All articles by Tim Dams
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NewsBendita Film Sales boards Karlovy Vary title Jan-Eric Mack’s ‘A Happy Family’
EXCLUSIVE: The film explores themes of poverty and social inequality in Switzerland.
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NewsKarlovy Vary Film Festival unveils 2026 official selection
Lineup includes new films by Nader Saeivar, Valeria Sarmiento, and Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov.
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NewsLocarno’s Open Doors unveils projects, producers and directors for Africa-focused 2026 edition
Open Doors programme is part of the festival’s industry strand Locarno Pro and runs from August 5-10.
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NewsTeodora Ana Mihai and Fien Troch projects set for Flanders Film Days showcase
First titles for programme also include works in progress by Anthony Nti & Chingiz Karibekov, Stijn Coninx and Bas Devos.
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NewsThe Match Factory unveils multiple deals on Cannes prize-winners
The Mubi-owned sales company has scored multiple deals on its Cannes slate
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NewsBuyers and sellers give their verdict on Cannes 2026
General view was that the range and quality of market packages marked an improvement on 2025.
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NewsHammer Films to release 4K restoration of 1958 horror ‘Dracula’ with addition of long-lost footage
EXCLUSIVE: Theatrical and home entertainment release in time for Halloween will incorporate footage only ever seen by audiences attending the film’s original Japanese theatrical launch in 1958.
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FeaturesSeven talking points from Cannes 2026: Market perks up, Dogma returns, AI moves in
The general view was that the range and quality of packages and scripts marked an improvement over 2025’s bloated fare.
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NewsPegah Ahangarani’s ‘Rehearsals For A Revolution’ wins Cannes documentary award
Alexander Murphy’s Tin Castle receives a special mention from L’Œil d’or jury.
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FeaturesWho are the key private equity players backing film productions in Europe?
Europe is a haven for films looking for soft money, but has very few private investors prepared to put in equity.
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NewsSarah Arnold’s Cannes Directors’ Fortnight premiere ‘Too Many Beasts’ wins Europa Cinemas prize
Arnold’s feature debut will now receive the support from the European exhibition network during its release.
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Features“Diversity is the defining feature of European cinema,” says European Film Promotion president Vítor Pinheiro
One year into the job, Pinheiro reflects on the challenges facing the European industry and how some of EFP’s programmes can help.
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NewsTimeless Cinema unveils platform for connecting classic film programmers and rights owners
Cannes launch comes as classic films enjoy a resurgence in cinemas.
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NewsWhich films are in the running for the 2026 Venice Film Festival?
The Adventures Of Cliff Booth, Wild Horse Nine, A Woman Unknown, Being Heumann tipped for Lido bows.
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NewsScreen International’s Global Production Awards reveal 2026 winners in Cannes
14 competitive awards and one special recognition prize were handed out at the Mademoiselle Gray Plage Barrière in Cannes.
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NewsRome’s MIA market unveils financing and animation initatives for 2026 edition
MIA unveils programme launches for 12th edition which takes place October 19-23
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NewsBerlin’s European Film Market names South Africa as 2027 Country in Focus
It is the second African country in a row to be highlighted at the EFM after Morocco last year.
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NewsEuropa Cinemas unveils nine projects for 2026 Collaborate to Innovate scheme
EXCLUSIVE: Selected projects include a Danish version of the Cineville subscription scheme.
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NewsEU underlines support for European film: “The industry shouldn’t be too nervous”
The proposed AgoraEU programme will replace Creative Europe.
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NewsSaudi Arabia boosts film incentive to headline 60% rate
Saudi Film Commission said increase was part of overall update of incentive programme that would include improved and quicker pay outs.