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Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival unveils plans for a Cité du Court centre for emerging talent The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, known as the world’s leading short film festival, has unveiled plans to build the Cité du Court, a hub for emerging talent.

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Rio Filme from Rio and the Brazilian federal government announce a $23 million stimulus package for the production and distribution of films and TV programs. RioFilme’s Leonardo Edde announced a R$131 million ($23 million) stimulus package for film and TV production and distribution during Rio2C. Brazil’s federal fund is contributing R$100 million, while Rio’s city government is providing the remaining R$31 million.

cineuropa.org • 1 w

The majority of European TV and SVoD adaptations are based on local works, a report from the European Audiovisual Observatory finds A report from the European Audiovisual Observatory has found that 88% of European TV and SVoD fiction adaptations are based on local works. Books are the main source for these adaptations, with detective and crime novels being the most popular genres.

filmkrant • 1 w

Cannes 2025: The Winners Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for his film "It Was Just an Accident". Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne won the Best Screenplay award for "Jeunes mères".

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Spain presents €1.7 billion investment plan for audiovisual sector Spain has unveiled a €1.7 billion investment plan to boost the local audiovisual industry and attract international investment during the Marché du Film in Cannes. The plan includes new financial instruments and aims to achieve a turnover of €713 million by 2026.

nu • 1 w

Palme d'Or in Cannes for Iranian director arrested for films Iranian director Jafar Panahi has won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his film "Un Simple Accident." The film tells the story of an Iranian man who seeks revenge for torture in prison, but accidentally kidnaps the wrong person.

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Imago receives the Golden Eye award in Cannes The film "Imago" by Czech director Déni Oumar Pitsaev has won the Golden Eye award at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in 2025. In addition, the documentary "The Six Billion Dollar Man" by American filmmaker Eugene Jarecki received a special jury prize.
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Belgium

vaf • 2 d

Small Story Selected for Shanghai International Film Festival "Klein verhaal", a short animated film directed by Mirjam Plettinx, has been selected for the Golden Goblet Awards Short Film Competition of the Shanghai International Film Festival.

cineuropa.org • 1 w

The CinEuro Prize announces eight finalists The CinEuro Prize, launched in 2023, has announced eight finalists for its third edition. Supported by several European film funds, including Belgium, the prize promotes projects that highlight the connections between partner regions.

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Imago receives the Golden Eye award in Cannes The film "Imago" by Czech director Déni Oumar Pitsaev has won the Golden Eye award at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in 2025. In addition, the documentary "The Six Billion Dollar Man" by American filmmaker Eugene Jarecki received a special jury prize.

variety • 2 w

Cannes Directors' Fortnight: Valéry Carnoy's 'Wild Foxes' Wins Best European Film Award Belgian director Valéry Carnoy has won the Europa Cinemas Cannes Label for Best European Film at the Cannes Directors' Fortnight 2025 for his film "Wild Foxes" ("La Danse des renards"). The film is produced by Belgium's Helicotronc and France's Les Films du Poisson.
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Netherlands

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Studio Caribe: Six projects selected for realization contribution Studio Caribe has selected six film projects for a realization contribution. The projects range from short animation to experimental and fictional films from Curaçao and Aruba. Each project highlights unique stories and themes.

see-nl • 1 d

Dutch cinema at SXSW London The Dutch feature film "The Occupant" by Hugo Keijzer will have its world premiere at SXSW London. This film is about a geologist who tries to survive in a harsh environment after a mysterious helicopter crash.

nu • 2 d

Huub Stapel and Johanna ter Steege play leading roles in new film about boomers Huub Stapel, Johanna ter Steege, Renée Fokker and Jennifer Hoffman play the leading roles in the new Dutch film BOOMERS, directed by Theu Boermans. The shooting recently started, according to distributor WW Entertainment.

broadcastmagazine • 2 d

"Cinema is something sacred to me" In the BM Media Lounge, freelance journalist Sakina Elkayouhi speaks with Jawad Maakor, a screenwriter, director and photographer who has been passionate about cinema since he was a child.
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Rio Filme from Rio and the Brazilian federal government announce a $23 million stimulus package for the production and distribution of films and TV programs.

filmkrant • 1 w

Cannes 2025: The Winners

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Imago receives the Golden Eye award in Cannes

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