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Deming Chen's 'Always' wins top prize at CPH:DOX while Mstyslav Chernov wins F:ACT Award for '2000 Meters to Andriivka' The top prize at the CPH:DOX documentary festival in Copenhagen went to "Always" by Chinese director Deming Chen. The film, which follows the life of eight-year-old Youbin in a remote village in Hunan, combines lyrical beauty with stark reality.

cineuropa.org • 3 d

When the Light Breaks crowned Film of the Year and Touch dominates with ten wins at Iceland's Edda Awards At the Edda Awards in Reykjavík, Rúnar Rúnarsson's "When the Light Breaks" won the Film of the Year award. Lilja Ingolfsdottir's "Loveable" was named Best Foreign Language Film.

variety • 3 d

Digital takes over as India's media and entertainment sector hits $29 billion India’s media and entertainment sector is set to reach $29.4 billion in revenue by 2024, according to the annual FICCI-EY report. For the first time, digital media surpassed television as the largest segment, accounting for 32% of total revenue.

nu • 4 d

Gérard Depardieu denies sexual misconduct: 'Why would I do that?' Gérard Depardieu denied allegations of sexual misconduct in a Paris court on Wednesday. He insisted that he had never committed sexual assault and said he was always in company on film sets. However, dozens of women have accused him of misconduct, including rape.

cineuropa.org • 4 d

The Netherlands Film Production Incentive has now generated over €1 billion in spending Since its launch in 2014, the Netherlands Filmproduction Incentive has generated over €1 billion in local spending for the audiovisual industry. More than half of the supported projects were international co-productions.

cineuropa.org • 5 d

Women win in Sofia, with Honeymoon winning the Sofia City of Film Award and Cat's Cry the Special Jury Award At the 29th Sofia International Film Festival, held at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, awards were mainly given to female filmmakers.

filmkrant • 5 d

Settlers attack director Hamdan Ballal, army arrests him Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, one of the directors of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was attacked in his home on Monday night by about 15 masked Israeli settlers. His home was damaged and his car was vandalized.
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Belgium

filmfestivaloostende • 2 d

First images of new series 'Holy Sh!t' starring Mona Mina Leon The new Streamz Original series 'Holy Sh!t' follows Yasmine, played by Mona Mina Leon, who wants to become a teacher despite her Tourette syndrome. The series, directed by Geoffrey Enthoven and written by Nore Maatala, highlights her challenges and ambitions.

filmfestival • 3 d

Call for film projects looking for a composer Music is an essential part of cinema, but finding a like-minded composer can be a challenge. Third Character, organized during the WSA Film Music Days, will help you get started and find the ideal match for your film project.

filmfestival • 3 d

Flemish documentaries on Visions du Réel Two Flemish documentaries, Fierté nationale: de Jéricho vers Gaza by Sven Augustijnen and L'arbre de l'authenticité by Sammy Baloji will be shown at the documentary festival Visions du Réel, which will take place from 4 to 13 April 2025 in Nyon, Switzerland.

broadcastmagazine • 1 w

"We learn from the Dutch and they from the Flemish" In the BM Media Lounge, student producer Staas Nelis interviews Flemish producer and director Ruben Vandenborre. He also shares his future plans with his company De Argonauten and his vision on collaborations with Dutch producers.
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Netherlands

filmnieuws.nu • 2 d

Film by Maroesja Perizonius nominated for BAFTA Maroesja Perizonius has been nominated for a BAFTA for her documentary 'Children of the Cult' (2024). The film, which highlights her youth in the Bhagwan movement, was released in collaboration with ITV1 in the UK.

see-nl • 2 d

Dutch films to Paris During the NewImages Festival in Paris, from April 9 to 13, Dutch VR experiences will be presented. "ROAMance" by Ibrahim Quraishi & Stanislaw Liguzinski, "8 Billion Selves" by Nemo Vos, "The Miracle Basket" by Abner Preis and "Soulpaint" by Niki Smit and Sarah are some of the works that will be shown.

plotmagazine • 3 d

Scenarios must be interpreted, defended and sold There is a big difference between screenwriting theory, as described in manuals, and practice. Many beginning screenwriters know the basics, such as the three-act structure, but lack essential skills needed in the real world of the craft.

see-nl • 3 d

Go Short 2025: The Dutch selection The Go Short International Short Film Festival Nijmegen has selected 27 Dutch short films for its 17th edition, which will take place from 1 to 6 April. Among the highlights are three Dutch (co)productions in the European Competition and two Dutch music videos.
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cineuropa.org • 4 d

The Netherlands Film Production Incentive has now generated over €1 billion in spending

nu • 1 w

Hollywood stars ask Trump to protect film and TV industry from AI

cineuropa.org • 5 d

Women win in Sofia, with Honeymoon winning the Sofia City of Film Award and Cat's Cry the Special Jury Award

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