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Streaming outpaces public TV revenues in Europe, latest Ampere Analysis research reveals Paid streaming has outpaced public television in Europe for the first time, according to a study by Ampere Analysis. Streaming revenues, driven mainly by US giants such as Netflix, are expected to grow 37% to €38.4 billion in 2029.

variety • 6 d

Female Directors Take Center Stage in Visions du Réel Industry Lineup Swiss documentary film festival Visions du Réel has unveiled the 23rd edition of its industry programme, featuring 28 projects from 28 countries. A record number of female directors are involved, with 75% of the works directed or co-directed by women.

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Emilia Perez wins César Award for Best Film Jacques Audiard's film "Emilia Pérez" won seven awards at the 50th César Awards, including Best Film. This is the third time Audiard has won this award.

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EIF invests $26 million in European film and TV production The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested €25 million in Finland’s IPR VC Fund III to boost the production of European films and TV series. The fund, which now holds over €100 million, aims to finance international projects with a strong European slant.

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Mediawan's ON Animation Studios, responsible for 'Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie', is closing ON Animation Studios, known for films such as "Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie" and "The Little Prince," has closed. However, these benefits were curtailed by new government measures, leading to a reduction in tax credits.

filmkrant • 2 w

Berlinale 2025: The Winners At the 75th Berlinale, held on February 22, Dag Johan Haugerud's drama 'Drømmer' won the Golden Bear. Part of a trilogy about love and relationships, the film follows teenager Johanne and her first great love for a new teacher.

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Berlinale Shorts celebrates a medium and laments the modern world Berlinale 2025, celebrating its 75th anniversary, screened short films that offered a bleak look at contemporary society. The films in the Golden Bear competition offer a slightly nihilistic vision of the future of humanity.
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Belgium

filmfestivaloostende • 1 d

Filming of 'Breendonk' started with Koen De Bouw and son Jolan in leading roles The shooting of the fictional series 'Breendonk', starring Koen De Bouw and his son Jolan, has started. The series, set in Flanders during the Second World War, follows the story of Elisabeth and Rik, a young couple who are driven apart by the war.

vaf • 1 d

Karla Puttemans new director-intendant of the Flemish Audiovisual Fund Karla Puttemans has been appointed as the new director-intendant of the Flemish Audiovisual Fund (VAF), following the departure of Koen Van Bockstal for health reasons.

broadcastmagazine • 5 d

Tom Waes back to work, shooting of series Badgast resumed Tom Waes has returned to work after a serious car accident and a period of rehabilitation. The shooting of the Dutch-Belgian drama series Badgast, produced for KRO-NCRV, has resumed.

cineuropa.org • 6 d

Filming for Anke Blondé's second feature film Dust has started Flemish director Anke Blondé is busy shooting her second feature film, "Dust". The drama, written by Angelo Tijssens, known for "Girl" and "Close", is set in a day in which two tech visionaries are confronted with the collapse of their empire.
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Netherlands

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Dutch films at Kaboom Animation Festival 2025 The Kaboom Animation Festival will take place from March 21 to 30 in Utrecht, Amsterdam and online. The festival highlights Dutch animation productions that explore the theme of provocation. There are also special programs such as Kaboom Kids and Poetry in Motion.

broadcastmagazine • 2 d

Netflix series Haantjes gets second season Netflix has confirmed that the Dutch series "Haantjes" will get a second season, after the success of the first season which immediately entered the Dutch Netflix top 10 at #1.

filmkrant • 4 d

Fundamental Alex de Ronde retired on February 27, 2025 as director of the Ketelhuis in Amsterdam, founded in 1999 by Marc van Warmerdam.

broadcastmagazine • 5 d

Tom Waes back to work, shooting of series Badgast resumed Tom Waes has returned to work after a serious car accident and a period of rehabilitation. The shooting of the Dutch-Belgian drama series Badgast, produced for KRO-NCRV, has resumed.
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EIF invests $26 million in European film and TV production

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Mediawan's ON Animation Studios, responsible for 'Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie', is closing

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Streaming outpaces public TV revenues in Europe, latest Ampere Analysis research reveals

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