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How Hungary's cinematic heritage rose from the ashes: a look at a model for film preservation and the revival of national cinema Hungary took center stage at the International Classic Film Market (MIFC) in Lyon, with a focus on the National Film Institute (NFI), which, despite the lack of a national cinema, has carried out an impressive restoration and digitization of Hungarian cinema.

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How the London Film Festival became the international launch pad for the film awards season The BFI London Film Festival has emerged as a key launch event for the awards season, thanks in part to the large concentration of AMPAS voters in London. Films like Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet" and Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" received special attention.

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Andrea Kalas on the film preservation revolution, Scorsese's Film Foundation, and restoring 'The Godfather Part III' Andrea Kalas, Vice President at Iron Mountain, spoke about film preservation at the Marché International du Film Classique (MIFC) in Lyon. She emphasized the challenges of digitization and the importance of archives.

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Movie poster legend Drew Struzan has passed away Drew Struzan, legendary film poster designer, has died at the age of 78. Known for his work on films such as "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," Struzan began his career designing record covers before transitioning to film posters in 1975.

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The European Film Awards announce the nominated films The 38th European Film Awards, which will take place in Berlin on January 17, 2026, have shortlisted 67 feature films for potential nominations in the fiction, documentary, and animation categories. Twenty-seven of the films are directed or co-directed by women.

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According to the APA, the Italian audiovisual sector grew by 9%, driven by linear television and online video. The Italian audiovisual sector will have grown to a value of €16.3 billion in 2024, a 9% increase compared to the previous year. This growth, presented at the MIA by Chiara Sbarigia of the APA, is primarily driven by linear television and online video.

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Shooting Locations Marketplace turns five The fifth edition of the Shooting Locations Marketplace will take place in Valladolid on October 15th and 16th, organized by Feria de Valladolid and the Spain Film Commission. The program also includes conferences and excursions to various locations.

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Liv Ullmann receives career award from the European Film Academy Liv Ullmann will receive a career award from the European Film Academy at the 38th European Film Awards on January 17, 2026, in Berlin. She has also worked with directors Jan Troell and Mauro Bolognini.

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Ireland announces 40% VFX refund and enhanced digital game credits by 2026 Ireland announced new tax measures in its 2026 Budget to position itself as a leading hub for high-quality VFX and digital production.

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AI-Powered Cinematic Universe Platform enGEN3 Launched by Goldfinch, The Squad Goldfinch and The Squad have launched enGEN3, a platform that uses artificial intelligence to help independent filmmakers develop expansive story worlds.

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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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