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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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Liv Ullmann receives career award from the European Film Academy Liv Ullmann will receive a career award from the European Film Academy at the 38th European Film Awards on January 17, 2026, in Berlin. She has also worked with directors Jan Troell and Mauro Bolognini.

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Ireland announces 40% VFX refund and enhanced digital game credits by 2026 Ireland announced new tax measures in its 2026 Budget to position itself as a leading hub for high-quality VFX and digital production.

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AI-Powered Cinematic Universe Platform enGEN3 Launched by Goldfinch, The Squad Goldfinch and The Squad have launched enGEN3, a platform that uses artificial intelligence to help independent filmmakers develop expansive story worlds.

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Tilly Norwood criticised by UK actors' union Equity as 'AI tool' 'compiled from artists' work' The British actors' union Equity has criticized Tilly Norwood, an AI "actress," over concerns about the provenance of the material used to create her. Eline Van der Velden of Particle6 defends Norwood as a creative work, not a replacement for real actors.
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Belgium

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'Skiff' invited to Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival The film "Skiff," directed by Cecilia Verheyden, has been invited to the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. The story, written by Verheyden and Vincent Vanneste, follows fifteen-year-old Malou as she struggles with her identity and relationships at a rowing club.

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Britt Raes is working on a series adaptation of the Berlinale-winning short film 'Luce and the Rock' Flemish director Britt Raes, known for the award-winning short film "Luce and the Rock," is working on a series adaptation for Ketnet, the children's program of the Belgian broadcaster VRT.

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Winners of short film competitions announced at Film Fest Gent The International Short Film Jury, comprised of Douwe Dijkstra, Vytautas Katkus, and Anne Verbeure, has announced the winners of its short film competitions.

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'Julian' director Cato Kusters wins Knack Focus' Jo Röpcke Award 2025 Cato Kusters has won the 2025 Knack Focus Jo Röpcke Award for her film "Julian," based on the book by Fleur Pierets. Film critic Dave Mestdach praised the film for its empathetic treatment of gay rights and illness.
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Netherlands

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Popular Dutch film The North shortlisted for European Oscar The Dutch film "The North," directed by Bart Schrijver, has been shortlisted for the European Film Awards. The film, which has attracted over 110,000 viewers, follows two friends traveling through the Scottish Highlands.

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Dutch feature film Mr. K wins prestigious European film award in Spain Dutch director Tallulah Schwab's Mr. K won an award Monday evening at the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival in Spain. The film won the Méliès d'Or, the European film award introduced in 1996 for science fiction, fantasy, and horror films.

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First Dutch romantic costume drama to be released at the end of 2026 At the end of 2026, the NPO will broadcast the series "Grand Hotel aan Zee," the first Dutch romantic costume drama. An elaborate studio set has been built for the hotel interior.

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Extensive Dutch presence at Uppsala Short FF The 44th Uppsala Short Film Festival, taking place from October 20-26, 2025, features a wide selection of Dutch short films. Among the competition films are "Happiness" by Firat Yücel and "Moustache" by Idriss Nsangou Nabil.
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Trailer for AI-directed film 'The Sweet Idleness' arrives amid controversy surrounding AI actor Tilly Norwood: 'The first film' directed by an 'AI agent'

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Tilly Norwood criticised by UK actors' union Equity as 'AI tool' 'compiled from artists' work'

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Liv Ullmann receives career award from the European Film Academy


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