of her first feature film, shot in Senegal and propelled directly into the festival's official competition

Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival announces the line-up of its first edition

Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival announces the line-up of its first edition

The official competition will showcase nine titles, some of which include festival hits such as Mario Martone’s Nostalgia, Alice Diop’s Saint Omer and Carla Simón’s Alcarràs  

31/05 | Festivals | Awards | Malta

Ruben Östlund • Cannes Competition jury president

Interview: Ruben Östlund • Cannes Competition jury president

“Now that I’ve been to the other side, I know better than ever how hard it is to speculate on someone else’s taste”

CANNES 2023: After fulfilling his duties as Cannes Competition jury president, the 2022 Palme d’Or winner shared some thoughts on this once-in-a-lifetime experience  

30/05 | Cannes 2023

Review: Red Island

Review: Red Island

Robin Campillo puts decolonisation through a very subtle sieve in a film about a family and the French military presence in Madagascar  

30/05 | France/Belgium

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

Tobacco Barns - by Rocío Mesa

Tobacco Barns
by Rocío Mesa
San Sebastián 2022 - New Directors
Spanish release June 2

Billy - by Emilia Mazzacurati

Billy
by Emilia Mazzacurati
Italian release June 1

The Enchanted - by Elena Trapé

The Enchanted
by Elena Trapé
Spanish release June 2

Red Island - by Robin Campillo

Red Island
by Robin Campillo
French release May 31

Eismayer - by David Wagner

Eismayer
by David Wagner
Venice 2022 - Critics’ Week Grand Prize
German release June 1

Munch - by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken

Munch
by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken
Rotterdam 2023 - Opening
Dutch release June 1

On the Adamant - by Nicolas Philibert

On the Adamant
by Nicolas Philibert
Berlinale 2023 - Golden Bear for Best Film
Belgian release May 31

Fucking Bornholm - by Anna Kazejak

Fucking Bornholm
by Anna Kazejak
Karlovy Vary 2022 - Competition
German release June 1

Rodrigo Cortés gets the ball rolling on his new film, Escape

Rodrigo Cortés gets the ball rolling on his new film, Escape

Mario Casas, José García and Anna Castillo topline the cast of the big-screen adaptation of Enrique Rubio’s novel of the same name, which is being executive-produced by maestro Martin Scorsese  

30/05 | Production | Funding | Spain/France/USA

The tenth edition of NEM Dubrovnik is ready to unspool

The tenth edition of NEM Dubrovnik is ready to unspool

Featuring an array of keynote speeches, panel discussions, presentations, premieres and networking opportunities, the leading TV market event for CEE will run from 5-8 June  

30/05 | NEM Dubrovnik 2023

The 57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival reveals its competition titles

The 57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival reveals its competition titles

The largest Czech film gathering will welcome established auteurs and emerging talents, showcasing a diverse and genre-spanning competition line-up  

30/05 | Karlovy Vary 2023

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Reviews

About Dry Grasses - by Nuri Bilge Ceylan

About Dry Grasses
by Nuri Bilge Ceylan
CANNES 2023: Nuri Bilge Ceylan helms a new masterpiece in his inimitable signature style, furtively casting an eye over agonising existential indecision with consummate cinematic mastery

The Pot au Feu - by Tran Anh Hung

The Pot au Feu
by Tran Anh Hung
CANNES 2023: Benoît Magimel and Juliette Binoche share an infinite love of gastronomy and are a sentimental duo in the kitchen, in this recipe that is both original and classic by Tran Anh Hung

Fallen Leaves - by Aki Kaurismäki

Fallen Leaves
by Aki Kaurismäki
CANNES 2023: All it takes is a dog and some sad songs for Aki Kaurismäki to deliver the festival’s biggest crowdpleaser

Perfect Days - by Wim Wenders

Perfect Days
by Wim Wenders
CANNES 2023: Wim Wenders’ fiction film at the festival is a delicate and slyly melancholic ode to the search for happiness

Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell - by Thien An Pham

Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell
by Thien An Pham
CANNES 2023: Vietnamese director Thien An Pham makes a confident, imposing debut with this study of a disaffected young man and the nephew suddenly put in his charge

Industry Reports

European Film Schools – 02/06/2023

Bernie Stampfer • Head of studies, European Film Business and Law MBA

The master’s course run by the EPI offers an opportunity for audiovisual professionals to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the European film business and legal landscape

Documentary – 01/06/2023

Massimo Benvegnù and Chiara Liberti • Artistic directors, Biografilm

The new artistic directors of the Bologna-based festival share their insights into the documentary film market and their production priorities

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 31/05/2023

CineStar comes to Kosovo

The German cinema chain will open the largest multiplex in South-East Europe in Prishtina on 2 June

Europe and the Rest of the World – 30/05/2023

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

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