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BBC confirms appointment of Kate Phillips as new content chief Kate Phillips has been appointed the BBC's new Chief Content Officer, a role considered the most important in British television. She succeeds Charlotte Moore, who left for Sony Pictures TV and Left Bank.

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Annecy 2025: The winners During the Annecy Animation Festival 2025, Gaza and Iran were prominent themes, both in the films and in the speeches. The main prize went to the French animation 'Arco' by Ugo Bienvenu, co-produced by Natalie Portman.

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Mubi responds to criticism over new investor's ties to Israeli defense tech startup Mubi, a distribution and streaming platform, has responded to criticism over a $100 million investment from Sequoia Capital, which has ties to Israeli defense tech company Kela. Mubi stressed that the beliefs of individual investors do not reflect their views.

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EFP's Future Frames selects ten emerging filmmakers to watch The EFP Future Frames – Generation NEXT of European Cinema, an initiative of European Film Promotion and Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, has selected ten emerging European filmmakers for its 2025 edition.

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Greek film professionals criticize EKKOMED dysfunction over delays in refunds Nearly 2,000 Greek film professionals have demanded urgent reforms and immediate payment of outstanding funds from EKKOMED, the national institution responsible for the cash rebate scheme, in an open letter entitled “Visibility: Zero.” No payments have been made since March 2024 and no new projects have been approved since November. €180 million in funds are still outstanding for 173 productions.

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Netflix to invest over $1.2 billion in Spain between 2025 and 2028 Netflix has announced it will invest more than €1 billion ($1.14 billion) in Spain between 2025 and 2028. The announcement was made by co-CEO Ted Sarandos during a press conference in Spain celebrating Netflix's first 10 years in the country.

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An art form comes of age: the transformation and evolution of animation is celebrated in Annecy The Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which runs from June 8 to 14, celebrates the 30th anniversary of Pixar’s “Toy Story.” Held in the French city of Annecy, the festival celebrates artistic, business and technological changes, including developments in AI.
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Belgium

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Young Flemish talent to Palm Springs The Flemish film "Shutterspeed", directed by Jasper De Maeseneer and co-written by Arthur Moelants, has been selected for the Palm Springs film festival. With this film, De Maeseneer wants to give a voice to vulnerable boys.

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Brussels CoproMarket presents 14 European projects The 9th edition of the Brussels CoproMarket will take place on 23 and 24 June during the Brussels International Film Festival. Among the projects are "Thetys Ocean" by Anna Jadowska and "Cherub" by Barbara Rupik.

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Flemish-Dutch comedy series All In will be released on SkyShowtime in 2026 In 2026, SkyShowtime will launch the Flemish-Dutch comedy series "All In", directed by Luk Wyns. The series, starring Katja Schuurman and Diederik Ebbinge, is set in a Spanish all-inclusive resort.

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'Slumdog Millionaire' composer AR Rahman guest of honour at 25th World Soundtrack Awards AR Rahman, known for his work on 'Slumdog Millionaire', is guest of honour at the 25th World Soundtrack Awards. Rahman, who started his career with the film 'Roja', opened his own studio, Panchathan Record Inn, and worked with directors such as Mani Ratnam.
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Netherlands

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KINO saves Rotterdam film icon Cinerama Film theater KINO has secured the continued existence of the iconic Rotterdam cinema Cinerama by signing a multi-year contract with property owner VolkerWessels.

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Dutch films at SIFF 2025 The 27th edition of the Shanghai International Film Festival, from 13 to 22 June, presents eight Dutch (co-)productions. "Fabula" by Michiel ten Horn will have its Asian premiere and will open the IFFR in Rotterdam earlier. "Miss Moxy", an animation film by Vincent Bal and Wip Vernooij, will have its world premiere in Shanghai.

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Hollands Licht produces second season of Haantjes for Netflix Hollands Licht has started shooting the second season of the series Haantjes for Netflix. The cast of the first season, including Jeroen Spitzenberger and Waldemar Torenstra, will be expanded with new actors such as Tanja Jess and Freek Bartels.

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Monique van de Ven receives lifetime achievement award at Film by the Sea Monique van de Ven receives the Career Achievement Award at the Film by the Sea film festival for her contribution to the Dutch film world. Festival director Jan Doense praises her as "absolute royalty of Dutch film".
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EFP's Future Frames selects ten emerging filmmakers to watch

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Annecy 2025: The winners

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Greek film professionals criticize EKKOMED dysfunction over delays in refunds

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