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British union threatens strike over AI The British actors' union, Equity, is considering a strike over insufficient protections against the use of artificial intelligence (AI). This follows concerns about the use of their likenesses without clear agreements.

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China wins best drama categories as nine-year-old Ivory Chia makes history at the Asian Academy Creative Awards Nine-year-old Ivory Chia from Singapore made history as the youngest winner ever at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. The ceremony took place at Singapore's historic Capitol Theatre. Japan and Singapore led the way in total awards, each taking home six statuettes.

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BAFTA says it has met almost all its membership diversity targets since 2020, although women still don't reach 50% The British Academy (BAFTA) has achieved almost all of its 2020 diversity targets for its members. This includes 19.85% from ethnic minorities, 12.84% Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people, and 13.29% LGBTQ+.

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HBO Max launches in Italy, Germany and other major European markets on January 13 HBO Max launches on January 13th in Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein. This nearly completes the European rollout, with only the UK and Ireland remaining. For the first time, viewers can enjoy content from HBO, Warner Bros.

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Streaming services oppose Australian content quotas, citing record $719 million investment: 'Trying to solve a problem that simply doesn't exist' Streaming services in Australia invested nearly AUD$1.1 billion ($719 million) in local content in the 2024-25 financial year, exceeding traditional broadcasters, according to a report from the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

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Netflix deepens its commitment to Southeast Asia with JAFF partnership, APROFI deal and creative initiatives Netflix is intensifying its involvement in Southeast Asia with several initiatives unveiled at the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival in Indonesia.

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IFFR unveils CineMart co-production market lineup for 2026 edition The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has announced the lineup for the 2026 CineMart co-production market. From February 1st to 4th, 21 films in development will be presented, six of which are projects supported by the Hubert Bals Fund.
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Belgium

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Radioman from Frank Van Passel to Palm Springs Frank Van Passel's film "Radioman" has been selected for the Palm Springs Film Festival, along with other Flemish co-productions. These films received support from the VAF/Film Fund and Screen Flanders.

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Rowing as a metaphor for the search for balance. Interview with Cecilia Verheyden about 'Skiff' In "Skiff," Cecilia Verheyden's third feature film, we follow 15-year-old Malou during a challenging summer. Verheyden, who wrote the screenplay herself in collaboration with Vincent Vanneste, describes "Skiff" as her most personal project.

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Rose d’Or voor Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat Johan Grimonprez's film "Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat," which explores the postcolonial struggle in Congo, premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and won the Special Jury Award for Cinematic Innovation.

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The VAF Wildcards 2025 have been awarded The VAF Wildcards, Belgium's largest film awards, with a total of €200,000, have been presented again. These awards, part of VAF Next Generation, are intended for graduating master's students from Flemish film and art colleges.
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Netherlands

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Yorick Le Saux receives the Robby Müller Award 2026 During the 55th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam, cinematographer Yorick Le Saux will receive the Robby Müller Award.

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ADIFF 2025 celebrates visionary Dutch-Caribbean filmmaker Felix de Rooy The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC), running from November 28 to December 14, honors Dutch Caribbean filmmaker Félix de Rooy with a special retrospective titled "Spotlight on Caribbean Cinema – Félix de Rooy." Sponsored by the Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York, this program highlights De Rooy's influential films that explore themes of race, identity, and queerness in the Dutch Caribbean.

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EO is stopping all fiction and documentary programs due to budget cuts The EO will stop producing fiction and documentary programs starting in 2027 due to budget cuts at the public broadcaster. This will result in the elimination of well-known programs such as The Jewish Council and Rail Away.

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Financial distress forces Eye to reorganize Eye Filmmuseum is facing budget cuts and is undergoing a reorganization, cutting 30 full-time equivalents. This will result in a 15% reduction in film screenings, two exhibitions per year instead of three, and the discontinuation of the Eye Art & Film Prize.
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The Council of Europe adopts a groundbreaking treaty on the co-production of series

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IFFR unveils CineMart co-production market lineup for 2026 edition

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Sustainability leads to calls for industry reform at India International Film Festival: 'The dawn of a new era'

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