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Independent European producers raise concerns over proposed AgoraEU regulation At the San Sebastián Film Festival, the European Producers Club and more than 20 other producer organizations expressed their concerns about the European Commission's proposed AgoraEU regulation.

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The Warsaw International Film Festival unveils a new identity, new leadership and a full programme For its 41st edition, from October 10-19, the Warsaw International Film Festival (WIFF) is introducing a new visual identity, a new leadership team, and a more ambitious program.

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Stars, authors, businesses and more: what to expect from this year's San Sebastián festival The 2025 San Sebastián Festival, led by José Luis Rebordinos, promises to be an impressive edition with a selection of top films and new discoveries. Streaming services will play a significant role, with films like Netflix's "27 Nights."

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Spanish film shows off its muscles at the 70th Seminci The 70th edition of Seminci – Valladolid International Film Week, which begins on October 24th with Isabel Coixet's film "Three Goodbyes," will screen 16 Spanish films, ten of which are world premieres.

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BFI unveils $200 million three-year financing plan The British Film Institute (BFI) has announced a £150 million ($204 million) National Lottery funding plan for the period 2026-2029. This amount, a 10% increase from the previous period, will be invested in British film culture and industry.

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Iranian Palme d'Or winner Jafar Panahi critical of government influence on international Oscar submissions At the Busan International Film Festival, Iranian Palme d'Or winner Jafar Panahi criticized the influence of local governments on Oscar submissions. He argued that this system poses an obstacle for filmmakers from non-democratic countries.

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Helsinki Film Festival Director Pauliina Stahlberg on 'making the world better through film': 'We're on the side of the good guys' The Helsinki International Film Festival – Love & Anarchy, under the leadership of new director Pauliina Ståhlberg, kicks off on September 18th with films like Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value" and concludes with Jafar Panahi's "It Was Just an Accident." The festival highlights important themes with series like Fight the Power and Free Palestine.
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Belgium

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Filming has begun for the Belgian WWII drama Le Faux Soir by Michaël R. Roskam Filming for the Belgian WWII drama "Le Faux Soir" began on September 23, 2025. The film, directed by Michaël R. Roskam, depicts a remarkable act of resistance in which a fake edition of the newspaper Le Soir was distributed to mock the German occupiers.

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Filming of the Tom Lanoye film adaptation Cardboard Boxes by Bavo Defurne and Yves Verbraeken has begun Filming has begun for the film "Cardboard Boxes," directed by Bavo Defurne and Yves Verbraeken. Based on Tom Lanoye's bestseller, the film explores themes of first love and heartbreak. The story follows 17-year-old Tom as he pursues his first love.

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Ghent Film Fest 2025 program revealed Film Fest Ghent 2025, taking place from October 8th to 19th, opens with Cato Kusters' debut film "Julian" and concludes with Harris Dickinson's "Urchin." The festival presents a diverse program with 119 feature films, 38 short films, two TV series, and two VR projects.

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Film Fest Gent and SMAK jointly present the work of James Benning Film Fest Gent and SMAK present three films by James Benning, an influential experimental filmmaker known for his minimalist style.
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Netherlands

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New series Teledoc Campus from September 29 on NPO 2 The eleventh series of Teledoc Campus, featuring young directors and producers presenting short documentaries, will begin on NPO 2 on September 29th. The series opens with "Een Goede Moeder" (A Good Mother) by Kim Faber, about the challenges of motherhood.

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Sister's Secret Robert Jan Westdijk rose to fame thirty years ago with his debut film "Zusje" (Little Sister). He found inspiration for the screenplay in a personal moment filming his sister and her boyfriend. This led to the idea of a subjectively narrated film.

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Annelies Sitvast, Head of Local Originals at Amazon MGM Studios, Benelux Annelies Sitvast has been appointed Head of Local Originals at Amazon MGM Studios, Benelux. Previously, she was channel manager at SBS6 and worked for HBO Max.

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35th anniversary of Good Times, Bad Times brings unexpected twist Good Times, Bad Times (GTST), the longest-running Dutch television series, is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a special anniversary episode. The episode airs on October 1st on RTL 4 and can be streamed on Videoland starting September 24th.
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Nordic industry unites to adhere to environmental standards for film and TV productions

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Iranian Palme d'Or winner Jafar Panahi critical of government influence on international Oscar submissions

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Helsinki Film Festival Director Pauliina Stahlberg on 'making the world better through film': 'We're on the side of the good guys'

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