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French National Film Fund appoints Gaëtan Bruel as chairman Gaëtan Bruel has been named president of the French National Film Fund (CNC), France’s leading film organization. Bruel succeeds Olivier Henrard and will begin on February 17.

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The European Audiovisual Observatory launches the free OPUS database The European Audiovisual Observatory has launched OPUS, a database that provides insight into the application of media laws in EU countries and some other European countries. OPUS allows users to compare national legislation and quotas for audiovisual productions.

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Madrid Audiovisual Investment Forum explores new opportunities for long-term financing and investment On 28 January, the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster, in collaboration with CaixaBank and CREA SGR, organised an economic forum in Madrid, attended by around 160 professionals.

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Germany increases film funding to 30% with major changes to DFFF and GMPF The German government, led by Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth, has revised its film financing policy, increasing the funding rates of the German Film Fund (DFFF) and German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF) from 20% to 30%.

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Streamers will outspend commercial broadcasters for the first time this year By 2025, streaming services will spend more on content than commercial broadcasters for the first time, according to a report from Ampere Analysis. The remainder is split between public broadcasters (9%), film studios (8%) and pay TV (7%).

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Head of IFFR Pro on 'Collectivity as a Way Forward' and projects that 'make a difference' Marten Rabarts, the new head of IFFR Pro, emphasizes that this year's projects at CineMart, the co-production market of the International Film Festival Rotterdam, are artistically excellent and shed light on social themes such as authoritarianism and colonialism.

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Cate Blanchett Talks Newly Launched Displacement Film Fund: 'It's the Beginning of Something Wonderful' Cate Blanchett launched the new Displacement Film Fund at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, aimed at financing short films by and about refugees and displaced people. The focus on short films offers filmmakers the opportunity to be creative and experimental.
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Belgium

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Shining stars and a cracking opening: FFO25 has started! Filmfestival Oostende 2025 (#FFO25) was festively opened with the premiere of 'Comeback' and the star laying on the sea wall. Charlotte Vandermeersch and directors Jan and Raf Roosens received a star. The festival runs until February 8.

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Streamz Academy Talks – From pitch to creation Streamz Academy, founded to develop writing talent, this year offers a focus on drama and more intensive personal coaching. Lies Lahousse and Jules Duys guide the projects from pitch to creation. The production required creative solutions and intensive collaboration.

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Casting in the film industry: how the right actor determines the value of a film On February 2, a panel discussion took place in De Grote Post about the importance of early casting for film financing. Well-known actors often attract the necessary investments, but there is also room for unknown talent to maintain authenticity.

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These are the winners of The Sabam Pitch for Professionals 2025 The winners of The Sabam Pitch for Professionals 2025 have been announced. This competition, supported by Sabam For Culture, offers film professionals financial and material support for their short film projects.
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Netherlands

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Ferry Tales: Margit Lukács about I want to be like you Margit Lukács and Persijn Broersen, together with vocal group Black Harmony and Dávid Lukács, have reimagined the well-known song from Disney's "The Jungle Book" (1967) in their short film "I Wan'na Be Like You".

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IFFR 2025: Mercedes Stalenhoef on I will see Mercedes Stalenhoef, known for her documentaries, makes her first feature film with "Ik zal zien". The film, which premiered at IFFR 2025, tells the story of a seventeen-year-old student, played by Aiko Beemsterboer, who suddenly goes blind in an accident.

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'Heerlywood' one step closer with opening of film incubator Limburg is taking an important step towards a fully-fledged film industry with the opening of CineSud Studio in Heerlen. This new film incubator offers more than 500m2 of space for film and audiovisual activities and has the potential to expand by another 1250m2.

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IFFR 2025: RTM Day During the RTM day at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2025, new Rotterdam productions were shown and discussed. The day emphasized the creativity of the city, as already demonstrated by the Oscar-nominated animation 'Wander to Wonder' by Nina Gantz.
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The future looks bright for Dutch cinema, but it will not be without challenges

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Cate Blanchett Talks Newly Launched Displacement Film Fund: 'It's the Beginning of Something Wonderful'

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Michiel Ten Horn's Rotterdam opening film 'Fabula' offers a darkly humorous look at redemption: 'It's like 'A Christmas Carol''

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