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AI-generated imagery threatens the future of documentaries because people 'don't believe in anything anymore': 'Deep fake is the crime, AI is a tool' At the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), documentary filmmakers discussed the impact of AI technology on their field.

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Filmmakers behind IDFA opening films discuss the role of short documentaries in times of socio-political unrest: 'Art is never about length' The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) opens this year with a selection of short documentaries, including "As I Lay Dying" by Mohammadreza Farzad and Pegah Ahangarani, "Intersecting Memory" by Shayma' Awawdeh, and "Happiness" by Firat Yücel.

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Michelle Yeoh receives the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival Michelle Yeoh will receive an honorary Golden Bear at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival. The actress, known for films like "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Wicked," will be honored for her contributions to cinema during the opening ceremony on February 12th.

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Selin Murat, the new head of the IDFA Bertha Fund, speaks of supporting documentaries that "defy easy consumption," such as those from Ukraine and Palestine. Selin Murat, the new director of the IDFA Bertha Fund, discusses the fund's challenges and goals in an interview with Variety. After 15 years in the film industry, Murat is now excited to be a financier himself.

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With Houses, Netflix follows the Disney route Netflix has opened its first Netflix House in the King of Prussia Mall in Philadelphia, an entertainment center where visitors can dine, shop, and experience popular Netflix series like Bridgerton and Stranger Things.

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Taskovski acquires Mexican-Dutch filmmaker Diego Gutierrez's 'The Shipwrecked' ahead of its world premiere at IDFA Taskovski Films has acquired the documentary "The Shipwrecked" by Mexican-Dutch filmmaker Diego Gutiérrez. The film highlights small acts of courage and resilience in a country grappling with inequality, corruption, and climate change.

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Sylvia Hoeks and Greg Tarzan Davis are joining the sequel to 'Lord of War' for Vendome, along with Nicolas Cage and Bill Skarsgard. Shooting begins this month. Nicolas Cage returns to the world of illegal arms trafficking with the film "Lords of War," a sequel to the 2005 film "Lord of War" directed by Andrew Niccol. Filming begins this month in Belgium and Morocco.
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Belgium

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Feature film debut Why Do I See You In Everything? coming to Rotterdam The film "Why Do I See You In Everything?", directed by Rand Abou Fakher, explores the friendship between two Syrian childhood friends in exile in Berlin. A blend of documentary and fiction, the film depicts their lives from olive groves to battlefields.

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Leuven Short Film Festival wants to be a sounding board Besides seeking talent, the 31st edition of the Leuven Short Film Festival aims to be a global sounding board where rarely heard communities can make their voices heard.

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Tom Waes becomes face of Belgian campaign against drunk driving after accident Tom Waes, a Belgian television presenter, stars in a new VRT campaign against drunk driving, titled "There Are No Excuses." In November 2024, Waes caused an accident with a blood alcohol content of 2.44, well above the legal limit of 0.5.

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Seven minority co-productions receive funding The Netherlands Film Fund and the Flanders Audiovisual Fund have awarded financial support to seven minority co-productions, including feature films and documentaries.
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Netherlands

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AI-generated imagery threatens the future of documentaries because people 'don't believe in anything anymore': 'Deep fake is the crime, AI is a tool' At the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), documentary filmmakers discussed the impact of AI technology on their field.

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Tilly Norwood creator unveils new AI-powered series for History Channel Production company Particle6 has been commissioned by Hearst Networks to create an AI-driven series for The History Channel in the Netherlands. The series combines contemporary footage with AI-generated historical scenes.

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Thomas Acda to be seen as De Cock in the new season of Baantjer Thomas Acda stars as Detective De Cock in the new series of Baantjer, returning to SBS6 next year. He succeeds Piet Römer, who previously played the role. In addition to broadcasting on SBS6, the series will also be available to stream on Videoland.

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Aku-Ik by Anne Jan Sijbrandij wins NPO Documentary Talent Award Anne Jan Sijbrandij has won the NPO Documentary Talent Award 2025 with his film project, Aku-Ik. He received the award during IDFA Project Space NL at De Balie in Amsterdam.
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Taskovski acquires Mexican-Dutch filmmaker Diego Gutierrez's 'The Shipwrecked' ahead of its world premiere at IDFA

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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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Sylvia Hoeks and Greg Tarzan Davis are joining the sequel to 'Lord of War' for Vendome, along with Nicolas Cage and Bill Skarsgard. Shooting begins this month.

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