All articles by Theodore Schwinke – Page 4
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NewsProtektor takes lion's share of Czech awards
Marek Najbrt’s World War 2 film Protektor has picked up nine awards at the Czech Lions
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NewsThe Reverse takes top prize at Polish Eagles
The Reverse has picked up eight awards, including best film and best screenplay, at the Polish Eagles, Poland’s equivalent of the Oscars
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NewsForum Film takes on Romanian distribution for Disney
Cinema City International affiliate Forum Film to handle distrbution of Disney features in Romania.
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NewsKarlovy Vary to pay tribute to Powell and Pressburger
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival reveals retrospective for 45th edition, including a rare screening of a restored classic.
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NewsBulgaria lures films with 30% rebate
Bulgaria is set to compete for film productions with its Eastern European neighbours following the proposal of a film and TV incentive that will refund up to 30% of costs.
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FeaturesSzabolcs Hajdu, director and screenwriter, Bibliothèque Pascal
Szabolcs Hajdu talks to Theodore Schwinke about the inspiration behind and execution of his new film, which recently won the Golden Reel at the 41st Hungarian Film Week.
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NewsBibliothèque Pascal takes top honors at 41st Hungarian Film Week
Szabolcs Hajdu’s latest received the Golden Reel award on Monday as the annual showcase of local cinema came to a close.
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NewsCzech admissions fall but sales rise on ticket price increase
Cinema admissions in the Czech Republic fell by 3% last year although a rise in ticket prices meant sales revenue rose 2% to $68m (CZK 1.3bn).
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NewsMiklós Jancsó's So Much For Justice! to open 41st Hungarian Film Week
Sixteen new feature films will compete for the Golden Reel Award at the 41st Hungarian Film Week (Feburary 2–8) in Budapest.
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NewsCzech film incentive approved by local government
The Czech government has approved a 20% tax rebate for productions shooting in the country.
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NewsUkraine Film Office launches co-production fund
The Ukraine Film Office this week launched a private equity support program for co-productions. The program will award up to three feature projects a year with up to $100,000 each.
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NewsCME strikes deal to acquire Romania's MediaPro
Bermuda-based TV company Central European Media Enterprises (CME) is to acquire MediaPro Entertainment, from MediaPro Management and MediaPro BV.Romania-based MediaPro Entertainment produces and distributes TV fiction and films and also owns MediaPro Studios, outside of Bucharest, one of the largest studio/production facilities in Central and Eastern Europe.CME will pay $10m ...
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NewsCinemart picks up Karlovy titles Whisky With Vodka and A Matter Of Size
Czech distributor Cinemart has picked up two Karlovy Vary titles: Whisky With Vodka and A Matter Of Size.
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NewsPolish admissions set new record in first half of 2009
Polish cinemas sold a record-breaking 19.8 million tickets in the first half of 2009, up 16% compared to the same period last year.
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NewsAngel At Sea takes Crystal Globe at Karlovy Vary
Frédéric Dumont’s film Angel At Sea was named best feature film at the 44th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, giving the director the Crystal Globe and $30,000.
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FeaturesCorruption is a huge problem
Theodore Schwinke takes a look at the problems of camcording and counterfeit DVDs in Russia.
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FeaturesIndustry gathers for Czech extravaganza
The Czech Republic’s Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has a reputation as a meeting place where industry professionals can discuss deals away from the pressure of the major markets.
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FeaturesWill cheap deals tempt the bargain hunters?
Shooting in Eastern Europe could become cheaper than ever as facilities compete for international business to reverse the slowdown caused by the credit crunch and exchange-rate fluctuations.
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NewsKarlovy Vary hosts 19 world premieres
The 44th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival host 19 world premieres at this year’s edition, which will run July 3 – 11.
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NewsKarlovy Vary to honour John Malkovich
John Malkovich will receive a Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema at the 44th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (July 3–11).