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Scottish DIY filmmakers hope for success after government funding prioritizes development Screen Scotland has doubled its investment in development with the launch of the £1.2 million Talent Builder scheme, aimed at emerging filmmakers. This initiative builds on the company's focus on script development and short film funding.

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Bavaria Fiction claims world first after headquarters receives demanding sustainability validation Bavaria Fiction, a German production company, is the first major film and series production company worldwide to receive validation for its headquarters under the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme and ISO 14001 Certification.

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Warner Bros. lays off 10% of film department staff Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group is laying off approximately 10% of its workforce as part of a major restructuring. The layoffs primarily affect the marketing and production planning departments. This comes as parent company Warner Bros.

cineuropa.org • 2 w

Toronto announces Discovery program, seeks out tomorrow's authors The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), running from September 4th to 14th, has unveiled its Discovery section with 23 world premieres. This section highlights emerging talent and underrepresented regions.

filmkrant • 2 w

Venice Film Festival announces selection The 82nd Venice Film Festival, which takes place from August 27 to September 6, 2025, has announced an impressive selection of films. Directors such as Yorgos Lanthimos, Kathryn Bigelow, and Guillermo del Toro are vying for the Golden Lion.

nu • 3 w

Most Emmy nominations for Severance, first chance for Harrison Ford Apple TV+'s "Severance" leads the Primetime Emmy nominations with 27 nominations. The awards ceremony will take place on September 14 in Los Angeles.

nu • 1 m

American voice actors' strike in game industry ends after nearly a year The American actors' union SAG-AFTRA's strike has ended after nearly a year. A 95% majority of members approved a new contract with major game studios like Electronic Arts and Activision. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher emphasized the progress made in AI protection.
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Belgium

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These are the first nominees for the 25th World Soundtrack Awards! The first nominees for the 25th World Soundtrack Awards have been announced. Miley Cyrus is nominated for "Beautiful That Way" from 'The Last Showgirl,' a protest ballad against ageism.

vertigoweb • 2 w

Fleur Pierets' film adaptation Julian van Cato Kusters with Laurence Roothooft in world premiere at Toronto Film Festival The film "Julian," by Belgian director Cato Kusters, will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025. The film will be released later in Belgian and Dutch cinemas.

filmfestivaloostende • 3 w

Cast known from Frederike Migom's 'Nowadays everyone is called Sorry' Halfway through the filming of "Tegennieuwig heeft iedereen Sorry," the film adaptation of Bart Moeyaert's book of the same name, production company De Mensen has now announced the cast. The lead role of Bianca is played by the young talent Lisa Vanhemelrijck.

vaf • 3 w

Venice selects two VR productions from Flanders Venice Immersive has selected the VR production "A Long Goodbye," an interactive experience created by Kate Voet and Victor Maes. The story follows Ida, a 72-year-old pianist with dementia, and allows the audience to experience a day in her life.
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Netherlands

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Hollandse Nieuwe 2025: Julie Ng on More than babi pangang Julie Ng's film "Meer dan Babi Pangang" (More Than Babi Pangang) will premiere at the 2025 Netherlands Film Festival. The film examines Chinese-Indonesian restaurant culture in the Netherlands and the identity, integration, and assimilation of the Chinese community.

filmkrant • 2 d

Lichting 2025: Alanis Neva Bani over Hausfrau Alanis Neva Bani, a graduate of the Willem de Kooning Academy, will present her film "Hausfrau" during the Student Competition at the Netherlands Film Festival. Inspired by TikTok videos about traditional wives, the film examines femininity and generational patterns.

broadcastmagazine • 2 d

Series about forgotten battle in Zeeland: The great offensive The EO series "The Great Offensive" highlights the little-known battle in Zeeland after D-Day until the liberation of the Netherlands in 1945. Directed by Victor D. Voice-over by Gijs Scholten van Aschat.

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Crystal Film for documentary Mother Suriname Mother Suriname, the documentary directed by Tessa Leuwsha and based on her family history, attracted 10,000 cinemagoers. The director, who lives in Suriname, received the Crystal Film Award for this achievement.
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