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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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Rotterdam Film Festival unveils nine world premieres in Bright Future and Harbour Strands The International Film Festival Rotterdam has announced nine world premieres for its 55th edition, which takes place from January 29 to February 8. The films are part of the Bright Future and Harbour programs. The full program will be revealed on December 16.

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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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Belgium

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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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Julian in Fantastic at Les Arcs The fictional film Julian by Cato Kusters and the documentary Fantastique by Marjolijn Prins have been invited to the Les Arcs Film Festival (December 13-20). The festival organizers announced this just now.

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Terrence Malick's Jesus film starring Matthias Schoenaerts canceled for good? Terrence Malick's biblical epic "The Way of the Wind," originally filmed as "The Last Planet" in 2019, appears unlikely to be released. The film, starring Matthias Schoenaerts and Mark Rylance, has been stuck in the editing process for years.

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Flemish noir thriller 'Night Creatures' picked up by Picture Tree, trailer debuts ahead of AFM launch Picture Tree Intl. has acquired the international sales rights, excluding the Benelux region, for the Flemish noir thriller "Night Creatures," directed by Indra Siera. Kinepolis Film Distribution will release the film in the Benelux region on November 5th.
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Netherlands

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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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Mr. & Mrs. Aslan achieves Golden Film status The film "Mr. & Mrs. Aslan," directed by Reinier Smit and written by Smit, Sinan Eroglu, and Zeynep Dülger, has received the Golden Film Award. This is the ninth Golden Film awarded this year.

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Rico Verhoeven lands role in second installment of action film Road House Rico Verhoeven is starring in the sequel to the action film Road House. The kickboxer, who previously appeared in films like Den of Thieves: Pantera and Black Lotus, is enthusiastic about his role and considers acting his new passion.

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Imagine 2025: Silver Méliès Award - Competition At the Imagine Fantastic Film Festival, eleven European films are competing for the Méliès d'Argent, including Ben Wheatley's paranoia thriller "Bulk." Starring Sam Riley, this film explores various film genres through a house with doors leading to parallel universes.
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Rotterdam Film Festival unveils nine world premieres in Bright Future and Harbour Strands

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Possible merger of two of the Big Five film studios

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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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