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Tilly Norwood criticised by UK actors' union Equity as 'AI tool' 'compiled from artists' work' The British actors' union Equity has criticized Tilly Norwood, an AI "actress," over concerns about the provenance of the material used to create her. Eline Van der Velden of Particle6 defends Norwood as a creative work, not a replacement for real actors.

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Trailer for AI-directed film 'The Sweet Idleness' arrives amid controversy surrounding AI actor Tilly Norwood: 'The first film' directed by an 'AI agent' Italian producer Andrea Iervolino is launching a new AI film production titled "The Sweet Idleness," directed by a virtual director named FellinAI. The film, a celebration of European cinema, is set in a future where only 1% of humanity still works.

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Jim Carrey to receive honorary Cesar Award at 51st edition Jim Carrey will receive an honorary César at the 51st annual Cesar Awards in Paris on February 27. This French film award recognizes the career achievements of artists and filmmakers. The ceremony will be broadcast on Canal+.

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Trump announces 100% import tariff on films made abroad President Donald Trump has announced he will impose a 100% tariff on all films made outside the United States. He made this announcement via a message on Truth Social. This announcement has already impacted the shares of Netflix and other film-related companies.

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Nepalese filmmakers dispute Oscar pick as director of shortlisted film claims rivals were offered $100,000 to beat 'Anjila' Nepalese filmmakers have filed a complaint with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences against the selection of "Anjila" as Nepal's Oscar submission. They allege procedural violations and conflicts of interest in the selection process.

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'Stranger Things 4' and 'Sisi' film home base Vilnius gets film fund to boost co-productions and Lithuania's capital Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania and a popular filming location for productions like "Stranger Things" and "Sisi," has launched a new film fund. The €100,000 Vilnius Film Fund is intended to support documentaries, animations, and feature films.

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Finále Plzeň puts the latest Czech film gems in the spotlight The 38th edition of Finále Plzeň, from September 26 to October 1, highlights Czech cinema with premieres and an industry program for international professionals. The focus is also on Belgian, Dutch, and Luxembourgish films.
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Belgium

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Meet the Belgian short film makers At Film Fest Ghent, ten selected films will compete for the award for best Belgian student short film in the Competition for Belgian Student Shorts. This event offers emerging film talent a platform to present themselves to a wide audience.

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Animation3 selects its 2025 residents and three projects in Luxembourg, France and Belgium The new edition of the Animation3 residency, supported by Film Fund Luxembourg, Magelis, and Wallimage, has selected four talented animation artists. The selected authors will each receive a €3,000 grant and support for their accommodation and travel expenses.

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Ghent festival director discusses political films, Nicolas Roeg retrospective and Belgian talent Wim De Witte, program director of Film Fest Ghent, emphasizes the importance of political films during the 52nd edition of the festival, which takes place from October 9th to 18th.

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Nominees for the World Soundtrack Awards' Discovery of the Year award discuss the award's impact, AI and a look beyond Hollywood The World Soundtrack Awards, part of Film Fest Ghent in Belgium, recognize international film and television composers with the Discovery of the Year Award. Previous winners, such as Daniel Pemberton and Nicholas Britell, have gone on to successful careers.
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Netherlands

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First batch of Zapp Animation Campus: four projects selected The NPO, the Netherlands Film Fund, and CoBO have selected four animation projects for development funding through Zapp Animation Campus. Each project is eligible for a maximum of €40,000 in development funding.

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Image & Sound celebrates 75 years of television On October 2, 2026, the Netherlands will celebrate 75 years of television, organized by Beeld & Geluid. Beeld & Geluid will also launch the roadshow "Heel Holland Zoekt" (All of Holland Seeks) to find missing television treasures.

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Netflix unveils trailer for Amsterdam Empire Netflix has released the trailer for the new crime drama "Amsterdam Empire." The series, starring Famke Janssen, Jacob Derwig, and Elise Schaap, is set in the Amsterdam cannabis scene.

filmkrant • 22 u

Film Inzicht attracts targeted visitors to the cinema Film Inzicht, launched during the Netherlands Film Festival, uses an effective method to attract visitors to Dutch films by approaching target audiences early on. Film Inzicht also supports the development of outreach plans for other filmmakers.
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The Warsaw International Film Festival unveils a new identity, new leadership and a full programme

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Stars, authors, businesses and more: what to expect from this year's San Sebastián festival

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Independent European producers raise concerns over proposed AgoraEU regulation


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