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Italian producers warn of 75,000 jobs at risk due to government cuts to the film industry Italian film producers are warning of the loss of 75,000 jobs due to government cuts to the film industry. The cuts include a reduction of the fund from €700 million to €550 million in 2026 and €500 million from 2027 onward.

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'Female Teacher: Forbidden Sex' in Rotterdam's selection spotlighting Japan's V-Cinema movement The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is highlighting the Japanese V-Cinema movement, a direct-to-video filmmaking movement that emerged in the late 1980s, in its 55th edition. The festival runs from January 29 to February 8, 2026.

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The Euro Balkan Film Festival publishes a statement on copyright, platforms and AI During the 8th Euro Balkan Film Festival in Rome, which took place from October 30 to November 6, 2025, film professionals called for strengthening the cultural exception rules, maintaining investment obligations for platforms, and establishing ethical frameworks for AI for creators.

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'White Lotus' solidifies Thailand as production hub: Media Partners Asia unveils $1.4 billion market at Taiwan Creative Content Fest HBO's "The White Lotus" season 3, filmed in Thailand with a budget of $4-6 million per episode, confirms Thailand's status as a leading production hub in Southeast Asia. This was presented by Vivek Couto of Media Partners Asia at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest.

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The European Film Awards announce their nominees in the Short Film category The European Film Academy has announced the nominees for the European Short Film - Prix Vimeo category at the 38th European Film Awards. The awards ceremony will take place on January 17 in Berlin during the 70th Seminci – Valladolid International Film Festival.

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“Mini dramas attract huge audiences,” according to a report published by Ampere Analysis According to a report by Ampere Analysis, more than one in ten internet users watch drama episodes of ten minutes or less on social media. The trend is strong in Asia, particularly in Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

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Possible merger of two of the Big Five film studios Warner Bros. Discovery, known for films like "One Battle After Another," is for sale, and Paramount Skydance has expressed interest in an acquisition. Warner Bros. Discovery originally had plans to split itself, but these are not finalized.
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Interview met FFO Master Ruth Becquart Ruth Becquart, renowned as an actress and screenwriter, is this year's Master of the 18th Ostend Film Festival. She chose the theme "The Stories That Connect Us" to emphasize the power of stories in shaping identity and fostering empathy and understanding.

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The Jamies celebrate their sixth edition with 'The Jamies Selection' The Jamies, a celebration of Flemish online video culture, is gearing up for a high-profile sixth edition with over 13,000 nominations. Voting opens on November 24th, with the final on February 6th in De Grote Post.

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Masterpiece and opening film of the 2026 Ostend Film Festival revealed The Ostend Film Festival 2026, from January 30th to February 7th, features Ruth Becquart as its Master and opens with Kat Steppe's "Sunday the Ninth." This year's theme is "The Stories That Connect Us." Becquart aims to showcase films that foster empathy and connection, bringing people together beyond the cinema.

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IDFA colours Flemish The upcoming edition of the IDFA documentary festival, taking place in Amsterdam from November 13 to 23, 2025, features a striking number of Flemish productions and co-productions.
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Netherlands

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Feature film For the Girls passes 250,000 visitors in six weeks The Dutch film "Voor de meisjes" (For the Girls), directed by Mike van Diem, has attracted more than 250,000 visitors in six weeks, according to producer Kepler Film. It is the first Dutch non-children's film to reach this milestone this year.

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'Female Teacher: Forbidden Sex' in Rotterdam's selection spotlighting Japan's V-Cinema movement The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is highlighting the Japanese V-Cinema movement, a direct-to-video filmmaking movement that emerged in the late 1980s, in its 55th edition. The festival runs from January 29 to February 8, 2026.

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The makers of Minoes are coming up with a new cat film with a role for Carice van Houten The team behind the Dutch cat classic Minoes is releasing a new family film in January. In Miss Moxy, a kitten from a holiday destination in the South of France must find her way back to Zwolle and her owner. The voice cast also serves as a true Minoes reunion.

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Dutch actor Sky James Bronkhorst dies at age 27 Actor Sky James Bronkhorst has died at the age of 27, according to the NTR. Bronkhorst was known for his starring role in the series "A Teenage Love Affair," directed by Bobbie Koek. The series highlighted gender diversity.
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'Female Teacher: Forbidden Sex' in Rotterdam's selection spotlighting Japan's V-Cinema movement

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'White Lotus' solidifies Thailand as production hub: Media Partners Asia unveils $1.4 billion market at Taiwan Creative Content Fest

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The Euro Balkan Film Festival publishes a statement on copyright, platforms and AI

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