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Head of Italian film department resigns after tax credit scandal involving US citizen suspected of double murder Nicola Borrelli, head of the film department at the Italian Ministry of Culture, has resigned after a scandal involving a production tax credit of about $1 million for an unproduced film, "Stelle della Notte." The credit was awarded in part to Charles Francis Kaufmann, an American citizen suspected of a double murder.

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UK government rejects levy on streaming services The UK government has rejected a proposal to impose a 5% levy on streaming services and maintain mandatory IP retention rules, as recommended by a parliamentary committee. This was confirmed in a formal response published on 3 July.

cineuropa.org • 1 w

Six co-production series supported by the Council of Europe The Council of Europe has supported six series projects with a total amount of €2.5 million through the Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions.

vertigoweb • 2 w

American film industry extremely pessimistic about the future of the traditional cinema model A poll of 240 U.S. film industry executives found that 55% believe the traditional theatrical model will no longer be viable in 20 years. This pessimism is particularly strong in sales, distribution and production.

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BBC confirms appointment of Kate Phillips as new content chief Kate Phillips has been appointed the BBC's new Chief Content Officer, a role considered the most important in British television. She succeeds Charlotte Moore, who left for Sony Pictures TV and Left Bank.

filmkrant • 3 w

Annecy 2025: The winners During the Annecy Animation Festival 2025, Gaza and Iran were prominent themes, both in the films and in the speeches. The main prize went to the French animation 'Arco' by Ugo Bienvenu, co-produced by Natalie Portman.

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Mubi responds to criticism over new investor's ties to Israeli defense tech startup Mubi, a distribution and streaming platform, has responded to criticism over a $100 million investment from Sequoia Capital, which has ties to Israeli defense tech company Kela. Mubi stressed that the beliefs of individual investors do not reflect their views.
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Belgium

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Fantastic at the Locarno Film Festival The documentary Fantastique by director Marjolijn Prins will have its world premiere at the Locarno Kids Screenings of the prestigious Locarno Film Festival (6–16 August). She trains for a major acrobatics show, but begins to doubt her dream.

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Flemish experimental film at FIDMarseille The Flemish-Croatian experimental film Don't Take It Personally by Jelena Jureša has been selected for FIDMarseille, a major film festival for documentary, fiction and experimental cinema that will take place in the French port city from 8 to 13 July 2025.

filmfestivaloostende • 1 w

Start shooting of 'Nowadays everyone is called Sorry' The shooting of the film 'Tegennieuwig heet iedereen Sorry', directed by Frederike Migom and based on the book by Bart Moeyaert, has started. The story follows Bianca, an almost 13-year-old girl who struggles with her place in the world during an emotional summer day.

filmfestival • 2 w

Young Flemish talent to Palm Springs The Flemish film "Shutterspeed", directed by Jasper De Maeseneer and co-written by Arthur Moelants, has been selected for the Palm Springs film festival. With this film, De Maeseneer wants to give a voice to vulnerable boys.
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Netherlands

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Dutch youth film in Busan At the Busan International Kids & Youth Film Festival (BIKY) from July 8 to 14, the Netherlands is strongly represented with films in both the long and short film sections. "Tummy Tom 2: A New Friend for Tummy Tom" by Erik Verkerk and Joost van den Bosch and "Benjamin Bat" by Patrick Raats & Sarah Sutter will be shown in the long film section for children under 10. "When the Light Breaks" by Rúnar Rúnarsson, a Dutch minority co-production, will be shown in the section for teens aged 15 to 18.

filmkrant • 23 u

Lighting 2025: Ollie Launspach over Kus kus beng beng Ollie Launspach, a graduate of the Netherlands Film Academy, discusses the impact of his transition on his relationship with girlfriend Sterre Mulder in his graduation film 'Kus kus beng beng'. His film will be shown at the Netherlands Film Festival and on NPO3.

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Turkish Delight producer Rob Houwer passes away at the age of 87 Film producer Rob Houwer, known for films such as "Turkish Delight" and "Soldaat van Oranje", has died in Amsterdam at the age of 87. Houwer received several Golden Calves and was awarded a royal distinction. He leaves behind six children.

filmkrant • 3 d

First five short films financed by Frisian Film Fund The Frysk Filmfûns, founded in March 2025, has awarded €65,000 to five film projects after its first round of subsidies. These projects, which are strongly connected to Friesland, range from personal stories to social drama.
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