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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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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.
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Belgium

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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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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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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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NL Docs op Movies that Matter The Movies that Matter Festival 2025, taking place from 21 to 29 March, will present a wide range of Dutch documentaries. Other notable films include "The Coriolis Effect" by Petr Lom and "Mister L." by Thomas Stokmans.

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Francine Hofstee becomes General Director of the Dutch Academy for Film Francine Hofstee will become the new General Director of the Dutch Academy For Film (DAFF) as of April 1, 2025, where she will succeed Jenny Booms.

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Documentaries selected for Docville Docville Leuven, which runs from 16 March to 3 April, is presenting six Dutch documentaries this year. "Eel's Journey" by Hans Dortmans, about the reproduction of eels, is one of three Dutch films in the international competition. "The Propagandist" by Luuk Bouwman, about Jan Teunissen during WWII, and "Flophouse America" by Monica Strømdahl, about a difficult childhood in America, are also competing.

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Two Flemish documentaries selected for Visions du Réel The experimental documentary "L'Arbre de l'Authenticité" by director Sammy Baloji has been selected for the Highlights section of Visions du Réel. The production is by Rosa Spaliviero for Twenty Nine Studio & Production.
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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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Emilia Perez wins César Award for Best Film

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