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filmkrant • 7 m

Settlers attack director Hamdan Ballal, army arrests him Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, one of the directors of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was attacked in his home on Monday night by about 15 masked Israeli settlers. His home was damaged and his car was vandalized.

vertigoweb • 7 m

Is Apple losing a billion dollars a year on its streaming service? Apple is losing more than $1 billion a year on its streaming service Apple TV+, despite investing more than $5 billion a year in content since its launch in 2019.

variety • 7 m

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.

cineuropa.org • 7 m

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.

nu • 7 m

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.

variety • 7 m

'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.

variety • 7 m

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.

variety • 7 m

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.

cineuropa.org • 7 m

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.

variety • 7 m

Female Directors Take Center Stage in Visions du Réel Industry Lineup Swiss documentary film festival Visions du Réel has unveiled the 23rd edition of its industry programme, featuring 28 projects from 28 countries. A record number of female directors are involved, with 75% of the works directed or co-directed by women.

cineuropa.org • 7 m

Emilia Perez wins César Award for Best Film Jacques Audiard's film "Emilia Pérez" won seven awards at the 50th César Awards, including Best Film. This is the third time Audiard has won this award.

variety • 8 m

EIF invests $26 million in European film and TV production The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested €25 million in Finland’s IPR VC Fund III to boost the production of European films and TV series. The fund, which now holds over €100 million, aims to finance international projects with a strong European slant.

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