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Leading documentary festival Hot Docs appoints Diana Sanchez as executive director Diana Sanchez has been named executive director of Hot Docs, North America’s leading documentary film festival. She will take over the role on March 31, succeeding interim executive director Janice Dawe.

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Public funding and incentives account for 47% of European film funding A report from the European Audiovisual Observatory analyses the financing of European live-action fiction films from 2022, based on 713 productions. The study shows that 47% of the financing comes from public funds and production incentives.

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Hollywood stars ask Trump to protect film and TV industry from AI Hundreds of Hollywood stars, including Cate Blanchett, Ben Stiller and Cynthia Erivo, have written an open letter asking President Donald Trump to protect the entertainment industry from big tech and AI.

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'Joker' and 'The Matrix' producer Village Roadshow files for bankruptcy Village Roadshow Entertainment Group, known for films such as "The Matrix" and "Joker", has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US. This was done in Delaware, with the company struggling with significant debts.

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South African filmmakers sound alarm over cash rebate crisis: 'Everyone is struggling' South African filmmakers are raising alarms over problems with the country’s cash rebate system. This has led to protests and demands for an overhauled system with less bureaucracy.

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Documentary festival Visions du Réel expands global reach Visions du Réel, a leading European documentary festival, presents a record number of 154 films from 57 countries for its 56th edition. Artistic director Emilie Bujès emphasises the diversity and international reach of the festival.

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Streaming outpaces public TV revenues in Europe, latest Ampere Analysis research reveals Paid streaming has outpaced public television in Europe for the first time, according to a study by Ampere Analysis. Streaming revenues, driven mainly by US giants such as Netflix, are expected to grow 37% to €38.4 billion in 2029.
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Belgium

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"We learn from the Dutch and they from the Flemish" In the BM Media Lounge, student producer Staas Nelis interviews Flemish producer and director Ruben Vandenborre. He also shares his future plans with his company De Argonauten and his vision on collaborations with Dutch producers.

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First image of new Adil and Bilall online Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are working on the Saudi Arabian blockbuster The Seven Dogs, the first image of which has been released. The $40 million film, set in the Middle East, is about the fight against a new dangerous drug.

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Belgian Close actress Émilie Dequenne (43) died of cancer Belgian actress Émilie Dequenne has died of cancer at the age of 43, her family and management announced. She died in a Paris hospital. She made her debut in "Rosetta" by the Dardenne brothers, which won the Golden Palm.

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Filming of 'Breendonk' started with Koen De Bouw and son Jolan in leading roles The shooting of the fictional series 'Breendonk', starring Koen De Bouw and his son Jolan, has started. The series, set in Flanders during the Second World War, follows the story of Elisabeth and Rik, a young couple who are driven apart by the war.
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Netherlands

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"You just have to say what you think, have an open conversation" In the BM Media Lounge, student producer Staas Nelis interviews Yassine Merzaq, known for his role as Scennoe in "Mocro Maffia". Yassine admits that he doesn't think he's good at acting, which led him to writing.

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RTL Nederland may be taken over by DPG Media in just over three months RTL Group expects to sell its Dutch branch, RTL Nederland, to DPG Media, a Belgian company and publisher of Dutch newspapers such as AD and de Volkskrant, within just over three months.

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HEMA and KiKa big winners at Ster Gouden Loeki 2024 HEMA and Hotel L'Amour have won the Ster Gouden Loeki 2024 with their Christmas commercial, in which Takkie and Siepie make an elderly man happy. This is the second year in a row that they have won this award.

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'This is where you, as a creator, come into contact with your audience' During the Kaboom Industry Days, students and professionals from the animation industry get the chance to network and present their work. The first day, Kaboom Camp, is aimed at students with activities such as the 'Directors Talk' and presentation opportunities.
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Hollywood stars ask Trump to protect film and TV industry from AI

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