All articles by Martin Blaney – Page 37
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NewsTurkey exits Creative Europe, Israel set to join
Turkey’s decision to leave the European funding programme has taken EU and local culture organisations by surprise.
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NewsEuro round-up: Ukraine approves rebate, 'Last Family' sweeps Poland's Gdynia fest
Locarno premiere took home eight awards; meanwhile Ukraine greenlights cash rebate scheme.
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FeaturesProduction pioneer: the German backer of 'Toni Erdmann', 'Rush' and 'Amélie'
Film- und Medienstiftung NRW celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. CEO Petra Müller talks to Martin Blaney about forging a path as one of the most successful funds in the industry.
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NewsJodorowsky actor to debut film at new co-pro event
Jodorowsky actor directorial debut to be presented at new co-production event; Reygadas curates for Filmfest Hamburg.
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NewsGlobal Screen to handle Enid Blyton reboot 'Hanni & Nanni'
Global Screen is to handle international sales on a reboot of the successful German Hanni & Nanni franchise based on Enid Blyton’s classic St Clare’s book series.
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News'Godless' triumphs in Locarno
Bulgarian drama won the Golden Leopard as well as Best Actress for star Irena Ivanova.
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NewsLocarno sponsor to pull out after 15 years
Energy company AET has been one of the festival’s four primary sponsors for 15 years.
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NewsLocarno reveals Open Doors winners
This year’s winners include film-makers from Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal.
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NewsLocarno briefs: Piazza Grande subject to minor arson attack
The Piazza Grande was subject to an arson attack; Switzerland has selected its 2017 Oscar candidate; The Doc Alliance Selection winner has been revealed; Nyon festival changes afoot.
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FeaturesLocarno: industry spotlight
This year’s Industry Days (August 6-8) at Locarno Film Festival has a sharper focus on the market potential of films at script stage, finds Martin Blaney.
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NewsLocarno: Swiss cinema to become more competitive
Speaking at Locarno, Switzerland’s Interior Minister has talked up the country’s recent efforts to compete more on the international stage.
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FeaturesLocarno: Open Doors Hub spotlights south Asian projects
This year Locarno’s annual co-production lab introduces a fresh format — a three-year focus on eight south Asian countries. Martin Blaney reports on the new Open Doors Hub.
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NewsLocarno, Wroclaw set for 2017 date clash
EXCLUSIVE: Wroclaw moves 2017 dates to accommodate World Games; Polish festival reveals 2016 New Horizons winners.
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NewsAgnieszka Holland, Bodo Kox present projects at Polish Days
Projects from directors Bodo Kox and Adrian Panek are also being introduced.
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NewsMoscow gets October film market
EXCLUSIVE: Market is due to screen more than 100 new Russian and foreign films to industry and public.
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NewsOdessa's Grand Prix goes to UK's 'Burn Burn Burn'
Directors Chanya Button, Adrian Sitaru, Xavier Seron scoop prizes; festival reveals works in progress winners.
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NewsUkraine's Cinema Law to provide cash injection, rebate scheme
EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine film industry set to receive fivefold cash injection and first rebate scheme.
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NewsBerlinale to get additional €1m cash injection
Festival to receive additional funding from Germany’s State Minister for Culture and Media in 2017.
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NewsMunich Filmfest wrap: Florian Eichinger named best director
Eichinger’s Hands Of A Mother won three prizes at the German Cinema New Talent Awards.
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NewsCreative Europe launches $135m guarantee facility
Initiative will support 10,000 creative sector SMEs.