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European cinema will have a strong presence at the 25th Transilvania International Film Festival, which will take place from June 12 to 21, 2026,...

The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) has officially launched its global call for entries for its 39th edition, setting the strategic and regulatory parameters...

Cannes 2026 confirmed the growing power of Neon and A24 in the global independent film market, showing how two American distributors can shape the...

California is widening the scope of its Film & Television Tax Credit Program, with animated feature films now formally entering a support system that...

European film financing is moving into a more fragile and competitive phase. The pressure is no longer coming from one single disruption, but from...

Shooting in Spain has become an increasingly strategic option for international producers, not only because of the country’s geographic diversity and production infrastructure, but...

Shooting in Romania has become a practical consideration for international producers looking at Central and Eastern Europe, with the country combining national incentive mechanisms,...

The 79th Festival de Cannes announced its official winners’ list on May 23, 2026, closing one of the most important moments of the international...

From July 3rd to 11th, Italian Global Series IGS will gather in Rimini and Riccione (Italy) a broad roster of talents, showrunners, producers and...

FRED The Market Insider met Katie Schuck, Dallas Film Commissioner, during the Cannes Film Festival – Marché Du Film 2026 ahead of the premiere...

La Gradiva, the film written and directed by Marine Atlan, wins the Grand Prix Ami Paris, the most prestigious award of the 65th Semaine...

The French feature film project All The Little Live Things by Carine Tardieu, produced by Antoine Rein and Fabrice Goldstein of Kare Productions won...

Cannes Classic, opened by the French-Italian co-production The Golden Age, was this year somewhat the safe heaven at the 79th Cannes Film Festival for...

The 2026 edition of Ventana Sur will take place from 30 November to 4 December in Montevideo, continuing to expand through its “Río de la...

MIPCOM CANNES unveils MIP BrandWorks, a new flagship initiative connecting brands and agencies directly with the world’s leading studios, production companies, streamers, creators, IP...

Fantastic Pavilion places Tony Armer’s Key of Bones film within the Cannes genre conversation, connecting Key West pirate mythology with a market-facing showcase for...

MIA Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo unveiled its 2026 edition at the Italian Pavilion in Cannes. MIA is promoted by ANICA (Italian Association of Film, Audiovisual...

This interview with producer, Maria Drandaki, producer of Titanic Ocean, is part of The Market Insider, an industry-focused podcast conducted in collaboration with FRED Film Radio during...

This interview with producer, Adrià Monés, producer of The End of It, is part of The Market Insider, an industry-focused podcast conducted in collaboration with...

Apulia Film Commission presented today in Cannes, during the meeting "Puglia. Where Culture Meets Industry" Cine-Voucher Market Puglia, a 100-thousand-euro pilot action designed to...

This interview on Gentle Monster  with Darragh Matthews, Investment Manager of IPR.VC, is part of The Market Insider, an industry-focused podcast conducted in collaboration...

This interview with producer Roberto Cavallini, producer of Albolina Film, is part of The Market Insider an industry-focused podcast conducted  in collaboration with FRED...

Today at the Marché du Film, the European Audiovisual Observatory presented the FOCUS 2026 report which analyzes the most significant global box office trends...

This interview with producer Stefano Mutolo, coordinator of the Derry Social Club, is part of The Market Insider, an industry-focused podcast conducted in collaboration with...

Cinema&Video International 207 is distributed at the Cannes Marché du Film

Veneto Film Commission, backed by funding from the Veneto Region (PR FESR 2021–2027 call), continues to support internationally recognized productions, including three films nominated...

Around 40,000 professionals are attending the Festival de Cannes, starting today, 12 May – including 16,000 registered participants at the Marché du Film, from more...

Across the U.S., several state film commissions are strengthening or expanding production incentives as competition to attract film and TV shoots intensifies. Under the...

Italy’s 2026 Budget Law (Law No. 199 of December 30, 2025) introduced several amendments to the Italian Cinema & Audiovisual Law (Law No.220/2016). Italy Strengthens...

The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) administered by the Texas Film Commission provides qualifying film, television, commercial, video game, animation, visual effects...

Abu Dhabi is one of the most competitive filming destinations in the Middle East. The Abu Dhabi Film Commission has increased its base cashback...

What Happens at Night, the highly anticipated film by Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, is part of a broad wave of...

While Romanian films and filmmakers are highly anticipated at the Cannes Film Festival, the local industry get ready to celebrate the 25th edition of...

In an increasingly competitive global landscape, Spain has reinforced its position as one of the most solid destinations for audiovisual production. The country combines...

We navigate 181 Festivals and the new US theatrical rules to explain how to Get Your Film Academy Qualified. To get a film "Academy Qualified"...

FilmUSA will return to the Festival de Cannes and the Marché du Film for its fifth consecutive year with a broad lineup of programming,...

La Gradiva by Marine Atlan was shot in Campania with the contribution of the Region and the Film Commission and will be presented at...

Media Salles presents a report of the global theatrical performance landscape in 2025, offering a detailed overview of how cinema markets across Europe, Asia,...

Cinema & Video International met Daniela Elstner, Managing Director of Unifrance, at the opening of the 16th edition of Rendez-Vous in Rome. As the industry...

Fondazione Roma Lazio Film Commission will attend the Cannes Film Festival and Marché du Film with a renewed identity and a strategy aimed at...

Jesolo and Caorle are hosting the set of Morgen Ist Jetzt, the remake of the Spanish series Mañana es hoy, produced by W&B Television...

Cinema needs Europe, Europe needs cinema is the title of an open letter, signed by (at time of writing) 4746 film professional (among which,  Joachim...

There are 48 shortlisted Mifa Pitches and nearly 130 projects presented at the Partners Pitches to enjoy a round-the-world trip through the world of...

The BBC, Netflix, and ZDFneo have released a trailer and new image for the second installment of A Good Girls Guide to Murder, which...

The short form series INA shines at CANNESERIES 2026 as the first project in festival history to center the Filipino diaspora, marking its world...

As many predicted and as the 16 nominations anticipated, it is the independent film The Last One for the Road the winner of...

The New Global Screen Economy: this is the unifying theme for the 47th edition of  American Film Market (AFM), which will take place November...

The European Film Academy announces the appointment of Chapter Principals across its eight member chapters, marking a significant milestone in the Academy's ongoing commitment...

Our piece for the Cannes 2026 issue investigates the latest trends in film distribution, attempting to provide a picture of those buyers who are...

Turkish vertical Micro Dramas are coming to Italy with İki Dakika Creative House, the self defined “next-generation mobile story factory”, that aims to turn...

The 33rd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) has begun: on Tuesday evening, 5 May, Germany’s largest festival for animated film presented the...

The 79th Festival de Cannes is set to host a high-speed cinematic event as The Fast and the Furious, the 2001 film that launched a...

Backed by METI and JETRO, Japan brings an ambitious program to Cannes highlighting its rapidly expanding film, content and IP sectors, with dedicated co-production...

The International Film Finance Forum returns in partnership with the Marché du Film during the 2026 Festival de Cannes, as announced by Winston Baker,...

Sky has today announced the commission of The Lie That Exposed the Truth, a documentary series about Ellie Williams coming to Sky Documentaries and NOW...

The Jury members of the 79th Festival de Cannes have been revealed today. They will be joining South Korean director, screenwriter and producer Park Chan-wook,...

The 20 Producers on the Move that will be part of the European Film Promotion networking programme during the Cannes Film Festival

Five films made in part thanks to TorinoFilmLab will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival

The First Dollar (Il Primo Dollaro), the project for Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore's new film, was unveiled on April 23, by Rai Cinema CEO...

Cannes Film Festival revealed the 9 works of the Immersive Competition, which will take place from May 12 to 22 at the Carlton Hotel

Primavera, the debut film by Damiano Michieletto produced by Warner Bros. Entertainment Italia and Indigo Film, will arrive in more than 50 countries. International...

The European Film Academy adds another 10 places to the Treasures of European Film Culture.

Cinema&Video International 207 is distributed at the Cannes Marché du Film

Beta Film sells the crime series Bookish in more than 100 territories and 5 continents before season 2 returns to UKTV's U&alibi this summer

The call for applications to participate in MASO – Short Film Training Programme is open online until June 30. The training program dedicated to...

DARO Studio LLC is honored to take the baton from Paolo Di Maira, founder of Cinema & Video International, who has dedicated over 30...

How understanding the latest digital media trends in 2026 helps platforms capture year-round fan engagement beyond seasonal releases. Deloitte's recent report highlights a fundamental shift...

How Eurimages is revitalizing European cinema through historic gender equality and record-breaking funding. Ever since 1989, Eurimages has shone as a beacon for global independent...

Exploring Global Box Office 2026 Trends: From Blockbuster Franchises to the Resurgence of Theatrical Experience. Cinema has never been more alive. Despite the doubts of...

New revenue models and advertising: the next phase of growth for the global streaming industry. The global streaming market has officially entered its "era of...

The new "Key Trends" report from the European Audiovisual Observatory 2026 outlines the state of the sector, highlighting a growth in production and a...

The dispute between US President Donald Trump and the public broadcasters PBS and NPR continues in a battle—perhaps—aimed at stalling on both sides, with...

At NewFilmmakers Los Angeles, the 2nd edition of InFocus: Puglia, organized by Apulia Film Commission in collaboration with Silvia Bizio

As the film system questions itself, the work by Rafiki Fariala presented at the 79th edition of Cannes marks a turning point for collaboration...

BBC Studios takes a strategic step in the evolution of inflight audiovisual distribution by announcing the launch of a customized version of BBC Player,...

The 8 directors selected for Cannes Investors Circle, the Marché du Film program dedicated to private financing, have been revealed

True Colours at Series Mania with the series Eldorado awarded for Best Actor in the French Competition. And at Series Mania Forum with Millennium Mal

By Angela Grillo The Italian film and audiovisual industry is undergoing a phase of profound transformation—a complex but necessary transition. The new Tax Credit framework...

The Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) is preparing to return for its 20th edition, consolidating its role as one of the most significant events...

La Vénus Électrique by French director and screenwriter Pierre Salvadori opens the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 12

Focus on the Creator Economy and the latest from the Immersive Competition at the Marché du Film of the Cannes Film Festival from May 12 to 20

Francesco Sossai's Le Città di Pianura is the film with the most nominations (16) at the 71st David di Donatello Awards, which will be presented on May 6

We have received and are publishing 'There is no Italy without Cinema', an open letter from Authors against the cuts planned by the Ministerial Decree

From March 30 to June 24, filming for The Emperor's Stone, the family adventure series by The Alliance, will take place between Italy and France

An agreement has been signed between Rai and Disney+ through its subsidiary Rai Com: it will bring some of Rai's most iconic titles to Disney+ subscribers

The keynote by Angela Jain, Head of Content for Disney+ EMEA: Murder on Lake Garda and a documentary on Duffy coming soon

At Series Mania Forum, Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Programming at HBO Max, announces the agreement with Domingo Corral and new projects

Red Pants and Chachachá!: Rebellious and Uninhibited Women. The Winners of the Co-Pro Pitching Sessions, Buyers Upfront and SeriesMakers

The Creative Hub Filmmaking Academy – Addis Ababa: the new professional training program by AICS, UNIDO, and Anica Academy ETS has been launched, aiming to promote the growth of creative industries in Africa

Denzel Washington will play Hannibal in the new Netflix-produced film by Antoine Fuqua, which will be filmed this summer at Cinecittà Studios in Rome

Towards the European Film Awards Greece in Athens: a year of events in Greece and at festivals organized by ΕΚΚΟΜΕD and the European Film Academy

A work by Simone Massi is among the 12 projects funded by the 1st 2026 call of the IDM Film & Music Commission Südtirol

The signing of the new Council of Europe Convention on the co-production of series will take place on March 26 at the Grand Palais in Lille, during the Series Mania Forum

The 96th Academy Awards honored The Battle of Baktan County with 6 statuettes, Sinners with 4. Valentina Merli awarded for Two People Exchanging Saliva.

The 28th edition of Cartoon Movie concluded last March

On April 14 in Milan, the conference "Local and Global, Public and Private: Funds for Film Productions in Lombardy," promoted by the Lombardia Film Commission

The 1st window of Lazio Cinema International, a support fund for international works produced or set in Lazio, is open from March 12 to April 21

A series about cinema pioneer Alice Guy is among the 10 projects of the Series Mania Buyers Upfront, scheduled for March 23 at the Lille Chamber of Commerce, on the eve of the Series Mania Forum

New Zealand director Peter Jackson will receive the Palme during the festival's opening night on May 12. May 23 will be the day for actress, director, producer, screenwriter, and singer-songwriter Barbra Streisand

Prime Video (Nicole Morganti and Thomas Dubois) and HBO Max (Sarah Aubrey) Join the Keynote Speakers at Series Mania Forum