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The 74th Berlin International Film Festival will take place from Feb 15 - 25, 2024 / EFM : Feb 15-21
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The Tiny House Project / Feb 17 – 19, 2024 “Talking about Israel and Palestine”

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    The Tiny House “Talking about Israel and Palestine” invites everyone interested to engage in dialogue about the Middle East conflict and its impact on our society. The initiator of this project, which was launched in December 2023, is social entrepreneur and presenter Shai Hoffmann.   Shai Hoffmann is German-Jewish with Israeli roots. Together with the Palestinian Ahmad Dakhnous (Co-founder of the initiative “Connect! Syrian Diaspora”), he will acco...

The Berlin Beat Opening and preview N°3

DO NOT MISS A BIT from BERLINALE AND EFM 2024    FOLLOW US :          TAKE CENTER STAGE IN BERLIN: ADVERTISE WITH US AND PROMOTE YOUR LINE UP AND PROJECTS EMAIL US FOR A CHANCE TO BRAINSTORM AROUND YOUR BEST ONLINE OPTIONS         VIDEO: Berlinale opening watch the red carpet and opening gala To...

VIDEO : Press Conference of the opening film "Small Things Like These" by Tim Mielants

Berlinale opened with "Small Things Like These" directed by Tim Mielants and written by Enda Walsh, based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Claire Keegan  It is 1985 in the run-up to Christmas in a small town in County Wexford, Ireland. Bill Furlong toils as a coal merchant to support himself, his wife and his five daughters. Early one morning while out delivering coal at the local convent, he makes a discovery that forces him to confront his past and the complicit silence of...

VIDEO: Berlinale opening watch the red carpet and opening gala

Today, February 15, was the much expected start of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival celebrated in the Berlinale Palast. Minister of State for Culture and the Media Claudia Roth, Governing Mayor of Berlin Kai Wegner, this year’s Jury President Lupita Nyong’o, as well as the Festival Management Mariëtte Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian (here pictured on the red carpet) kicked off the Berlinale with a festive opening. During the Opening Gala, the International Jury&...

The Ji.hlava IDFF goes to Berlin

  The Ji.hlava IDFF Team will be at Berlinale and we will be delighted to meet you there! Feel free to contact Ji.hlava’s festival director Marek Hovorka (staying on February 16–20), our Head of Industry Jarmila Outratová (15–18), the programmers Adriana Belešová and Viktor Licek (both on 16–20), or René Kubášek in charge of the festival’s international relations (15–18). In line with tradition,...

The fourth edition of Red Sea International Film Festival will run from 5th – 14th December 2024 in Al Balad, Jeddah

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    The Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF) has confirmed the fourth edition of the festival will take place from the 5th to the 14th December 2024 in Jeddah, taking place in the brand-new headquarters in Al Balad. The recently wrapped third edition showcased 125 films from 75 countries, with internationally renowned writer, director and producer Baz Luhrmann (Elvis, Moulin Rouge!) presiding as Head of the Jury, with 17 features and 25 short films in competition. The ...

Congratulation to 45 efp alumnis presenting their films at this year’s Berlinale

  European Shooting Star Anamaria Vartolomei in THE EMPIRE; Photo: Tessalit Productions EFP (European Film Promotion) and its member organisations are delighted to announce that 45 participants of EFP’s talent platforms EUROPEAN SHOOTING STARS and PRODUCERS ON THE MOVE (PoM) will be presenting a total of 35 films in the various sections of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. Last year’s Irish Shooting Star Clare Dunne appears in this year’s opening film Small ...

Dandelooo Launches Cinema Division For Animated Films spearheaded by Luna Sirvin

Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo is delighted to announce the launch of a new feature film division, Dandelooo Cinéma.  This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in Dandelooo’s commitment to providing unparalleled entertainment to audiences worldwide.   Based at the company’s Paris headquarters, Dandelooo Cinéma is spearheaded by Luna Sirvin, International Sales & Acquisitions Manager (featu...

Cologne-based augenschein Filmproduktion has sold a minority stake to the family owned film production company Erfttal Film

Jonas Katzenstein / Maximilian Leo : photo credit Juliane Guder Cologne-based augenschein Filmproduktion has sold a minority stake to the family owned film production company Erfttal Film as part of a decisive step in growth. Under the new cooperation, augenschein will continue to operate as a full-range film production company but with the ability to develop, package and produce director driven feature films with a stronger commercial potential for the global market. In a major strateg...

DEEP WATER First Look Photo: Starring Aaron Eckhart and Sir Ben Kingsley

Sharing the first look photo from Renny Harlin’s epic survival thriller Deep Water starring Golden Globe-nominee and Independent Spirit Award-winner Aaron Eckhart (Warner Bros.’ blockbuster The Dark Knight, Clint Eastwood’s Sully), Academy Award-winner Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), Molly Belle Wright (Netflix’s True Spirit, Lionsgate’s upcoming The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (Netflix’s “The Linco...

CICAE President Dr Christian Bräuer awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

  German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has awarded Christian Bräuer, President of the CICAE -  International Confederation of Arthouse Cinemas, Chairman of the German AG Kino - Gilde of Art House Cinemas, and Managing Director of Yorck-Kino GmbH, the Order of Merit for his outstanding personal achievements for the common good of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Order of Merit will be presented on 27 February at Kino International by Florian Graf, Head of the Berlin S...

The Gotham Goes to Berlin

The Gotham's Executive Director, Jeff Sharp, and Director of International, Gabriele Capolino, will be on the ground at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, which kicks off today! Screening as part of the Berlinale Series Market Selects will be Edgar Medina's Matilha (Dogpack), an alum of Project Market 2019. The seven-episode first season premiered last month on Amazon Prime Portugal and will air in weekly installments on Portugal's national broadcaster, RTP...

NEFTI All Stars launches in Berlin

The Five All-Star Filmmakers Will Participate In Panels & Masterclasses at EFM And Will Screen Their Local Competition Winning Film The 5 Countries Represented In The NEFTI All-Stars Competition Are: Ethiopia, South Africa, Eritrea, Botswana, and Nigeria.   NEFTI All Stars is the culmination of all the NEFTI Competitions to date. The winner from each of the Competitions will vie for the grand prize. Each of the 5 NEFTI filmmakers will be given $3000 to create a completely new film ...

Film Mode Entertainment announces new acquisitions including THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY and THE KEEPER

Film Mode Entertainment Announces New Acquisitions, EFM Premieres, Screenings and More, Including THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY and THE KEEPER Clay Epstein’s Film Mode Entertainment (FME) is set to showcase an impressive lineup of acquisitions, EFM premieres, and screenings at the 2024 European Film Market (EFM). With several successful elevated genre films under its belt, the company has built a reputation for acquiring and producing high-quality films that are star-studded and ...

"My Freaky Family" and "Giants of La Mancha" headline Studio 100 Films EFM showcase

Studio 100 Film, a leading player in the global entertainment industry, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated market screening of the animated comedy feature, "My Freaky Family", at the European Film Market (EFM), Berlin. Produced by Australia's POP Family Entertainment and Ireland's Telegael, this exciting movie is set to make its world premiere on February 19th, 2024, at 12:50 PM in the prestigious dffb Cinema (Filmhaus).   "My Freaky Family" has a...

Arclight Films is representing worldwide rights to Deep Water starring Aaron Eckhart and Sir Ben Kingsley

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– Golden Globe-nominee and Independent Spirit Award-winner Aaron Eckhart (Warner Bros.’ blockbuster The Dark Knight, Clint Eastwood’s Sully), Academy Award-winner Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), Molly Wright (Netflix’s True Spirit, Lionsgate’s upcoming The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (Netflix’s “The Lincoln Lawyer,” FX’s “Fargo,” George Miller&rsqu...

Berlin Beat and preview N°2

DO NOT MISS A BIT from BERLINALE AND EFM 2024    FOLLOW US :          TAKE CENTER STAGE IN BERLIN: ADVERTISE WITH US AND PROMOTE YOUR LINE UP AND PROJECTS EMAIL US FOR A CHANCE TO BRAINSTORM AROUND YOUR BEST ONLINE OPTIONS       VIDEO: Berlinale 2024 Programme video Presentation On January 22, 2024 the Executive Director Mariet...

Entertainment Finance Forum in Berlin : full program details- see you Feb 16th

        FULL PROGRAM DETAILS BELOW! Click Here to Learn More About our Speakers ...

Arab Cinema Center names Mohannad Al-Bakri 5th Arab Cinema Personality of The Year

In recognition of his distinguished work in revitalizing and sustaining Jordanian and Arab cinema, the Arab Cinema Center (ACC) is bestowing its 5th Arab Cinema Personality of the Year Award to Mohannad Al-Bakri, the Managing Director of the Jordanian Royal Film Commission (RFC) during the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, which will run from February 15th to the 25th. The award, which coincides with the ACC’s celebration of its own 10th anniversary, is designed to honor a...

First look poster for best animated feature nominee RUN TIGER RUN sequel

  FANTASTIC FILMS INTERNATIONAL invites you to email us for an in-person meeting at EFM.  Let us know your preferred date and time (February 15 - 18), so we can introduce you to our Fantastic NEW titles including the 95th Academy Awards best animated feature nominee: RUN TIGER RUN. Below is a First-Look poster of our Kung Fu Panda-like sequel RUN TIGER RUN: SHAOLIN (now in pre-production).  Set an EFM meeting for more details. Our new EFM location is: MARTIN GROPIUS BA...

Simone Baumann to remain Managing Director of German Films for another five years

  © Slawomir Grenda  It is fitting that 2024 when German Films is celebrating its 70th anniversary should also see another good piece of news: the supervisory board, chaired by Philipp Kreuzer, is pleased to announce that the contract with Managing Director Simone Baumann has been extended by another five years. "Simone Baumann has successfully managed the fortunes of German Films since 2019, including during the pandemic, with wisdom, fore...

The Shamrock Spitfire sales launch at Berlinale handled by 101 Films International

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101 Films International, an Amcomri Entertainment company, confirms sales of the highly successful feature film The Shamrock Spitfire ahead of its official launch at Berlinale, from award-winning filmmakers and digital artists Ian Higgins and Dominic Higgins, founders of Pixel Revolution Films.   The true story of Irish World War II fighter pilot Brendan “Paddy” Finucane has been sold to Rialto – Australia and New Zealand, Aya Pro – Japan, Scene & Sound - ...

Protagonist Pictures Announces Key Promotions and New Hires ahead of EFM

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Leading sales, production and finance outfit Protagonist Pictures revealed today a new leadership structure for its sales and marketing divisions, with several key executive promotions and new hires within the departments. The announcement came from CEO Dave Bishop as part of a reorganization to reflect both the company’s continued commitment to sales and a stronger eye towards executive producing feature film projects both in the UK, U.S and internationally.   Senior execs Jan...

Oh, Canada: New Film starring Jacob Elordi, Richard Gere and Uma Thurman with Arclight Films handling international sales

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Richard Gere (Pretty Woman, An Officer and a Gentleman, Chicago), Academy Award-nominee Uma Thurman (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill), Emmy Award-winner Michael Imperioli (HBO’s “The White Lotus” and “The Sopranos”) and Jacob Elordi (Saltburn, HBO’s “Euphoria,” Priscilla) star in Oh, Canada, with Arclight Films handling international sales for the highly-anticipated drama. Arclight Films Chairman Gary Hamilton made the announcement today.   Academy ...

ICE FALL: Starring Joel Kinnaman and Cara Jade Myers by from Arclight Films and Top Film

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Joel Kinnaman (James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, John Woo’s Silent Night) and Cara Jade Myers (Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon) are set to star in the thriller Ice Fall, it was announced today. The film is directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Stefan Ruzowitzky (The Counterfeiters, Deadfall, Netflix’s “Barbarians”) and written by George Mahaffey (upcoming film Chief of Station starring Olga Kurylenko and Aaron Eckhart).   Ice Fall ...

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