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Iranian Palme d'Or winner Jafar Panahi critical of government influence on international Oscar submissions At the Busan International Film Festival, Iranian Palme d'Or winner Jafar Panahi criticized the influence of local governments on Oscar submissions. He argued that this system poses an obstacle for filmmakers from non-democratic countries.

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Helsinki Film Festival Director Pauliina Stahlberg on 'making the world better through film': 'We're on the side of the good guys' The Helsinki International Film Festival – Love & Anarchy, under the leadership of new director Pauliina Ståhlberg, kicks off on September 18th with films like Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value" and concludes with Jafar Panahi's "It Was Just an Accident." The festival highlights important themes with series like Fight the Power and Free Palestine.

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Finnish industry outraged by government cuts, fearing 'ideological' motives: 'Everyone is on alert' The Finnish film industry is outraged by the proposed government cuts of €7 million, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. The industry fears that these cuts will severely damage Finnish film culture.

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France sends Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just an Accident' to the Oscars Iranian director Jafar Panahi's film "It Was Just an Accident," winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, has been selected by France as its Oscar entry in the international feature film category.

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The Israeli Film Awards are at risk of losing funding after the anti-war film 'The Sea' wins the top prize Israeli Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar has announced that he will halt funding for the Ophir Awards after the film "The Sea" won the top prize. This film, about a Palestinian boy traveling to Tel Aviv, is also Oscar-qualified.

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'The Studio' Makes History, Colbert Gets a Standing Ovation, and Winners Take Money from Children: Some Memorable Emmys Moments At the 2025 Emmy Awards, Apple TV+'s "The Studio" made history by winning more awards than any other comedy series in a single Emmy cycle, with a total of 13 awards. Nate Bargatze opened the show with a sketch as Philo T. Farnsworth.

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Adolescent actor Owen Cooper named youngest male Emmy winner: 'Unreal' Fifteen-year-old Owen Cooper became the youngest male actor ever to win an Emmy Award on Sunday for his role in Adolescence. The British Netflix series also won Best Miniseries.
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Belgium

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Ghent Film Fest 2025 program revealed Film Fest Ghent 2025, taking place from October 8th to 19th, opens with Cato Kusters' debut film "Julian" and concludes with Harris Dickinson's "Urchin." The festival presents a diverse program with 119 feature films, 38 short films, two TV series, and two VR projects.

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Film Fest Gent and SMAK jointly present the work of James Benning Film Fest Gent and SMAK present three films by James Benning, an influential experimental filmmaker known for his minimalist style.

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Belgian trailer and poster of Fleur Pierets' film adaptation Julian by Cato Kusters with Laurence Roothooft online The Belgian trailer and poster for the film "Julian," directed by Cato Kusters and starring Laurence Roothooft, have appeared online. The film is an adaptation of the life of Fleur Pierets.

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The Intent of Adam gets its Belgian premiere at Film Fest Ghent The film "L'intérêt d'Adam" by Brussels director Wandel, known for her dynamic cinematography, will have its Belgian premiere at Film Fest Ghent on October 9, 2025.
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Netherlands

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Green Media Award for ITV Studios NL and Elleke Claessen ITV Studios Netherlands and Elleke Claessen have won the inaugural Green Media Awards, a new distinction for sustainability in media. The awards ceremony took place during a Broadcast Media Society event, hosted by Harm Edens and Sanne Savelsbergh.

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Focus: Cinema 10 Days From September 17 to 26, 2025, the 10-Day Cinema Festival will take place, where cinemas and film theaters collaborate to present a wide range of films. There are also children's films and classics like Toy Story and The Sound of Music.

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MAX drama series Rust en Vreugd premieres at the Netherlands Film Festival The new MAX drama series "Rust en Vreugd," based on the book by Hendrik Groen and directed by Tim Oliehoek with a screenplay by Tamara Bos, premieres on September 28th during the Netherlands Film Festival at Kinepolis Utrecht.

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Singer and actress Joke Bruijs has passed away Singer and actress Joke Bruijs has died in Wassenaar at the age of 73. She was known for her roles in "Strange Practices," "When Happiness Was Very Common," and her final film, "Casa Coco." Bruijs, who suffered from Parkinson's disease, donated her body to science.
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The winners of the 82nd Venice Film Festival

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The GdA Director's Award from Giornate degli Autori goes to Inside Amir by Iranian Amir Azizi

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Venice 2025: Cinema in XR

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Stem op de shortlist CFAP Prijs 2025
Bepaal welke onderscheidende producent de CFAP prijs wint van 20.000 euro

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