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'Joker' and 'The Matrix' producer Village Roadshow files for bankruptcy Village Roadshow Entertainment Group, known for films such as "The Matrix" and "Joker", has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US. This was done in Delaware, with the company struggling with significant debts.

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South African filmmakers sound alarm over cash rebate crisis: 'Everyone is struggling' South African filmmakers are raising alarms over problems with the country’s cash rebate system. This has led to protests and demands for an overhauled system with less bureaucracy.

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Documentary festival Visions du Réel expands global reach Visions du Réel, a leading European documentary festival, presents a record number of 154 films from 57 countries for its 56th edition. Artistic director Emilie Bujès emphasises the diversity and international reach of the festival.

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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.

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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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Belgium

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First image of new Adil and Bilall online Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are working on the Saudi Arabian blockbuster The Seven Dogs, the first image of which has been released. The $40 million film, set in the Middle East, is about the fight against a new dangerous drug.

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Belgian Close actress Émilie Dequenne (43) died of cancer Belgian actress Émilie Dequenne has died of cancer at the age of 43, her family and management announced. She died in a Paris hospital. She made her debut in "Rosetta" by the Dardenne brothers, which won the Golden Palm.

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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.

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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.
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Netherlands

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Cinedans 2025: New Dutch The dance film festival Cinedans presents a diverse range of Dutch dance films with the program component New Dutch. Despite budget cuts, the dance climate in the Netherlands remains unique and progressive.

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Focus: Roze Filmdagen 2025 The 28th edition of the Roze Filmdagen, the largest lgbtqia+ film festival in the Netherlands, will take place from 19 to 30 March 2025 in Het Ketelhuis, Amsterdam. The festival opens with "Toutes pour une" by Houda Benyamina and shows over 120 films.

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Youth series about young Freek Vonk starts March 22 at VPRO The new VPRO youth series "De Freek tapes" starts on March 22. In the series, Freek Vonk finds old video tapes with nature films that he made as a child. Leading roles are played by Junte te Winkel, Lunah Tallou and others.

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White film makes youth documentary series From within it flows The KRO-NCRV youth documentary series "Van binnen stroom het", directed by Natalie Bruijns and produced by Witfilm, explores the inner world of children.
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Streaming outpaces public TV revenues in Europe, latest Ampere Analysis research reveals

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Female Directors Take Center Stage in Visions du Réel Industry Lineup

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South African filmmakers sound alarm over cash rebate crisis: 'Everyone is struggling'

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