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The European Film Awards announce the first part of this year's Fiction Feature Film Selection The European Film Awards 2024 have selected 29 productions for the first part of the Fiction Feature Film Selection, which will have their first official screening between 1 June 2023 and 31 May 2024. Further titles will be announced in September.

screendaily • 3 m

Arthouse cinema subscription service Cineville launches on German cinema market Cineville, one of Europe’s largest film markets, launches in Germany on August 15. With a Cineville card, subscribers get unlimited access to films, festivals and special events at participating arthouse cinemas from €20 per month.

cineuropa.org • 3 m

Toronto Announces Centrepiece and TIFF Docs Lineups The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced its Centrepiece and TIFF Docs lineups for its 49th edition, taking place September 5-15, 2024.

variety • 3 m

BAFTA Film Awards adds new category for children and families The 2025 BAFTA Film Awards will introduce a new category for best children's and family film and a points system for judging British films. BAFTA President Sara Putt highlights the ongoing mission for positive industry change and diversity.

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FERA and FSE publish a joint call to strengthen European audiovisual diversity On 26/07/2024, the Federation of European Screen Directors (FERA) and the Federation of Screenwriters of Europe (FSE) published a joint call to strengthen European audiovisual diversity. FERA and FSE together represent more than 30,000 European writers and directors.

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Venice selects 21 films to compete for the Golden Lion The 81st Venice Film Festival, which takes place from August 28 to September 7, has announced 21 films competing for the Golden Lion. Among the films selected is Pedro Almodóvar's "The Room Next Door," starring Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore and John Turturro.

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The 39th Venice International Film Critics Week welcomes a strong selection The 39th edition of the International Film Critics' Week during the Venice Film Festival, led by Beatrice Fiorentino, presents a selection of seven debut films from around the world, in addition to two opening and closing films and short films.

cineuropa.org • 4 m

Federation of Film Academies Europe launched On July 11, the Federation of Film Academies Europe (FACE) was founded in Luxembourg by the European Film Academy and Film Academies from 20 countries. FACE aims to promote European cinema and integrate diversity, inclusion and sustainability into their work.

cinekid • 4 m

Cinekid Script LAB 2024-2025 selection announced The selection for Script LAB 2024-2025 has been announced, with a diverse range of films and series from different countries. Other notable works include “Night Mare” from Iceland, “Chetak” from India, and “Sammy” from the Netherlands.

variety • 4 m

Berlin Film Festival launches competition for new talent The Berlin Film Festival will introduce a new competition next year, called Perspectives, aimed at discovering new talent. This move, announced by new festival director Tricia Tuttle, also marks the end of the Encounters section.

cineuropa.org • 4 m

KVIFF Eastern Promises announces the award winners Various prizes were awarded during the KVIFF Eastern Promises program at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF), with a total value of €110,000. Lover, Not a Fighter received the Sound Post-production Award for its fresh look at young love.

filmneweurope • 4 m

Poland passes copyright law that grants creators royalties for online use The Polish Parliament has passed a major change in copyright law, entitling creators and performers of audiovisual works to royalties for making their works available online.

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