All articles by Theodore Schwinke – Page 3
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NewsUPDATE: Angelina Jolie scouting Budapest for Bosnian love story
Sources in Hungary say Raleigh Film Budapest is in negotiations with Angelina Jolie to host the actor’s directorial debut, a love story set against the backdrop of the war in Bosnia.
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NewsMission: Impossible IV prepping for Prague shoot
The Czech Republic’s new 20% tax rebate, implemented in late July, is attracting a raft of runaway productions, including Mission: ImpossibleIV.
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NewsRomanian National Film Center awards $6.5m to new wave of features
The Romanian National Film Center (CNC) has announced roughly $6.5m in funding for new projects, including $3.5m in funding for new features from established directors.
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NewsMundane History wins Grand Prix at Wrocław's Era New Horizons
Mundane History received the Grand Prix at the closing ceremony of the 10th Era New Horizons International Film Festival in Wrocław, Poland.
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NewsUnconventional films and industry set to mingle at 10th Era New Horizons
Competition titles include Le Quattro Volte, Mundane History, and Trash Humpers; Godard expected to attend.
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NewsThe Mosquito Net catches Grand Prix in Karlovy Vary
Spanish drama The Mosquito Net captured the top honors at the 45th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
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NewsTwelve world premieres among competition titles at Karlovy Vary
American film producer Ron Yerxa will preside over the international jury.
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European Commission approves Czech incentives
Czech state radio is reporting that the European Commission has approved the Czech Republic film incentives program.
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NewsCzech box office having record year thanks to Avatar and local hit Zeny v pokusení
Admissions and sales are booming in the Czech Republic, where local cinemas earned $25.3m (CZK 551.5m) in first four months of the year — almost half the year-end figure for last year.
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NewsKarlovy Vary to honour Jude Law
Jude Law will receive the Festival President’s Award at the 45th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, which runs July 2–11.
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Mundane History takes grand prize in Cluj
Thai director Anocha Suwichakornpong was presented with her prize by Wim Wenders, who himself received a lifetime achievement award.
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NewsKarlovy Vary adds four competition titles
Selections include world premiere of Catherine Martin’s Mourning for Anna and international premiere of Daniel Burman’s Brother & Sister.
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Czech director Marhoul acquires rights to Kosiński's The Painted Bird
The Painted Bird tells the story of young Jewish boy’s attempts to escape the Holocaust and the abuse he suffers at the hands at would-be rescuers.
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Wroclaw plans first American Film Festival
The first edition, planned for late October, will present about 75 films in four sections.
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NewsTransilvania announces 12 competition titles
Founded in 2002, Transilvania is synonymous with the Romanian new wave and its international competition focuses on first and second features.
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Karlovy Vary announces 2010 line-up
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has announced seven competition titles for its 45th edition, including a new film from Oscar-winning Czech director Jan Svěrák.
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NewsEastern European Acquisition Pool opens Prague office
EEAP TV sales manager Christine Daoudova will run the Prague office.
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NewsLatvia to woo producers with 15% rebate
Latvia looks to attract production to its capital, Riga, with new film fund.
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NewsCinema City reports 18% increase in 2009 revenue
The Central and Eastern European cinema operator reports 18% revenue increase for 2009, announces plans for 100 new screens over 2010.