The network will gather experts and professionals to address the flexibility and adaptation of the industry on 20 September
Interview: Butheina Kazim • Founder, Cinema Akil – “It’s been challenging since Day 1” – /United Arab Emirates
We spoke about the programming strategies of the only independent arthouse cinema in the Gulf region, focusing on its curatorial approach to European films and its work on engaging audiences
Interview: Peggy Johnson • Executive Director, The Loft Cinema – “We have open doors to any films and no limitations” – /US
The Executive Director of the Arizona-based theatre discussed its main initiatives, the reception of classics and new titles by the audience, and programming European films
Review: I Am Not Alone – AJB DOC 2021
Garin Hovannisian’s political documentary may not be unbiased, but it is technically polished and emotionally charged
Interview: Sinje Köhler • Director of Viva Forever – “Real friendships have a solid base that won’t alter with age, something that stays forever” – /Germany
The German director’s debut explores the dynamics behind long-lasting friendships
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival announces the first six titles in its Official Selection – Black Nights 2021 – Competition
The 25th edition of the Estonian festival, unspooling from 12-28 November, will include the world premieres of works by European directors Kristijonas Vildžiūna, György Pálfi and Aku Louhimies
Review: Wait for Me – AJB DOC 2021
Damir Markovina studies the dynamics, relationships and emotions within his family in his debut documentary
Prague International Film Festival – Febiofest to premiere the latest batch of Czech films – Festivals / Awards – Czech Republic
The sprawling gathering will be opened by Woody Allen’s Rifkin’s Festival on 17 September and brought to a close by Florian Zeller’s The Father on the 24th
La Cour des miracles by Carine May and Hakim Zouhani is now in post-production – Production / Funding – France
Rachida Brakni, Anaïde Rozam, Gilbert Melki and Disiz La Peste star in the cast of the filmmaking duo’s first feature film, which is produced by Haut et Court and sold by France TV Distribution
Shooting on We Started Together enters the home straight – Production / Funding – Hungary
Following on from Free Entry which scooped an award at SXSW in 2015, Yvonne Kerékgyártó delivers a second feature, produced by Együtt Kezdtük Film in co-production with Sparks