Category: WESTERN EUROPE

News about audiovisual in western Europe region (France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Malta, etc)

FRANCE / FIDLab unveils its chosen projects

FIDLab

FID, the Marseille international film festival, has unveiled the 10 projects selected for the 15th FIDLab which will be held on July 6th and 7th during the 34th FID (July 4th – 9th). Described by its organizers as a workspace for project leaders, FIDLab provides a framework in which they can discuss their project with …

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SPAIN / “Caída Libre”, Laura Jou’s 2nd feature

Caída Libre

Having made her first feature Life Without Sara Amat (2019), Spanish director Laura Jou is now in post-production with her second: Caída Libre (Free falling). Produced by Corte y Confección, Suspense Entertainment and Ejercicios de Equilibrio AIE, the film focuses on a national rhythmic gymnastics coach, Marisol. Known for her perfectionism and her rigorous discipline, …

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ITALY / The European Film Market focusses on Italy

EFM

During the Cannes Film Festival, it was announced that Italy would be the Country in Focus at the next European Film Market (EFM). Held in February alongside the Berlin Film Festival, the European Film Market is one of the three main meeting places for the international film industry. Every year since 2017 the event has …

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MEDITERRANEAN / MEDITALENTS announces the winners at Lab Doc

MEDITALENTS

Launched in 2011, MEDITALENTS is a support platform for young Mediterranean film-makers. Based on the Lab Med and Lab Doc workshops, MEDITALENTS invites experienced film professionals and screenwriters to help young talents in the writing, production and showing of their projects. Sponsored by director Claire Simon, the 4th Lab Doc welcomes 9 participants from the …

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SPAIN – ITALY / Shooting “Una Ballena”

Una Ballena

For almost 6 weeks Bilbao and its region have been the location for filming Pablo Hernando’s feature Una Ballena The screenplay, written by Hernando, is about a lone contract killer (played by Ingrid García-Jonsson) who is able to disappear without a trace. This power makes her a ruthless professional, but it comes to her from …

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MALTA / 1st Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta

Mediterrane Film Festival

The Malta Film Commission has announced the Mediterrane Film Festival, a new event which will be held from June 25th to 30th in Valletta and on the various islands of the archipelago. The event’s website says the aim “is to strengthen Malta’s position in the global film market while promoting cultural exchange and cooperation between …

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ITALY / Roberto Sergio appointed head of Rai and Giampaolo Rossi set to be managing director

RAI

Following Carlo Fuortes’ resignation, Rai’s board of directors announced in a press release dated May 15th that Roberto Sergio will take over as CEO with immediate effect. Mr. Sergio has said he will appoint Giampaolo Rossi as the company’s managing director. Having graduated in political and communication science, Roberto Sergio joined Rai in 2004. Until …

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