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Thessaloniki’s Agora market, European Film Academy launch documentary think tank
The festival’s industry programme is collaborating with the Basque Audiovisual Office.
Weydemann Bros boards Nelson Yeo’s ‘The House On The Moon’
EXCLUSIVE: First look at the upcoming sci-fi fantasy feature.
European cinema admissions fell 5.3% in 2025
Box office remained relatively stable at €6.9bn, according to data from the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC).
Anti-racism group Artef urges industry to improve support for Black and global majority filmmakers
The Anti-Racism Think Tank for European Film has published a report in consultation with the European industry.
European Film Promotion appoints new managing director
Former Lionsgate exec will start in role on August 1.
‘Merry Christmas, Earthlings!’ in works based on story by ‘Thunderbirds’ creator
EXCLUSIVE: Project will participate in European Film Market’s UK animation spotlight.
The Five Nordics selects 10 projects for EFM works-in-progress showcase
EXCLUSIVE: Feature projects include ‘Viqueens’ voiced by Rita Ora, Ella Purnell; May el-Toukhy’s ‘Woman, Unknown’.
Berlin Panorama documentary ‘Around Paradise’ acquired for international sales
EXCLUSIVE: Film depicts a settlement of European dropouts living alongside a local population in Paraguay.
Mediawan acquires Peter Chernin’s US studio North Road Company
Combined, Mediawan and North Road will operate nearly 100 individual production companies.
ACE Producers selects 18 participants for Animation Special initiative
EXCLUSIVE: Participants include two UK producers.
Munich film festival 2026 to focus on Nordic region for co-production conference
Conference will connect emerging producers from the five Nordic countries with their German counterparts.
Alexander Payne, Searchlight Pictures unveil key cast on Danish comedy drama ‘Somewhere Out There’
Production begins in February in Denmark.
Beta Cinema to handle sales of political thriller ‘Keep Her Quiet’, starring Zar Amir
The upcoming film will be introduced to buyers at EFM.
Piece of Magic acquires YouTuber Markplier’s film debut ‘Iron Lung’ for key European territories
Markiplier has over 38 million subscribers on YouTube.
Rai Cinema International Distribution boards Manon Coubia’s Berlinale Perspectives title ‘Forest High’
Belgian director’s film is the first non-Italian title to join the Rai Cinema International Distribution slate.
Totem boards Kosara Mitic’s Berlinale Perspectives premiere ‘17’
EXCLUSIVE: North Macedonian director’s feature debut was developed at Midpoint Feature Launch and awarded at Sarajevo’s CineLink Work in Progress.
‘Sentimental Value’ triumphs at European Film Awards with six prizes including best film
‘Sirat’ comes a close second with five awards, winning key craft prizes.
Cinema body UNIC flags Warner Bros Discovery takeover concerns with European Commission
At the same time, Netflix and Paramount execs are lobbying European governments about a WBD takeover.
Berlin Film Festival 2026 selects opening film
Festival director describes filmmaker as “one of the most exciting voices in world cinema”.
Slano Film Days selects 2026 participants including ‘Fiume o morte!’ director
Croatian coastal event will see seven directors and seven actors receive training.
