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MEDITERRANEAN  / The project call for Close Up is now open

Close-up

The call for projects for Close Up is open until July 9th. Close Up is an independent not-for-profit NGO based in Brussels. Every year it offers a training, development and mentorship programme for emerging documentary film-makers from South West Asia and North Africa. Participants must have made at least one short film. Only projects in …

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TURKEY / TRT launches the digital channel TRT Afrika

TRT-Afrika

In a recent press release, the Turkish Broadcasting Corporation (TRT), the country’s first and only public service media, announced the launch of its new digital news channel TRT Afrika. Available in four languages (English, French, Swahili and Hausa), the channel wants to show “Africa as it is” by using rigorous journalism. Its other missions include …

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FRANCE / The Cannes Film Festival unveils its selected films

Affiche de la 76e édition du Festival de Cannes

The poster and programme of the 76th Cannes Film Festival (May 16th to 27th) have been revealed. Many of the films in the Official Competition and the Un Certain Regard section are from the Mediterranean area. This year the Official Competition includes a new film by Kaouther Ben Hania (Tunisia) – Les Filles d’Olfa. This …

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Turkey / The Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival was held from October 1st to 8th

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The 59th Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival took place from October 1st to 8th in the centre of the well-known Turkish seaside resort. Created in 1964, the organisers claim the festival has become, “the beating heart of Turkish cinema”, and is thus the starting point in the careers of many film-makers. The festival has built …

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Turkey / The co-production platform, 12 Punto, in its 4th year

12 Punto

On June 26th the members of the 12 Punto jury announced the winners of the 4th session of this annual event organized by TRT to support Turkish film projects at the script stage. Each year there are meetings, masterclasses and interviews given by international professionals. During his opening speech, TRT Director General Zahid Sobaci enthusiastically …

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Turkey / Yurt begins its post-production

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Nehir Tuna’s first feature, Yurt, has begun post-production. This Turkish, German and French co-production has received several grants, including one for production and development from Sundance and another from the German-Turkish co-production development fund. Yurt is set in Turkey at the end of the 1990’s, with the country marked by religious tension and discrimination against …

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Turkey / 1.8 million Turkish lira for animated films and shorts

Logo Ministère de la Culture - Turquie

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism has confirmed its support for the writing and production of short and animated films. 65 projects have already benefited from this fund, estimated at 1.8 million Turkish lira ($123,000). The list of projects is available here. A committee of 8 ministerial staffers and film professionals selected the projects …

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