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NewsRoya Sadat’s ‘Sima’s Song’ among San Sebastian’s WIP Europa projects
Five projects from Germany, Spain, Hungry and Turkey will participate in this year’s initiative for films in post-production.
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NewsThe French summer film festivals shining a spotlight on hot local titles with international appeal
Cannes may get all the attention, but France’s summer film festivals are essential launchpads for local features ready to hit the international market. Here are the ones to look out for.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery EMEA president Priya Dogra to depart
London-based exec was appointed last year.
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NewsLocarno round-up: Swiss broadcaster SRG boosts film funding; Cinéconomie industry alliance launched
A digest of key Swiss industry news announced during the Locarno Film Festival.
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NewsVenice title ‘Heartless’ and Burak Cevik drama among 13 projects backed by Berlinale World Cinema Fund
Projects from Bhutan to Brazil to receive production and distribution funding.
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NewsFinnish Film Affair to open with Teemu Nikki’s ‘Death Is A Problem For The Living’
The industry event of Helsinki International Film Festival runs from September 20-22.
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NewsTorinoFilmLab selects two debut features for 2023 Co-Production Fund (exclusive)
The fund has doubled its number of investments for the 2023 selection.
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NewsItalian box office finally sparks back to life as admissions soar in first half of 2023
Strong release slate, younger audiences, event screenings, more summer releases and government initiatives have boosted Italian exhibitors.
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NewsNorwegian producer The Global Ensemble Drama expands with Fremantle, Netflix and Viaplay execs
Company behind Netflix’s ‘Midsummer Night’ adds offices in Sweden, Denmark and UK.
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NewsConstruction begins on Vienna film studio, set to open in early 2024 (exclusive)
HQ7 Studios will initially have two fully soundproofed stages.
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NewsMr. Miyagi, Mother Superior and Sombracine team for David Matamoros’ queer romantic comedy ‘Astronaut’ (exclusive)
Film is set to start shooting next week in Buenos Aires and to continue in Barcelona and Las Vegas.
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NewsCNC ramps up bid to make France into a global production hub as tax credits boost spending
Pauline Augrain tasked with attracting productions to France, as EY Consulting report shows economic impact of country’s tax credits.
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NewsGerman cinemas enjoy huge recovery in first half of 2023 as box office returns to pre-pandemic levels
Takings rise 42% in first six months with The Super Mario Bros. Movie the most successful release during the period.
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NewsACE Producers series selection includes Nordisk Film, Topkapi producers (exclusive)
18 producers will take part in the fifth edition of the Series Special programme.
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NewsVenice artistic director Alberto Barbera insists strikes will have “quite modest” impact on festival
Says that American movies that were invited have confirmed they will play in Competition.
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NewsKorean drama ‘A Normal Family’ lands key deals ahead of Toronto debut
Hur Jin-Ho’s intense family drama is an adaptation of Herman Koch’s ‘The Dinner’.
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NewsRai Cinema head Paolo Del Brocco talks Venice and investing $85m in Italian content
“If there will be a festival with more European and more Italian films [as a consequence of the strike] I’m not happy with it”
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NewsSony Pictures CEO on actors’ strike: ”We want to get back in the negotiating room”
Studio boss addresses strike at Audiovisual Producers Summit in Trieste.
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NewsAmazon Italy scripted boss talks SAG-AFTRA strike, targetting mainstream audiences
Strike could be an opportunity for local talents to be successful worldwide, says Davide Nardini.
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NewsItalian government working on reforms to 40% tax credit to “raise quality level” of projects
Deputy culture minister tells Screen she wants to make tax credit applicable to content created by humans rather than AI.