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How Hungary's cinematic heritage rose from the ashes: a look at a model for film preservation and the revival of national cinema Hungary took center stage at the International Classic Film Market (MIFC) in Lyon, with a focus on the National Film Institute (NFI), which, despite the lack of a national cinema, has carried out an impressive restoration and digitization of Hungarian cinema.

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How the London Film Festival became the international launch pad for the film awards season The BFI London Film Festival has emerged as a key launch event for the awards season, thanks in part to the large concentration of AMPAS voters in London. Films like Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet" and Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" received special attention.

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Andrea Kalas on the film preservation revolution, Scorsese's Film Foundation, and restoring 'The Godfather Part III' Andrea Kalas, Vice President at Iron Mountain, spoke about film preservation at the Marché International du Film Classique (MIFC) in Lyon. She emphasized the challenges of digitization and the importance of archives.

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Movie poster legend Drew Struzan has passed away Drew Struzan, legendary film poster designer, has died at the age of 78. Known for his work on films such as "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," Struzan began his career designing record covers before transitioning to film posters in 1975.

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The European Film Awards announce the nominated films The 38th European Film Awards, which will take place in Berlin on January 17, 2026, have shortlisted 67 feature films for potential nominations in the fiction, documentary, and animation categories. Twenty-seven of the films are directed or co-directed by women.

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According to the APA, the Italian audiovisual sector grew by 9%, driven by linear television and online video. The Italian audiovisual sector will have grown to a value of €16.3 billion in 2024, a 9% increase compared to the previous year. This growth, presented at the MIA by Chiara Sbarigia of the APA, is primarily driven by linear television and online video.

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Shooting Locations Marketplace turns five The fifth edition of the Shooting Locations Marketplace will take place in Valladolid on October 15th and 16th, organized by Feria de Valladolid and the Spain Film Commission. The program also includes conferences and excursions to various locations.
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Belgium

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Kat Steppe's 'Sunday the Ninth' selected for Tallinn Kat Steppe's film "Sunday the Ninth" has been selected for the First Features Competition at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, which takes place from November 7 to 23, 2025. Alzheimer's disease complicates their encounter.

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Film Fest Ghent 2025 palmares revealed At the 52nd edition of Film Fest Gent, Kaouther Ben Hania's "The Voice of Hind Rajab" won the Grand Prix for Best Film. The film, which depicts the final moments of a Palestinian girl in Gaza, was praised for its humanity and confrontation with systemic failure.

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Key takeaways from the World Soundtrack Awards composer contracts debate During the World Soundtrack Awards Music Days, the topic of negotiating fair contracts for film composers was discussed in depth. Warnings were raised about buyout contracts, in which composers relinquish rights for a lump sum payment.

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Winners of the 25th World Soundtrack Awards announced German composer Volker Bertelmann, known as Hauschka, has once again been named Film Composer of the Year at the 25th World Soundtrack Awards. He received this recognition for his work on the films Conclave and The Amateur.
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Netherlands

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Lost aim Maarten Sleegers, a self-taught screenwriter and director, created the short film "Onderhuys" (Shelter) about a young Ukrainian refugee. This film was part of a trilogy and was followed by "Home Front," a film that illuminates the complexity of choices during war.

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I'm always looking for lightness Eveline Hagenbeek, screenwriter and former journalist, wrote the script for "King of the Wanderers," the opening film of Cinekid 2025. This film, also showing in theaters, is inspired by her experiences with the homeless.

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Martin van Waardenberg and Beppie Melissen play parents in F*ck the family Martin van Waardenberg and Beppie Melissen have joined the cast of the Dutch comedy "F*ck de familie," a sequel to the 2019 films "F*ck de liefde" and the 2022 film "F*ck de liefde 2." Filming for the film recently began, and the film is scheduled for release in theaters in 2026 through Dutch FilmWorks.

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Noortje Herlaar and Thekla Reuten receive Golden Film for For the Girls Noortje Herlaar and Thekla Reuten received the Golden Film Award for their film "Voor de Meisjes" (For the Girls).
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Liv Ullmann receives career award from the European Film Academy

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Movie poster legend Drew Struzan has passed away


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