Filmnews filmstart

Updates for the film- and television world

Global

cineuropa.org • 1 m

The BIF market calls for submissions of genre cinema projects The BIF Market, part of the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF), has opened the project submissions for the 2025 edition. This market, which takes place both online and in person, has been a key event for genre cinema in Europe since 2017.

variety • 1 m

'Fiume o morte!' by Igor Bezinović Wins Rotterdam Tiger Award, 'The Tree of Authenticity' and 'Im Haus meiner Eltern' Win Jury Prizes Igor Bezinović has won the Tiger Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam for his hybrid documentary "Fiume o morte!". The film, receiving the prize worth €40,000, explores the life of Gabriele D'Annunzio, who occupied the city of Fiume in 1919.

cineuropa.org • 1 m

2024 was a transitional year for the British film industry, according to the BFI In 2024, the UK film industry experienced a year of transition, with an overall 31% increase in spend on film and high-end TV productions to £5.6bn. This was despite a worrying 22% decline in domestic spend on high-end TV productions.

cineuropa.org • 1 m

Huub Roelvink, from Cherry Pickers Film Distribution, wins the EFM Distributor Award Huub Roelvink, founder and director of Cherry Pickers Film Distribution, has won the Distributor Award of the European Film Market (EFM). The award will be presented during the EFM Kick-Off event on February 12.

variety • 1 m

CineMart Awards for 'Erratics', 'One Charming Night' and 'Inbetween Worlds' Several films were awarded at IFFR's CineMart. Thomas Woodroffe's "Erratics", starring Denis Lavant, won the Eurimages New Lab Award – Outreach. The story follows the ghost of filmmaker Lucien Castelnau as he escapes from the glaciers of Patagonia.

see-nl • 1 m

Berlinale: Roel Oude Nijhuis, Netherlands Film Commissioner Roel Oude Nijhuis, the Netherlands Film Commissioner for almost a year now, emphasizes the advantages for international productions to film in the Netherlands. He succeeded Bas van der Ree and previously worked at production company Halal, now 100%.

variety • 1 m

French National Film Fund appoints Gaëtan Bruel as chairman Gaëtan Bruel has been named president of the French National Film Fund (CNC), France’s leading film organization. Bruel succeeds Olivier Henrard and will begin on February 17.

cineuropa.org • 1 m

The European Audiovisual Observatory launches the free OPUS database The European Audiovisual Observatory has launched OPUS, a database that provides insight into the application of media laws in EU countries and some other European countries. OPUS allows users to compare national legislation and quotas for audiovisual productions.

cineuropa.org • 1 m

Madrid Audiovisual Investment Forum explores new opportunities for long-term financing and investment On 28 January, the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster, in collaboration with CaixaBank and CREA SGR, organised an economic forum in Madrid, attended by around 160 professionals.

cineuropa.org • 1 m

Germany increases film funding to 30% with major changes to DFFF and GMPF The German government, led by Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth, has revised its film financing policy, increasing the funding rates of the German Film Fund (DFFF) and German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF) from 20% to 30%.

variety • 1 m

Streamers will outspend commercial broadcasters for the first time this year By 2025, streaming services will spend more on content than commercial broadcasters for the first time, according to a report from Ampere Analysis. The remainder is split between public broadcasters (9%), film studios (8%) and pay TV (7%).

variety • 2 m

Head of IFFR Pro on 'Collectivity as a Way Forward' and projects that 'make a difference' Marten Rabarts, the new head of IFFR Pro, emphasizes that this year's projects at CineMart, the co-production market of the International Film Festival Rotterdam, are artistically excellent and shed light on social themes such as authoritarianism and colonialism.

Suggest news

Do you have relevant news for the film world? Tip a news item or post a news item.

Would you like to receive the Film Newsletter? Sign up for a Filmpeople account and select the appropriate newsletter option.