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cinenews • 10 m

Koen Mortier's 'Skunk' selected for two German international film festivals 'Skunk', the latest film from director Koen Mortier, has been selected for two prestigious German film festivals: the Fantasy Filmfest and the Oldenburg International Film Festival.

cinenews • 10 m

PATSERS completes the cast with Pommelien Thijs, Jennifer Heylen and Soundos El Ahmadi, among others The cast of 'Patsers' has been expanded with Pommelien Thijs, Jennifer Heylen, Soundos El Ahmadi, Ward Kerremans, Louis Talpe, Joey Kwan and Joes Brauers. They join the already announced actors Matteo Simoni, Nora Gharib, Saïd Boumazoughe and Junes Lazaar.

hln • 10 m

A battered Matteo and enthusiastic directors: this is how the first day of shooting of 'Patsers' went Six years after 'Patser', the shoot for the sequel, entitled 'Patsers', started. Lead actors Matteo Simoni, Nora Gharib and Saïd Boumazoughe return under the direction of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah.

screen.brussels • 10 m

Screen.brussels invests 1.3 million euros in the production of 13 projects Screen.brussels will invest 1.3 million euros in 13 projects during its 25th session, which will generate 11 million euros in audiovisual expenditure in Brussels. The projects include 6 feature-length fiction films, 2 animation projects, 3 documentaries and 2 series.

vertigoweb • 10 m

Poster, shooting tart and other details of Patser sequel Patsers revealed The shooting of the sequel 'Patsers', directed by Adil & Bilall and written by Ruben Vermeersch, Sven Huybrechts, Bram Renders and Adil himself, will start on July 22 in Antwerp. Five years after 'Patser', Adamo is more deeply involved in the cocaine trade.

filmfestival • 11 m

Wide Angle: Q&A Johan Grimonprez In an interview for Wide Angle, director Johan Grimonprez discusses his latest film, "Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat". The conversation provides insight into the backgrounds and inspirations behind the film, with Grimonprez answering some questions about his work.

vaf • 11 m

New business manager for the Flemish Audiovisual Fund The VAF governing body has appointed Yannick Roman as the new business leader at the VAF. Yannick is a lawyer by training and has also obtained a master's degree in radio and TV journalism.

vertigoweb • 11 m

From September 1, you can also watch unlimited films in the Lumière cinemas with the Cineville Pass From September 1, 2024, Cineville pass holders can watch unlimited films in the Lumière cinemas in Flanders, in addition to the 14 already connected Brussels and Walloon independent cinemas.

filmfestivaloostende • 11 m

'Why Wettelen', the directorial debut of Dimitri Verhulst, releases first images 'Why Wettelen', the directorial debut of Dimitri Verhulst, presents its first images with a poster and trailer. This film, a mix of the beautiful and ugly of Flanders, follows a family at Christine's funeral.

variety • 11 m

Belgian filmmaker Michiel Blanchart about his action thriller 'Night Call' set during Black Lives Matter protests in Belgium Belgian filmmaker Michiel Blanchart has developed his feature debut "Night Call", an action thriller set against the backdrop of the Black Lives Matter protests in Belgium.

vaf • 11 m

Flemish selections for FIDMarseille Several Flemish films will be shown at FIDMarseille, including Ferne Stimmen by Annik Leroy and Julie Morel, which is having its French premiere. This short film, produced by Marie Logie for Auguste Orts, begins with a poem by Hannah Arendt about Walter Benjamin.

vaf • 11 m

Two prizes for Beautiful Men in Annecy | Flemish Audiovisual Fund Nicolas Keppens has won two prizes in Annecy for his short animated film Beautiful Men. He received the Prix Alexeïeff – Parker for his work as an animation filmmaker and the Festivals Connexion Award in the Short Film Competition.

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