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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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Trailer for AI-directed film 'The Sweet Idleness' arrives amid controversy surrounding AI actor Tilly Norwood: 'The first film' directed by an 'AI agent' Italian producer Andrea Iervolino is launching a new AI film production titled "The Sweet Idleness," directed by a virtual director named FellinAI. The film, a celebration of European cinema, is set in a future where only 1% of humanity still works.

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Jim Carrey to receive honorary Cesar Award at 51st edition Jim Carrey will receive an honorary César at the 51st annual Cesar Awards in Paris on February 27. This French film award recognizes the career achievements of artists and filmmakers. The ceremony will be broadcast on Canal+.

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Trump announces 100% import tariff on films made abroad President Donald Trump has announced he will impose a 100% tariff on all films made outside the United States. He made this announcement via a message on Truth Social. This announcement has already impacted the shares of Netflix and other film-related companies.

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Nepalese filmmakers dispute Oscar pick as director of shortlisted film claims rivals were offered $100,000 to beat 'Anjila' Nepalese filmmakers have filed a complaint with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences against the selection of "Anjila" as Nepal's Oscar submission. They allege procedural violations and conflicts of interest in the selection process.

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'Stranger Things 4' and 'Sisi' film home base Vilnius gets film fund to boost co-productions and Lithuania's capital Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania and a popular filming location for productions like "Stranger Things" and "Sisi," has launched a new film fund. The €100,000 Vilnius Film Fund is intended to support documentaries, animations, and feature films.

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Finále Plzeň puts the latest Czech film gems in the spotlight The 38th edition of Finále Plzeň, from September 26 to October 1, highlights Czech cinema with premieres and an industry program for international professionals. The focus is also on Belgian, Dutch, and Luxembourgish films.
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Belgium

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Skiff invited to Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival The film "Skiff," starring Femke Vanhove and Lina Miftah, has been invited to the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. The production was made possible in part by the VAF/Film Fund and Screen Flanders.

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Is Belgian La nuit se traîne director Michiel Blanchart directing the next Final Destination? Michiel Blanchart, the Belgian director of "La nuit se traîne," is the top candidate to direct the new "Final Destination" film. This would be his first English-language film.

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Meet the Belgian short film makers At Film Fest Ghent, ten selected films will compete for the award for best Belgian student short film in the Competition for Belgian Student Shorts. This event offers emerging film talent a platform to present themselves to a wide audience.

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Animation3 selects its 2025 residents and three projects in Luxembourg, France and Belgium The new edition of the Animation3 residency, supported by Film Fund Luxembourg, Magelis, and Wallimage, has selected four talented animation artists. The selected authors will each receive a €3,000 grant and support for their accommodation and travel expenses.
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Netherlands

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Jop Leuven receives Golden Deer during Go Short Arnhem During Go Short Arnhem, Jop Leuven won the Golden Deer for his short film "Marleen." Maaike Jaspers received a Special Mention for "Waterpas." Pelle Nijburg won the Gelderland Film Pitch with her film project "Een loop naar de maan" (A Walk to the Moon).

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Winners of the Golden Calves 2025 The winners of various categories in the Dutch film industry have been announced. Mike van Diem's "Voor de Meisjes" (For the Girls) won Best Feature Film and Best Screenplay Feature Film.

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Zonnetje in Huis actress Coby Timp has passed away at the age of 95 Actress Coby Timp, known as Mrs. De Vries on "Het Zonnetje in Huis" (The Little Sun in the House), died on September 23 at the age of 95. Timp, who began as a kindergarten teacher and later acted, was buried in Amsterdam.

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First batch of Zapp Animation Campus: four projects selected The NPO, the Netherlands Film Fund, and CoBO have selected four animation projects for development funding through Zapp Animation Campus. Each project is eligible for a maximum of €40,000 in development funding.
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'Stranger Things 4' and 'Sisi' film home base Vilnius gets film fund to boost co-productions and Lithuania's capital

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Nepalese filmmakers dispute Oscar pick as director of shortlisted film claims rivals were offered $100,000 to beat 'Anjila'


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