The online edition of the 2020 Post Production Forum unveils a varied programme

The online edition of the 2020 Post Production Forum unveils a varied programme

The Polish-based event focusing on post-production has invited top local and international experts to share their knowledge; the forum will be held online from 4-6 December  

25/11 | Industry | Market | Poland

The European film industry strives to find its way through the second wave of the coronavirus

The European film industry strives to find its way through the second wave of the coronavirus

We present an overview of the film events affected by the new measures announced by national governments to contain the fresh surge in the COVID-19 pandemic  

25/11 | Europe

Jonas Kærup Hjort • Director of The Penultimate

Interview: Jonas Kærup Hjort • Director of The Penultimate

"I wanted the main character to guide us trough existential questions of life"

We chatted with Danish filmmaker Jonas Kærup Hjort, who is screening his convoluted and surreal debut feature The Penultimate at Tallinn's Black Nights Film Festival  

23/11 | Black Nights 2020 | First Feature Competition

Nuno Bernardo • Producer, beActive Entertainment

Interview: Nuno Bernardo • Producer, beActive Entertainment

“Digital distribution of film and TV programmes became more relevant than ever”

We met up with Portuguese producer Nuno Bernardo, one of the experts of the 2020 edition of Erich Pommer Institut’s Digital Distribution workshop  

25/11 | /Portugal/Germany

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On the Water - by Peeter Simm - Peeter Simm’s new feature is a pleasant feel-good dramedy, characterised by a whimsical sense of humour and a charismatic young lead
On the Water
by Peeter Simm
Peeter Simm’s new feature is a pleasant feel-good dramedy, characterised by a whimsical sense of humour and a charismatic young lead
Kindred - by Joe Marcantonio - Joe Marcantonio’s debut feature is an outstanding psychological thriller, able to keep viewers on thin ice for 90 minutes
Kindred
by Joe Marcantonio
Joe Marcantonio’s debut feature is an outstanding psychological thriller, able to keep viewers on thin ice for 90 minutes
The Penultimate - by Jonas Kærup Hjort - Jonas Kærup Hjort’s debut feature is a complex, Kafkaesque piece rich in absurdity, black humour and symbolism
The Penultimate
by Jonas Kærup Hjort
Jonas Kærup Hjort’s debut feature is a complex, Kafkaesque piece rich in absurdity, black humour and symbolism
Caliber 9 - by Toni D'Angelo - Toni D'Angelo offers up a pacy sequel to the 1970s crime movie Caliber 9, adapting it to the modern criminal world though failing to convey the atmosphere of its predecessor
Caliber 9
by Toni D'Angelo
Toni D'Angelo offers up a pacy sequel to the 1970s crime movie Caliber 9, adapting it to the modern criminal world though failing to convey the atmosphere of its predecessor
When I'm Done Dying - by Nisan Dağ - Turkish writer-director Nisan Dağ's second feature is an intriguing drama set in Istanbul's local hip-hop subculture
When I'm Done Dying
by Nisan Dağ
Turkish writer-director Nisan Dağ's second feature is an intriguing drama set in Istanbul's local hip-hop subculture
Nothing But the Sun - by Arami Ullón - Arami Ullón’s powerful second feature film finally allows the hitherto silenced culture of the Ayoreo people to express itself freely
Nothing But the Sun
by Arami Ullón
Arami Ullón’s powerful second feature film finally allows the hitherto silenced culture of the Ayoreo people to express itself freely
Sanremo - by Miroslav Mandic - Miroslav Mandić examines the possibility of romance blossoming in a nursing home, flying in the face of dementia
Sanremo
by Miroslav Mandic
Miroslav Mandić examines the possibility of romance blossoming in a nursing home, flying in the face of dementia
Karnawal - by Juan Pablo Félix - In his debut feature, a film built primarily on anticipation, Juan Pablo Félix follows the rhythm and some complicated family dynamics
Karnawal
by Juan Pablo Félix
In his debut feature, a film built primarily on anticipation, Juan Pablo Félix follows the rhythm and some complicated family dynamics
Arami Ullón • Director of Nothing but the Sun

Interview: Arami Ullón • Director of Nothing but the Sun

“I would have needed to embark upon a lengthy process of investigation and learning”

We chatted with the Paraguayan director living in Switzerland Arami Ullón about Nothing but the Sun, which was presented in a world premiere in the opening slot of the IDFA  

10/11 | IDFA 2020

The Lanzarote Muestra Internacional de Cine refuses to skip a beat

The Lanzarote Muestra Internacional de Cine refuses to skip a beat

The volcanic island is about to hold the tenth edition of its festival, with a selection of the very best in the short and feature-length formats, and a sizeable presence of Canary Islanders  

25/11 | Lanzarote 2020

EFP announces 2021 Shooting Stars jury members

EFP announces 2021 Shooting Stars jury members

The 24th edition of the initiative will introduce 10 up-and-coming actors and actresses to press and industry during the Berlinale in February 2021  

25/11 | Shooting Stars 2021

Review: On the Water

Review: On the Water

Peeter Simm’s new feature is a pleasant feel-good dramedy, characterised by a whimsical sense of humour and a charismatic young lead  

25/11 | Black Nights 2020 | Competition

Review: Caliber 9

Review: Caliber 9

Toni D'Angelo offers up a pacy sequel to the 1970s crime movie Caliber 9, adapting it to the modern criminal world though failing to convey the atmosphere of its predecessor  

25/11 | Turin 2020

18 projects presented at I+P, Ideas para producir

18 projects presented at I+P, Ideas para producir

The 14th edition of the rendezvous organised by the Galician Audiovisual Cluster is unspooling online; fiction films and documentaries are taking part alongside TV series  

25/11 | Industry | Market | Spain

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Interviews

We chatted with Bulgarian director Ivaylo Hristov, who is competing at Tallinn Black Nights with his fourth feature, the immigrant fable Fear
We chatted with Bulgarian director Ivaylo Hristov, who is competing at Tallinn Black Nights with his fourth feature, the immigrant fable Fear
We chatted to Estonian-born director Lauri Randla, who, in Goodbye Soviet Union, shows that while the past can be tragic, you can also laugh at it
We chatted to Estonian-born director Lauri Randla, who, in Goodbye Soviet Union, shows that while the past can be tragic, you can also laugh at it
Filmmakers Rana Kazkaz and Anas Khalaf talk to Cineuropa about their debut feature, The Translator, playing in the First Feature Competition at Tallinn Black Nights
Filmmakers Rana Kazkaz and Anas Khalaf talk to Cineuropa about their debut feature, The Translator, playing in the First Feature Competition at Tallinn Black Nights
We chatted to Eugen Jebeleanu, whose first feature, Poppy Field, has just had its world premiere in the First Feature Competition at Tallinn Black Nights
We chatted to Eugen Jebeleanu, whose first feature, Poppy Field, has just had its world premiere in the First Feature Competition at Tallinn Black Nights
We talked to debuting director Sonia Liza Kenterman about Tailor, after she got to celebrate its world premiere in an actual cinema
We talked to debuting director Sonia Liza Kenterman about Tailor, after she got to celebrate its world premiere in an actual cinema
We talked to Miroslav Mandić, the director of Sanremo, which is celebrating its world premiere at Tallinn's Black Nights Film Festival
We talked to Miroslav Mandić, the director of Sanremo, which is celebrating its world premiere at Tallinn's Black Nights Film Festival
We met up with Portuguese producer Nuno Bernardo, one of the experts of the 2020 edition of Erich Pommer Institut’s Digital Distribution workshop
We met up with Portuguese producer Nuno Bernardo, one of the experts of the 2020 edition of Erich Pommer Institut’s Digital Distribution workshop
We spoke to Vit Schmarc, CEO of Artcam Films, who shared with us some insight on the situation of independent film distribution in the Czech Republic
We spoke to Vit Schmarc, CEO of Artcam Films, who shared with us some insight on the situation of independent film distribution in the Czech Republic
Review: The Penultimate

Review: The Penultimate

Jonas Kærup Hjort’s debut feature is a complex, Kafkaesque piece rich in absurdity, black humour and symbolism  

25/11 | Black Nights 2020 | First Feature Competition

Review: Kindred

Review: Kindred

Joe Marcantonio’s debut feature is an outstanding psychological thriller, able to keep viewers on thin ice for 90 minutes  

25/11 | Black Nights 2020 | First Feature Competition

The selection of the first Annecy Festival Residency has been revealed

The selection of the first Annecy Festival Residency has been revealed

The animation festival organisers have selected three projects, including Piece from Irish director Alan Holly, and Le Cœur à danser from French duo Pierre Le Couviour - Amine El Ouarti  

25/11 | Industry | Market | France

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Sky High - by Daniel Calparsoro - Spanish release November 27
Sky High
by Daniel Calparsoro
Spanish release November 27
Servants - by Ivan Ostrochovský - Berlinale 2020 - Encounters - Swedish release November27
Servants
by Ivan Ostrochovský
Berlinale 2020 - Encounters
Swedish release November27
In the Mirror - by Laila Pakalniņa - Tallin 2020 - Competition
In the Mirror
by Laila Pakalniņa
Tallin 2020 - Competition
Submission - by Leonardo Antonio - Tallin 2020 - Competition
Submission
by Leonardo Antonio
Tallin 2020 - Competition
Gracious Night - by Mika Kaurismäki - Tallin 2020 - Competition
Gracious Night
by Mika Kaurismäki
Tallin 2020 - Competition
The International Emmy Award goes to the Czech Republic in a historic win

The International Emmy Award goes to the Czech Republic in a historic win

Czech online series #martyisdead netted the coveted prize in the Best Short-Form Series category, becoming the first ever Czech Emmy winner  

25/11 | Festivals | Awards | Czech Republic/USA

Arte France Cinéma is supporting André Téchiné’s Les pieds sur Terre

Arte France Cinéma is supporting André Téchiné’s Les pieds sur Terre

Upcoming films by France’s Noémie Lvovsky, Portugal’s Tiago Guedes and Greece’s Alexandros Avranas will also be co-produced by the film arm of the French-German TV network  

25/11 | Production | Funding | France

Ivaylo Hristov • Director of Fear

Interview: Ivaylo Hristov • Director of Fear

“I have always been interested in people who find the courage to state and defend their point of view”

We chatted with Bulgarian director Ivaylo Hristov, who is competing at Tallinn Black Nights with his fourth feature, the immigrant fable Fear  

24/11 | Black Nights 2020 | Competition

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Film Reviews

The Sign Painter - by Viestur Kairish - Viesturs Kairiss shows that you can paint over history all you want, but it will always be there
The Sign Painter
by Viestur Kairish
Viesturs Kairiss shows that you can paint over history all you want, but it will always be there
Erna at War - by Henrik Ruben Genz - Henrik Ruben Genz's movie is a tale of courage and maternal love starring Trine Dyrholm in the lead role
Erna at War
by Henrik Ruben Genz
Henrik Ruben Genz's movie is a tale of courage and maternal love starring Trine Dyrholm in the lead role
As Far as I Know - by Nándor Lörincz, Bálint Nagy - In their debut feature, Nándor Lőrincz and Bálint Nagy examine the influence of a rape and the ensuing trauma on the lives of, and relationship dynamics between, a yuppie couple
As Far as I Know
by Nándor Lörincz, Bálint Nagy
In their debut feature, Nándor Lőrincz and Bálint Nagy examine the influence of a rape and the ensuing trauma on the lives of, and relationship dynamics between, a yuppie couple
The Last Hillbilly - by Diane-Sara Bouzgarrou, Thomas Jenkoe - Diane Sara Bouzgarrou and Thomas Jenkoe’s documentary gifts the viewers with a poetic, puzzling and disorienting account of a family living in the heart of the Appalachians
The Last Hillbilly
by Diane-Sara Bouzgarrou, Thomas Jenkoe
Diane Sara Bouzgarrou and Thomas Jenkoe’s documentary gifts the viewers with a poetic, puzzling and disorienting account of a family living in the heart of the Appalachians
Beasts - by Naël Marandin - Recipient of a 2020 Cannes label and carried by excellent performances, Naël Marandin’s accomplished second feature is a story of domination among the economic challenges of animal farming
Beasts
by Naël Marandin
Recipient of a 2020 Cannes label and carried by excellent performances, Naël Marandin’s accomplished second feature is a story of domination among the economic challenges of animal farming
The Grocer’s Son, the Mayor, the Village and the World... - by Claire Simon - Claire Simon creates an endearing film about the surprising human adventure that was the creation of the Tënk platform in the village of Lussas, where documentary and agriculture go hand in hand
The Grocer’s Son, the Mayor, the Village and the World...
by Claire Simon
Claire Simon creates an endearing film about the surprising human adventure that was the creation of the Tënk platform in the village of Lussas, where documentary and agriculture go hand in hand
Ultimina - by Jacopo Quadri - To savour this documentary by Jacopo Quadri, viewers need to relax into the pace of rural life of times gone by and breathe in time with a proud-spirited woman
Ultimina
by Jacopo Quadri
To savour this documentary by Jacopo Quadri, viewers need to relax into the pace of rural life of times gone by and breathe in time with a proud-spirited woman
Goodbye Soviet Union - by Lauri Randla - Lauri Randla’s nostalgia-tinged comedy proves that although things used to be difficult, there’s no reason why we shouldn't laugh about them now
Goodbye Soviet Union
by Lauri Randla
Lauri Randla’s nostalgia-tinged comedy proves that although things used to be difficult, there’s no reason why we shouldn't laugh about them now
Review: When I'm Done Dying

Review: When I'm Done Dying

Turkish writer-director Nisan Dağ's second feature is an intriguing drama set in Istanbul's local hip-hop subculture  

24/11 | Black Nights 2020 | Competition

European titles submitted for the Oscars race

European titles submitted for the Oscars race

Despite this year's atypical situation, European countries are starting to reveal their titles submitted for the Best International Feature Film Award at the 2021 Academy Awards  

24/11 | Oscars 2021

The fourth European Doc at Work – Future Campus event gets ready to unfold in Florence

The fourth European Doc at Work – Future Campus event gets ready to unfold in Florence

The Festival dei Popoli will host an event in which 12 European schools are set to participate, with 12 documentaries which can be streamed free of charge, as well as meetings with professionals  

24/11 | Popoli 2020

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Interviews

We had a chat with Alberto La Monica, director of the Lecce European Film Festival, about its recent edition and what the Italian region in which it takes place has to offer to the industry
We had a chat with Alberto La Monica, director of the Lecce European Film Festival, about its recent edition and what the Italian region in which it takes place has to offer to the industry
We chatted with Danish filmmaker Jonas Kærup Hjort, who is screening his convoluted and surreal debut feature The Penultimate at Tallinn's Black Nights Film Festival
We chatted with Danish filmmaker Jonas Kærup Hjort, who is screening his convoluted and surreal debut feature The Penultimate at Tallinn's Black Nights Film Festival
We talked to Galician director Alfonso Zarauza following the presentation of Ons, his latest movie, in the Extraordinary Histories section of the Seville Film Festival
We talked to Galician director Alfonso Zarauza following the presentation of Ons, his latest movie, in the Extraordinary Histories section of the Seville Film Festival
Alessandro Giacobbe, Managing Director of Academy Two, broke down for us the main challenges for independent distributors in Italy
Alessandro Giacobbe, Managing Director of Academy Two, broke down for us the main challenges for independent distributors in Italy
With the documentary Dear Werner, Spaniard Pablo Maqueda follows in Herzog’s footsteps, re-embarking on one of his journeys with the exact same adventurous spirit, faith and love of cinema
With the documentary Dear Werner, Spaniard Pablo Maqueda follows in Herzog’s footsteps, re-embarking on one of his journeys with the exact same adventurous spirit, faith and love of cinema
Carlo Lavagna’s second feature film Shadows is a tense psychological thriller shot in English, which is now available on Italian VOD platforms
Carlo Lavagna’s second feature film Shadows is a tense psychological thriller shot in English, which is now available on Italian VOD platforms
We spoke to Nermin Hamzagić, who is competing at the Zagreb Film Festival with Full Moon, a socially aware thriller that is also nominated for the EFA Award in the European Discovery competition
We spoke to Nermin Hamzagić, who is competing at the Zagreb Film Festival with Full Moon, a socially aware thriller that is also nominated for the EFA Award in the European Discovery competition
We talked to Ramiro Ledo, president of the Spanish association PROMIO, which stands up for cultural diversity, audiovisual literacy and a greater presence of European titles in movie theatres
We talked to Ramiro Ledo, president of the Spanish association PROMIO, which stands up for cultural diversity, audiovisual literacy and a greater presence of European titles in movie theatres
Benito Zambrano shooting Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake

Benito Zambrano shooting Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake

The Seville-born helmer is turning the best-selling Cristina Campos book into a film, which he is currently shooting on the Balearic and Canary Islands  

24/11 | Production | Funding | Spain/Luxembourg

Alberto La Monica • Director, Lecce European Film Festival

Interview: Alberto La Monica • Director, Lecce European Film Festival

"Production companies from all over the world can submit their project in Apulia if they want to do something in the region"

We had a chat with Alberto La Monica, director of the Lecce European Film Festival, about its recent edition and what the Italian region in which it takes place has to offer to the industry  

24/11 | Lecce 2020

Vit Schmarc • Distributor, Artcam Films

Interview: Vit Schmarc • Distributor, Artcam Films

“We certainly hope the MEDIA rules will take into consideration the current situation”

We spoke to Vit Schmarc, CEO of Artcam Films, who shared with us some insight on the situation of independent film distribution in the Czech Republic  

24/11 | /Czech Republic

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

The Dawn - by Dalibor Matanic - Tallin 2020 - Competition
The Dawn
by Dalibor Matanic
Tallin 2020 - Competition
Armugan - by Jo Sol - Tallin 2020 - Competition
Armugan
by Jo Sol
Tallin 2020 - Competition
Baby - by Juanma Bajo Ulloa - Tallin 2020 - Competition
Baby
by Juanma Bajo Ulloa
Tallin 2020 - Competition
Final Report - by István Szabó - Tallin 2020 - Competition
Final Report
by István Szabó
Tallin 2020 - Competition
Ulbolsyn - by Adilkhan Yerzhanov - Tallin 2020 - Competition
Ulbolsyn
by Adilkhan Yerzhanov
Tallin 2020 - Competition

Industry Reports

11/02/2020

EDN introduces its 2020 Financing Guide

For the first time published as a digital edition, the guide provides filmmakers with all the industry contacts they need to finance their documentaries

13/12/2019

Europa Distribution brings Solo to IDFA's Industry Talk

For the second year in a row, the distributors network co-organised various events at IDFA focused on the distribution of documentary films

13/12/2019

A focus on Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria by Europa Distribution

The European distributors network sheds some light on the situation of independent film distribution in the countries

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