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in partnership with LST partners in collaboration with WHEN EAST MEETS WEST Polish Film Institute In collaboration with January 20/22, 2019 Screen Brussels Dox Consulting Screen Flanders Confartigianato Udine organized by Slovak Film Commission Estonian Film Institute Fondo Audiovisivo Friuli Venezia Giulia Slovak Film Institute EWA European Women’s Audiovisual Trieste Film Festival/Alpe Adria Cinema Ukrainian State Film Agency Network Wallimages Festival Scope with the support of Creative Europe Desk Belgium Flow Postproduction (Wallonie-Bruxelles) Creative Europe - MEDIA Programme Heretic Asterisk Creative Europe Desk Czech Republic MiBAC - Direzione Generale per il Hot Docs Creative Europe Desk Flanders Cinema Italian Film Commissions Creative Europe Desk Italy CEI (Central European Initiative) Laser Film Creative Europe Desk Luxembourg Film Center Serbia Lithuanian Film Centre Creative Europe Desk Netherland Regione Autonoma del Friuli Venezia MIA Creative Europe Desk Poland Giulia National Film Centre of Latvia Creative Europe Desk Serbia OLFFI under the patronage of Producers Network - Marché du Film LST partners Eurimages BDC Discoveries by Balkan database Documentary Center in partnership with Eventival Baltic Sea Docs EAVE Docu Rough Cut Boutique at Sarajevo with the technical support of database with the technical support of Maia workshops Film Festival Starhotels Savoia Excelsior Palace MIDPOINT Ex Oriente Film – Institute of Urban Hotel Design Documentary Film Savoia Excelsior Palace NH Trieste 2019 partners HBO Europe Grand Hotel Duchi d’Aosta Czech Film Fund ZagrebDox PRO LOFT Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles DRAW Film Industry Association of Ukraine FCL partner Flanders Audiovisual Fund-VAF Polish Film Institute Luxembourg Film Fund Netherlands Film Fund-Filmfonds 4 foreword 2 6 WEMW projects 96 WEMW GUEST PROJECTS 106 LAST STOP TRIESTE 120 This is IT 140 FIRST CUT LAB 150 INDex participants 292 wemw partners CO N TE TS 314 team

3 A “bridge” between Western and Eastern I know that those who come to WEMW do Europe: this is how our region, Friuli Venezia so in the belief that Trieste, in these winter 4 Giulia, likes to define itself. It is a metaphor, days, offers the opportunity to meet people however, that has been used so often (by who may be very different from each other, us, too) that it has become a kind of cliché, but who all share the same values regarding a bit obvious, for some even obsolete. cinema. Therefore they see the city as the Yet, despite this, we happen to be living perfect place to meet other like-minded in an era in Europe, in which walls are people ready to share their stories and find being preferred to bridges. This is why new collaborations. our identity as a bridge between cultures It’s a concept that’s rather popular too: has regained relevance, as well as all the applications this year totalled 299 from 49 initiatives which aim to unite and facilitate countries. These are significant numbers mutual knowledge and understanding. that remain stable year on year. We all hope that 2019 is the year that However, our wish is, above all, that will mark a renaissance in the idea of everyone comes to Trieste because they are Europe. But we all know that in order to convinced that only by working together, achieve that, we need to find new roads and staying united as Europeans, we have to overcome those forces that have been a future ahead of us, a future that looks pulling countries apart from each other, radically different from the one which those driving us towards a return to the tragic who love walls are preparing for us. divisions of the past. Welcome to Trieste, welcome to WHEN If we look at WHEN EAST MEETS WEST, we EAST MEETS WEST. realise that this small ‘bridge’ here in Trieste – this year in its ninth edition – can be part

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5 6 The WEMW international committee led Along these awards, EAVE will give away by Danijel Hocevar (Vertigo) and Leena a scholarship for the European Producers Pasanen (Dok Leipzig), and composed by Workshop and Asterisk will offer the Visual Manuela Buono (Slingshot Films), Didar Marketing Prize. Moreover, all fiction Domehri (Maneki Films), Alessandro projects will be in the running for the Gropplero (WEMW), Joanna Szymanska Pop Up Film Residency Award and the (Shipsboy) and Jozko Rutar (SPOK) has European Women’s Audiovisual Network selected 22 projects in development from will deliver the EWA Network Best Woman 14 different countries. The 2019 final line- Director Award. up includes 11 fiction feature films and 11 documentaries selected amongst 299 Lastly, Italy-Baltic Development Award applications from 49 territories. for Co-Production will be granted to the best project in development co-produced WE M W The WEMW 2019 jury, including Lorenzo between Italy and one of the Baltic States. Esposito (KVIFF and CINÉMA DU RÉEL The Award is granted by MiBAC-Ministero programmer), Georges Goldernstern per i Beni e le Attività Culturali, Estonian (CINÉFONDATION), Peter Kerekes, Simon Film Institute, Lithuanian Film Centre, Ofenloch (ZDF) and Jacobine van der Vloed National Film Centre of Latvia. (ACE) will deliver the Film Center Serbia Development Award, Flow Postproduction PROJECTS Award and Cannes Producers Network Prize.

7 10 ALL-IN 52 PRISON MAMA 12 BIGGER THAN TRAUMA 56 PURE UNKNOWN 16 BLACK SALT 60 THE LAST NOMAD 20 BROTHERHOOD 64 THE MIRACLE 24 DANIELS INFERNO 68 the palace 28 HER/HIS 72 THE SILENT TREATMENT 32 JUMP OUT 76 THE ZIMOV HYPOTHESIS 36 LE PARADIS C'EST ICI 80 VICTIM 40 LIVING 84 WHAT WILL THE TITLE BE? 44 METHUSALEM 88 WHO DO YOU LOVE THE MOST, BABY? 48 ONE OF US 92 YEAR OF A WIDOW 8 9 Genre Documentary with the Russian tourists. Is it at all possi- Director / Writer LOGLINE COMPANY PROFILE Director biography Director filmography ble to set your identity aside for the sake of Volkan Üce Cassette for timescapes is an independent ALL-IN (2020, 75' & 52') Two shy young men start to work in an money? Who can be an example to whom? In 2005, Volkan Üce obtained his master’s Producers Belgian production company that produces all-inclusive hotel. A new, absurd world While losing all the values they have been degree in Political and Social Sciences at Emmy Oost, Magalie Dierick films and cross-media projects with social DISPLACED (2017, 71’, docu) opens up to them. Colourful bikinis, an brought up with, Hakan and Ismail find the University of Antwerp, Belgium. He Budget and political engagement. The company Produced by Cobra Films with the support abundance of food and the management’s ways to no longer serve, but to be served. decided to continue as a self-taught film- € 414.645 (€ 295.021 in place) demands ensure they will never be the was founded in 1997 by Emmy Oost, who maker before completing his PhD. of the Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF)

ALL-IN By following Ismail and Hakan during 2 Company was awarded the Flanders Cultural prize for and Canvas. World premiere at DOK Leip- same again. summers in the hotel, ALL-IN explores Volkan completed his first full-length docu- Cassette for timescapes film in 2016, for producing and distributing zig 2017 the coming of age within the European mentary DISPLACED (71’, 2017) with the Looking for a slate of three migration films that are still support of the Flanders Audiovisual Fund Financing, Sales Agents, Festivals SYNOPSIS dream. In ALL-IN, the hotel functions as being screened around the world. and VRT. The film had its world premiere Ismail and Hakan start working in Nashira a microcosm for a more universal story at DOK Leipzig 2017 and was received with Resort, a gigantic all-inclusive hotel at the about the loss of innocence, when new- PRODUCER'S PROFILE great enthusiasm by both the international Turkish Riviera. Ismail is 17 and dropped comers try to adapt to our capitalistic first out of school to earn money for his family. world societies. Emmy Oost studied Germanic Literature and the Belgian public. DISPLACED shows Hakan is 25 and the youngest of 12 chil- & Linguistics and started working as a film the identity crisis of third-generation Turks dren. Both have come to the hotel business DIRECTOR statement producer for Johan Grimonpez, an inter- growing up in Belgium and the Nether- to move ahead in life and to learn English. nationally acclaimed filmmaker and artist lands. At the same time the film tells a lot I lived in Anatolia for two years. When I from Belgium who directed a.o. DOUBLE At first the newcomers are very shy and about current Turkish and Western Euro- returned to Belgium, at the age of eight, TAKE (premiered in Berlinale & Sundance) Magalie Dierick avoid all contact with the hotel guests. They pean society. Raised with oriental values I sometimes had trouble understanding & SHADOW WORLD. Since 2009, within have learned to be respectful to others. and standards, Volkan deliberately chooses the Western values. Getting to know Bel- her company Cassette for timescapes, And they understand their position. Gradu- themes that are related to his life. As a gium, changed and shaped my identity. she mainly focuses on documentary and ally, they observe the colourful bikini’s, the filmmaker, he wants to avoid telling exotic Sometimes I wonder what kind of a person crossmedia projects with social or politi- un-emptied plates, the different ways of stories. Informing and creating empathy for I would have been if I had just grown up cal engagement. Emmy Oost receives the protagonists is an important aspect, but addressing other people, the sorts of op- as Turk between Turks in Turkey. In this Flanders Cultural Prize for Film in 2016 for portunities. Ismail and Hakan are chang- only a starting point for Volkan. In a sub- Volkan Üce Volkan sense, ALL-IN is a kind of reconstruction of a slate of migration films. ing. Initial kindness turns into indifference. tle way, he strives to confront the audience my acquaintance with Flanders. I believe Junior producer Magalie Dierick joined Cas- with themselves. Ismail starts to use the tourists for his own I can empathize with young people who sette for timescapes in 2014 as production goals and envisions a future in Europe. Contact details leave their village for the first time and who coordinator on the feature film Problemski Cassette for timescapes Hakan struggles to be ‘the nobody’ the ho- are thrown in an absurd Western world. Hotel by Manu Riche. From 2015 onwards, Gent, Belgium tel business demands him to be. In vain, she has been managing the production of the T: +32 478211811 he tries to discuss Gogol and Dostojevski company’s documentary and fiction projects. [email protected] [email protected] 10 11 Genre Documentary to the edge of their physical and mental Film doesn't have classical narrative struc- several short films, four documentaries Director / Writer LOGLINE DIRECTOR statement strength, ruined their marriages, led them ture. Treatments (group and individual) are and secured rights for several feature Vedrana Pribacic Documentary essay with animated ele- Healing from the trauma of rape victims is to internal isolation and illness (all partici- edited in parallel to the private lives of the length scripts. Producer ments set in a post-war period. shown by following the journey of group of pants occasionally miss their therapy ses- protagonists. While the treatments were Our films were presented and awarded on Mirta Puhlovski Raped women are getting their power women through a painful process of return sions due to various surgeries). recorded in the way described above, the many festivals in the world. One of our last Budget back riding the wave of recent events in to own body and emotions. Determined to change and save their own protagonists in their private lives will be shot short films “THE BEAST" by Daina O. Pusic € 189.000 (€ 81.000 in place) The concept isn't founded on repeating the auma the world. lives, and the lives of their children who've so that they fit each of their characters. was qualified for Oscar. Company 8 raped women/4 unconventional thera- trauma, mark the event or narrate the state. also been severely traumatized by these Some information the protagonists say Currently we are in distribution of our latest Metar60 & Slavica film pists/ strictly confidential and intimate in- This is a story about the process from re- events, they've turned to new approaches about themselves and their lives during short film Tina & Sendi, by Hani Domazet, Looking for ner journey to recovery. construction of personality of each women of therapeutic methods including the Sys- the program, mostly related to memories, and started pre-production of our next short Co-producers, Financing to their successful every day functioning. wishes, hopes, fears-will be said in the off temic Constellation Method, NLP, fam- Emphasizing the natural noises and sounds film "Emil" by Neda Radic. We are also in SYNOPSIS screen form. ily systems therapy, osteopathy and the (breath, body movement..), we also amplify production of a documentary film “Bigger We'll use private photos before the war, Our protagonists are women. Women Feldenkrais. All methods are focused on the atmosphere of their inner states, and than trauma" about the connection of in- which show the noticeable physical body whose families were killed in one of the last the solution, not the cause. The recon- the isolated and controlled animation ele- ternal process of change which reflects to change that happened to them as conse- European wars; they were tortured and rape struction of significant events from person- ments are there for effects of a deeper dive great external events happening to a group quences of repressed trauma. but survived; guilt and shame kept quiet for al, physical and family history is focused into the mental states of raped women, and of women who were forced into sexual slav- All the above will be shoot as direct cinema 25 years. Today they're getting their power on the present and takes place in group we partly achieve the narrative exoneration. ery by enemy soldiers during the war. footage/Animation will illustrate historical back, changing their lives to better. as well as individual sessions. Women ran- The workshops will be recorded with 2 Slavica Film works closely with a number Vedrana Pribacic Vedrana context, memories and parts of therapy. We follow them every month, during 3 day domly select other participants in the work- cameras, one is static (covering the whole of directors and writers, with the main pro- specially designed strengthening program, shop to “represent" their family members area in total shots); the other is dynamic, ducers being Mirta Puhlovski and Anama- but also in their homes, villages and cities or even themselves. Exploring their own held in hand and directed to the close ups COMPANY PROFILE ria Kapulica, colleagues from the Academy where they live, often in the vicinity to their notion of tolerance, their inner qualities, of faces, movements, and emotions of the Slavica Film production company was of Dramatic Arts who have gained valuable an tr th er abusers, former neighbors and friends who meeting with their soul, connecting with protagonists. Darker tones will prevail. In founded by film professionals Milivoj Puh- experience working with various domestic almost 3 decades ago committed these their 4aspects of ‘self’, becoming aware the second part of the film, the accent is lovski, Mirta Puhlovski and Anamaria Kapu- and international production companies.

Mirta Puhlovski atrocities. The slowness of the justice sys- of the physical symptoms of pain, shame on protagonists' faces and their internal lica in early 2011. The company specializes We see the further strategy for develop- tem, the agonizing process of fact-finding and peace are all parts of an intense pro- experiences/states, and not the technique in film and video production, and other com- ment of Slavica Film in high end produc-

igg in legal proceedings, the inadequate sup- cess that enables them to make the I. step itself (the enactment is in the background). plimentary services. We also provide crea- tion of Croatian films, co-productions and port provided by the state–consisting of towards releasing repressed emotions so Blurrier and less clear images are used at tive and production services for commercial other audiovisual projects that enhance lo- B Contact details occasional visits to oversubscribed psy- they can break the code of silence marked the start of each of the constellation exer- and public television (NOVA TV, Croatian cal production. We are mostly working with Metar60 & Slavica film chiatrists, and eventual stuffing with tran- by guilt and shame. cises, in order to emphasize the entrance National Television HRT, RTL Television). women directors and younger generations, Zagreb, Croatia quilizers–they've pushed these women to the unknown. So far we have produced and co-produced and our last few films were about women T: +385 915221131 [email protected] 12 13 relations (Tina&Sendy, Rhonna&Donna, Her work in film has been recognized with yours" was awarded with two awards on Li- The Beast, Mother), co-produced with numerous awards, including Best Short burnia film festival and presented on several Croatia, Finland and UK. All of our films are Fiction at 2016 LA Film Festival, New Film- festivals in the world; "Bigger than trauma" is co-produced with Croatian NGO Metar60. makers L. A. 2017, Most Popular Internat. her first feature documentary. Fiction & Doc – Vienna Independent Shorts PRODUCER'S PROFILE 2016, Cinematic Achievement Award- Director filmography Thessaloniki F.Fest and many more. Mirta Puhlovski - NGO METAR60, presi- Work experience dent; COMPANY SLAVICA FILM D.O.O., 2000-2002. TV reporter, OTV (Open TV) Since 2008 she has been the producer founder and owner (CEO) Memberships: 2004-2013. TV reporter, Nova TV Croatia. and general manager of NGO “Metar 60" Croatian Producers Association (HRUP), 2009. – 2010. CNN World view founded in 2006, which produced several Croatian Film Artists’ Association (HDFD), CNN 30 ‘Where you there’ short films and artistic projects. In 2011 Croatian Dramatic Artists Association 2013. Editor in chief, RTL TV she founded the production house “Slavica (HDDU) 2015. Pannonian Challenge TV documen- Film" for film production. Both Metar60 Adress: KRMICA 3/6, DOMASLOVEC, 10 tary, writer and co director and Slavica film projects won many awards 430 SAMOBOR, Croatia 2016. The Factory is ours! documentary, on festivals worldwide. Mobile: +385 (0) 91 522 1131 45 minutes, writer and director/awarded Phone: + 385 1 3380 807 link to film: https://vimeo.com/228935244 Mail: [email protected] Director biography pass: LFF Office mail: [email protected] Name: Vedrana Pribacic [email protected] Born: April 27th 1977. in Zagreb, Croatia 2017. My neighbour, documentary, in de- Adress: Zagreb, B.Vukasa 45 velopment. Writer Born 1978 in Zagreb. Graduated in Film Cell: +38591/6008 822 2017. Bigger than trauma, debutante doc- and Theatre Production from the Acad- E-mail: [email protected] umentary, in production, 100 min emy of Dramatic Art in Zagreb. Member Vedrana Pribacic (1977)has master’s de- of HDFD, HRUP and HDDU. She partici- gree in politics, University of Political Sci- pated in Berlinale Talent Campus 2006, ence in Zagreb. She was working as TV and many other production workshops reporter and editor in chief since 2000 for based on intellectual property, film produc- many TV houses in Croatia, OTV, Nova TV, tion and cultural management. She has RTL; but also for CNN World view and CNN been working as an independent producer, 30 ‘Where you there’. organizer and 1AD on short, feature and Since 2015 she made two documentary films documentary films for over 15 years. for national TV, one of them “The factory is

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t Fiction and sections of the mine collapsing. Without have to go deeper and deeper to reach the Nia gets tied in with the lives of the chil- perts joined Volya Films as producer in Director LOGLINE telling her husband Nia frequently observes usable black salt. dren and loses track of the adult world. It is 2009. Previously, she was (a.o.) Director of Marjoleine Boonstra When Salome, with her Dutch husband, the house of a certain miner, DATO. Life above and below ground, on the one her sister Tamar who reconnects her. The the IDFA FORUM and as Industry & Mar- Writer goes back to her Georgian mountain village Gradually Nia comes to enjoy and find hand the hard working miners and on the two sisters keep each other in balance in ketplace Director set up the MeetMarket Bastiaan Tichler after 10 years, she is confronted to the fam- meaning in taking care of the ill children. other hand the chronically ill children who life. Their sisterly love challenges and con- at Sheffield Doc/Fest. She is a graduate of Producers ily salt mine and its ghosts from the past. Sal Denis Vaslin, Fleur Knopperts When Oscar confronts Nia with her past, have no choice but to spend hours each fronts them and gives them deep insight in EAVE, Eurodoc and the Binger Script Edit- the ensuing argument escalates. Oscar re- day in the labyrinth of underground mine- themselves. ing Workshop. Budget € 1.615.037 (€ 110.000 in place) SYNOPSIS turns home and Nia stays behind to deal shafts. Both are constantly in danger. with her past on her own. For the first time in over a decade NIA (32, I feel attracted to these kinds of forgotten COMPANY PROFILE Director biography

c k Company Now Nia is forced to fend off the many Volya Films impulsive, fiery) returns to the village in the places and this increasingly disappearing Marjoleine Boonstra studied at art-acad- antagonistic forces alone. After a grue- VOLYA FILMS - established in 2004 - is a Looking for snow-capped Southern Caucasus where way of life in which there is a dependence emy Minerva in Groningen and at film some incident with Dato and the village’s Rotterdam based company producing fic- Co-producers, Financing, she grew up, together with her rational on nature. These locations evoke an urge in school in Amsterdam. She works as a pho- teenagers, Nia realises that the only way to tion and feature documentaries, mainly as Sales Agents, Festivals Dutch husband OSCAR, whom she met me to tell stories of sadness, decay, poverty, tographer and filmmaker and has made save the mine is by cooperating with the international co-productions. Recent films when he was here with UNESCO. but also of resilience and the art of surviving. documentaries and fiction films as well as B la village’s powers that be. In panic Nia tries are A LAND IMAGINED by Yeo Siew Hua Tamar asks Nia to help tend to her patients What keeps mankind alive? How do they video-installations for museums of modern to save the children, but discovers that the (WP Locarno FF 2018 Winner Golden Leop- in the salt mine sanatorium, but Nia isn’t survive? It is the recurrent theme in my art. Central to her work is a deep interest in children are no longer there. Ilia leads the ard), THE OMISSION by Sebastian Schjaer good with children and the mine frightens all work, like in Bela, Bela in which po- human life and a keen eye for simple details distressed Nia through the myriad tunnels (WP Berlinale Panorama 2018), CENTAUR her. The next day it becomes clear to Oscar ets speak about surviving captivity under of how people cope in their difficult circum- and shafts. As Nia and Tamar furnish the by Aktan Arum Kubat (WP Berlinale 2017 that Nia is despised in the village. He is fu- a communist regime. In the city it is the stances. This has resulted in concise and new sanatorium, it feels to Nia as if a weight Panorama – winner CICAE award). Marjoleine Boonstra Denis Vaslin rious when a group of local teenagers spit citizens of New Orleans, who return to strong films about people all over the world has been lifted. on her in passing, however Nia refuses to their town after hurricane Katrina and try that have been awarded at several festivals. tell him the reason for their wrath. to rebuild their lives. Films, shot on isolated PRODUCER'S PROFILE One eye-catching detail is the sleeping of That night Nia is shocked when Tamar has DIRECTOR statement locations, where I seduce people to dive Denis Vaslin worked as a distributor and people that returns both in her films and packed her bags to leave. She transfers In 2012 I visited the salt mine Tsjon-Tuz deep into the core of their existence. producer in France before starting Volya photography. Boonstra: ÅgThis serenity the control of the sanatorium and the care as a possible location for my first feature The main character of Black Salt is Nia Films in 2004 in The Netherlands. Since under the most horrible circumstances en- for Ilia to Nia. From that moment on Nia is film Kurai Kurai – Tales with the Wind. The who is recalled by her sister, back to the 2011, he runs Mandra Films in Paris in sures me the world survives. It shows the Fleur Knopperts forced to spend her nights in the sanato- visual beauty of the place and the dra- history of her youth. Nia is confronted with parallel. He is a graduate of the Binger vulnerability of our existence in its most rium tending to the children. Oscar wants to the physical contact with her blind son, Lab, EAVE, EURODOC and ACE, a member Contact details matic relationship between life and death ultimate form. This moves me.Åh Marj- Volya Films know how long this situation will last, but Nia overwhelmed me. The salt mine has two from whom she fled. Her feelings of mater- of the European Film Academy as well as oleinee Boonstra's work has been shown Rotterdam, Netherlands cannot give an answer. Inside the mine Nia entrances, one for the sanatorium, the old nal love that had died out are rekindled in a member of the pedagogical team of the at museums, art galleries and film festivals T: +31 612507056 discovers, to her distress, rising water levels original mine, and one for the miners who the subterranean mineshafts. Festival des Trois Continents. Fleur Knop- in The Netherlands and abroad. Her work [email protected] [email protected] 16 17 has received several prizes. She is mentor - Plywood dwelling (4 screens, video instal- master-study film academy NFTVA Amster- lation) 40 min in coop. with Aernout Mik dam, coaching several film projects and tu- - Irene, a different life, (50 min) 2009 tor at IDFA workshop 2014 and 2015 and - Witte Sneeuw [white snow], (3 min) 2008 Jury member IDFA 2016. - Zonnig Madeira [sunny Madeira] , 50 min 2008 Director filmography - Karel van het Reve, (four grandsons tell) 30 min 2007 Films in Progress: - Keep on stepping (Seven New Orleans - The miracle of the little prince, release Sketches) 67 min 2007 2018, PVH films - Home away from Home, about the artist Do Ho Suh, release 2019, Avro/Tros - Light in the dark, Viewpoint Productions Filmography Films (Direction and Scenar- io): - Mirrordreams (52min) 2018 - Hemelsleutel (2x 28 min) 2016 - Jongens waren we/When we were boys (48min) 2015 - The silence of Mark Rothko (60 min) 2014 International film festival, EYE - Kurai, Kurai, Feature Film (80 min) EYE, several movie theatres, Prix Emile Guimet, Vesoul - Fresco's Paradise, (5x 40 min) series, 2013 - Keep on stepping, series, cross medial project, IDFA, UPC innovation award - Among Horses and Men (73 min) IDFA 2010, New York – several theatres - Ongehoord [unheard], (6 x 40 min) 2010

18 19 Genre Documentary deep fracture raising doubts. Now, free is perceived among the protagonists, invis- Oscar candidate), Graffitiger (Student Director / Writer LOGLINE Director biography Francesco Montagner from Ibrahim's influence, will they follow ible and dangerous, like the mines hidden Oscar nominee), animated short Pandas In a small village in the middle of the Bos- the steps of the father on the path to Jihad in the fields awaiting their hour. The traces (Cinefondation 3 rd Prize, Cannes 2013) Francesco Montagner (Treviso, Italy, Producer nian mountains, three adolescent sons of 1989). After having received his Bachelor Pavla Janouskova Kubeckova or seek a different future out of the Salafi of a conflict which has changed Ibrahim's or an original project of the eight-part TV a radical Salafi preacher, face their father's community?In an intimate portrayal of life, turning him from simple shepherd into series Wasteland produced by HBO Europe in Economics and Management at the Uni- Budget sentence for terrorism questioning their be- versity of Trento, he began his collaboration € 370.460 contemporary Bosnia and its insular Salafi a radical preacher for Jihad, remains and (selected at TIFF). lieves and seeking different paths for their community, Brotherhood is an anthropo- echos in the souls of the three brothers. Characterized by its distinct artistic policy, with the Association of Contemporary Arts Company future. Will their dreams carry them to fight Fucina del Corago. Since 2013 Francesco Nutprodukce logical exploration of youth, brotherhood, The goal is to follow the lives of the broth- the company constantly seeks original and in a war, to immigrate to Europe, or maybe religion and extremism in the most radical- ers prior to Ibrahim's incarceration until the has been studying Directing Documentary Looking for innovative slate of audiovisual works from to find another way in their hometown? ized region of Europe. moment of his return, two years later. With- central Europe. Nutprodukce has also be- at Prague’s renowned film school, FAMU. Co-producers, Financing, Animata resistenza (2014) is Francesco’s Sales Agents, Festivals in this time-frame many changes would ap- come known for discovering and develop- SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR statement pear, some in contrast to Ibrahim's will like ing a long-term relationship with new di- first feature documentary which he pro- Džabir's distancing from religious ideas, duced, shooted and directed with Alberto Donja Bocinja, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Brotherhood is a coming-of-age documen- rectorial and screenwriting talent, having some in support of it like Usama's self-em- Girotto. The film has been presented at the Džabir, Usama e Uzejr are three young tary observing intimately the adolescence of produced more than 6 first time features. bracing the father's Salafi ideology. A third 71. Venice Film Festival where it has been brothers raised in a Sunni Muslim family the three brothers Džabir, Usama and Uze- point of view would be Uzejr whose special awarded with the Venice Classics Award of shepherds. Since they were children, jr. During their activities as shepherds, they PRODUCER'S PROFILE sensibility and open criticism towards the for the Best Documentary on Cinema. Ani- the father Ibrahim taught them rigorously would spend a lot of time reflecting on the father naturally strikes him as the young Pavla studied Journalism at Charles Uni- mated Resistance has received 10 awards Brotherhood the precepts of Quran and the stories of dramatic events touching their lives, devel- versity and Film Production at FAMU. In and it has been presented in more than 20 Pavla Janouskova Kubeckova the Bosnian War where he fought with the hero of the film. oping different views which would lead to 2009 she co-founded production company festivals worldwide, distributed by SKY and Mujahideen against the Serbian enemies in a conflit inside the brotherhood, both ver- nutprodukce. She has produced many through a DVD package Nuvole. name of Jihad. bal and physical. Facing uncertainty, they COMPANY PROFILE documentary films and short animated The three brothers are brought up to follow would try to find answers to what brought Nutprodukce is one of the leading Czech films (e.g. Graffitiger - Student Oscar Nomi- Director filmography a strict Salafi way of life, glorifying Mujahi- the father to be sentenced, forming con- production companies. Its position is based nee). She is one of the producers of HBO deen and feeling the danger to be a Muslim tradicting opinions on Ibrahim's figure, and on a wealth of experience ranging from miniseries Burning Bush, directed by Ag- Animata resistenza (2014) - Animated Re- in a world where many Muslim countries sistance. Francesco Montagner their radical Islamist education. Their ideas documentaries, high-end tv series to ani- nieszka Holland and HBO series Wasteland are under attack.When Ibrahim gets sen- are challenged by a contradicting scenario mated works, and an artistically diverse se- (premiered at Toronto IFF 2016). She is Animata resistenza is a feature documen- tenced for terrorism, after his return from of two possible worlds: the Islamist one en- lection of the best art house Czech cinema. one of the co-producers of Spoor (dir. Ag- tary film, a poetic portrait of the Italian "re- Daesh, Džabir, Usama e Uzejr are thrown sistant animator" Simone Massi. The film Contact details visioned for them by Ibrahim and the non- Nutprodukce’s reputation stands for both nieszka Holland) that was awarded Silver Nutprodukce into crisis, questioning their believe in the religious one penetrating their life through professionalism and nonconformity, best Bear at Berlinale 2017. is a voyage into the deep of his lifework's Praha, Czech Republic only way of Islam they have ever known. the big influence of the outer world present exhibited in its works such as the minise- themes, the Italian resistance period and T: +420 605256190 The imprisonment of the father creates a in their smart-phones. A constant tension ries Burning Bush (11 Czech lions, Czech the peasant civilization that has vanished [email protected] 20 21 forever. Little stories forgotten by history. Roles: Co-director, co-writer, co-editor, and producer. Awards: - Venezia Classici Award for Best Docu- mentary on Cinema - 71. Venice Film Festival - Award Veneto Movie Movement - Eu- ganea Film Festival 2015 - Best Italian Documentary - Foggia Film Festival 2015 - Honor Mention Award for the Best film on Art and Best Original Soundtrack - ArtFilmFest- Asolo XXXIV - Audience Award - ViaEmiliaDocFest 2015

22 23 Genre Documentary ing down here in the darkness. In an over- about to disappear. What do you do then, Øyvåg. In addition, we have attached to our With our latest film we are working with Director / Writer LOGLINE Egil Håskjold Larsen whelming sound-image, just lit by confused and what kind of impact does this have on Executive producer Bendik Rugaas. Now a Russian sound designer, Danish edi- n o From the white overwhelming landscape headlights, they are still digging deeper, but the environment that the industry then im- we have two active directors: Egil Håskjold tor, Norwegian director, and Brazilian and Producer of polar island Svalbard, we enter into the for what reason? Good numbers and tons plemented? I think I have found my ideal Larsen and Paul Tunge. Finish consultants. This makes way for a Racha Helen Larsen depths of a dark coal mine to meet Daniels of coal? Is it a quest for something in them- location for this theme. Svalbard is one of broader view of how the world sees your Budget Inferno. € 270.000 (€ 190.000 in place) selves, or a state they have been part of for the few surviving coal mines in our "west- In Yellow Log we believe that we need new project, and we can benefit from worldwide so long that it has become life itself? ern" world. This is an extinct profession, ways to experience and see the world in expertise, not just limited to the Norwegian fer Company Yellow Log SYNOPSIS an extinct environment, and this may also order to renew our understanding of our- workforce. be a slowly erratic type of people. Mining n Looking for Daniels Inferno is a journey towards the DIRECTOR statement selves and the "others". in Svalbard has slowly but surely been Co-producers, Financing, depth of the earth and the human mind. I grew up in a city built around an industry. Yellow Log ambitions are to create films PRODUCTIONS minimized, and an operation that formerly Sales Agents, Festivals Far below the ground, in a coal mine in arc- The town of Kirkenes, in the north of Nor- that can give us a surprising new look at In development housed hundreds of people, and big profits, tic island of Svalbard, in a claustrophobic way was founded on the steel mining of AS the world, from an unexpected standpoint. · NEEEI - Short film - Director: Paul Tunge s I is now down to 30 men, and a very mod- noisy environment, we find unsightly faces Sydvaranger. The people growing up and Our starting point is that film must be an · Daniels Inferno - Documentary feature- est production. The thoughts about how and strange Mad-Max-like machines, con- living in a city like this, and even the city experience, both through the film itself, but Director: Egil Håskjold Larsen long this operation is being maintained are stantly digging and drilling into the depths itself, is shaped by this lifestyle. The oppor- also the way it reaches out and how it is · FENDI-Documentary feature-Director: Fa- e l many, but it's a matter of years. And to be of this mountain. Outside, everything is tunities and limitations, and the mentality consumed by the audience. We follow de- biano Parisi frank, I guess the real reason why it actually completely white. An endlessly dull land- and type of people that a bred through this velopments and wish to go ahead with new · Barcode- Documentary feature- Director: still exists here has to do with a lot more scape, as far as the eye can see. All of this type of life, shapes and forms the commu- ideas and methods to make the movie ex- Egil Håskjold Larsen than just the coal itself, and rather a political is Daniels Inferno. A man that has been nity. Just like myself. perience unique. Another important goal of

Racha Helen Larsen situation of sustaining some sort of relevant digging for 35 years. And now: where will it The operation here has been laid down for starting Yellow Log is to establish a compa- In production important activity in this remote Norwegian end. The documentary film Daniels Inferno several years now, but my thoughts and ny with ambitions for international coopera- · Natural Man (Den Siste Jege) - Documen-

Dani polar region. Russian mines are just as ac- dives into the darkness of Mine 7 in the memories of such life and such work have tion, both to reach out with our movies, but tary feature-Director: Egil Håskjold Larsen tive as they always been, just a couple of arctic island of Svalbard. One of the very stayed with me. How it affects on its in- also to find the best partners. We strongly hours with snowmobile over the mountain. few coal mines left in Europe. A Norwegian habitants, my friends and acquaintances, believe that cross-border cooperation, and Released underground mine where 20 men, like and how the city in itself is able to proceed. not least across cultures, is essential for · Bauta -2018- Shortfilm- Directors: Egil

Egil Håskjold Larsen small ants, divided into two shifts, engulf What happens when it all shuts down. COMPANY PROFILE understanding our own project better, and Håskjold Larsen & Paul Tunge. inward, both in search of more coal, good I want to explore such an environment and Yellow Log was established in 2017, but to expand perspectives on storytelling and · ODDA -2018- Shortfilm- Directors:Egil camaraderie, a safe workplace and prob- such a framework. A city, shaped and also the co-founders and those involved have a the view of the world around us. So aspire Håskjold Larsen & Paul Tunge. Contact details ably the very meaning of life. Like all others. completely dependent on such an indus- long track-record in the film and television to work with directors and projects who · AD ASTRA -2017-Shortfilm- Directors: Yellow Log The film dig down with these men and re- try, and how this will turn out when times industry. Yellow Log today consists of pro- have the ability to reach out internationally Egil Håskjold Larsen & Paul Tunge. Oslo, Norway produce the feeling and experience of be- around it is changing, and the industry is ducer Racha Hellen Larsen and Andreas with their style of films. T: +47 92611197 [email protected] 24 25 PRODUCER'S PROFILE Director biography Festivals: Norwegian Premiere (january Festival, Message to Man St Petersbourg, 14th, 2019): Tromsø International Film Fes- Docs MX, Westlake Documentary Film Fes- Racha Helen Larsen has several years of Egil Håskjold Larsen grew up in the wilder- tival (Opening Film) tival, Camden Int Film Fest, Gothenborg experience from the industry, working for ness of northern Norway. In the remote vil- Film Festival, to name a few. many of the largest TV production houses lage of Jarfjord, just next to the Norwegian 69 Minutes of 86 Days - Doc. 70 min (first in Norway, as producer, director and post- border to Russia, they were 3 people in his feature) - 2016 Ad Astra - Doc. 27 min - 2016 (part of a production manager. In 2018 she was one class. He then finished his education as a Camera: Egil Håskjold Larsen, Editor: Egil trilogy on modernist architecture) of the founders of the Oslo based produc- still photographer from Anadolu University Håskjold Larsen & Victor Kossakovsky, Director, edit, camera: Egil Håskjold Larsen tion company Yellow Log. Aiming to pro- in Turkey, before taking a Masters degree Music: Bugge Wesseltoft, Sound; Alexandr & Paul Tunge. Music: Kim Hiorthøy. duce documentary films as well as fiction, in documentary film from Volda University. Dudarev. Festivals/Exhibitions: The State Automn Ex- with the common understanding that film Egil has worked as a cinematographer on Festival awards: CPH: DOX - Honorable hibition 2016, Nordic Docs, Eurodok, The needs to be an experience, a way for audi- several fiction and documentary films, in- Mention, HotDocs - Toronto - Winner: Norwegian International Film Festival, Ber- ences to travel into the unknown and take cluding works with directors like Victor Kos- Emerging International Filmmaker Award, gen International Film Festival, OSLO PIX part in something magical, and this way to sakovsky. Sheffield Doc Fest - Winner; Youth Jury Nowness. see the world from new perspectives. At His first feature documentary as a director; Award, Dokufest Kosovo - Honorable Men- Yellow Log she is now the co-owner and 69 Minutes of 86 Days earned him several tion, New York Nordic Int Film Festival - Bauta - Doc. 20 min - 2018 (part of a tril- creative producer, as well as being respon- international awards, including the Emerg- Winner: Best Feature Documentary, Odes- ogy on modernist architecture) sible for the artistic approach and for se- ing Filmmaker Award at Hot Docs. sa International Film Festival - Winner: Directors, edit, camera: Egil Håskjold Lars- lecting projects and directors to work with. He is now finishing his second feature Honorable mention Best Int. Documentary, en & Paul Tunge. Music: Kim Hiorthøy. Her latest film as a producer is work by length documentary: Where Man Returns. Sole Luna Film Festival - Winner; Best Edit- Festivals/Exhibitions: Bergen International director Egil Håskjold Larsen; Where Man A film from his childhood playgrounds; a ing, Nordic Docs - Winner: Best Cinema- Film Festival, OSLO PIX, Nowness. Returns, set to be opening film at Tromsø portrait of a man's particular relationship to tography + Honorable Mention, The Nor- International Film Festival in January 2019. nature, in this remote wilderness. To pre- wegian Short Film Festival - Winner: The ODDA - Doc. 45 min - 2018 (45 minute Racha has her education from the Univer- miere as the opening film in Tromsø Inter- Golden Chair for best Documentary, Aman- one take) sity of Manchester with a Masters in Eth- national Film Festival, january 2019. da - Nominated for best Documentary film, Directors, edit, camera: Egil Håskjold Lars- nographic Documentary, and masters from The Norwegian Documentary Film Festival en & Paul Tunge. Music: Kim Hiorthøy. Volda University in Documentary Filmmak- Director filmography - Honorable Mention, Gullruten Award for Festivals/Exhibitions: Bergen International ing, as well as Executive Master of Manage- Where Man Returns - 71 min. - 2019 best TV Documentary - Winner: Best Di- Film Festival, OSLO PIX, Nowness. ment from BI Norwegian Business School. Camera: Egil Håskjold Larsen, Editor: Mik recting. Stampe Fogh, Music: Christian Wallumrød, + Selection for numerous international fes- Sound: Alexander Dudarev. tivals like: IDFA, Dubai International Film

26 27 Genre Fiction S periences from a different perspective, and long time is falling apart. That's why I de- opportunity to break out helplessness is to Director LOGLINE PRODUCER'S PROFILE the intense emotions that accompany such cided tell this story, which is very personal take a chance of the olympic trip away from Anna Kazejak She loved another man, but married him Mariusz Włodarski was born in 1980 in Po- a process cause that often the same event of course, but more over – it is very current the iron curtain. H I Writers because it made sense. He has only ever land. In 2005 he graduated from the De- has a completely different response in the and reflects changes which taking place / Anna Kazejak, Marta Parlatore loved her. She wants to be free and follow partment of International Relations at the eyes of each of them. From Irena's perspec- not only in polish society, but also around Producer her passion. He believes their marriage COMPANY PROFILE University of Lodz, with his thesis about tive, Jacek became a tyrant who, by force the world. It will be a story about faith, lone- Mariusz Włodarski is sacred and they should be together till Lava Films is an independent film produc- using the marketing approach in film dis- and command, tries to get out of his head liness, love and freedom. And all those in Budget death do them part. The story is quite differ- tion company collaborating with aspiring tribution in Poland. He completed post € 1.800.000 (€ 50.000 in place) all libertarian ideas. Jacek initially thinks that sultry atmosphere of late '80 in Poland. ent when you see it through her or his eyes. divorce is a temporary whim of Irena, then and established filmmakers from Poland graduate studies of Film Production at The Company Irena and Jacek are a sporty couple. Irena,

HER and abroad. The company’s goal is to help Polish National Film School in Lodz. He has discovers that Irena is cheating on him. a former figure skater is coaching the Pol- Lava Films artists transform their potential into fea- worked for major studios in Poland – Opus SYNOPSIS Irena wants freedom where Jacek intimacy. ish representation for the Calgary Olympic Looking for tures, documentaries and animated films Film. In 2010 together with three friends Co-producers, Financing, WARSAW, late 80’s. Irena wants a divorce and a feeling that she Games. Jacek is a sports journalist on Pol- bearing hallmarks of creative individual- he founded his own production company Sales Agents IRENA - a skating pair coach, preparing to is the lady of her own life. Jacek regards ish radio. Irena’s desire for freedom and Ja- ity, yet reflecting valid issues of our times. Lava Films, where at the start he produced participate in the Winter Olympics in Cal- their relationship as something inviolable, cek’s faith have caused a serious crisis in the diploma film of Magnus von Horn titled gary. She once was an ice skater, but her because it is integrated with the blessing of their marriage. Wanting to break free at any Believing that international co-productions "Without Snow“. Mariusz took part in EAVE career ended before it could really start be- the Supreme. Jacek make it clear to Irena cost, Irena directs the case to Metropoli- are the most accurate answer to the needs European Producers Workshop 2011 and cause Irena got pregnant. This apart from that he will never agree to divorce, but Irena tan Court. In order to win the case, Irena of multicultural audience, Lava Films en- EKRAN 2011 where he was developing fea- resignation from sport, also resulted in a is not going to give up without a fight and will have to reveal the mystery they have gages in projects with worldwide potential ture debut film "The Here After“ by Magnus quick marriage. decides to apply to the metropolitan court been holding back from the world since the as the main or minor producer as well as von Horn, premiered during Cannes 2015 Irena's husband, JACEK, is a sports jour- for church vows. This is an extremely pain- beginning of their relationship. It‘s a post- conducts service productions. Anna Kazejak – where Mariusz was representing Poland nalist working on the radio. Irena and Ja- ful blow for Jacek, mostly because it not romantic story - he comes from a family of Lava Films recent titles: at Producers on the Move programme. cek seem to be a well-chosen couple, but only beats in his love for Irena, but also un- oppositionists who cultivated a relationship - The Harvesters written & directed by: Recently he took part on ACE 27 develop- the truth about their marriage is completely dermines the foundation of his identity - in with the Church, she - the daughter of a Etienne Kallos ment workshop. Mariusz is currently also a different. Jacek loves Irena with a desper- his faith. In order to have a chance to win policeman, rebelled against her family by - Les Affaires Reprennent written & direct- teacher at directing and producing courses ate love, supported by an unshakable faith the case, Irena reveals the secret she has in marrying him. Now, after 15 years of mar- ed by: Gérard Pautonnier her since the beginning of the relationship at Lodz Film School. in God and Catholic values. But for Irena, riage, it is clear that they have not been - 21 x New York written and directed by:

Mariusz Włodarski with Jack, which he takes as cruel betrayal. who is not a believer, life with Jacek be- able to reconcile their differences, despite Piotr Stasik comes slowly an emotional hell. genuine intentions on both sides. Once - The Here After written and directed by: Director biography DIRECTOR statement Magnus von Horn Contact details The marriage breaks up and the fault is merged with an almost impossible feeling, Anna Kazejak is national and international Lava Films not only on one side. Each of the spouses Almost everybody knows the feeling when they now live side by side. They both suffer, awarded director and screenwriter. Prior Łódz, Poland looks at the same situations and shared ex- everything you have been building for a but each in their own loneliness. The only to attending at the National Film School in T: +48 506061974 [email protected] 28 29 Lodz in 2001, she spent many years study- 2010 Flying Pigs (feature film) ing film theory. In 2005, Kazejak and two of her friends from school decided to produce 2009 The Sidetrack (documentary) a three part film dealing with the economic migrations of young Poles - Ode To Joy. The 2007 A Few Simple Words (school diplo- three directors not only won the hearts of ma) critics, but won many major prizes. (Spe- cial Jury Prize - Gdynia Film Festival, 2005; 2006 Apetyt na miłosc (tv series) Platinum Award for Best Low Budget Pro- duction - WorldFest Independent Film Fes- 2005 Ode to Joy (feature film) tival, Huston, 2007). This film was also the first Polish film to screen in competition at 2004 You Are There (school etude) the Rotterdam International Film Festival. The first feature helmed by Kazejak was Flying Pigs, which was a box office hit in Poland. Her third film - The Word - had its Word Premiere at 64. Berlinale IFF, Gen- eration Section and further was shown over 40 internationals film festivals. Kazejak also directs for television including of HBO Po- land's version of In Treatment. She is also member of the European Film Academy.

Director filmography

2014 The Word (feature film)

2012 In Treatment (polish tv series)

2011 Without Secrets (tv series)

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t Documentary ing police controls, forced to listen to racist to support their project and NGO. In 2012, I plan to go back to Nairobi end of Janu- Chien et Loup and distributed by the re- Director / Writer LOGLINE comments on their account. I’ve spent two months in Nairobi visiting all ary with a cameraman to film material for nowned Zodiak rights international distribu- u Nika Šaravanja Henry is a 12 year-old boy living with his The two stories collide in the moment their centers in different slums. Since then, a new production teaser that can properly tion company. Public Enemy was aired all Producers grandmother in a chaotic slum of Nairobi. when Steve and the group come back to I have been documenting their work, we be- represent the film and the main characters. around the globe and won several awards Isabel de la Serna, Iva Tkalec One day, on a field next to his house, he Nairobi and Steve organises an acrobatic came very good friends and we have been at the inaugural MIP Drama Screenings. Budget sees a “superhero"- Steve, teaching a € 247.394 (€ 16.000 in place) training for the slum children on the field meeting regularly in different European COMPANY PROFILE The second season will be broadcasted on p o group of children how to fly. Henry sets up next to Henry’s house. At first, Henry and RTBF at the beginning of 2019. Company countries. With the new situation in Europe, Playtime Films is a production company a high goal- to become the best acrobat in his friends are observing the trainings from Playtime films the immigration crisis and people fleeing founded in 2007 in Brussels by three di- the group and fly with Steve to Europe to distance and are too shy to participate, but Matthieu Frances, director, producer and Looking for from Africa to Europe, with this film I want rectors and producers, Julien Bechara, discover a new world. they often try to imitate the acrobats on co-owner, graduated from IAD Co-producers, Financing, to show the opposite journey. We meet one Matthieu Frances and Gilles Frankignoul. Sales Agents, Festivals their own. The day comes when Henry fi- of our heros in Europe, who returns to Af- Julien Bechara, director, Producer and co- In 2010, Isabel de la Serna joined the team

Jum SYNOPSIS nally goes to the training. From the moment owner, graduated from IAD rica, wanting to bring positive change to his as production manager and is now execu- Henry meets Steve, he becomes Henry’s Gilles Ivan Frankignoul, co-owner, gradu- The film begins on two continents and fol- home. In the past 10 years, together with tive producer. hero and Henry decides to put all his ef- ated from INRACI lows two storylines. Steve and the group I organized various Playtime provides production, direction and fort into becoming an acrobat himself. With Isabel de la Serna, producer and co-owner, The first one is Henry’s every day life and performances and workshops in Italy, Croa- post-production services for singular pro- doubts from the side from his grandmother, graduated with a master’s degree in com- childhood in the slums. We see him as a tia & Austria, as well as fundraising for the jects and unique cinematographic works though. Soon the Nafsi will choose a chil- munication from IHECS child that is being on a constant lookout, NGO Nafsi Africa from the city of Bolzano. with european potential both in fiction or dren group to travel with them next year to acting as a grown up, trying to hide his Last year we started researching and devel- documentary fields. Regarding its Cinema perform in Europe. Nika Šaravanja weaknesses from the harsh world outside. oping the project in order to make a feature editorial line, Playtime focuses on films with PRODUCER'S PROFILE Set in the slums of Nairobi, we follow the Only when he is with friends in school or documentary and in April 2018 I re-visited a strong european potential and audience Managing director and Producer at Play- two characters chasing their dreams. playing at home with his sister, we experi- Nairobi, where I met also Henry. engagement proposed by directors with a time Films ence Henry being actually a 12 year-old, In the last 4 months the project was select- determined, creative and aesthetic vision. growing up boy. The second storyline is fol- DIRECTOR statement ed to participate at ESOdocs where I decid- Playtime is also active in the production EP2C training with Public Enemy (10 x 52’ lowing Steve, a self-thought acrobat from I met the group on “C’est is the Best", a ed to introduce Henry in the film as a “child of TV programmes. Since 2008, Playtime TV series), 2014 Nairobi, Kenya and the Nafsi group on street festival in Zagreb, Croatia in 2009. hero", which allows us also to open the film Films has been one of the privileged part- Graduated from EURODOC training, 2012 Iva Tkalec their journey in Europe. The money they They were performing on the main square to younger audiences and a bigger market. ner of the RTBF, French speaking broad- Playtime Films Sprl co-owner, since 2011 raise by performing, they use to fund their and I was immediately fascinated by their The film has been through supervision and caster in Belgium. Master degree in communication, IHECS, project back home; providing shelter, food, advices of many professionals in the field. Contact details acrobatic skills and contagious positive en- On the Tv fiction side, The company has 2006 Playtime films clothing and education to children in need. ergy. Since I was into acrobatics myself, we I still don’t have much filmed material with established itself on a national and interna- Brussels, Belgium While traveling, we see them being treated started training together in Zagreb. I got to Henry, because I didn’t consider him the tional level with the TV series Public Enemy Languages: French & English T: +32 484696623 like immigrants, facing long and exhaust- know their background story and decided main focus on the film back in April, but (2016, 10x52’) in coproduction with Entre [email protected] [email protected] 32 33 Isabel, born in 1983, is graduated from Iva Tkalec is a documentary producer from award winning film “Dusk Chorus- based on Innsbruck Nature Film Festival – Innsbruck Festival – Tokyo AWARD – Green Image IHECS (Brussels) with a Master in commu- Croatia, based in Brussels since 2014. She fragments of extinction" which is currently AWARD – Best International Documentary awardInternational Wildlife Film Festival – nication. Since then, she has been work- started as a freelance casting director and travelling on numerous film festivals around Imagine Science Film Festival – New York Montana ing in cinema field. Isabel joined Playtime later on as a researcher for a cult documen- the globe, was her first feature documentary. (North-America premiere) Ecozine Film Festival – Zaragoza AWARD Films in 2010 as production assistant. In tary TV series "Direkt" produced for Croa- She is currently living in Vienna and working Environmental Film Festival – – Best International FilmFestival Int de Cin- 2011, she became partner and is now tian National Television (HRT) through the on her second feature film. WashingtonD.C. ema e Video Ambiental – Brazil AWARD – Playtime’s managing director and unique period of 6 years. She worked with Croatian Jihlava International Doc Film Festival – Best International Film producer. She's executive and line produc- production companies as Fade in, Restart Director filmography Prague InScience Film Network AWARD for the and Kinoteka, with them she produced sev- best science film of 2017 er in charge of the financing department NAFSI AFRICA (in state of preproduction)- San Francisco Green Film Festival eral documentaries with successful festival World of Knowledge film festival- San either for shorts, feature or documentary. In 75+, documentary film produced by Play- Iran International Film Festival – Teheran- life: “My life without air" by Bojana Burnac, Petersburg,Russia 2012, she was selected for EURODOC with timefilms- director DokuFest – PrizrenGlobal the feature length documentary, Reveka “Sick" by Hrvoje Mabic, co-produced “4 Eco Film Festival – Zurich HANDICAP- INTEGRATIV (2016)- 15’, im- Passports" by Mihajlo Jevtic. She is cur- age film- produced by Kaufmann Grafik, by Christopher Yates and Benjamin Colaux LONG TIME NO SLEEP (2018)- video in- Bifed – Istanbul AWARD – Best Internation- rently working with two Belgian production DE (released at Cinema du Réel in 2016). She stallation, 3x 10 min with Brazilian artist al Doc (student jury)Cervino Cinemountain also participated to the Balkan documenta- companies (Playtime and Off World) as a – Aosta Camila Rhodi-TOP Kino Vienna- Deviation BULB (2015) 3’, experimental film- direc- ry Center Discoveries with the project Sons producer on international co-productions. Planet in Focus Environmental FF – To- Festival, ACUD,Berlin, Germany tor, cinematographer of Kosovo by Gilles Coton that has been rontoCineEco Serra da Estrela - Portugal pitched to many festivals in 2013 (Zagreb- Director biography AWARD – Best International Documentary DUSK CHORUS “based on fragments of IN THIS STATE OF BEING (2015)- 22’, dox, Dok Leipzig coproduction meetings, Nuremberg Human Right film Festival Nika Šaravanja is a Croatian documentary extinction" (2016) 64’, documentary film, documentary film, produced by BLS - di- When East Meet West, …). Archibelge !, Cinema Planeta – MexicoInconvenient filmmaker and visual artist. After studies on produced by Zelig school of Documentary, rector- Trento Film Festival (IT), Motovun a documentary series (3x52’) by S. Be- the Zagreb School of Economy and Manage- BLS & Province of South tyrol/ Dolby 5.1. Films Film Festival – VilniusMountain In- Film Festival (CRO) noote, G. Coton & O. Magis was released in ment, she spent many years traveling, doing produced by “Fragments of Extinction"- ternational Film Festival – Graz InScience 2015 in coproduction with Off World, RTBF social work and collaborating and exhibiting directorInternational Awards and official Dutch Int. Film Festival – Nijmegen AWARD ASCOLTA I MIEI OCCHI (2014) 15’, docu- and VRT. In 2016, She produces a TV se- with various artist and NGO’s. She was the selections: (13 Awards and more than 50 – Best International DocumentaryFricine mentary film- cinematographer- Bolzano ries Public Enemy (10x52’) by Matthieu owner and curator of Etikart galley in Rovinj Official Selections – updated 28 July 2018) Socioenvironmental FF – Rio De Janeiro Film Festival (IT) Frances & Gary Seghers in coproduction and she has also worked as a yoga and snow- Visions du Reèl – Nyon (International pre- Signes de Nuit – Paris AWARD – Best Inter- with Entre Chien et Loup and RTBF. It was boarding teacher for many years. She gradu- miere)Green Film Festival – Seoul national Documentary broadcasted in many territories thanks to ated on the Zelig school for documentary Cinemambiente – Torino AWARD – Best Festival of Tolerance – ZagrebSignes de the collaboration with Zodiak Rights. and new media in directing class in 2016. Italian DocumentaryDurban International Nuit – BerlinGreen Film Festival UEA – Isabel is currently developing several docu- Her work consists of mainly social impact & Film Festival – Durban AWARD – Best In- Norwick UKBeldocs International Docu- mentaries, short and feature-length fictions. environmental oriented documentaries. The ternational Documentary mentary FF – BelgradGreen Image Film

34 35 Genre i Fiction As expected, old habits die hard. The ev- smoking Golf together with his son Adrien, cast on RAI and Arte/ZDF, represent a pre- Dizdarevic are the specialization in low and c Director LOGLINE erlasting war between the two factions in after twelve hours of non-stop driving from paratory phase, fundamental for collecting in high budget production development in Giovanni Troilo A few days away from the long awaited re- town resumes with grotesque twists. To en- Charleroi. Adrien has to live here, he said. stories, suggestions and moods, and for Europe, his international relationships and Writers enactment of Waterloo a group of teenagers sure the success of the casting, the com- Otherwise this time those damned Turks generating the emotional geography of this the deep knowledge of national and inter- Gaia Baldini, Giovanni Troilo attempts to lift the spirits of their city at all munity has no choice but to seal it with will kill him for sure. place and characters, who represent the national funding and co-production. Producers costs. The plan is perfect, but some must fall. Ognjen Dizdarevic, Maarten Schmidt an impenetrable line-up of police cars, led This is how it all begun, and it’s also the ghosts of contemporary Europe. by inspector Bardier. As the locked selec- reason why Le Paradis c’est Ici is exactly Under that same push of political urgency, Bright Frame filmography includes: Budget € 1.426.000 (€ 52.000 in place) SYNOPSIS tion proceeds, the local contenders reveal like it is. Like an engaging dive into a small, Le Paradis c’est içi represents the third act, Saro, Documentary by Enrico Maria Artale themselves to be morally worse than Gio- in which those ghosts and characters, by – 2016 – co-produced by Bright Frame, CompanIES Paradis, Belgium. One event only can ex- imaginary town where enigmatic criminal Bright Frame, Storyhouse cite the community of the sleepy town: the vanni ever expected. Disappointed by that acts follow one another, where you always an absurd humour and surreal irony, are Film After Film and Young Films - Best bunch of degenerates aspiring to the hon- staging one last great war in miniature, Documentary Film at Torino Film Festival Looking for yearly re-enactment of the Waterloo battle. have the disturbing feeling that reality has Co-producers, Financing But a few days before the greatly anticipat- orable role, the young boy – to his utmost got out of control, where cause-and-effect whose mud soldiers, falling and dancing at 2016

s c'est i s c'est ed happening, Adrien Senior, revered im- surprise – discovers himself closer and relationships seem completely messed up. the same time, will finally remember that Iuventa, Documentary by Michele Cinque -

i personator of Napoleon, dies. His passing closer to his brother’s dynamiteur attitude. It is actually this very humus that facili- they are alive and human… 2017 - financed and co-produced with RAI leaves the town mourning and his beloved After a series of clumsy abductions, police tates the unleashing on a group of guys – a Cinema, Lazy Film, ZDF and Sunday Film. d nephew Giovanni hopeless. chases, magnificent “coups de theatre" by beautiful and tainted youth who “suffer life" COMPANY PROFILE Fosca, Shortmovie by Maria Chiara Ven- Taking advantage of the patriarch’s death, the Turks and incongruous deaths, Giovan- – of a real coming-of-age hurricane. turini - 2017 co-produced with STRUP

a Bright Frame is a production company ni realizes there is only one way to change PRODUKCIJA. who banned him from Paradis after “the In this small group, where each and every founded in 2015 by professionals Ognjen the course of history: turning the mise en

r explosive Turkish Issue", Andy – Giovanni’s character is endowed with their own extraor- Dizdarevic and Luca Emiliano Pancaldi scene of the re-enactment into a real war.

Ognjen Dizdarevic older brother – returns from his exile in the dinary aura of iconicity, moral decay and a for the production and distribution of in- PRODUCER'S PROFILE In “Le paradis, c’est içi" the unreal becomes Italian Alps. The official excuse is to stay messy sex life combine with the necessity dependent European feature films, docu- Ognjen Dizdarevic, legal representative of more than possible – desirable, even – up by his little brother’s side during the most to produce a dystopic attempt at rebirth. mentaries and short films. Bright Frame Bright Frame and executive producer, was to the point where enacting a massacre in compelling casting ever heard of. Once every attempt has failed, our protago- is based in Gorizia, Italy. Key activities of born in Sarajevo in 1979. He attended Law costume might be an awesome opportunity Giovanni, in fact, has been entrusted with nists have nothing but one last resort left: Bright Frame are to develop, with the core School at the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia, for the rebirth of an anesthetized commu- managing the audition for the role of the introducing the element of death in order to creative team, audiovisual projects and to and at Graceland University, IA, USA. He nity. new Napoleon. However, having Andy and shock the soul into one final vital instinct, find the right national and international graduated in Film & TV production at the Le Pa Le Giovanni Troilo his reunited gang by his side – Johanna, the instinct of survival, to morally rearm the partners for financing and co-production. National Cinema and Television Academy best burglar in town, and Xavier, eclectic DIRECTOR statement community, hoping it will spread like a virus. In the pre-financing phase meaningful col- in Rome (Centro Sperimentale di Cinemato- Contact details cat whisperer – offers limited reassurance: Everything started on that summer morn- The previous works La Ville Noire, winner laborations are sought, mostly in the form grafia). He is currently based in Rome, Italy. Bright Frame the Turks will have some rightful objections ing when my uncle showed up at our home of the Sony Awards and the documentary of national and European co-productions. Since 2000 he is industry market adviser Farra d'Isonzo (GO), Italy against his daring comeback. under the mountains in Cimolais in his film Coeurope, selected at IDFA and broad- The strong point of Bright Film and Ognjen for the Sarajevo Film Festival, following the T: +39 3466707402 [email protected] 36 37 development of international projects and publishing and advertising. Troilo’s work Le Ninfee Di Monet Un Incantesimo Di Ac- working as organizer and production direc- has been published in Newsweek Japan, qua E Luce (B/Arts – Nexo Digital), will be tor in films like Cirkus Columbia by Oscar Der Spiegel, D La Repubblica, GQ Italy, distributed in cinemas in 2018. winner Danis Tanovic, Venuto al Mondo by CNN, Wired UK, Wired Corea, Ventiquat- Sergio Castellitto, Bridges of Sarajevo by tro, Wallpaper, GQ Spain, Io Donna, Flair, Director filmography Godard, Marra, Di Costanzo. Sport&Street, Velvet and Urban. Le Ninfee Di Monet Since 2014 he collaborates with Ballandi In 2011 he directed Fan Pio, his first feature Un Incantesimo Di Acqua E Luce Multimedia and Ballandi Arts (leader com- length film, and published in Germany his – Film (B/Arts e Nexo Digital) - 2018 panies in Italy for audio-visual development first book, Apulien, awarded as best pho- Fan Pio (Feature Film) - 2012 in HD, 3D, 2K & 4K format for Art, culture tographic book at the International Photog- William Kentridge – Triumphs and Laments and historical content) for the production of raphy Awards in 2012. Between 2012 and – (documentary) - 2016 TV shows and large budget art documen- 2015 Troilo directed for Sky Arte HD Foto- Coeurope – (documentary) - 2016 taries for channels like Sky UK, Sky Arts, grafi, three series of documentaries about The Mystery of the Lost Paintings, Series of Discovery and Rai. famous Italian photographers, and several 7 documentari (Sky Arts Europe Hub – UK/ As executive producer and production documentaries among which On The Road ITA/GER) – 2018 manager, his recent filmography includes: – Joe Bastianich Music Tour and Caravag- Italian Season, Casanova Undressed, doc- Nightguards by Namik Kabil, Storm by Hans- gio Criminale. In 2015 with the project La umentary (Sky Arts Europe Hub – UK/ITA/ Christian Schmid, Cirkus Columbia by Oscar Ville Noire, The Dark Heart of Europe he GER) winner Danis Tanovic, Venuto al Mondo by was awarded People Photographer of the Fotografi, series of 3 documentaries (Sky Sergio Castellitto with Penelope Cruz, ZORAN Year at Sony World Photography Awards. Arte HD) my nephew the idiot by Matteo Oleotto, In 2016 William Kentridge, Triumphs and On the Road – Joe Bastianich Music Tour, Bridges of Sarajevo by: Jean- Luc Godard, Laments, his documentary film about the series of documentaries (Sky Arte HD) Leonardo di Costanzo, Kamen Kalev, Isild Le South African artist William Kentridge, was Caravaggio Criminale, documentary (Sky Besco, Sergey Loznitsa, Vincenzo Marra, Ur- in competition at Rome International Film Arte HD) sula Meier, Vladimir Perisic, Cristi Puiu, Marc Festival and Coeurope, his work set in Biennale di Venezia, documentary (Sky Recha, Angela Schanelec, Teresa Villaverde, Belgium on contemporary Europe, was in Arte HD) Aida Begic, Italo by Alessia Scarso and Occhi competition at IDFA and broadcasted on The Yellow Show with Adam Green, docu- chiusi by Giuseppe Petitto. Rai and Arte in Germany and France. mentary (Sky Arte HD) In 2017 he directs The Mystery of the Lost Leica Talent, documentary (Sky Arte HD) Director biography Paintings, series of 7 documentaries for Mazda, L’arte in Movimento, documentary Director and photographer, Troilo moves Sky Arts International Hub (UK, ITA, GER), (Sky Arte HD) between the worlds of cinema, television, broadcasted from April 2018. His last film, 38 39 Genre Fiction tainer, the clerk who rejects their asylum ap- backbone of the film and creates the main I want to slip into the skin of the ordinary professionals, authors and producers alike. Director / Writer LOGLINE plication, fast food owner who refuses to pay dramatic tension. But the narrative spins man and feel what it is like to live in a relent- Creative development of young directors Vuk Ršumovic A Serbian farmer goes on a journey across them and the foreman who fires them from into several side stories in some way con- less capitalist grinding wheel. To what extent remains one of the company’s primary Producers Europe with a six year old refugee girl in Mirko Bojovic, Miroslav Mogorovic an illegal shipyard job. As they go through nected with the story of Aya and Radovan. is an ordinary man given the right to make goals. Apart working with young artists, the search of the girl's mother. all the hardships, Radovan and Aya become a choice? Can he freely decide his own des- Budget LIVING is a road movie and its plot has an company is also focused on cooperating € 1.002.931 (€ 320.931 in place) the only family to each other. inherent structure of coincidence, chance tiny and to what extent can he allow himself with renowned directors whose worth has SYNOPSIS More than two years after they started encounters and unpredictability. This aligns to help a fellow human being? How much already been recognized, working together LIVING CompanIES BaBoon Production, Art&Popcorn RADOVAN (42), a single Serbian farmer their journey, Radovan and Aya finally perfectly with my intention to introduce humanity is still left in us, and how much with foreign companies in co-productions reach Sweden and find Boushra, who is a has already been corroded by fear? Looking for turned smuggler, picks up a group of worn- various, almost random characters and their to create new European films. Develop- Co-producers, Financing, down migrants illegally crossing Bulgar- changed woman now. She has a new life lives along the way and tell their stories from ment, creative growth, meeting challenges Sales Agents ian border on their way to Europe. Among and a baby with her new husband who their respective points of view (POV). COMPANY PROFILE and continuous presence at the European doesn't know about Aya. them is BOUSHRA (25) carrying her sick The effect of such an approach – having Center for Film Art ART&POPCORN, was audio-visual scene / as well as complete Boushra is torn apart. She knows that her daughter AYA (6). different POV's throughout the story – is established in 2004 in Belgrade by a group dedication to the development and pro- husband would be humiliated and shamed, During the night, Aya's condition is seri- to create a layered view of the world, the of young filmmakers with the underpinning duction of every film – is ART&POPCORN’s and his reputation in the community would ously deteriorating. Radovan's boss DEJAN characters and our main subject. The shift- idea to produce good films. At the time the fundamental strategy. Apart from produc- be ruined forever if he finds out about Aya, (46), a cruel and shady character, tells Ra- ing perspective towards Radovan and Aya company was established, individually the ing and shooting films, ART&POPCORN is so she has a big decision to make: to aban- dovan to take the girl away and leave her reveals the complexity of the problem. At company had: one feature film, ten short actively engaged in putting together and don her new life and go with Aya or to turn to die. Radovan takes the girl to a remote, one point, they are our main characters films, and twenty-seven international film organizing film festivals, with special em- back on Aya and her past forever. Mirko Bojovic Ršumovic Vuk abandoned cottage and leaves her there. and we can easily identify with them and festival productions, one Berlinale Golden phasis on European Film Festival Palid. Radovan and Aya are sitting on the coast A few days later, Aya starts to get better empathize. At another point, they are pre- Bear, the European Film Academy Award The diversity of this company’s activities waiting for Boushra to come and tell them and wants to get back to her mother who sented as the Others, from the point of view and an Oscar nomination. Fourteen years is also shown in the fact that the company her decision. already had to go away with the group. of the other characters in the story and im- later the company participated as pro- has been managing cinema “Fontana" in Knowing that Dejan wants to sell the girl mediately we feel the distance. ducer, co-producer or executive producer Belgrade since 2012. The cinema is dedi- for money, Radovan decides to leave eve- DIRECTOR statement My visual approach will be simple and un- in filming over twenty films, which makes cated to promoting European cinematogra- rything and go on a journey with the girl in LIVING is telling interlocking stories of the obtrusive with the constant sense of reality it one of the most productive Serbian film phy and children’s films. Miroslav Mogorovic search of her mother. migrants and natives, people within the surrounding the characters. The idea is to companies. They participated with their Development of new ideas and searching As they travel along illegal immigrant routes, system and those left out. All these stories juxtapose static, wider compositions with films at over five hundred festivals span- for what the market needs has led to the Radovan and Aya experience life-and-death the more intense, hand-held and closer development of the Festival Box Office, the Contact details are defined in one way or the other by the ning all six continents and were presented BaBoon Production challenges. They come across a soldier who current global issue of mass migration. framing. Of course, the main stylistic visual with numerous awards and recognitions. web platform that provides detailed insight Belgrade, Serbia almost kills them, the truck driver who ille- The main story of Aya and Radovan search- attribute is the conscious use of the various Since its establishment, ART&POPCORN into the festival life of individual films. Since T: +381 641189888 gally transports them in the refrigerated con- ing for Aya's mother across Europe is the POV's throughout the film. gathered a young and talented team of 2008, the company and Miroslav Mogo- [email protected] [email protected] 40 41 rovid as producer have turned to produc- 1998, he became the Executive Producer and voting member of EFA (European Film Vuk Ršumovic, and started BaBoon Pro- and Costa Rica, respectively. tion and executive production (production of Palic Film Festival, establishing its Euro- Academy). duction (Belgrade) in 2007. He works as a full-time professor of Screen- service) of European films and secured pean character and changing its name to Mirko is 2016. EAVE Producers Workshop writing and Film Directing at the Faculty of financing and principle photography for European Film Festival Palic. From 2002 Mirko Bojovic was born 1970/03/02 in Bel- graduate. Media and Communications in Belgrade films produced from The US, Germany, until 2006, he was the Executive Producer grade, Serbia. Graduated at Faculty of Dra- and is, also, an active member of European France, Russia, Belgium, Greece, The of FEST - Belgrade International Film Festi- matic Arts in Belgrade in 2000. Director biography Film Academy. Netherlands, Slovenia, Croatia, Ukraine, val, the biggest and the oldest Serbian film 1991. Mirko started his career in TV and Vuk Ršumovic is an award-winning writer Hungary etc. The positive ratio between festival. Within the 34th Belgrade Inter- film business in small TV station “Studio B" & director. He studied writing for film and Director filmography the invested funds and production value national Film Festival, he has established as video editor. He was working there until theatre at the Faculty of Drama Arts in Bel- Valter, feature documentary (writer) 2012 served as a recommendation for the named Belgrade Industry Meetings B2B, focusing 1994. when he enters TV and Film Edit- grade and Studies of Analytical Psychology The Bag, short (writer, producer) 2013 films. Cooperation and production service on non-EU countries. He was in charge of ing studies on Faculty of Dramatic Arts in of Carl Gustav Jung both in Belgrade and Department, crime series (writer) 2013- for the foreign companies expanded when B2B for all of the eight successful editions. Belgrade. Zürich. 2014 Stefan Mladenovid joined the company. He In spring 2004, after ten years of experi- Between 1994 and 2000, parallel with His feature film debut No One's Child had No One's Child, feature film (writer, direc- worked as the Line Producer on most of ence in festival & event management, to- studies, he worked as TV editor on all ma- World Premiere at Venice Film Festival tor) 2014 these titles. With a sizeable number of pro- gether with the group of young film profes- jor TV stations in the country: BK, B92, Critic's Week where it won three awards: Tricks & Jokes, Children's TV show (writer, duced films, the company have developed sionals, founded ART & POPCORN Motion RTS, BBC Belgrade bureau and WTN news FIPRESCI Critics Award for Best Film (Oriz- director) 2009-2016 into one of the largest and most reliable Picture Company, entering film production agency. He was working on all genres of tel- zonti and International Critics' Week), Best Andrija & Andjelka, sitcom (writer) 2015- Serbian film companies working with Euro- market independently. Program Director evision, from news to TV movies. film at Critic's Week Award and FEDEORA 2016 pean partners. Festivals’ success followed for European Film Festival Palic. Founder After graduation, in 2000 he joined pro- Award for Best Script. the company’s development. High num- and Director of DEAD LAKE Horror and duction house “Arhitel" and that is the be- The film has won over 35 awards all over the bers of awards on local and international Wine Festival held at the oldest Serbian ginning of his professional move towards world, among them New Voices/New Visions festivals are proof of this. cinema Abazija located at Palic, Subotica production. In addition to the editing of Award at Palm Springs International Film Fes- and Program Director for KMMFF - Kosovo documentaries, Mirko began working as a tival, Best Film Award at GoEast Film Festival PRODUCER'S PROFILE and Metohija International Film Festival. line producer and executive producer After in Wiesbaden and Best Director Award at Miroslav Mogorovic was born in 1972 in Manager of Cinema FONTANA in New Bel- five years in Arhitel, Mirko moves to The Tarkovsky International Film Festival. Zemun, Serbia. In 1995, he started work- grade, and Cinema ABAZIJA at Palic, Sub- Netherlands in 2005. He got employment He has been writing extensively for TV. ing as a convention and festival manager at otica. Member of the National Council for in UN as director and producer for various Most notably TV sitcom Andrija & Andjelka, Sava Center, the largest Serbian congress, Culture of the Republic of Serbia. videos and live programmes. teen drama The Ballers and crime drama cultural and business center. In the same Member of EAVE (European Audiovisual Being passionate about movie making, he The Department. year, he started working as Managing Di- Entrepreneurs – graduate 2007), ACE (At- joined forces with his longtime friend and He has been the head writer for reality TV rector’s Assistant for Film Festival Palic. In eliers du Cinema Europeen – ACE IPA 1) colleague from Faculty of Dramatic Arts, Survivor Serbia shot in Panama, Philippines

42 43 Genre Fiction Iris turns into an adult child, who cannot let keep on living? Although you are all grown humour, absurdism, and tragicomedy will (co-)productions such as THE LOBSTER m Director LOGLINE the news go. up and an adult yourself, you are still your be utilised. A film that will resonate. (Yorgos Lanthimos), BLIND (Eskil Vogt), Floor van der Meulen At a family celebration, Iris' father breaks e She finds it difficult to accept her father's fathers or mothers child. In this film, we BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS (Diederick Koo- Writer the news that his life is complete. On his wish, because who determines when life is explore how an adult child deals with the pal) and TV-series, such as Emmy Kids Bastiaan Kroeger upcoming 75th birthday he will end it. COMPANY PROFILE complete? Iris does not want to let him go. death wish of a parent. Award nominated series NOBODY’S BOY Producers Done. Deal. How is one supposed to react Before founding Keplerfilm in April 2016,

al Iris tries everything to change his mind; to Iris is a young adult, mature and full of and Rockie Award nominated sci-fi series Derk-Jan Warrink, Koji Nelissen to such news? long­time friends Derk­Jan Warrink and Koji proof life is worth living. That she is worth self­confidence, but underneath this ar- ZENITH (Maurice Trouwborst & Tomas Budget Nelissen worked at several Dutch produc- s it. Feelings of denial, fury, despair and love mor, she still has to learn a lot in life. She Kaan). Derk-Jan participated in the Bin- € 1.500.000 (€ 133.000 in place) tion companies. For more than eight years, SYNOPSIS alternate. She desires to be close to her has taken her father's presence mostly ger Filmlab, Berlinale Talent Campus 2011 Company they were lucky enough to be surrounded Just before Iris (33) can announce her father during their remaining time, to not for granted, she always thought that there and the EAVE producer workshop 2014. Keplerfilm by many inspiring talents with whom they pregnancy to her family, her father Jan (74) let him out of her sight; therefore when the would be time to really get to know him, Derk-Jan is a member of the European Looking for succeeded to shape and generate amazing breaks the news that he wants to end his date of his birthday approaches, as a last to do something together, to tell him that Film Academy. Co-producers, Financing, films and TV series. They have worked on Sales Agents, Festivals life. The news comes completely out of the resort, she decides to steal him away from he means a lot to her. But she has always award­winning projects, both in their native blue, although he says he has been think- the rest of the family to the Slovenian Alps. postponed it. And now her father makes Director biography country the Netherlands, as internationally, ing about it for a long time. He has had a this radical choice. Who determines when such as Monos (Alejandro Landes), The Floor van der Meulen, born in 1989 in the pleasant and rich life, filled with love, but DIRECTOR statement life is complete? Lobster (Yorgos Lanthimos), Blind (Eskil Netherlands, studied Audiovisual Design at now, before it all goes downhill from here, The chosen theme reveals a social taboo Meth u In a society where the generation gap is Vogt) and Bullhead (Michaël R. Roskam). the Rotterdam WdKa Art Academy and the he is ready for death. He is done. we would like to address. But we do not wide, we intend to bring the old and the With a strong focus on developing and nur- School of Visual Arts in New York. In 2014, Up to that moment, Iris’ existence was one of want it to become an ethical pamphlet young closer together in a father­daughter turing talent, Keplerfilm's business is tell- she made her international debut with about self­determination, rather we strive to Floor van der Meulen a carefree, young and ambitious profession- relationship. ing stories; whether funny or sad, always her documentary STORMING PARADISE al, of a daughter, a sister, whose days mainly position the characters and arenas we have Imagine: one day your father tells you: "I deeply human and with a heart, and aim- (50min), broadcast by Al Jazeera Chan- revolved around herself and work. An exist- created in such a way they mirror the time want to die". He has thought long and hard ing to intellectually entertain the audience. nel and screened at numerous interna- ence that gets unexpectedly and profoundly about it, he really is done with living. That we live in. By approaching the characters’ tional film festivals including DOK Leipzig. derailed by her father’s announcement and is, that. What do you do? If this is his wish, destiny in Methusalem seriously, without Her film 9 DAYS FROM MY WINDOW IN the fact that the other family members seem should you respect it? After all, this is your trying to be funny, room for some humour PRODUCER'S PROFILE ALEPPO (2015) was selected for Interna- to accept her fathers wish. own dear father, someone you want to have will automatically be created. We aim to Derk-Jan Warrink graduated in 2009 from tional Film Festival Rotterdam, DOK Leip- Derk-Jan Warrink Not only does it turn Iris' life upside down, at your side at the most important moments make a drama that is not so heavy ­handed the Netherlands Film Academy with JAC- zig, won Best Short Film at the BFI Film but it also exposes their complex relation- that it will suffocate the audience. Instead, CO’S FILM (Daan Bakker), nominated for Contact details in life. I was filled with shame my first reac- Festival London, and picked up, after 85+ Keplerfilm ship and the less charming sides of be- tion is a purely egotistical one: I do not want we have a colourful and above all down­to­ the Crystal Bear Berlinale 2010. In 2009 festival selections, the Best European Short Amsterdam, Netherlands ing human. Hypocrisy, vanity, guilt, and to lose my father because I myself would earth film in mind, in which life will be cel- he joined Dutch production company Lem- Film Award at the 29th European Film T: +31 652437509 shame. Faced with her father’s death wish, feel lost. Am I not worth enough to him to ebrated and in which the whole palette of ming Film, where he produced several Awards. Her 45min drama IN EXILE (2016) [email protected] [email protected] 44 45 was nominated for two ‘Dutch Oscars’ and won the award for Best Actress. Floor has been selected to the rough­cut Editing Sta- tion at IDFA Summer School 2018 with her documentary feature debut LAST MALE STANDING. Floor has been selected to de- velop her first feature METHUSALEM at the Berlinale Script Station in 2018.

Director filmography 2018 Last Male Standing (90'00 Docu- mentary) (filming) 2016 In Exile (48'00 Fiction) 2016 9 days: From My Window in Aleppo (13'00 Documentary) 2014 Storming Paradise (46'00 Documen- tary)

46 47 Genre Fiction S in Sara’s case, ARBER, who is linked with country becomes magnified by the post- exploring in the future. Stories told from the lovy Vary, Pula, Reykjavik, Shanghai, Saint Director / writer LOGLINE Aleksander, the mayor. Sula accepts and traumatic stress disorder he continues to anti-hero’s point of view where meaning Petersburg, Palm Springs, Chicago etc., Ergys Meta A former volunteer in the Kosovo war re- manages to take pictures of their meet- suffer from. A harsh reality, told bluntly, goes beyond morals. I chose ONE OF US winning over thirty different international Producer turns to Albania to pursue a career in the ing. Sula receives another financial reward without any romanticism, almost as if it’s as my first feature film because my coun- awards. In 2014 and 2015, the film "Agon", Sabina Kodra police force. In the country’s chaotic and from the lawyer and tells him that his legal a documentary, will be the film’s narrative try is full of stories like this, which, in most written and directed by Robert Budina and Budget corrupt capital city, Tirana, the ex-soldier firm also works for the opposition’s mayoral tone. ONE OF US will show how evil can cases, remain untold. I feel responsible to "Bota" written and directed by Iris Elezi and € 435.000 (€ 103.500 in place) turned cop ends up solving the crimes he candidate, ALFRED ENGJELLI. Sula feels flow from the mind to the body, causing denounce this social anomaly, visualizing it Thomas Logoreci were selected as the Al- Company committed. Erafilm used. His rejection by Bina, insomnia, his a strong clash which will have wide social in cinematic notes; a choice that will pro- bania’s selection in the Best Foreign Film

U E OF headaches and other health disorders be- consequences, a kind of antidote to a cor- voke many questions which only the audi- category at the US Academy Awards. In Looking for Co-producers, Financing, SYNOPSIS gin to effect Sula’s patrols and the routine rupt society. The story is an original idea ences can answer. 2015, the dramatic feature film, "Sworn

N Sales Agents, Festivals During their nightly patrols in Tirana, SARA, of his days. Sula receives a call from the not based on a novel or a real incident. The Virgin", directed by Laura Bispuri, was se- a police officer, together with her partner, candidate Alfred Engjelli. After they meet, colors will be the ones of a police siren, red COMPANY PROFILE lected for that year’s official selection of the O he asks to investigate about his wife AME- ERJON, are assaulted by DENIS, the son of and blue, bathed in a green military night Founded in 2001 by producers and film- Berlinale. This film collected over twenty LA. Sula finds out that Amela is having an the mayor and his two bodyguards. SULA, to give an atmospheric veil to reality.The makers Sabina Kodra and Robert Budina, different international awards in important affair with Erjon’s lawyer. Alfred shocked a man in his late 30s, gets accepted into lighting will be close to natural so we are ERAFILM is a film production company film festivals such as Tribeca, Hong Kong, from the photos, along with a very gener- the Police Academy. Sula graduates in still close to the truth but there won’t be based in Tirana, Albania. San Francisco, AFI Fest in Los Angeles etc. ous cash reward offers Sula the katana and the rank of inspector and with his part- any lack of silhouettes or half-lit portraits. The main purpose in creating ERAFILM ERAFILM will soon hold the premiere for its instructs him to kill Amela and the lawyer. ner SHPETIM get assigned the night shift. The style will be a metropolitan Balkan neo- was the production of independent art next feature project, "A Shelter Among the After finishing his shift, Sula kills Amela Soon the news story of Sara's rape and noir that will often merge with tones of the movies, innovative in style, and to discover Clouds", directed by Robert Budina. This Sabina Kodra and the lawyer with the katana, and care- the physical assault of Erjon goes public. Dogme 95 filmmaking movement. During new talent in Albanian cinema. dramatic film has already been chosen to fully places Alfred’s body in a seppuku po- Denis faces trial. Sula gets to know BINA the car patrol scenes, I will use car mounts Our first co-production with Italy, the dra- take part in the official competition of the sition (harakiri). Sula files a request to get in a video store. Sula suffers from chronic most of the time. The composition of the matic feature, "Letters in the Wind", was di- prestigious Tallinn Black Nights Film Fes- promoted from inspector to chief inspector. insomnia. Working the pointless routine of frames will often be homages to cult mov- rected by Edmond Budina. This film went tival in Estonia. the night shift, his mental condition begins ies. Editing cuts will be minimal. The film on to win the Prize of Merit as one of the ERAFILM is currently developing two fea- to deteriorate. Erjon’s lawyer contacts Sula DIRECTOR statement will be captured in long shot sequences. best movies produced in Italy in 2003. ture films by a pair of promising writer/

Ergys Meta and asks him to find Denis’s bodyguards, The story will be shown from the original The music, using a few classical, psyche- In the years that followed, the shorts, the directors: "One of Us" by Ergys Meta and who have not shown up in court. Accom- point of view of the protagonist, SULA, a delic and electronic elements will be pre- features and the documentaries produced "The Three of Us" by Suela Bako. These panying his sister to the airport, Sula spots veteran soldier who volunteered to fight the sent notably when Sula is experiencing a by ERAFILM, such as "Luleborë", "Ballkan two filmmakers, from Albania’s next wave Contact details Denis’ bodyguards. He calls Erjon’s lawyer. war in Kosovo. After the war, Sula returned particular moment of loneliness. This film is Pazar", "Agon", "Bota", "Made in Albania", generation of creative motion picture tal- Erafilm The bodyguards are arrested. The lawyer to Albania to pursue a police career in Ti- very important for me because it represents "Mëngë këmishe" reached countless film ent, have already conceived their pro- Tirana, Albania rewards Sula and asks him to tail the judge rana. This desire to serve and protect his a style of cinema that I want to continue festivals around the world such as Kar- jects with a visually specific and highly T: +355 692055550 [email protected] 48 49 characteristic point of view. lection for the US Academy Award’s Best Shkodër in 1985 July 5th. Since the early first Featuring movie. During his creativity - A SHELTER AMONG THE CLOUDS, 2018 Foreign Language Feature 2013). She also age, he had an influence from his father as he won three cinematic awards. - THE PROCEDURES, 2018 produced BOTA by Iris Elezi and Thomas a fan of Spaghetti Western and Spaghetti - SWORN VERGIN (CO-PRODUCER)2015 Logoreci (Albanian entry for the US Acad- Noir movies. Director filmography - BOTA, 2014 emy Award’s Best Foreign Language Fea- Georges Simenon, Mikey Spillane, Jim Ciak Movie, short- 2003 -AGON, 2012 ture 2015), co-produced SWORN VIRGIN Thomson, Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Green Traffic, doc- 2004 - BALKAN BAZZAR, 2011 by Laura Bispuri (Berlinale Competition Chandler, from where Let me Free, short - 2007 - LETTERS IN THE WIND (coproducer) 2015). Kodra recently completed produc- evolved his vision for the dark genre. A This Must, short - 2012 2002 ing duties on A SHELTER AMONG THE more profound philosophic approach with Punch in the Chest, short - 2012 CLOUDS directed by Robert Budina which anti-hero he took from Dostoevsky, men- Çelësi, short - 2012 PRODUCER'S PROFILE has already been accepted in Tallinn’s tioning his main influences as "Notes from Këmbë dhe një Kapele, doc -2013 2018 IFF main competition. In 2018, Sabi- Sabina Kodra graduated from the Academy Underground" and "Crime and Punish- Paragliding , doc - 2013 na Kodra produced two short films, A DAY of Arts in Tirana in 1999 with a degree in ment". In Bologna he continued the studies Come Inside Me, short - 2013 LIKE THIS and HANDS IN THE POCKET theater direction. In 2001, she founded the per Cinematography Critic at the University The killers, short - 2014 with two promising Albanian writer/direc- Albanian film company ERAFILM and co- of Bologna, Faculty of Lettere e Filosofia Dog Killers , short- 2015 tors, Suela Bako and Ergys Meta. With produced her first feature film LETTERS IN corso DAMS cinema mediologico. Me duar ne xhepa,short -2018 Ergys Meta, Sabina is currently developing THE WIND, directed by Edmond Budina. In Bologna in 2003 independently tried to his first feature film, ONE OF US, to be shot Together with director Robert Budina, she direct his first short film (Ciak Movie) where in 2019. With Suela Bako, Sabina Kodra, is subsequently produced a series of shorts, he will introduce all his cinematic influenc- also developing her first feature film to be documentaries and commercials before es. This was his first noir experiment. In the shot in 2020. producing the feature comedy, BALKAN same year, he came back to his birth town In 2018, Kodra founded the Albanian BAZAAR (2011). Kodra has also filled to direct on the villages the documentary Woman in Audiovisual (AWA) association numerous roles from line producer to as- regarding to cannabis of the north of Alba- with the goal of strengthening women’s sistant director on various Albanian and nia (Green Traffic). potential, encourage their presence and international co- productions including the Ergys during the Academy years had a empower their voice in the Albanian audio- critically acclaimed Greek fiction feature recognition and appreciation from the visual environment. EDUART (2006), Gjergj Xhuvani's EAST cinematic community in Tirana, where im- WEST EAST (2009) and HONEYMOONS mediately after finishing the academy won (2010) directed by Goran Paskalievic . She Director biography three projects at the Albanian National has also produced the feature film, AGON Ergys Meta is known for the retrieval of Center of Cinematography. Dog killers, Me (2012) by Robert Budina (Albania’s se- neo-noir sub-genres in Albania.Born in duar në xhepa and One of us, which is his

50 51 Genre Fiction process. While she tries to help the inmates of friendship full of emotions and adventures. ships much. What they have is more of a Company has completed 6 feature films, Director / writer LOGLINE in a thousand different ways, she forms an It is a drama with a positive ending. spiritual link, an alliance for survival based 8 feature films as a minority co-production Attila Till Lackó and Ilka want to be mothers. Lackó, increasingly closer bond with wild, conspic- The adventure revolves around these ques- on love. One of my main goals is to have partner, and more than 20 short films and Producer the 28 year-old ex-dealer nearing her release, uously clever Lackó and her wounded soul. tions: Will the two women be able to find a the film present this sensitive relationship. 5 short- and full-length documentaries. Judit Stalter had her baby in prison and then gave him ama She is really bothered by the fact that she child? And will a mother be able to give up I imagine that during the film’s many emo- There are 2 feature film directors Laokoon Budget up. Ilka, a 40 year-old prison psychologist, knows nothing about her son. She wants to her child so that he can have a better life? tional, often wild situations, we will get to Filmgroup have been focusing on: László € 1.783.000 (€ 418.000 in place) can’t have children and wants to adopt. The find him, because she feels horribly guilty. The film will show a world of women in know the two women very well, since the Nemes and Attila Till. Company women form a unique friendship behind bars Laokoon Filmgroup But should Ilka help an inmate in this un- complex emotional relationships brought film is character-driven, and would head and begin a challenging search for a child, lawful thing? Should she listen to her heart towards a grand conclusion. The suspense Looking for on by confinement with lots of humor, small PRODUCER'S PROFILE while desperately longing for motherhood. or her rational mind? Moreover, she knows at the film’s end would truly grip the view- Co-producers, Financing, acts of kindness, not always clear gender • running a market leader film production very well from the whole adoption process ers. After all, the events could turn tragic at Sales Agents, Festivals roles, the lesser known forms of violence, company with 2 partners ( Gabor Sipos SYNOPSIS she’s experiencing at the moment, that the any moment. and a great deal of very strong, emotionally and Gabor Rajna), mostly known for their lives of the birth mother and the adoptive Lackó (28) will be released from prison in charged situations. groundbreaking holocaust-drama of 2015, parents cannot be tangled up again once three months. She’s served long years for Lost mothers and hopeful mothers stand COMPANY PROFILE Son of Saul that won most of the awards of the child’s new life has begun. This situ- dealing drugs. The boyish young woman is here in the focus of this story. The film is Laokoon Filmgroup founded by produc- the world - including the Academy Award for suddenly seized with the choking thought ation cannot take place, because nothing about all the ways that a woman can be a M rison ers Gabor Sipos, Gabor Rajna and Judit Best Foreign Language Film, a Golden Globe, good will come of it. that she will have to do something worth- mother. We often think of motherhood in Stalter. It’s a market leader film produc- the Grand Prix of Cannes and ca. 40 further Ilka and Laczkó want to be mothers. P while once she’s out, and she’ll have to face only one way, an optimal way, even though tion company in Hungary, mostly known awards - and is sold over 98 territories Though neither has children, they are un- some messy events from the past too. She there are a thousand different ways to ex- for their groundbreaking holocaust-drama • 16 years of experience in film and TV Judit Stalter able to control their motherly instincts any signs up for a release assistance workshop perience it. One of the most extreme sit- of 2015, Son of Saul that won most of the business, producing a wide range of gen- longer. Their strengthening relationship with the prison psychologist, Ilka (40). uations is when she is a mother in spirit awards of the world - including the Acade- res from art-house features to commer- also propels them towards the same goal. What does it really mean to be a good or already, wanting to be more than simply a my Award for Best Foreign Language Film, cials, TV-documentaries and -series The two women begin an investigation full bad mother? What does this mean out in the woman, but there is no child to be a mother a Golden Globe, the Grand Prix of Cannes • high number of service productions (e. g. of adventures, and no one can predict the world? And what does it mean in a women’s to. The “mothers" in the film are on this dif- and ca. 40 further awards - and is sold with Fernando Trueba, Penélope Cruz, Fed- outcome. But one thing is definite: Laczkó detention facility, amidst strict rules and the ficult path. In the midst of their personal over 98 territories. erico Brugia, Fernando Bovaira) and service will be released soon, and she has a pretty Attila Till misery of confinement in a crowded, eight- problems, they start to instinctively pay at- The group of companies has different pro- commercials for the biggest brands (such as clear and dangerous goal for her new life. een-person cell full of scheming? tention to each other; a deep relationship files: development and production of fea- BMW, Coca-Cola, Vodafone, Barilla / Mulino Ilka’s greatest misfortune is that she cannot – a friendship perhaps – develops between ture films, documentaries since 2005 and Bianco with Antonio Banderas, KIA, Jäger- DIRECTOR statement Contact details have children, yet still she wants to be a them: a connection that is hard to define. service production for foreign feature films, meister, Mini, Ikea, Twinings etc.) Laokoon Filmgroup mother. So she and her partner are picking I imagine Prison Mama as the combination of But neither incarceration nor social differ- television series, and commercials since • collaboration with Sony Pictures Classics, Budapest, Hungary their way through the maze of an adoption an unconventional prison movie and a story ences facilitate the development of friend- 2002. Laokoon Filmgroup as Production HBO Europe, Netflix USA, Amazon USA T: +36 13540491 [email protected] 52 53 • Spanish - US – Hungarian service film feature film on the US Netflix’s library. Golden Alexander – Main Prize, Best Actor production with Penelope Cruz and Fer- His previous short film, Csicska/ Beast, - 3 main actors nando Trueba – Oscar winner actress and based on extended research and inspired director – Queen of Spain by newspaper articles, and television news • US – Hungarian documentary film co- on the theme of modern-day slavery. This production with Sundance premier – 306 film had world premier at Quinzaine Sec- Hollywood, theatrical distribution over 17 tion in 2011 and had excellent festival re- American cities sponse. • 5 countries feature film co-production Aside from his film work, he is one of the with acclaimed European director, Krzysz- most recognized TV personalities in Hun- tof Zanussi– Eter gary. In recent years, he has helped create • Sunset – Venice Film Festival premier, af- numerous innovative cultural programs as ter 24 years the first new film in completion well as hosting high-profile TV shows. from Hungarian cinema history. Fipresci Award. Director filmography • member of the EFA (European Film Tiszta szívvel/ Kills on wheels, 2016, 105 Academy) and the HFA (Hungarian Film min, – writer, director, feature film Academy) Awards: Director biography 2016 July- 23th Palic International Film Graduated from the Hungarian University Festival/SR – Audience Award of Fine Arts in the Intermedia department. 2016 Okt - Luxemburg CinEast – Jury’s His second feature film Tiszta Szívvel (Kills Special Mention on Wheels) premiered in 2016 at Karlovy 2016 Okt - Chicago International Film Fes- Vary then achieved more then 50 festival tival/USA - Roger Ebert Award invitations internationally and collects 27 2016 Sept - European Film Academy – awards. The film was sold about 30 terri- Long list tories worldwide, including Japan, Taiwan, 2016 Nov - FilmFestival Cottbus/DE – Qatar, Latin America and USA among FIPRESCI and Ecumenical Award several European countries. Tiszta Szívvel 2016 Nov - Thessaloniki International Film (Kills on Wheels) is the second Hungarian Festival /GR –

54 55 Genre Documentary n spat out by the Mediterranean Sea in 2015. and philosophy, science and faith, science And we are there when the remains finally with Don Quixote and EiE Film and the Directors / WriterS LOGLINE Sometimes Cristina and her team achieve and culture. It is a very dynamic, collective leave for home. From a small yet invaluable feature documentary film, “Complimenti Mattia Colombo, Valentina Cicogna A person who dies without a name is like an ending to the stories of those remains. act and takes place in various locations. success, we are ready to take on the big- per la festa", a music biopic of iconic Ital- Producer a story without an ending, and every year Sebastiano Luca Insinga They find a name, and then a home, a fam- This part also sets the rules we set for gest challenge. Portray the work carried out ian rock band Marlene Kuntz, celebrating at the Labanof Laboratory in Milan, arrive ily waiting for them. And sometimes they to find the identity of the more than 700

ow ourselves to tell this story. In fact, shoot- the 20th anniversary of their debut. The Budget dozens of bone remains and bodies found don’t. However, they try to prove that our ing bones and lifeless bodies poses some victims of the shipwreck in the Mediterra- film has been sold to Sky Arte Italia and is € 350.000 (€ 40.000 in place) without identity documents. The research- society has the responsibility to take care delicate questions regarding how the story nean Sea on 13 April 2015. currently in cinemas across Italy. In 2016 Company ers who take care of them work to write the Jump Cut of “the last" of our dead, the ones who should be told. For this reason, we chose the documentary “Noi 2, domani" (The 2 ending of these stories. died alone, far from home. They are always Looking for the use of offscreen narration. Often, the COMPANY PROFILE of us, tomorrow), by Eugenio Maria Russo, motivated by the same ethical and politi- Co-producers, Financing height of the camera is aimed at the ob- Jump Cut is an independent film produc- premiered in Trento Film Festival. In 2016

nkn SYNOPSIS cal belief: “We discovered what we know ject being studied, without the object be- tion company. we premiered the documentary “Funne - about past societies thanks to the way they PURE UNKNOWN is how anthropologists ing framed. Therefore, the missing image Its goal is to produce Arthouse films that Sea dreaming girls" by Katia Bernardi in treated their dead; so, what kind of Europe define the nameless corpses that arrive is created in the viewer’s mind as they are experimental in theme, style and type. Roma Film Festival, Alice nella città sec- will the way we treat our dead ones tell to each year at Labanof, the Laboratory of Fo- listen to the researchers’ voices and, in Jump Cut was founded in Trento, Italy, in tion. The film is a coproduction between future societies? What kind of Europe do rensic Anthropology and Dentistry in Milan. turn, study the reactions on the faces and May 2011. Jump Cut, EiE Film, Chocolat and Restart we want to leave to those who will come?" Located in the underground of the Insti- through the looks of the researchers. In 2013 Jump Cut collaborated with pro- (Croatia). It has been financed by Trentino

re U The film PURE UNKNOWN seeks to an- tute of Legal Medicine, Labanof has been In other moments, we do the exact op- ducer Gianpaolo Smiraglia and produced Film Commission, Hydro Dolomiti Enel, swer this question. founded by Dr. Cristina Cattaneo, who put posite. While maintaining the height of the company’s first narrative feature film, HRT Croatia, Croatian Audiovisual Center,

Valentina Cicogna Valentina Sebastiano Luca Insinga together a small group of archeologists, the object, the camera doesn’t frame the “Piccola Patria" (Small Homeland), the de- Valdaone municipality, and it has been biologists and anthropologists to take care DIRECTOR statement researchers. We only see their hands and but narrative picture by acclaimed Italian sold to Discovery Italia. Pu of these unidentified bodies or bone frag- PURE UNKNOWN will be shot in a docu- hear their voices. documentarian Alessandro Rossetto. The In 2017 Jump Cut released the short film ments that have been discovered and then mentary style commonly referred to as Once the necessary tools have been col- film, financed through four local regional “Non gioco più" (Lost Summer), by Se- sealed in zinc containers. “observational". It begins with a portrayal lected, we will be able to veer the film film funds, by the Italian Ministry of Culture bastiano Luca Insinga, premiered at Gif- Cristina and her team have set themselves of the archaeological and academic setting towards the story of a pure unknown. An and the EU program MEDIA, premiered foni Film Festival and awarded by festival the task of weaving together the threads of through the work the researchers perform individual, just one, a story we can relate at the 70th Venice Film Festival in 2013. across Europe. The last production is an- Mattia Colombo these remains, these stories fragmented on the bones of one of the most important to from beginning to end. The story of an It was then selected in Spectrum Com- other short film by Sebastiano Luca Ins- into bones or personal effects, so that none intellectuals in the Church, St. Ambrose, individual who could potentially be some- petition at Rotterdam Film Festival 2014. inga La Buona Novella (Good Tidings) that of those lives will be lost forever; be it a and presents a laboratory for young recruits one we know. Overall, it was shown in over 44 festivals, is now running trough festival across the Contact details murdered prostitute buried in the 1990s, in anthropology. The film aims to provide We watch as the researchers at Labanof are winning 12 awards. globe. Jump Cut a martyr who died in the 15th century, or viewers scientific literacy and at the same gathered in the same spaces as they work In 2015 Jump Cut premiered the feature Trento, Italy an African refugee swallowed up and then time build an initial bridge between science side-by-side to find a name, an identity. documentary “Bath people", coproduced T: +39 3470711847 [email protected] 56 57 PRODUCER'S PROFILE designer Marcelo Burlon, was released in Oliviero (director's and editor's assistant) Italy in November 2017 and distributed on 2010 - Quartieri Cinesi by Bruno Oliviero “During my studies in Literature, I began home video. (editor) to use film as a mean of expression. I’ve 2011 - MM Milano Mafia by Bruno Oliviero been selected for Berlinale Talent Campus Valentina Cicogna, 1984, is editor and (editor) in 2012 and for Film Factory Italia in 2013. screenwriter of several observational docu- 2012 - Le Juge et le Secret d'État by Bruno I’m a member of Jump Cut since his foun- mentaries produced and distributed by Oliviero (editor) dation in 2011. With Jump Cut I produced the main italian broadcasters and often 2013 - The Human Factor by Bruno Olivi- and realeased all my films". premiered at important festivals such as ero (screenwriter) Cinéma du Réel ("Voglio dormire con te" 2014 - Il Comandante by Enrico Maisto Director biography by Mattia Colombo) or Visions du Réel ("Il (editor) Mattia Colombo, 1982. He directed AL- Passo" by Mattia Colombo). The latest film 2014 - Trees that walk by Mattia Colombo BERI CHE CAMMINANO, co-written with she wrote and edited, "The Call" by Enrico (editor) 2015 - Voglio dormire con te by Mattia Co- Erri De Luca and distributed by Feltrinelli. Maisto, premiered at IDFA 2017 and won lombo (editor and screenwriter) It was selected at Festival dei Popoli, Slam- the Midlength Award at HotDocs 2018. The 2016 – Il Passo by Alessandra Locatelli, dance Film Festival (Sundance), American last film she edited, "The Disappearance Mattia Colombo, Francesco Ferri (editor) Documentary Film Festival, Trento Film of My Mother" by Beniamino Barrese has 2017 – The Call by Enrico Maisto (editor Festival. VOGLIO DORMIRE CON TE, win- been selected at Sundance 2019. and screenwriter) ner of the Premio Corso Salani and finalist Director filmography 2018 - The Disappearance of My Mother for the Premio Solinas, was selected at Cin- by Beniamino Barrese (editor) ema du Réel, Biografilm Festival and États MATTIA COLOMBO généraux du film documentaire in France. 2010 – Il Velo (short) IL PASSO, produced by Start and Rai Cin- 2014 – Alberi che Camminano (feature) ema, was screened at Visions du Réel and 2015 – Voglio Dormire con Te (feature) Filmmaker Festival. Mattia directed also the 2016 – Il Passo (feature) film, RITMO SBILENCO, a documentary 2016 – Ritmo Sbilenco (feature) on the Italian band, Elio e le Storie Tese, 2017 – Uninvited / Marcelo Burlon (fea- Special Event at the Festa del Cinema di ture) Roma and distributed in movie theaters and on home video. The documentary UN- VALENTINA CICOGNA INVITED, a biopic on the outsider fashion 2009 – Napoli Piazza Municipio by Bruno

58 59 Genre Documentary D NATO military polygon. The community It seems that business found its path even Selected filmography: Drama at Ecole Internationale de Theatre Director / Writer LOGLINE of shepherds and their families try to fight to the most remote landscape and gave it WHEN PIGS COME by Biljana Tutorov, doc Jacque Lecoq in Paris. She is the author of Petar Glomazic Vanja leads his sheep herd and his buddy back and make the Government abandon a new look and purpose. Age-old forests 75' 2017 several video installations, short, feature and Producers shepherd Rade towards the highland of this plan. They all gather together during the are being cut down, pristine clear rivers are MATER by Jure Pavlovic, fiction 90' 2019 documentary films, video works and perfor- Biljana Tutorov, Veliša Popovic Montenegro. There he inherited a cottage annual St. Ilija feast but find out that there becoming a power supply resource, tourists mances. From 1998 until 2011, she worked Budget belonging to his ancestors’ tribe, but ru- are different opinions among them and that are arriving in stampedes, the Montenegrin www.wakeupfilms.net for the Swedish production company Long € 203.000 (€ 56.000 in place) mours are spreading that their land would complex political scene reflects even in military forces is building its proving grounds Film, producing and/or directing documen- Companies become a NATO military polygon. Wake Up Films, Cut Up Production their small community. In meanwhile, wolfs in the wildest European bio-systems etc. CUT-UP is a production company dedicat- taries and short fiction films. In 2010, she come down to kill several of Vanja’s lambs. A year ago, I met Vladan Vanja Vuletic and ed to filmmakers with daring and authentic founded an independent film production N O MA Looking for Co-producers, Financing, SYNOPSIS He curses the mountain and sheep. Will I immediately knew that I wanted to make a visions. Our aim is to gather projects with company, Wake Up Films, with the idea to Sales Agents Beginning of June each year, Vanja takes this be his last summer in the cottage? film with him as a main protagonist. I have strong ideas, and to make them visible on support the new talents from the region. Bil- his 400 sheep heard, his horse, dogs and recognised Isaac, the hero of “Growth of international markets. Established in 2013 jana established and programmed Regional ST his old buddy shepherd Rade on a three- DIRECTOR statement the soil" by Knut Hamsun and realised that by a group of producers who felt the urge competition (fiction and docs) at Free Zone Vanja’s life has similar beauty, drama and to work independently and to day long journey to the most distant part As a boy, spending summer vacation with Film Festival in Belgrade until the 2017. poetics. This is a story of archaic people be creatively involved in the projects from on Sinjajevina highland in the far North of my aunts in the mountain of Durmitor, I In 2018, she created the CIRCLE Women who are trying to get along in a new age of the very beginning. Montenegro. They walk through wild and was a sheep shepherd, I was mowing and Doc Accelerator, a new platform for women

LA turbulences. fairy landscape surprised by recent chang- reaping, bringing water from the distant filmmakers. She is alumna of EURODOC Selected filmography: es: a private windmill farm, new tourist set- streams, watching cattle and horse herds and Producers On The Move, a member of

Petar Glomazic Biljana Tutorov Shelters by Ivan Salatic, fiction 24’ 2014 tlement near mountain lakes, wood-saws in the mountain. The smell of soil and COMPANY PROFILE EDN, EWA and EFA. Pearl Coast by Dušan Kasalica, fiction 24 and concessionaires putting down a cente- grass, and the cottages, the milkmen with WAKE UP FILMS is a production company min 2015 nary forest which their predecessors have their sweet suntanned faces, the modest based in Novi Sad, dedicated to thought- Veliša Popovic, producer (1980), gradu- Low Down by Pavle Simonovic, fiction 80’ THE been walking through since ages. On their lives of diligent, hard-working people - all provoking cinema and multi-platform pro- ated from the Faculty of Drama in Cetinje. 2016 way up Vanja and Rade occasionally meet those archetype images stayed deeply in jects. Its main focus is on upcoming au- After working on numerous film projects, people who live with their animals far from my head since then. Ever since I was very thors and new talents from the region. he is an experienced executive producer, http://www.cut-up.me

Veliša Popovic Veliša car drives. They walk until the dusk to stay young I wanted to tell a story of these peo- The company takes an active part in edu- location manager and production manager. overnight with a local couple. Stories are ple and their lives. cating young professionals as a local part- As Director of Production for Rikošet Mon- being told in front of the fire. In the dawn, With a dramatic change of lifestyle many of ner of international organizations like EU- PRODUCER'S PROFILE tenegro and Cut-Up from Podgorica, he Vanja and Rade move on with their animals. has worked in different areas of film pro- Contact details the remote villages faded away, the sum- RODOC or Balkan Documentary Centre, After graduating in Art History from the Wake Up Films Up in the mountain Vanja inherited a hut mer huts are completely extinguished in while creating in 2018 a new international Catholic University in Louvain (Belgium) duction. Veliša is a board member of the Novi Sad, Serbia belonging to his ancestors, but rumour is many places, younger generations are less platform for filmmakers - CIRCLE Women Biljana Tutorov studied Film Anthropology Association of Film Producers and Direc- T: +381 628919186 spreading that their land is to become a and less interested in traditional lifestyle. Doc Accelerator. at Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes and tors of Montenegro. [email protected] [email protected] 60 61 Director biography Petar Glomazic was born in 1969 in Nikšic, where he finished elementary and high school. He graduated in 1994 from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Uni- versity of Belgrade, majoring in aeronauti- cal engineering. In 1996, he graduated from the RTS Serbian Television School for documentary film and began working in their Educational Program Department as coeditor of the popular show for children House for Dreaming, where he designed and recorded numerous educational pro- grams. He has worked in the aviation in- dustry for leading aviation companies in the region for more than 20 years. He was CEO of Montenegro Airlines, director of Airport Podgorica, and manager and lecturer at the International Airways Aviation Academy. He is the founder of the Aero Solutions consult- ing company and now works as an inde- pendent aviation consultant. Since 2014, he has been working as an associate pro- ducer for Wake Up Films in Novi Sad.

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e Documentary he decided that he would preach to him. that they were discussing 25 years ago will 2011 - OPERACJA JASNOWIDZ [ACTION: RETURN]- full-length fiction film directed Director / Writer LOGLINE l But how? appear again. FORETELLER] - 15 min., screen. and by Adam Sikora ( screening at T- Mobile Bartłomiej Zmuda Son, Father, God and VHS. 25 years ago Andrzej took Paweł on a car Some time ago, Andrzej said to Paweł: dir. Paweł Józwiak-Rodan photo: Filip Ci- New Horizon)

c Producers Paweł Józwiak Rodan, Marta Pielasz trip. He decided to show him all the amuse- "Neither will I know what kind of man you checki, performance: Kamila Salwerowicz, Projects in production: SYNOPSIS ment parks in Europe. And he did. Then really are, nor you will know what kind of Wojciech - "BABCIU, JEDZIEMY NA WOŁYN" a Budget € 168.000 (€ 101.000 in place) The Father (78) is a well- known Polish they took a VHS camera and recorded a man I am." Droszczynski, Krystyna Tolewska. [Grandma, We Are Going to Volhynia] doc-

r I hope this journey will let our characters umentary film, CompanY anti-clericalist, who has been writing books 7h-long material. These materials still exist. 2012- MATKA [ MOTHER]- full- length film Projekcja Identyfikacja attacking the Church and religions for Today, after 25 years, Paweł decided to take learn a little more about each other. So it's by Lee Mackintosh Jones ( screening at T- - “CZŁOWIEK Z SZAFA “[The man with a many years. The Son (35) has converted a going to be a journey not only to religious wardrobe], 75 min., documentary about Looking for Andrzej on a journey. This time he will show Mobile New Horizon, broadcasted in Kino Co-producers, Financing few years ago and joined a convent for lay him different fantastic places - his "Amuse- places, but also to each other. Polska) Henryk Kluba, screen. dir. Witek Szymczyk people in 2018. ment Parks". These will be the places of Besides - isn't the human heart the most 2014 - MOJE 89 POKOLENIE [MY 89 GEN- 25 years ago, the Father took his son on a religious worship that played a significant important of all temples? ERATION] - 63 minutes, crowdsourcing PRODUCER'S PROFILE journey around all the amusement parks in role in Paweł's life. The Son is hoping that document, Paweł Józwiak - Rodan, film director and Europe, they recorded 7H of VHS materials his father will experience God there, e.g. COMPANY PROFILE dir. Paweł Józwiak-Rodan, co-production producer, winner of over 20 awards at film he M i from this trip. through prayer during which a group of Projekcja Identyfikacja was founded in with TVP2 (co-financing for development festivals in Poland and abroad, an enthu- Today, the Son decides to take his Father on charismatic Christians will put their hands from the Polish Film Institute), exploitation: T 2011 by Paweł Józwiak - Rodan. In 2012, siast of virtual reality and the introduction a journey around his "amusement parks". It on the father's hands and pray for him. Projekcja Identyfikacja starts the first docu- premiere: 3.06.2014), VOD, then YouTube of innovative techniques to the film. Marta will be a journey into the world of his faith As Andrzej has health problems, I also mentary crowdsourcing film in Poland, 2015 - PILGRZYM [PILGRIM] , 61 min., Pielasz- producer and production manager. Marta Pielasz - they will go to various religious places in consider the idea of being examined by composed of materials sent by Internet Documentary, photo: Olaf Malinowski, She graduated from Radio and Television Poland and abroad. The Son is hoping for doctors at the beginning of the film, and users MY 89TH GENERATION (dir. by Paweł Faculty, University of Silesia. 2016/2017 his Father's conversion before death. then checked, if the prayers over him will Paweł Józwiak-Rodan). The film received Józwiak - Rodan, Krzysztof Trojnar, perfor- a lecturer of Production organization of bring “results". funding for the development at the Polish mance: Roman Zieba, Wojciech Jakowiec, film and television at mentioned faculty. DIRECTOR statement At the culmination of the film, Paweł will Film Institute (session 1/2012). The cam- coproduction with OPUS FILM/APPLAUSE In 2010/2011 Marta participated in the Andrzej (79) is one of the well-known Pol- take Andrzej to Rome. Who knows, maybe paign was also supported by: Filip Bajon, FILM, exploitation: broadcast in TVP, edi- Creative Producer Course at Andrzej Wajda

Bartłomiej Zmuda ish atheist writers. His son, Paweł (35), a he could even take his father to a private Krzysztof Zanussi, etc. In 2013, Projekcja tion in a book on DVD Master School of Film Directing. As produc- few years ago underwent radical conver- audience for several people with the Pope? Identyfikacja together with Polish Television 2016- Z POGRANICZA CUDU [ BORDER- tion manager she applied to MEDIA Cretive sion and became a Catholic. Although he In this film, I'm going to use plenty of VHS Program 2 begins the co-production of the LINE MIRACLES]- full- length documentary Europe ( Slate funding and Programming materials from 25 years ago - from their film dir. Tomasz Jurkiewicz ( screenings at Contact details has a wife, he joined a secular order in film MOJE 89 POKOLENIE /MY 89TH GEN- ); she co-operated with company that was Projekcja Identyfikacja 2018, where he promised that he would first trip. Today's journey will relate to a ERATION/. The company is also developing Krakow Film Festival in National and Inter- taking part in European biggest markets Łódz, Poland preach the Gospel. Knowing that his clos- certain extent to some individual fragments in the field of VR, 3D and 360 degree films. nationat competition, broadcasted in TVP) ( MIPDoc, Berlinale) and selling films to T: +48 600787466 est non-converted person was his father, of the journey from the past. The subjects Producer's filmography - selected items 2017- POWRÓT GIGANTA [THE GIGANT’S many televisions all over Europe and further [email protected] [email protected] 64 65 (ARTE, Aljazeera, NRK, etc.). Marta and tional Student Film and Video Festival of Paweł decided to work with each other as Beijing Film Academy, 2011; Best Euro- each of them is good at different task and pean Talent Award - Berlin International have different skills. Short Film Festival “Interfilm", 2011; Spe- cial Mention - International Film Festival Director biography "Pol 8", Polanica 2009; Special Mention, International Festival of Independent Film Born in 1981 in Nysa, Poland. After gradu- "Publicystyka", 2008. ating University of Wyszynski and a 2 year Film Course, Bartlomiej Zmuda moved to Great Britain where he started his journey Director filmography through music videos making. He worked 2018- series of 10 minutes features for there for Dj Vadim, Buen Chico and Un- Polish National Television; 2017/18– short signed Artists bands. In 2007 he began documentary film "Too Personal" (15 min.) studying Film Directing In The Polish Na- made in "Studio Munka"; 2015 - short fic- tional Film, Television and Theater School tion film "Sandland" (26 min.) made in in Lodz, which he finished in 2014. In "Studio Munka"; 2014 – Assistant to the Di- 2015 he finished one year Feature Film rector of the documentary movie "My Gen- Programme DEVELOPMENT LAB (Studio eration 89 (Moje Pokolenie 89)" (63 min.), Prób) in Wajda School. dir. Paweł Józwiak Rodan; 2014 – short For his short movies he has won the follow- documentary film "Freedom"; 2011 – short ing awards: Grand Prix - Bukarest Interna- fiction film "The Barbican" (22 min.); 2010 tional Student Film Festival “Cinemaiubit", - short documentary film "Home (Samot- 2012; Critics' Choice Award - Kustendorf nosc)"; 2010 - short documentary film "5 Film and Music Festival 2012; Audience minutes to heaven"; 2008 - short docu- Award - International Student Short Film mentary film "The MOuntain"; 2007 - short Festival, Groningen 2012; Audience Award documentary film "24H". - Rio de Janeiro International Student Short Film Festival "Curta Cinema", 2011; Grand Prix - Teheran International Short Film Fes- tival, 2011; Grand Prix - Torun Short Film Festival 2011; Audience Award – Interna-

66 67 Genre Documentary It would be too easy to see Alfredo as an one of its main actors is suddenly dead, I In 2012 Dugong produced ‘A Short History Director LOGLINE DIRECTOR statement

ce incapable scion of an excellent stock. feel that it’s coming to an end. of Abandoned Scenes’, a short film direct- Federica Di Giacomo In Rome, near St. Peter, stands a Palace. I arrived at the Palace many years ago. Contrary to simple prejudice, Alfredo em- The Palace is a film about freedom, about ed by renowned video artist Ra di Martino Writers As in a Renaissance court, the owner, a They needed a backup camera opera- braced the joyfully over-ambitious causes the cost of freedom, about the illusions that and presented among others at Rotterdam Andrea Sanguigni, fallen aristocrat, offers shelter from life’s tor to finish shooting that film they would Federica Di Giacomo of his guests. keep us alive and those that can destroy us. FF, Tate Modern in London, Lima Museum oppressions – rent-free accommodation have never finish. I was welcomed in the Among these causes, the endless produc- of contemporary arts. Producer to friends. Thus this building becomes a Palace. Given my working-class origin and Marco Alessi tion of an art film inside the Palace itself In 2013 co-produced with France ‘La Pas- favored place to fulfill one’s desires. But communist background, focused on inde- COMPANY PROFILE and with its inhabitants. A work that un- sione di Erto’, a feature length documentary Budget unfortunately, all the guests who benefited pendence as a goal, I was intrigued and The Dugong is a large marine mammal be- € 650.000 (€ 300.000 in place) ravel a cursed story, a ‘kolossal’ that is directed by Penelope Bortoluzzi, selected from the owner’s patronage never came out worried at the same time by that system of longing to the Sirenia order. Some believe continually under production from twenty by Locarno Film Festival and in competition CompanY of the Palace. unspoken rules that openly challenged the that dugongs were the inspiration for an- Dugong Films years, directed by the self-taught director concept of common morality in an environ- cient sea-faring tales of mermaids and si- at Turin Film Festival. Looking for Mauro, one of the most controversial guest The same year Dugong co-produced the SYNOPSIS ment of extreme freedom. But my curiosity rens. From this suggestion, Dugong Films he Pala Co-producers, Financing, of the palace. towards the world easily prevailed over the takes its name, a Rome based audiovisual short film ‘Recuiem’ by Valentina Carnelut- Sales Agents In Rome, near St. Peter, stands a Palace, Unfortunately, the tragedy is lurking behind seductions of that golden cage, therefore I production company established in 2010, ti, winner of Turin Film Festival, Universal T with a capital initial, to signify a soul that the corner. Mauro, the self-styled director, was one of the fastest in escaping. Yet the devoted to the blurred line between fiction, Award at Maremetraggio and nominated is not only architectural. Both the Vatican dies inside the Palace, at the age of 45, re- more time passed, the more that place be- art film and documentary. for a Silver Ribbon. and the Palace shared a special quality: affirming the cursed nature of the building. came, in my mind and my heart, a space Its productions have harvested a number of In 2014 Dugong coproduced with France they were places free from social anxiety. He died after a slow collapse of his body, a of vital, nonconformist expression, from hits including Stefano Savona’s acclaimed the docu-fiction ‘Amori e Metamorfosi’ by Alfredo, the owner, descends from a pseu- process that he recorded in his film year by which I should keep at a safe distance, feature documentary ‘Tahrir – Liberation Yanira Yariv, official selection at Locarno do-aristocratic family. As a Renaissance year, the record of a life consumed in the but that I should keep as a little secret Square’, premiering in Locarno Film Fes- Film Festival. Marco Alessi patron, he offers his friends the comfort of shadow of this golden prison. His final will garden at the same time. And that’s how it tival 2011 and screening in major festivals In 2014 it coproduced with France the a shelter – rent-free apartments. for his friend? To finish his movie. remained, with various nuances, for many like the New York FF, Doc Lisboa, Dubai IFF, short film ‘Stella Maris’ by Giacomo Abbru- The Palace should be a favored place to The Palace’s guests, now comrades in ad- other people who revolved around it, with Viennale. It won the David di Donatello as zzese, winner of Canal Plus Award in Mont- fulfill one’s desires, regain confidence in venture, have to face this harsh task and whom I often exchanged news about the 2012 best feature documentary and a Silver pellier Film Festival, selected in Clermont one’s own ambitions may be mortified by their dreams of glory battered by time while marvelously unpredictable developments Ribbon. It has been distributed theatrically in Ferrand competition and winner of the poverty. But here exactly the opposite takes standing around the body of their friend in the Palace. Thus, when after years, in France and the USA and sold to more than Golden Egg at the 2015 Kustendorf Film Federica Di Giacomo place. The guests who benefit from Alfre- in a vertigo of digital ghosts. Hours of film a difficult transition period, I went back in 20 countries by Doc&Film International. Festival directed by Emir Kusturica. do’s patronage always run aground at the emerge from the archives, with which they In 2014 it produced the short film ‘Séance’ Contact details one of the most scenic apartments in the Dugong won the 2011 Venice Film Fes- Dugong Films mercy of the spell of the Palace, entangled could give meaning to their lives, to their Palace, I decided that I had to make a film tival Orizzonti Award with ‘In Attesa by Yuri Ancarani, commissioned by Maur- Rome, Italy in the fatal union of sedative beauty and passage on planet Earth, and eventually to and I started to shoot it. I started that jour- dell’Avvento’ a short film by Arturo Lavora- izio Cattelan for Artissima Art Fair and aired T: +39 3358447617 easing of fiscal pressure. the Palaces in everybody’s life. ney more than ten years ago, and now that to and Felice D’Agostino. on Sky HD. [email protected] [email protected] 68 69 In 2016, it co-produced the feature length by Simone Massi (both David di Donatello Venice), Rä di Martino’s “Ancient Copies of Director filmography documentary ‘The Challenge’ by Yuri An- winners), a French-Italian coproduction, Recent Landscapes" (IFFR, Tate Modern 2006 - IL LATO GROTTESCO DELLA VITA carani, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at supported among others by Eurimages, the London, 2013), “The Challenge" by Yuri (THE GROTESQUE SIDE OF LIFE) Locarno Cineastes du Present competition, Italian Ministry of Culture (MIBAC), Cinema Ancarani (winner of the Special Jury Prize Torino film festival (premio Cipputi, premio selected among the others at: Moma New du Monde (CNC, France) Rai Cinema and at Locarno 2016), “The Stand- in" by Rä Avanti), Etno film fest (miglior documen- Directors New Films, Sxsw, True False FF, Arte Cinema. Doc&Film (France) is the In- di Martino (Venice 2017) and Adriano’s tario), Premio Libero Bizzarri, Uruguay film Viennale, IDFA, Cph:Dox, Hot Docs. ternational sales agent attached. The film Valerio short film “Mon amour, mon ami" festival, San Paulo Film Festival won l’Œil d’or, for the best documentary (Venice, Toronto). By the same director and in the same 2009 - HOUSING among all the Cannes festival selections In 2018 he produced “Samouni Road" by year produced the short Whipping Zombie Locarno film festival, Torino Film festival, and is now shortlisted for the European Stefano Savona, which was selected at the commissioned by United Nations EFI and CPH, Rotterdam, HotDocs Toronto, Marfici Film Award and for the Academy Award as Directors’ Fortnight and won L’Oeil d’Or for shot in Haiti, selected in Rotterdam Film Argentina, Thessaloniki film festival, Dox- Best Feature Documentary. Best Documentary in Cannes 2018. Festival and in International Competition Box Siria In September 2018, the short The Years at Cinema du Reel. 2016 - LIBERAMI (LIBERA NOS) directed Sara Fgaier, won the Venice Film In 2017, it produced Ra Di Martino’s first Director biography Venice Film Festival - Orizzonti Award, Hot Festival Orizzonti Best European Short and feature film all set in Morocco: Controfigu- Federica Di Giacomo, from La Spezia, Docs Toronto, Doc Lisboa, Goteborg, Ba- is now nominated for Best Short at Euro- ra, winner of the Post Production Award at graduated in Anthropology from the Uni- fici, Karlovy Vary pean Film Award. Milano Film Festival, winner of the Eurim- versity of Florence. She followed the Eu- ages Lab Project Award in Karlovy Vary, of- ropean Master’s documentary program in ficially selected in Venice Film Festival and PRODUCER'S PROFILE Barcelona, where she collaborated as as- Silver Ribbon nominated. Marco Alessi started his career as a screen- sistant screenwriter to Joaquim Jordá and In the same year it produced the short Mon writer for both cinema and TV. In 2010 he José Louis Guerin. In 2006 she made her Amour Mon Ami directed by Adriano Vale- set up Dugong, a Rome based production first full-length documentary film, 'Il lato rio, selected in Orizzonti Competition Ven- company committed to the development of grottesco della vita', which was awarded ice Film Festival 2017 and in Toronto FF cinema beyond genres and boundaries. at Turin FF, among others. In 2009 she di- Competition, True False FF, Jihlava, winner Among his credits as a producer are Ste- rected 'Housing', premiered in Locarno FF, of Palm Spring Festival and shortlisted for fano Savona’s “Tahrir: Liberation Square" then selected in Rotterdam, Hot Docs and the IDA Award. (Locarno 2011, winner of a David di Do- CPH. 'Libera Nos' is her latest documen- In May 2018 Cannes Director’s Fortnight natello Award and Nastro Argento, sold tary, awarded in Venice FF with Orizzonti selected Samouni Road, a feature length to more than 20 countries), “In attesa Award for the Best Film and Efa Nominated part documentary and part animation di- dell’avvento" by Arturo Lavorato and Felice for the best documentary of 2017. rected by Stefano Savona with animations Agostino (winner of the Orizzonti Award in

70 71 Genre Fiction Szabolcs with these calls, he strongly de- past to understand their current relation- learn to come to terms with this past in or- ent and bring them together to craft unique Director / Writer LOGLINE nies knowing anything about it and recluses ships and to reconcile themselves. der to let go of their 'old self' and with it the films with singular voices. Our films have n t Caroline Strubbe The Silent Treatment tells the story of himself in his work. Andrea can’t handle it unconscious desire to keep feeding an old been selected for international festivals like Producer 18-year-old Tess and the 42-year-old Sz- e anymore as she looses grip on their rela- wound. 'Human nature is driven by projec- Cannes, Berlin, Venice and Toronto and Tomas Leyers abolcs. Tess suffers from Stockholm syn- DIRECTOR statement tionship. Tess from her side suffers attacks tion' as Andrea’s inability to communicate many others. Our directors have travelled Budget drome, as a victim she has developed an The Silent Treatment is the third part of the of obsessive behavior and needs the sup- with her partner is given form through Tess. the world to present their films. But as we m € 2.225.000 (€ 670.500 in place) obsessional bond with her kidnapper Sz- Lost Persons trilogy, three standalone fea- port of her fugitive, Syrian friends Marwan She will coach Tess how to find the right are well aware of the Texas Sharp Shooter CompanY abolcs. But through the help of Szabolcs' ture films forming one large narration. Tess t and Saidja to calm down. She finds relief in words, words she cannot express herself. Fallacy no result – good or bad - can ever Minds Meet partner, the 34-year-old Andrea, Tess finds and Szabolcs are the protagonists uniting her artistic work. When one morning Tess Where Tess and Szabolcs hardly spoke prize the ego nor blame the person. Thus

a Looking for her voice. Andrea will help Tess in allowing these three films. By reintroducing them is in trouble, Andrea helps Tess to retrieve in the previous films, they now find their Minds Meet is to blame for every mistake Co-producers, Financing, their distorted relationship to evolve from each time at older age, the study of 'how Sales Agents, Festivals from an awful experience. They genuinely 'own voice'. For Tess, daring to speak, rep- we make. And we are proud of all of them. obsessional love to an unity of kindred spir- our past shapes our identity' is exlored and bond and she coaches the girl to find Sz- resents a form of liberation. For Szabolcs, its. What if love doesn't take place between refined in every new film. Their search to

re facing his emotions, brings a sense of relief Lost Persons Area (2009) Caroline Strubbe abolcs. Tess go sees him at the quarry. They 'who we are', 'where we come from' and two people, but becomes a complex past as he finally realizes that he’s able to be Little Baby Jesus of Flandr (2010) Gust Van have an intense conversation but Szabolcs 'what we are looking for' is rediscovered in that draws in different lives. emotionally courageous. Andrea learns to den Berghe makes it clear to her that he left the past each film in narrative and artistic terms. be altruistic as she understands that love Blue Bird (2011) Gust Van den Berghe behind. There had never been anything be- As the title already suggests, the focus of cannot be possessive and that the past is Welcome Home (2012) Tom Heene SYNOPSIS tween them and he's in relationship. When this last film will be more on the struggle always an inescapable part of it. I’m the same I’m an other (2013) Caroline Tess, a Belgian girl with a strange voice, Tess returns to Budapest, this cold encoun- with their past and need to let go of it in

n t T Strubbe talks straight to a camera. Who loves you ter makes her collapse. She loses herself in order to understand that real involvement Tomas Leyers Tomas Violet (2014) Bas Devos the most? Your mom, your dad or the man drugs and self-mutilation. Andrea finds her always lays in the present. Commitment is COMPANY PROFILE e Lucifer (2014) Gust Van den Berghe who kidnapped you? She laughs cynically and takes her under her wings once more. a theme that I would like once again to em- Minds Meet is a Brussels-based, inde- Blue Silence (2017) Bulent Ozturk cause I'm not telling you! Szabolcs, an at- After a panic attack Andrea insits to know phasize in this final part of the trilogy. Tess pendent production company run by To- Charlie and Hannah Grand Night Out tractive man, beaten down by life, works as what happened. Tess films herself with An- suffers from Stockholm syndrome, where mas Leyers [producer], Marc Goyens [line- (2017) Bert Scholiers a foreman in a quarry. And Andrea, a sen- drea’s phone. She feels liberated now that the victim develops an exceptional bond producer]. We specialize in the production Insyriated (2017) Philippe Vanleeuw sual 34-year-old woman, works in the Gellé- she can express herself. Andrea is discon- with her hostage-taker, in this case Sz- and co-production of no-nonsense Europe- Hellhole (2018) Bas Devos Caroline Strubbe rt spa-hotel in Budapest. Their lives are certed by this declaration of love as she dis- abolcs. Both are ultimately able to accept an feature fiction films and documentaries. interwinded as Tess has developed an ob- covers herself in Tess. Inspired she finally each other through the actions of a third The people at, and affiliated with, stand on session for her former kidnapper Szabolcs, calls Szabolcs. She talks to him in the words person, Andrea. The film is thus a narra- years of experience in development, artis- PRODUCER'S PROFILE he Sil he Contact details Andrea’s friend. Tess relentlessly stalks him Tess left her. Surprised by Andrea's candor, tive about three characters whose lives are tic story-writing and overall imaginative pro- Since he was launched into production with with phonecalls and letters, reminding of Szabolcs comes to a awareness. Eventually interlinked. Tess, Szabolcs and Andrea are duction. With this team - fit for the project the EAVE workshop in 2006 and “Producer

T Minds Meet Brussels, Belgium her 18th birthday. When Andrea confronts they all learn the influence of this traumatic imprisoned in each others past. They must - we seek out emerging and established tal- on the Move" in Cannes 2007, Tomas Ley- T: +32 476460015 [email protected] 72 73 ers has produced more then 12 feature Persons Area for many international festi- and confront the cowardness of the man. ly we are looking for co-producers and TV- ies, she produced the theatre play 'Le garçon Director filmography films, co-produced more than 14 feature vals (amongst Cannes, 2009) brought us Most of the leading roles are casted; for the commissioners that might be interested in d’appartement' by Gérard Lauzier. Mean- I'm the same, I'm an other (2013, feature films and several shorts and documenta- into contact with a very diverse European role of Szabolcs we work again with this kind of pan-European projects. And of while she co-directed acclaimed documen- film) ries. With a focus on European art-house audience. The reactions of the public Zoltan Miklos Hajdu. The parents are course we are also looking forward to meet taries ‘Une mouche dans la salade’, ‘Shock- Lost Persons Area (2009, feature film) cinema, he has got films selected in festi- showed us that the story of Tess and Sz- played by Sam Louwyck and Lisbeth Gru- international sales-agents and distributors ing Manjira and the cardboard box’ and ‘Un Taxi Dancer (1996, midfeature film) vals like Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Locarno, abolcs, role both intensely played by the wez. And of course Kimke Desart will play with a taste and energy for this kind of Eu- portrait de la Belgique’, shown on Arte. With Melanomen (1992, short film) Tallinn and Toronto. He has participated nine-year-old Kimke Desart and Zoltan the role of the nineteen-year-old Tess. For ropean art-house films. Since this is the her first short fiction film ‘Melanomen’, Caro- Une mouche dans la salade (1989, short third film in trilogy, we also hope to meet in workshops like EAVE+, EP2C, Biennale Miklos Hajdu, intrigued a lot of people. the part of Andrea we will start casting soon line won several awards, including the film- documentary) Cinema College and Puentes-Australab. He Many film critics and viewers often asked together with our co-producers. the right distributors (or a sales agent) festivals of Oberhausen, Krakow and Figuera is managing producer of Minds Meet and us for a sequel. This positive feedback re- The script has been re-written and is in that would take on the effort in helping da Foz. Two years later her silent mid-feature currently developing new films by directors inforced our initial plan for realizing the tril- the last stage of edit. Caroline has been re-release the first two films as well. Every ‘Taxi Dancer’ received a special mention at Caroline Strubbe, Gust Van den Berghe ogy. This the second part was told in the on location scouting in Hungary several film is created as a stand-alone project, the Sundance filmfestival. and Bas Devos. second feature film entitled "I’m the same times and has defined most of the main but the whole of the work is another film The screenplay of her feature film debut Intention note Minds Meet I’m another". And now we are ready for the locations. She also has had meetings with to experience. We hope we would find at ‘Lost Persons Area’ was selected for Cin- With ‘The Silent Treatment’ we would like to last and final part of the story to be told with the principal actors Kimke Desart and Uldi WEMW the right persons to pull this off. emart in Rotterdam and the Berlinale Co- realise the third and final feature film in the The Silent Treatment Hajdu to start working on the last dialogue Minds Meet has realized the last ten years production Market. The feature film was se- Lost Persons Trilogy by Caroline Strubbe. Although the core of the story remained the version of the script. several European co-productions. Thanks lected for the Critic’s Week in Cannes 2009 When Caroline Strubbe presented more same since the first draft, a new And she is gathering specific artwork from to this great opportunity we have had the and won the SACD prize for best script. The ten years ago her first draft of Lost Persons version of the scenario has been thoroughly several female artists she wants to collabo- chance to meet and develop a wonderful film went on to get selected for the Lux Prize Area, was this a large script divided into rewritten. By working with Zoltan Miklos rate with like Annu Tuominen. The surpris- international network of film producers 2009 and was shown at more then 40 in- three chapters telling the life of the fictional Hajdu for the role of Szabolcs and Albert ing similarity between her life and the story and lovers. Because to us film production ternational festivals including Karlovy Vary, characters Tess and Szabolcs. Throughout Markos as composer in the first two films, of Tess was a source of inspiration for Caro- is all about meeting people and discover- Warsaw, Rome, San Paolo and Rotterdam. the EAVE workshop and our meetings dur- we got to know Budapest very well with its line and the cooperation that arose is very ing new stories. So above all, we hope to In 2013 she presented ‘I’m the same I’m an ing Cinémart and the Berlinale coproduc- unique and mysterious atmosphere. This is exciting and stimulating. meet some new great minds to develop other’ at Toronto International Film Festival. tion market came our awareness that this where most part of the third story will take We plan to apply for production support at projects for the future. This second film of the Lost Persons trilogy was too large a project for one first feature. place. To the background of political turmoil our film fund VAF later this year. And then was selected at several international film So we started to develop this project as a and refugees, the nineteen-year-old Tess hope to finance the project by the begin- Director biography festivals like Valladolid and Les Arcs. Both trilogy, following the three chapters in the comes to look for Szabolcs in Budapest. ning of 2020. Caroline Strubbe (1965) started her film- films were presented at the MoMA in New original script. She wants answers to unfulfilled questions. ‘The Silent Treatment’ tells the third part studies at the ‘Escuela Cinematografica de York. Currently Caroline is working on her And thus the first film was produced: Lost By meeting Andrea, the girl-friend of Sz- of a story that takes place along Belgium, Barcelona’ and continued them at the ‘IAD’ third film ‘The Silent Treatment’ Persons Area (2009). The selection of Lost abolcs the both learns to express herself Netherlands, UK and Hungary. So natural- in Louvain-La-Neuve. At the end of her stud-

74 75 Genre Documentary s herbivores that deserted these lands long movs' project over a year to show the most adventures. The journey will last weeks, in is to bring Russian directors and Russian i Director / Writer LOGLINE ago would bring back the Ice Age ecosys- important aspects of their experiment and the wildest places on the planet, where any stories to international TV and film market. Denis Sneg Two scientists, Sergei Zimov and his son tem. Sergei and Nikita have already begun to film the challenges they face : rescuing unforeseen event could be fatal. Producers Nikita, have taken on a mission to save the to fill their 'Pleistocene Park' with yaks, animals trapped in springtime floods or de- The film will be an extraordinary visual ex- Vladislav Ketkovich, Caroline Roussel world from global warming. How? By at- PRODUCER'S PROFILE reindeer, bison, oxen and wild horses, to terring predators in winter... perience: the fluorescent green of the au- Budget Vlad Ketkovich, born 1971, producer. tempting to repopulate the Siberian tundra name a few. They are still waiting for their rora borealis; the red taiga in the autumn... € 475.000 (€ 20.000 in place) The Park's founder Sergei is a visionary sci- Since 2000 – CEO and Producer at Eth- with species long since disappeared. mammoth, whose clone is currently being I would like to underline the immense scale CompanY entist and the best ambassador of his pro- nofund. Company is well-established in Back to the Ice Age, and Welcome to Pleis- developed in a laboratory in Harvard. For of these wild lands where man is a tiny Ethnofund ject. Listening to him in interviews, we will Russian documentary landscape and has tocene Park. over twenty years the Zimovs have devoted spot on the horizon. It will create a feeling Looking for move between incredulity and admiration, as produced more than 20 documentaries themselves to this ecological Eden. I have of isolation, of the inequality between the Co-producers, Financing, he shifts between pure bravado and acute that are broadcasted on Russian and in- SYNOPSIS seen father and son switch between sci- scientists and their enormous quest. The Sales Agents perspicacity. While Sergei theorises, Nikita, ternational TV channels. Since 2010 Vlad pothes entific and adventurous modes to capture quest which goes beyond the rational and At the end of the world, in deepest Sibe- his son, gets his hands dirty. Showing the works a lot internationally, makes films in and reintroduce herbivores to their Park: becomes an act of faith. ria, two Russian scientists are conducting constrast between the respective roles of fa- co-productions and actively participates a hard and exhausting task, full of failure a unique experiment: by turning back time ther and son in the Park will create a strong in industrial events. Studied international and success. The climate conditions are and going back to the Ice Age, they plan to dramatic and sometimes even comic effect. COMPANY PROFILE ways of producing at such workshops as so extreme that few animals can survive. save the world from imminent destruction. One of the challenges of the film will be to Ethnofund was established in 2000. EAVE, Mastercampus, Eurodoc, Ex-Oriente And yet, the Zimovs' motivation remains as All scientists agree on at least one thing. make palpable the environmental threat of Since 2005 Ethnofund has produced more and others. Vlad also works intensively strong as ever. They continue in their quest v Hy The melting permafrost is one of the most the melting permafrost. This climate bomb than 20 documentaries. Company is well- with international productions (shootings to restore the Ice Age ecosystem. A crazy Vladislav Ketkovich dangerous environmental catastrophes to won't destroy our planet in a spectacular established in Russian documentary film in Russia and ex-Soviet countries), with

o utopia for some. Essential scientific re- come. This frozen layer under the earth's apocalyptic explosion, but rather by a grad- landscape. such TV channels as RAI Cinema, ORF, search for others. The scientific community surface incubates millions of tonnes of ual poisoning. I would like this silent threat Ethnofund produces films with Russian YLE, ARTE, VICE (HBO), BNNVARA, TV is divided about Pleistocene Park. Struck powerful greenhouse gas. Just a few de- to punctuate the rhythm of the film and to State support and in coproductions with Brno and many others. Vlad Ketkovich is a by the contrast between the immense scale im grees warmer, and the fragile permafrost create a tense countdown. international partners. Head of International Department of Rus- of their mission and their isolation in this will set off a climate bomb. For Sergei Zi- The amazing expeditions to bring new ani- Films are broadcasted on Russian and In- sian Documentary Guild, member of Inter- deserted zone, I'm asking myself, "Who are mov, the countdown to the apocalypse mals to the Park will be the most dramatic ternational TV channels. national Federation of Journalists and Rus- Denis Sneguirev the Zimovs?". Are they saviours of the world has begun. The end of the world is here. scenes of the film. The Zimovs have or- Ethnofund films have won number of priz- sian Geographical Society. to come, or are they playing with fire? But Sergei has found a way to counter this ganised many in the last twenty years. In es and diplomas at different IFFs, including Previous films: threat. He is recreating the ecosystem of 2019 they are planning two new ones: to Contact details MDR Award for Best East-European Film Shamanic Lessons for Beginnera (2017)

he Z he DIRECTOR statement Ethnofund the Pleistocene era, known as the Ice Age. the Yamal peninsula to pick up some oxen, (DokLeipzig, 2016). Slaves (2017) Moscow, Russia According to the 'Zimov Hypothesis', re- Everything is unusual in Pleistocene Park. and another to the Novosibirsk region for a Starting from 2010 Ethnofund works with in- Convictions (2016) T T: +7 9166740654 populating the Siberian tundra with great It seems essential to me to follow the Zi- herd of wild boar. I will follow them on these ternational co-productions. Company’s goal Gatherers of the Sea Grass (2016) [email protected] [email protected] 76 77 Let Me Just Be (2016) doc 52' production: Bel Air Media, 2011 Who Will Be My Husbant (2015) awards: Silver Medal of the best documen- TV channel: ARTE France Siberian Floating Hospital (2014) tary (Prix UTRI) length: documentary 52' Olya's Love (2014) Prix Harambee of the best documentary festivals: FIFA de Montréal (Canada), com- Men's Choice (2013) about Africa pétition internationale Leninland (2013), and others festivals: FIPA de Biarritz (France) Sheffield International Doc Festival (UK) Between the Bear & the Wolf Director biography FIFA de Montréal (Canada) summary: A chronicle of 24h of several Festival international du documentaire de persons living in a provincial russian city. DENIS SNEGUIREV (Denis SNEG) was born Saint-Louis (Sénégal) All of them touched by a Chechnya war. in Nijni Novgorod (Russia) in 1976. Since Ethnografilm Festival (France) position: author / director 1998 he lives and works in France. For the production: Bel Air Media, Denis Snegui- last 15 years he has made documentary Spring's Autumn rev, 2007 films in collaboration with French and Ger- summary: 30 retired amateurs from Mar- length: documentary 112' man tv stations (Arte, ZDF, France Télévi- seille (France) present a danse show on the awards: sion) as well as independently (Between Festival Visions du Réel à Nyon (Suisse) music of Rite of Spring by Stravinsky. One the Bear and the Wolf, awarded at Visions Prix de la ville de Nyon, Prix du Jury inter- of the biggest succes of Avignon Festival du Réel 2008). The range of the topics he's confessionnel 2011. How did this adventure change the working on goes from underground culture Festival du Film Politique à Lassale (France) lives of the participants ? to political or ecological issues. He particu- Festival ArtDocFest (Russie) nomination position: author / director larly favours strong, controversial charac- "meilleur documentaire en langue russe" production: Bel Air Media, 2013 ters who bring messages of hope. Festival du Film Noir (Italie) TV channel: ARTE France Mention Spéciale du Meilleur Documen- length: documentary 52' taire Director filmography awards: Etoile de LaScam MADA underground (2016) festivals: FIFA de Montréal (Canada) summary: Portrays of 4 urban artists trying In Shadow (Lisbonne, Portugal) Grand Prix to live with their art in the difficult social Cinedans d'Amsterdam (Hollande) and economical context in Madagascar. position: author /director Bolshoi, a renaissance production: Arturo Mio TV channel: France Ô, TV5Monde position: author / director

78 79 Genre Fiction Roma is skewed with hatred and lust for most important person in her life was too Kuhn. The premiere of the film is planned Director LOGLINE DIRECTOR statement

im revenge. Tension mounts in Czech towns afraid to tell her the truth. in February 21, 2019. This project has Michal Blasko Irina (43) is an immigrant, a single mother In all of my previous films I have been care- and cities, and Igor and Irina must decide In our narrative approach, we would like to been repeatedly supported by the Slovak Writer living in a small Czech border town. One ful that the characters appear authentic, re- what to do next. She is prepared to keep emphasise authenticity and civility. Cine- Audiovisual Fund and has also received Jakub Medvecky, Tomas Hruby night, her teenage son claims he was as- latableand human. That is the only way the the whole thing under lid, but the mecha- matographer Adam Mach and I have there- support from the Czech State Cinematogra- ct Producer saulted by three young Roma. Irina de- audience can identify with their experience nism they've set into motion is merciless. fore decided for a dynamic and aestheti- phy Fund and the Slovak public broadcast- i Jakub Viktorin mands justice, and is met with great soli- of the situation and understand, in this case, Adding to the pressure, Irina knows that cally pleasing visual style which will make er RTVS (Radio and Television Slovakia). Budget darity by her new society. Until she spots the extent of the problem that Igor and Irina

V Igor's story isn't bulletproof and they could us direct witnesses to Irina's story. As the Nutprodukcia co-produces CIRCUS RWAN- € 1.175.000 (€ 374.051 in place) inconsistencies in her son’s account. have got themselves into and the tragedy of be found out. film progresses, we will be getting to know DA (2018, IFF Karlovy Vary), a documentary Company the consequences they must bear. Still, the investigation, led by inspector Igor together with his mother. by Michal Varga about the collaboration of Nutprodukcia Igor and Irina’s story is inspired by true SYNOPSIS Czech and Rwandese circus companies (Ex Looking for Rezny, cannot progress unless Igor con- events. It all happened in April 2012, when Oriente 2015). In this project, nutprodukcia Co-producers, Financing, Irina (43) is a single mother, a Ukrainian fesses. And Irina's social standing has I was studying scriptwriting in the small COMPANY PROFILE was mainly deal with the post-production Sales Agents, Festivals living in a small Czech town. She does her changed – the Ukrainian cleaning lady has Czech town of Písek. I never knew Igor Nutprodukcia was founded by three young phase. The company also works with other best to raise her son Igor (14), making sure become a full-fledged member of Czech personally (his real name was Peter), but producers - Jakub Viktorín from Slovakia documentary filmmaker – Martin Tokár on he has a better life than she did. One night society. Although she'd rather avoid public- his fabricated story affected my life never- and his Czech partners, Tomáš Hrubý and his project YOURS SINCERELY, SOCIAL Irina is told that Igor's been assaulted and ity now, people around her take the initia- theless. Písek, just like the nearby Breclav, Pavla Janoušková Kubecková. Nutproduk- SYSTEM (Ex Oriente 2017, IDFAcademy nearly killed by three attackers. Her whole tive and turn the mother and son into their has a populous Roma community, and the cia focuses mainly on synergic Czech and Summer School 2017). Project is currently world comes crashing down. After several mascots. change in attitude was palpable to all. Slovak projects which also have the ambi- in stage of post-production. Nutprodukcia difficult operating procedures, Igor wakes A march against violence is organised in Both storylines, that is, the mother-son sto- tion to penetrate markets in other Europe- also co-develops project by Miro Remo Jr. up from anaesthesia and claims that the at- response to Igor's incident, which dete- ryline and the individual-society storyline, an countries. More importantly, nutproduk- Michal Blasko IN A SEARCH OF SPECIAL WOMEN. tackers were Roma. riorates into a violent neo-Nazi campaign. are intimately connected and feed into cia strives to become a strong platform for Irina fights for justice for her son and de- Irina had tried to persuade her friends to each other. By painting a detailed emo- young, talented Slovak filmmakers and mands that Czech society punish the cancel the march, but it was already too tional portrait of Irina I would like to expose help them enter the international audio- PRODUCER'S PROFILE culprits. She is prepared to do anything late. She therefore has to continue what the society for which she becomes a tem- visual scene. While still in university, Jakub founded to make sure the case is properly investi- her son began, lie, and take part in the porary mascot, until eventually ending up After the successful coproduction of Ag- Visegrad Film Forum, an international gated. But as time goes on, she begins to march as a victim. as its caricature. Irina becomes a victim in nieszka Holland´s latest film SPOOR, nut- film platform. At the beginning of his ca-

Jakub Viktorin spot inconsistencies in her son's account of The consequences of Igor's lie are too se- the matter of her love for her son and her produkcia now works on several projects of reer, Jakub Viktorín produced shorts, e.g. the attack. Ultimately, Igor admits to having vere for either him or his mother to bear best intentions to find and to punish the young directors. Recently, nutprodukcia as MOMO (Midpoint workshop 2011 – Best Contact details made up the whole story. with a clear conscience, and the trust be- attackers. She finds herself in a situation, a majority producer works on a new Slovak- Short Film Project, Rome Independent Nutprodukcia By then, however, it's too late. Society is up tween them is irreparably damaged. where she has to fight for everything she Czech coproduction project, BY A SHARP Film Festival 2013 - Best Student Short Bratislava, Slovakia in arms, and the overall sentiment towards built throughout the years, just because the KNIFE – a feature length debut by Teodor Film, Cinemaiubit International Student T: +421 948050189 [email protected] 80 81 Film Festival Bucharest 2014 - Special Jury 67th Berlin International Film Festival. His III Black Canvas Film Festival, Mexico III tival, Spain - International Film Students 13th SCTVF International Sichuan Festival Bylo deset, bude jedenáct / Before noon Prize), CHECKPOINT (IFF San Sebastian – bachelor project "Atlantída, 2003" (Atlantis, 16th International Student Film and Video Meeting Gold Panda, China IIII 42nd Letní filmová (2012) International Film Student Meeting Com- 2003; 2017) was premiered at the Cinéfon- Festival of Beijing Film Academy, China III 21st Vilnius International Film Festival, Lith- škola Uherské Hradište, Czech Republic Mladá kamera Unicov 2013. Czech Re- petition, International Student Film Festi- dation competition at the 70th Cannes Film CinEast 2017, Luxemburg III 31st Finále uania - “Best Short Film Award" IIII 45th Lubuskie Lato Filmowe, Poland public - “Special Jury Award" val Cluj-Napoca 2014 - 3rd Fiction Prize, Festival and was also selected for the Fu- Plzen, Czech Republic III 58th Interna- 27th IGRIC 2016 National Slovak Film IIII 57th International Short Film Festival 39th Letní filmová škola Uherské Hradište, "Cristian Nemescu" Best Director Award). ture Frames at the 52nd Karlovy Vary IFF. tional Student Film and Television Festival Award - “Creative Award for Directing the Brnenská 16, Czech Republic IIII 11th IFF Czech Republic - Section: Best Czech Stu- Viktorín´s collaboration with young, talent- His latest short film "Kamion" (Truck, 2017) Brnenská 16, Czech Republic III 16th Cin- Fear" Cinematik Pieštany, Slovakia IIII CineClass dent Films of 2012 ed directors deeply influenced his personal premiered at the Warsaw Film Festival. emaforum Short Film Festival, Poland III 32nd Famufest, Czech Republic - “Best Fic- 2017, France III 2nd Sydney Czech and Slo- focus as well as that of nutprodukcia. 15th International Film Festival Tofifest, Po- tion Film Award" vak Film Festival, Australia III 2nd Samawa As an executive producer he has worked Director filmography land III 34th FAMUFEST, Czech Republic III 19th Student Film Festival “Ácko", Slova- Cinema, Iraq III 17th International Film Fes- on films such as HOME CARE (dir. Slávek th th Atlantída, 2003 / Atlantis, 2003 (2017) 44 Letní filmová škola Uherské Hradište, kia - “Best Fiction Film Award" and “Best tival Bratislava, Slovakia IIII 4 Festival Pod Horák - 50th Karlovy Vary International Film 70th Cannes Film Festival, France - Ciné- Czech Republic III CaSFFA Czech and Slo- Screenplay Award" Nebesy, Czech Republic and more Festival) and RED CAPTAIN (dir. Michal th fondation vak Film Festival in Melbourne, Australia 4 AFC Caméflex Paris, France - “Best Kollár - Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival th 25th Czech Lions (Czech National Film III 20 Kino na hranici, Czech Republic III Short Film Award" Zídka / The Wall (2014) 2016). In 2015 he co-founded the produc- th Awards) - “Best Student Film“ CineClass 2018, France III 20 Tel Aviv In- 8th IFF Ostrava Kamera Oko, Czech Re- IFF DRZWI Vol. VII, Poland - “Silver Frame tion company nutprodukcia. 52nd Karlovy Vary International Film Festi- ternational Student Film Festival, Israel III public - “Best Short Film Award" Award" val, Czech Republic - Future Frames 21st Festival Caminhos Cinema, Portugal - Young Film Festival 2015, Slovakia - “Best Director biography 27th FilmFestival Cottbus, Germany - “Best Kamion / The Truck (2017) “Honorable Mention" Fiction Film Award" Michal Blasko (1989, Bratislava) stud- Short Film" 33rd Warsaw Film Festival - Short Films Association of Slovak Editors - “Best Editing Cinefiesta - Festival Internacional de ies Film and television directing at the 40th Poitiers Film Festival, France - “Best Competition in Student Film" Courtometrajes, Puerto Rico III Florida Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava Screenplay" and “Student Jury Award" 2018 Association of Czech Cinematogra- 4th Young Film Fest, Slovakia - “Best Fiction Student Art Festival, USA III International (VSMU). His second year film at VSMU, 30th Festival Premiers plans d'Angers, phers - "Best cinematography in student Film Award" and “Audience Award" Children's Television Festival “Dytiatko", "Strach" (Fear, 2015), was premiered at the France - “ARTE Award" film" 39th Poitiers Film Festival, France IIII 28th Ukraine III Wegiel Film Festival, Poland III 63rd San Sebastián International Film Fes- 13th Prague Short Film Fest, Czech Repu- 13th Prague Short Film Fest, Czech Repub- Festival Premiers plans d'Angers, France Kraljevski Filmski Festival, Serbia III XVI. tival and won several prizes including Best bublic - "Best Czech Short Film" lic III 34th FAMUFEST, Czech Republic III IIII 46th Kyiv International Film Festival Student Film Festival Awakening, Serbia Short Film. 21st Student Film Festival “Ácko", Slova- 25th Febiofest, Slovakia III 30th Filmfest “Molodist", Ukraine IIII 5th Olhar de Cin- III Opavský páv, Czech Republic III Letní Award at the 21st International Film Festi- kia - “Best Film", “Best Directing",“Best Dresden, Germany III goEast 2018, Ger- ema - Curitiba Int’l Film Festival, Brasil IIII filmová škola Uherské Hradište, Czech val in Vilnius. He is a writer and co-director Screenplay" and “Best Cinematography" many III 28th Filmfest Dresden, Germany IIII 35th Republic III XpoNorth, Scotland III Ozark (with Marta Prokopová) of a short animated 25th Art Film Festival Košice, Slovakia III VGIK Moscow International Student Film Shorts Screening 2016, USA III The Kids film "Wild Beasts", which was presented 23rd Vilnius Film Festival, Lithuania III 31st Strach / Fear (2015) Festival, Russia IIII 24th International Film Film Festival, Spain and more at the Short Film Project Lab during the Helsinki International Film Festival, Finland 63rd San Sebastián International Film Fes- Festival Trencianské Teplice, Slovakia IIII

82 83 Genre Documentary my help in applying for a script fund. We help them. Being a documentary filmmaker, Director LOGLINE COMPANY PROFILE PRODUCER'S PROFILE e? Kata Oláh agreed that they first had to write a draft of my idea was to document their attempt to Walking a fine line between fantasy and re- their script. And they needed some help for create their musical. Ever since then, their Makabor Studio is an independent produc- Borbála Csukás graduated from Corvinus Writers al-life, two Roma boys embark on a journey tion company, established by Kata Oláh and University as a sociologist. She started to Kata Oláh, Zsófia Kemény it. This is how Zsofi, an acclaimed slam po- life turned upside-down and inside-out. But to make their dream a reality and create a etry artist and scriptwriting student, came mine too. I feel I adopted two boys. The film Sándor Csukás, with a goal to make films be part of the family- run production com- Producers full-scale musical based on their love story. with strong cinematic language and a deep pany at an early age. She participated in e b Kata Oláh, Borbála Csukás into the picture. A popular Roma singer, is built on two main elements. One is the Fatima also volunteered to help Geri in observed reality: the life and struggles of the interest in human values. They don’t search several projects in different roles, such as

l Budget SYNOPSIS composing the music. However, their eve- lovers, including Geri's music making with for stories; the stories find them. Sándor is a still photographer, production and direc- € 161.200 (€ 12.000 in place) leading cinematographer in Hungary, hold- tor’s assistant and lately as a junior pro-

t Lenard has a mission: he believes his story ryday life does not offer a lot of free time for his Roma musician friends. The other one Company ing the prestigious, the Cinematographer ducer. Since her graduation she shares her i must be told. His story is a love story, but dreams. They both need to wake up every is when they are working on the script. That Makabor Studio of the year award and the Béla Balázs Art working capacity between Makabor Studio not an ordinary one. Young, Roma and gay, day at dawn and travel hours to go to work. is when we get to know their background Looking for prize. His work for The Bar Mitzvah boys and Elf Pictures, working on different docu- together with his partner Geri they want to Lenard makes a decision. They will move stories and the important questions that Co-producers, Financing, has been nominated by the Hungarian As- mentary film projects. Sales Agents shout out their love and show it to the world. to the capital so they will have more time to arise about being homosexual in the Roma soc Cinematographers for the Imago prize. They live happily together in a tiny rented be together and work on their dreams. But community: the hiding, the rejection from Their films Enamored City and En Passant flat in a Roma settlement in the north of is the capital really the place for them? Will the family, the acceptance of one’s own sex- Director biography were nominated for prizes by the Hungar- Hungary. They met a couple of years ago their relationship survive this tremendous uality, religion. So many topics to discuss, Kata Oláh is a producer and director. She ian Film Academy. Their films have all been when Lenard was only 16 and it was love change? How far will they succeed? And so many opportunities to disagree and fight. started her career at 14 as the host of the what should the title of their film be? What should and what should not be in the broadcasted nationally and screened at at first sight. International Festivals. Having established Hungarian state’s only channel’s weekly But Lenard has a vision in mind. He con- story? What are the priorities, the challeng- teenage show. She has since worked in es, and the obstacles? Still, they both agree itself on the local and national market, Mak-

Borbála Csukás siders Geri to be a very talented musician. DIRECTOR statement the industry mainly as a producer. Since on the overall message they want to convey: abor intends to be engaged in projects with He wants to be famous. His master plan When I first met Lenard, I had no idea how worldwide potential as the main or minor her focus on directing a few years ago, her

the t the ill have the courage to be who you are! For is to create a musical based on their life I would explain to him that making a film producer. Currently they have two feature films have received several national and and love story, for which Geri will compose is not as simple as he thinks. Coming from us, viewers, another question arises...which international awards. Her first short fiction, is richer or more colorful: the reality or the documentary projects in development: My the music. He believes in the laws of at- a Roma settlement, being only 18 and not Digital Nomad, selected for the EDN Cross- En Passant, a story about domestic vio- traction, and he is ready to act on it. He is even holding a high school diploma are imaginary story they are about to create? I lence shot in a realistic style, was selected strongly believe that this story must be told ing Borders Workshop 2018, and What determined and is able to persuade people not the best qualifications to receive a film will the title be which has won the Doc Lab by a number of international festivals and Kata Oláh in today’s Hungary because we are sur- t w to listen to his story. He first contacted the grant. But I was amazed by his passion and Main Prize at the Verzio Film Festival. received several awards. Her second short National Film Fund and convinced a sec- determination. His self-confidence easily rounded by so many prejudices and people is recently circuiting at festivals, her latest Contact details are less and less tolerant with each other. Makabor Studio retary to provide him with the list of all the convinced me to get on board. After seeing documentary film, The Bar Mitzvah boys We desperately need stories with humanity, Budapest, Hungary film production companies of the country. Lenard and Geri together, learning their sto- has been nominated to compete in the h a T: +36 209166608 That’s how he contacted me, asking for ry and desires, I immediately knew I had to love, and kindness. PRIX EUROPA 2018. [email protected] [email protected]

84 W 85 Director filmography 2019 MIGNON (Doc., 28’), will premiere at Budapest International Doc FF, Febru- ary 2019 2018 COUTURE BEHIND THE IRON CUR- TAIN (Doc., 52’) 2018 GIFT (Fiction, 14’) Uppsala ISFF, Lecce FF, Larissa IFF, Europanorama, Fire- nze Filmcorti, +10 festivals 2017 THE BAR MITZVAH BOYS (Doc., 74/52’) nominated for *Prix Europa 2018* 2016 MOTHER’S IMPRINT (Doc., 66’) Vi- sion de reel & Dok Leipzig Video Library 2017 2015 ENAMORED CITY (Doc., 52’) nomi- nated for *Best Documentary* by the Hun- garian Film Academy 2015 EN PASSANT (Fiction, 19’) Brussels SFF, *special prize* at Friss Hus, BuSho, Int. Women FF KIN 2014 CONTEMPORARY LOVE (Doc., 52’) 2014 ENGAGED TO NOTES (Doc., 52’) 2010 ROMACOPS (Doc. for HBO Hungary, 60’)

86 87 Genre Fiction Everything that is in the film has happened And vice versa - a volatile, mobile camera, Co-produced by Mantas Kvedaravicius (Ex- Director / Writer LOGLINE PRODUCER'S PROFILE to me or my close friends and acquaint- which, like in dreams, reproduces pictures timacy Films, Lithuania), Vitaliy Shereme- Tonia Noyabrova A young woman in a group therapy returns Natalia Libet has gained solid experience ances. Having based it on my memories of the past, tells the viewer what happened tiev & Natalia Libet (ESSE Production Producers to the key moments of her past, re-expe- in co-production, investment and finance and entries in my diaries of different years, to Lola and around her before. House, Ukraine), Nadia Turincev & Julie Natalia Libet, Vitaliy Sheremetiev riencing the divorce of her parents. Only while working for international companies I would like to recreate the child’s percep- In the frame, there are a lot of details, colors Gayet (Rouge International, France) Budget having untangled a bundle of the children's of the U.S. and German origin; initiated , BABY? tion of "the real world" at different ages. and sounds characterizing each "coming- “CROCODILE" 2018 Ukraine a fiction short € 1.065.000 (€ 90.000 in place) traumas, she will manage to grow up at last. EAVE in Demand in Kyiv, Ukraine in Octo- I grew up in a family, in which everyone was of-age" stage that inspires a viewer to her/ Company by Kateryna Gornostai ber 2017; has had annual audits with Big his own touching memories. ESSE Production House very attached to each other mentally and Produced by Vitaliy Sheremetiev, Nata- 4; obtained an MBA with GPA: 4.00/4.00 SYNOPSIS tactically. Perhaps, this is why the sudden Although this film is a fiction, I prefer to lia Libet, Olha Beskhmelnytsina, Viktoria OST Looking for in USA; is a winner of 2000 Edmund This is a coming-of-age story of a girl called work with non-professional actors to pro- Co-producers, Financing, divorce of my parents has become a shock Khomenko Muskie/Freedom Support Act Graduate Lola, a daughter of an avant-garde artist vide maximum accuracy and realism of Sales Agents, Festivals to me: it divided my life into "before" and "af- Nominated as Best Ukrainian Short by Fellowship Award. what is happening on the screen. Lev and his wife Vera. Lola is strongly at- ter". And although many years have passed, Odesa International Film Festival 2018 Vitaliy Sheremetiev has 23 years of expe- tached to her parents emotionally and tac- it still remains a painful topic. I hope, my THE FLOOR IS LAVA (2020, in develop- rience in film and advertising production. tically, so she feels the slightest fluctuation movie would help people, who have likely COMPANY PROFILE ment) Ukraine-Poland Having begun his career in the Ukrainian in the relationship between her mother and faced similar situation in their childhood or ESSE Production House is the first full-ser- a fiction feature by Kateryna Gornostai branch of Bates Saatchi & Saatchi, he then father, and painfully reacts to that. The par- adult life, to forgive their parents. vice film production company in Ukraine. Produced by Vitaliy Sheremetiev & Natalia became the executive producer, and later, ents’ "emotional swings" are going on for M E THE "Who do you love the most, baby?" is a film Since 1991, the company has delivered Libet, Gennadiy Kofman & Olha Beskhmel- CEO of ESSE Production House. Vitaliy has many years, assuring Lola that they as a that explores the influence of a relation- nytsina, Viktoria Khomenko conducted production and service projects V more than 800 commercials, industrial and family stay together at any cost. ship between parents onto their child. This Natalia Libet music videos as well as numerous TV se- Co–produced by Kuba Kosma (Takfilm, Po- in different countries, including Sweden, O When parents after all decide to divorce, Lo- is also an attempt to understand whether ries and feature films. The company’s work land). Looking for a German co-producer. Portugal, the U.S., Iceland, Mexico, Ger- la's psychological trauma is so strong that she parents should keep marriage, for the sake has been recognized by various awards Project Awards: NEW HORIZONS in asso- many, Finland and South Africa. is forced to seek help from a psychotherapist. of their children, at the cost of their own and nominations, including an Academy ciation with LONDON FILM ACADEMY Main U L It is during the group therapy session Lola personal happiness or not. Award® nomination for Best Short Film, Award at 2018 New Horizons Studio+ in Wro- Director biography

O returns to the critical moments of her past, In the film, the story develops by two par- Live Action for "The Door" (2010) by Juan- claw, Connecting Cottbus 2017 Best Pitch trying step-by-step to unravel a tangle of pre- Tonia Noyabrova is a Ukrainian director. allel lines: the present - what happens to ita Wilson, for which ESSE provided pro- Award and 2018 Marche du Film – Festival Antonina Noyabrova viously unspoken feelings to grow up at last. She has more than 10 years of experience Lola in the office of a group therapy, and duction services in Ukraine. de Cannes Producers Network Award, Best in film and television as a director of films, the past - memories of key fragments of her “STÁSIS" (2019, post-production) Lithu- Pitch Award at Film Industry Office at Odesa TV shows and videos. Tonia graduated DIRECTOR statement childhood and adolescence. The harsh re- Contact details ania-Ukraine-France a fiction feature by International Film Festival 2017. from Kyiv National University of Culture and ESSE Production House "Who do you love the most, baby?" is the ality in the group therapy room is presented Mantas Kvedaravicius Arts in 2005. Kyiv, Ukraine story of the family collapse seen through through cold, ascetic images. It highlights Produced by Uljana Kim (Studio Uljana T: +380 675022199 the eyes of a child. the emotional catastrophe, in which Lola is. Kim, Lithuania) [email protected] [email protected] 88 Y DO WHO 89 Director filmography HERO OF MY TIME, fiction feature, Ukraine 2018 Awards: Best Director of National Compe- tition Program at Odesa International Film Festival 2018

EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT, fiction short, Ukraine 2015 Awards: Special mention of Jury at Molo- dist’ Kyiv International Film Festival 2015.

INDEPENDENCE DAY, fiction short, Ukraine 2012 Awards: Best Ukrainian Short Film at Ode- sa International Film Festival 2012, Best Ukrainian Short Film at Molodist’ Kyiv Inter- national Film Festival 2012Shorts Film Fes- tival, Hong Kong International Film Festival

90 91 Genre Fiction the city to the country to start a small farm published by a prominent Czech weekly The bond between humans and the nature CZ/FR/ARG/AT co-production supported Director LOGLINE there. Since they already sold the flat, Pe- Respekt. The text suggestively described is a key aspect of Year of the Widow. Images by MEDIA, EURIMAGES, Czech Film Fund, Veronika Liskova After the sudden death of her husband, tra has to involuntarily move to the country what the loss of one’s partner does to the of the changing of the seasons, underlying Argentinian INCAA and Austrian BKA. Writers Petra (42) has to find her own way through house – ironically the place where Martin soul and practical life of a person living in the course of nature and its laws which show ARTCAM FILMS slate of projects in devel- Eugen Liska, Veronika Liskova the labyrinth of bureaucracy, conventions

DOW died. Leaving the familiar surroundings no regard for anything and which include opment (creative documentaries MY PRI- Producers the 21st century and it met with a strong re-

I and emotional struggles. Based on true feels like another cruel blow – especially action from the readers. However, the script death by default, will be an important part VATE MONGOLIA, SPERMINATORS and Petra Oplatkova, Artemio Benki story. Budget to Petra´s daughter Dominika – but being isn’t a literal reconstruction of one particular of the film. The main source of the natural fiction film YEAR OF A WIDOW) received € 909.440 (€ 198.440 in place) outdoors and working at the house pulls fate. Instead, together with the scriptwriter images will be the area and surroundings of support from Czech Film Fund and MEDIA

Companies SYNOPSIS Petra back from the depths of despair. But Eugen Liska we constructed a specific fic- summer house. It is, symbolically, the place Slate Development support 2018. Artcam Films After a fatal health collapse of her husband the so called farm is in depths from the tional world inspired by a careful research where main character´s husband died, while Looking for Martin, Petra (42) overnight becomes a beginning and Petra is rapidly running out and our own experience with this topic. city is the space where he’s paradoxically PRODUCER'S PROFILE of money. She gives all her remaining en- still unnaturally “alive" in the form of unfin- Co-producers, Financing, widow. In contrast to the external drama the focus PETRA RUT OPLATKOVA Sales Agents, Festivals ergy into the fight with the notary ignoring ished administrative processes. As she soon finds out, her grief and loneli- is on the inner drama captured in nearly Since 2013 Petra has been working as a the fact that the life she and Dominika live ness are not the only challenges that she has diary form of subjective interpretation of producer at SIRENA FILM, collaborating on together is falling apart – neither of them to face. Unexpectedly demanding are also reality. The main character is in the same COMPANY PROFILE awarded international co-productions like has the courage and will to take some time countless administrative tasks that a person´s time a narrator of her own story, whose ARTCAM FILMS is an established Czech MARGUERITE (2015), PERSONAL SHOP- to grieve together. Their communication death brings in the 21st century: Petra for in- course necessarily conflicts with the ex- distribution and production company PER (2016) and LA DANSEUSE (2016).

A W R OF is fading away and Dominika is physically stance wants to know the real cause of her ternal reality, but also natural and human founded in 2000. We have released over As head of development Petra manages fading away too. husband’s collapse, but the hospital refuses laws. Against the emphasis on action and 250 arthouse titles such as MOMMY, 120 the slate of original productions of SIRENA A Petra must make an important choice Veronika Liskova Veronika to give her an autopsy report. GDPR, they the turn of events Year of the Widow offers BPM or A FANTASTIC WOMAN. FILM and ARTCAM FILMS. whether to stay in the country and attempt a faithful and empathic study of the trans- E say. The bank refuses to give her access to In 2010 we enlarged our scope on new to fulfill her husband´s dream or to find a Martin´s accounts, but they tell her to pay formation of the character of a person ex- ways of distribution and production: FRESH ARTEMIO BENKI new life of her own. When the first anniver- Y Martin´s loans. And so it goes on: Mortgages, posed to the extreme, yet very ordinary and ARTCAM (1st & 2nd films label, Day & Day Director and producer born in Paris, sary of Martin´s death comes, she has to credits, rents, energy bills, mobile network universal human experience - death. Releases), DIY Cinema (alternative & com- France. Since 1992 he lives in Prague. Ar- finally face her inner fight for the legacy of operators, insurance companies… Petra´s The script is structured chronologically in munity screenings). We co-produced a fea- temio has been working in film production her first year as a widow. already complicated situation is made even four parts (spring, summer, autumn, win- ture film UNLIKELY ROMANCE by awarded and distribution for more then 30 years; he Petra Oplatkova more difficult by a state assigned notary, who ter). This structure not only underlines the Czech director I.Vojnar and a multi plat- co-produced awarded films such as MAR- is not able or willing to meet his obligations DIRECTOR statement time framing of the story, implied in the Contact details form URBAN JUNGLE in co-production GUERITE by X.Giannoli or PERSONAL Artcam Films when settling inheritance. The screenplay of the upcoming feature- screenplay’s title, but also highlights the with Emmy Awarded Breakout Films /FR. SHOPPER by O.Assayas. Prague, Czech Republic Shortly before Martin´s death, Petra re- length live-action movie Year of the Widow process of the protagonist’s inner change Currently in post-production is creative Artemio he is alumni of EAVE 2010, FAS T: +420 775619541 luctantly agreed on his plan to move from is based on the diaries of Zuzana Pokorna, where each season plays a specific part. documentary SOLO by Artemio Benki is a Screen Leaders 2011, EuroDoc 205, FO- [email protected] [email protected] 92 93 CAL Constellation 2015 and SOURCES 2 and is sexually attracted to children, had Vary 2015 /Open City 2015 / DOX Zagreb in 2016. its international premiere in the Panorama 2015 / DOCS against GRAVITY 2015 / Our projects were developed in the frame- section of the Berlinale – Berlin IFF in 2015 DocsBarcelona 2016 / One World 2015 / work of workshops such as Berlinale Tal- and since then has screened and awarded IFF Bergen 2015 / Randevous with Mad- ents 2014, EuroDoc 2014, Sources 2, MFI at numerous film festivals worldwide. ness 2015 / Fantastic Fest 2015 / Brave Script2Film, EsoDoc and EAVE 2018, pre- Year of a Widow, awarded with support of Festival 2016 / Niesse Filmfestival 2015 sented at events like WEMW Trieste, KVIFF Czech Film Fund, MEDIA Development and / Kino na Granicy 2015 / Festival do Rio Pitch & Feedback and Venice Gap Financ- Innogy Film Foundation Best Script Award 2015 / MIX Mexico 2015 / MIX Brasil 2015 ing Bridge, and supported by MEDIA, EU- during Karlovy Vary International Film Festival / Asterisco 2015 / MIX Copenhagen 2015 / RIMAGES, Czech Film Fund, French CNC, 2018, will be Veronika's fiction film debut. QueerFilmFestival Esslingen 2015 Argentinian INCAA and Austrian BKA. / Schwule Filmtage Bielefeld 2015 / Letní Director filmography filmová škola 2015 / Mezipatra 2015 Director biography Touches of Dance (2010) 52' doc Veronika Liskova is a film director, screen- Meantimes (2010) short fiction writer and documentary script editor based Until God Do Us Part (2011) short doc in Prague. She graduated from cultural A Slightly Better World (2012) 57' doc studies and screenwriting and dramaturgy. Tap Water (2015) short doc Between 2012-2017 she headed Ex Ori- ente Film programme and East Doc Fo- Daniel's World (2014), creative documen- rum pitching at the Institute of Documen- tary, 75' tary Film in Prague. She still occasionally AWARDS cooperates with various film festivals and IDFF Jihlava 2014 -Audience Award / Bu- documentary film training programmes as dapest International Documentary Festival a consultant and selector. 2015 Veronika is a filmmaker with a long-standing -Special Mention / The Finále Plzen 2015 interest in existentialist topics and stories -Students Jury Award / nomination for the which aren’t sufficiently discussed by the Czech Film Critics Award 2015 / Silver Eye society due to their ambiguity and the com- Award Nominee 2015 plex emotional connotations they invoke. Her feature-length debut Daniel’s World, an FESTIVAL SELECTION intimate portrait of a young man who loves Panorama - Berlinale 2015 / IFF Karlovy

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97 Genre Documentary n beatings; who was rarely warm towards off sexuality. I often heard the jesting com- Since Adone died, things also changed explicit porn, such as A Gunman Called Director / Writer LOGLINE his wife; who demanded a military posture ment, “His grandpa makes dirty movies". A dramatically in the world, and particularly Papaco (1986), the highest box office of Julio Adamor Cruz Neto My grandpa made porn, but nobody talked from anyone at the table; who defended peculiar heritage, to say the least. in Brazil. On behalf of a moralizing agenda, the company, with an audience of 823,533 Producers about his job at the Sunday meetings for Mussolini. Despite his rigor and conserva- When Adone was too old to work, I inher- gender references are crossed from the spectators. Julio Adamor Cruz Neto, Rogério spaghetti and cannoli. Zagallo tism, he was a nice, gentle guy - even play- ited his company. When he died, in 2014, school curriculum; art is censored; gays ful and charming. His daughter worships I decided to make a film about him. First I are attacked; freedom of expression is MAIN FILMS Budget € 150.000 SYNOPSIS him. The movie directors he worked with thought about a biography. As a fly on the menaced. The far right is in power with an Inversão (2010) - Inversion Countries My Grandpa Made Porn is a first-person have mixed memories about him. wall, I would broach exclusively his journey angry ideological speech. In this scenario, I Director: Edu Felistoque Brazil documentary telling the story of Adone Fra- Adone was a man of few words, the patri- in filmmaking. But the development process, feel particularly thrilled to make a film that Cast: Rubens Caribé, Gisele Itiê, Marisol gano, my maternal grandfather. arch of a family who was never fond of spic- which included a script doctoring in Colom- will contain pornographic scenes; point out Ribeiro de P or de Companies Olympus Filme, Oka Comunicações Son to Italian parents, Adone (1923-2014) ing the Sunday lunch spaghetti with con- bia, made clear that a film about my grandpa that to produce pornography is a fair job, troversy. Subverting the family tradition of like any other. It’s about the complexity of a Looking for started his professional life in trade by im- couldn’t be that way. I had to be in the story. O Corpo (1991) – The Body Co-producers, Financing, porting garlic from Italy to be sold in São sweeping polemic under the rug, I will turn The research showed me that the porno- human behavior, it’s against prejudices. Director: José Antonio Garcia Sales Agents Paulo, his native city. At the sight of a myself into a character who kind of spies graphic aspect of his career was always a Cast: Antonio Fagundes, Marieta Severo, chance to make money in filmmaking, he the main character. taboo. Not only for my mum and grandma, COMPANY PROFILE Cláudia Jimenez I will explore the uncharted space between took the opportunity and never stopped. but also for me and other male relatives. Olympus Filmes and Oka Comunicações my grandfather’s public image and private That was the password I needed to decide Estrela Nua (1985) – Naked Star a M He became an important producer and dis- are the two companies involved in this pro- existence, in order to show what is behind tributor, with 20 feature films produced and the narrative approach. Like in “Citizen ject. Here are their profiles. Director: José Antonio Garcia e Ícaro Mar- many others distributed. He won awards this successful professional persona. My Kane", I will use his professional journey as tins quest will take shape through the memo- and had covetable box-office results. background to investigate who he was in OLYMPUS Cast: Carla Camurati, Cristina Aché, Vera dp ries of those who have lived with Adone. Almost all his movies contain nudity and fact, beyond the public image of successful Olympus Filme, founded in 1980 by the Zimmerman, Selma Egrei His legacy should naturally come out, sex, in addition to the controversial topics film producer and conservative family man. deceased producer Adone Fragano, has through teachings he left for these people’s it broaches: homossexuality, drugs and We had different opinions about almost a filmography of 29 feature films, which Onda Nova (1983) – New Wave lives. They will collaborate on building the

Julio Adamor Cruz Neto abortion. In spite of the moralist beliefs he everything – to give an example, he ad- Director: José Antonio Garcia e Ícaro Mar-

an gather in their casts some of the most re- image of a character. used to preach, he produced movies only mired Mussolini. While addressing the life nowned Brazilian actresses and actors. tins adults could watch. After all, as he learned of someone whose view on the world was Some of these films were acclaimed by the Cast: Carla Camurati, Tânia Alves, Regina during the 1970’s and 1980’s, porn was a DIRECTOR statement so distinct from mine, I intend to provoke a critics for broaching controversial topics, Casé moneymaker. And money-making was his I was four years-old when my grandpa call to dialogue, especially focused on indi- such as homossexuality, drugs and abor- Contact details favorite genre. founded his production company and viduals who are way too sure of their ideas tion, with an innovative approach. They O Olho Mágico do Amor (1981) – The Olympus Filme He was a respected father and a feared one started building his legacy: two dozen mov- and with no interest in what’s out of their were awarded in the main Brazilian festi- Peephole of Love y Gr São Paulo, Brazil too, who traumatized his son with severe ies that, to a lesser or higher degree, gave WhatsApp groups. vals and at Cartagena, too. Other films had Director: José Antonio Garcia e Ícaro Martins T: +5511 987990109 [email protected] 98 M 99 Cast: Carla Camurati, Tânia Alves, Sergio was awarded best film at the CINEfoot festi- Director biography https://vimeo.com/201594517 Mamberti val in 2017. Half Brother was invited for the 31st Cinéma en Construction, in Toulouse, Julio Adamor Cruz Neto has written and di- - Terminal Santo Ângelo (2011, 15’) - AWARDS in 2017, and was awarded best fiction film rected (or co-directed) two short films and awarded best film at the Curta Como Quis- O Olho Mágico do Amor in 2018 at the Mostra Internacional de Cin- several educational videos. Nowadays, he er Festival (2012) and screened at the São Nine awards of APCA, the Art Critics Asso- ema, the main festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil. is working on his first feature, the creative Paulo International Short Films Festival ciation of São Paulo, including treatment, documentary “My Grandpa Made Porn". (Kinoforum, 2013). script and direction. PRODUCER'S PROFILE He is the writer and director. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=AMqpFvCg_6E&t=7s Estrela Nua Julio Adamor's profile is in the next box (di- Julio is bachelor in Social Communication, Governador do Estado Award: best film, di- rector). with a postgrad in International Journalism rection, actress, suporting actress, editing, and several free courses in Documentary costumes and soundtrack. Rogério Zagallo completed his B.A. in Ra- and Screenwriting. He worked in news- APCA: script, actress and cinematography. dio and TV at the School of Communica- rooms until 2010, when he started his ca- Gramado: special jury prize. tions and Arts at the University of São Paulo reer transition towards Filmmaking. During Rio Cine Fest: direction, actress, costumes, and has more than 25 years of experience this period of time, he has worked as direc- scenography and soundtrack. in media production. He is responsible for tor and screenwriter at the production com- the overall management and executive pro- pany Papaya Filmes, where he produced O Corpo duction at Oka Comunicações, the produc- hundreds of short educational videos. He Brasília: best movie, actress, script, sce- tion company he started in June, 2000. He also wrote a script for a feature documen- nography, soundtrack and editing. was the executive producer of three feature tary (Far Beyond the American Dream – in Cartagena: best movie, actor and script. films: the fiction Half Brother (2018), by production), a bible for a fiction TV series Eliane Coster, and the documentaries A (gg.com) and a book about his trips to Af- New Look at Sinfonia Paulistana (2013) OKA rica when he was a sports reporter (The and Second Half (2017), which he also Oka Comunicações was founded in the year Crab of the Sahara, published in 2014). 2000 and produced several documenta- directed. Half Brother was awarded best fiction film in 2018 at the Mostra Internac- ries, such as Juventus Rumo a Tóquio (Ju- Director filmography ventus is Going to Tokyo), Primeiro Tempo ional de Cinema, the main festival in Sao (First Half), Segundo Tempo and Sinfonia Paulo, Brazil. Second Half was awarded Julio's main films are: Paulistana, and also the fiction feature best film in 2018 at Cinefoot, a festival spe- - Sapiens Demens (2014, 25’) - a co-di- Meio Irmão (Half Brother). Segundo Tempo cialized in films about soccer. rection with renowned Brazilian filmmaker Jorge Bodanzky.

100 101 Genre Documentary is simultaneously an intimate and mosaic- to better understand Soviet nostalgia: how and that engages an audience in response, Director LOGLINE PRODUCER'S PROFILE like portrait of a forgotten community and it is being ‘innocently’ sold to the West as bringing together the traditional worlds of Vicki Thornton An existential journey from the past to the Since she cofounded a_BAHN, Marion an exploration of a national identity in flux a commodity (coffee table books of Soviet film and television with new media. Writers present, a theatre director and former hos- is enjoying developing films and running between the Soviet past and a potential Eu- ruins, day trips to Chernobyl) whilst simul- Our projects are built around the passion of Vicki Thornton, Pavel Yurov tage returns to his homeland, the war-divid- around markets and festival to find the best ropean future. taneously being used as a tool of political the author and seek to weave together doc- Producer ed Donbas region of eastern Ukraine looking partners. She has also created a non profit propaganda. In Ukraine, a country under- umentary narrative and the investigation of

algia Marion Guth for real stories for his new performance and going a rapid erasure of the past, issues to tackle gender stereotypes and create a Budget DIRECTOR statement ideas in visually compelling ways. Whether the roots of his own conflicted identity. around Soviet vs European values and more inclusive film industry in Luxembourg € 200.000 (€ 70.000 in place) (N)OSTALGIA explores the very real effects in the areas of music, fashion, or social nostalgia are at the forefront of political and and beyond. Countries of ‘Soviet nostalgia’ upon Ukrainian society issues, our goal is to infuse the approach st SYNOPSIS social discourse. I believe this can be seen Luxembourg, Ukraine, as well as the constructed nature of cultur- to these subjects with a sense of the civic United Kingdom, Estonia An existential journey from the past to the most sharply in Donbas: a place literally dimension. The slight change in the direc- Director biography O al memory and identity. These themes are caught between Russia and Ukraine; the Company present, (N)OSTALGIA follows documen- presented through the lens of performance tion that cinema reaches and impacts our Vicki Thornton (Director/ Writer) is a visual socialist industry of coal mining and a kind a_BAHN tary theatre director and former hostage, and propaganda via two sides of the same minds. It is an (in)visible turn to the audi- artist and filmmaker working between the of ‘turbo-capitalism’ coming from the West; Looking for Pavel Yurov, as he returns to the Donbas story. The first is the story of Pavel Yurov, a ence engagement that can be taken by all cinema and the gallery. Since December Financing, Sales Agents, Festivals region of eastern Ukraine – his homeland past, present and future. As well as keep- films that challenge our moral conscience 2016, she visited Ukraine eight times on (N) theatre director and former hostage, who ing the awareness of Ukraine in the public and site of the current conflict – looking returns to the Ukrainian Donbas – the clos- and behaviour. extended trips: participating in the British eye – a conflict that has largely been forgot- for real stories for his new performance. est place he can get to his hometown in the This commitment is our DNA as we see Council, Sheffield Doc/Fest and Docuday’s ten by the Western media and replaced by Revealing the personal experiences of the occupied territories – looking for real stories media as a tool for change and social cohe- UA Festival of Human Right Documentary discussions of the World Cup and Russia’s different mining communities that he vis- for his new performance and his own roots. sion. We seek out strong editorial lines, not Festival’s ‘DocWorks UA/UK’ nine-month influence on the Trump administration – by its, he simultaneously learns more about The second is that of the ‘borderland’ com- polemics, that are built on sound research. development scheme for British and following Pavel I hope to raise wider ques- their wider political and historical realities munities long forgotten by both Kyiv and Key word: bold. Ukrainian documentary filmmakers; under- tions about the effects of nostalgia in our and the origins of his own troubled identity. Moscow seen through his eye and the im- a_BAHN works with networks such as taking a six-week artist residency at IZOLY- global political moment. Told through a unique combination of ob- pact that living in formerly occupied towns, ARTE, SWR, and France Télévisions. We ATSIA. Platform for Cultural Initiatives (an servational footage, interviews, improvised as close as 30 km from the front line, has are proud to receive steady support from institution displaced from Donetsk after be- Marion Guth performance, archive and video diaries, on their way of life. The relationship be- COMPANY PROFILE the FilmFund Luxembourg and the CNC ing occupied by separatists in 2014); initiat- the film reflexively documents the crea- tween reality, performance and memory is a_BAHN is a distinctive film produc- in France, as well as international and re- ing a series of group ‘Crits’ for emerging art- tive process through every stage – from the one of the film’s central themes. Here my tion company based in Luxembourg and gional funds such as Pictanovo, Europe ists in Ukraine with British artist, Adam J B first excursion, to castings, rehearsals and protagonist’s story forms the backbone for France, with unique experience in social Creative Media or Wallimage. Our projects Walker, and Ukrainian artists, Taras Kovach Contact details eventually the final performance. Emerging this but, by expanding the film back out to impact producing and outreach. The com- are regularly selected for and awarded by and Anna Sorokovaya); and most recently a_BAHN as both film-within-a-performance and a contemporary Donbas, present my audi- pany is dedicated to supporting the creation international competitions and festivals. by participating in an exhibition and series Differdange, Luxembourg performance-within-a-film, (N)OSTALGIA ence with a contextual lens through which of content that is both artistic and accurate of discussions at Yermilov Centre, Kharkiv. T: +352 661163820 [email protected] 102 103 Graduating from the Royal College of Art, London in 2011, she is currently undertak- ing a practice-based PhD at Queen Mary, University of London, which focuses on the relationship between performance, cultural memory and identity in post-2014 Ukraine and was recently invited to become a peer- reviewer in the field of post-Soviet studies and visual culture for the academic journal, Open Cultural Studies. (N)OSTALGIA is her first feature-length documentary.

Director filmography www.vickithornton.com

104 105 (Ex Oriente, Balkan Discoveries, Docu modern Ukraine. It explores how outdated ranked businessmen. Guess from which Rough Cut Boutique, Zagreb DoxPro, Baltic social structures do not fit into modern country the corruption film is coming from? Sea Docs and When East Meets West) and economy, but, paradoxically, continue Unfortunately, many possible candidates all projects must have been there developed to function. We sincerely hope that the come to mind nowadays, but now we salute or presented. We choose 4 or 5 projects in success of these two young directors will a very strong and brave team from Italy and 106 their fine cut stage to be presented here in boost their colleagues’ confidence and their filmNever whistle alone by director Trieste. The aim is to present almost finished make more talents from their region enter Marco Ferrari. films to a group of some 35-40 invited the documentary scene. Our third female festival programmers/curators, sales agents director Eva Hillström, who is making her The Wind. A Documentary Thriller, a and broadcasters in order to find a suitable debut, is very well-known as editor of lyrical take on a nasty strange wind that place for the world premiere, telecast or many great films Nowhere( to hide a.o.). evokes suicides, quarrels, heart diseases, cinema release and to create the most She and her male colleague Oscar Hedin fights, storms and accidents by Michał BE FIRST TO DISCOVER 5 STRONG LAST STOP TRIESTE platform offers the favorable circumstances to arrange for a got daringly and deeply engaged into an Bielawski, is a Polish/Slovak coproduction FILMS AND MEET NEW EUROPEAN makers not only the possibility to find a meaningful, long film life afterwards. exciting, tremendously important topic – of that was in the making for several years, DOCUMENTARY TALENTS suitable sales agent, broadcaster or festival banks and banking. The main character not only because the makers had to wait venue for their latest work, but also to get This year, we are extremely proud to be able in their documentary Into the bank is an for the seldom appearance of this specific The first minutes of a film are extremely constructive feedback from a hand-picked to discover for you rather new, quite young ex Bosnian refugee and environmentalist, meteorological phenomenon but also important. It’s the part where the author group experienced film professionals that directors and we are especially thrilled to who is about to become a high-rank because it is not easy to shape and visualize makes a deal with the viewer. From my share their impressions. And that is exactly have among them 3 women directors. We positioned investment banker at Nordea a story around such an ethereal character. own experience watching films as a festival the reason why we insist that filmmakers are convinced that their names will be very bank, a multinational top player in the programmer, it is often the case that when who are keen to apply to LST must show the soon repeated and praised all over the Scandinavian banking world and one of the LAST STOP TRIESTE offers you 5 powerful the first minutes aren’t convincing, captivating first 20 or 30 minutes from their fine cuts. documentary world. We are also glad that most controversial. films of makers who have a strong WHAT or inviting, the rest of the film won’t be that The comments on their opening scenes two of them – Marija Stonyte with Gentle and strong HOW. They know how to use the strong either. The beginning is not only that they might get during the feedback Warriors and Nadia Parfan with Heath Listening to the heartbeat of the European tools of the trade. They have well researched crucial for the film dramaturgy itself, but also sessions can be of tremendous importance Singers (formerly known as 18°c) – are documentary scene and having in mind their engaging stories, gained incredible for the first impression that a viewer gets of for the final version of their film. from small cinema countries: Lithuania the criticism of experienced documentary access to the remarkable characters, the narrative that is just about to unfold. and Ukraine. Gentle warriors follows the professionals that nowadays we miss big and succeeded to capture the spirit, the The decision making process for the 2019 journey of five girls who chose voluntary stories, relevant topics and themes of problems, the topics of today’s Europe. Certainly, making a strong, memorable edition of LST was quite tough since we military service. They live and train in an importance for all the World, we are more opening of a documentary is not an easy received many strong applications. For isolated military facility among 600 men than happy to have chosen this excellent, task. It requires a combination of author’s those who did not follow us earlier, just a for nine months. The other is a story about investigative story on banking, but also Rada Sesic instinct, judgment and luck. Therefore, our small note: we work with 6 existing platforms the central heating system as a symbol of a film on corruption in the world of high LST artistic director

107 LST TEAM

Rada Sesic Fabrizio Grosoli Alessandro Gropplero Monica Goti Niccolò Coscia Award Serbia LST Award Consulting Dox and Award Award Europe BROADCASTING) will deliver the HBO Jenny FINNISH Westergård (YLE (HOT Lech andDorota DOCS) Aleksandar (SYNDICADO), Govedarica The LST international by composed jury PRO West. Meets and When East ZagrebDox Docs, editions of Baltic Sea Festival at the presented or previous Rough Boutique Cut at Sarajevo Film by Balkan Center, Documentary Docu Film, Ex-Oriente BDC Discoveries platforms previously developed at one of the partner in advanced editing (fine stage cut) LST will five present creative documentaries 2019. summer that will potentially premiere by spring/ projects for documentary section progress Stop TriesteLast (LST) is in awork . and the brand new Film Centre , the Flow Digital Cinema 114 116 110 112 118

(forMerLY K T Ne I H Ge n d. d. Win he e to T to n a v th Sing th t er W l e Wa he B he h n ow 18°c)n As i ank n docUMe A st rr ers ers l i ors e A l o n tArY thrILLer tArY e 109 Genre Documentary Director / Writer SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION Marija Stonyte “Gentle Warriors" takes us on the journey In every girl whom I met in the Armed Forc- Producer of a girl becoming a warrior in the military es I found reflection of my own. As a young ORS Giedre Zickyte and in her own life. woman and as a female film director, I want I Budget We follow lives of 3 young Lithuanian to show the bearing of a strong, independ- € 160.000 women before, during and after their mili- ent woman. We, as women, are gentle, but COUNTRIES tary training. A juxtaposition of the past we are warriors. Lithuania, Estonia RR and present reveals the characters both A woman soldier shares a lot with any other Company in the role of military fighters and that of young woman fighting for her place in so-

A MoonMakers complex individuals. By observing the ciety. Still, they have to prove themselves physical and emotional transformation strong and independent and equal. we witness the bearing of an independ- From the very beginning, I have formed ent woman who is responsible for her own extremely close bonds with the girls. We faith and happiness. have spent a significant amount of time

E W with them before starting to capture their stories. The characters will be discovering L their strengths and weaknesses and, most Marija Stonyte

T importantly, finding a gentle warrior with- in. As a female team (director, producer,

N editor), we have an opportunity to explore woman's role in today's society and paint

E a portrait our generation, living under the current political pressure. G Giedre Zickyte

Contact details MoonMakers J. Basanaviciaus 6 - 10 LT - 01118 Vilnius, Lithuania T: +37 065 901 278 [email protected] www.moonmakers.lt 110 111 ) Genre Documentary Director / Writer SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION

ers Nadia Parfan Music is born out of the crumbling central My grandfather founded and lead the Producer heating system of Ukraine, as a team of de- first central heating company in Ivano- Illia Gladshtein voted pipe-fitters rush from home to home Frankivsk in 1960s. My mother has been Budget to tame hot fountains and … to sing! working there since I was born. Every C s 18° € 50.000 TeploKomunEnergo is a municipal heating Wednesday at 3PM she would visit the re- COUNTRy a company in a provincial Ukrainian town. citals of a union choir. One day I decided to Ukraine t Sing Most of its workers are of the same age as follow her with a camera. n Company the company. Five days per week they have As a typical capital city creative person, I a Phalanstery Films to deal with fountaining radiators, flooded am trying to come to terms with my working e basements, and angry clients. Among class roots and tell the story of my family. I

H other official duties, every Wednesday they feel like I am witnessing a parallel universe come together to a recital room and sing in of the entire generation whose days are a TeploKomunEnergo union choir. numbered and whose voices were never

kn ow This is a story about a central heating sys- heard. Modern world is merciless to things tem as a symbol of modern Ukraine. It ex- like trade unions and working class culture. plores how outdated social structures do There is something to learn before history ly

Illia Gladshtein not fit into the modern economy, but, para- takes them all to oblivion. doxically, continue to function. Traces of This film is my personal coming back to the er working-class culture and human warmth basic need of being warm here and now serve as a survival mechanism in the times and even more so in the future. m of transition. Nadia Parfan (for

Contact details Phalanstery Films Olegivska 36, office 410 04071 - Kyiv, Ukraine T: +380632807335 [email protected] fb.com/phalanstery 112 113 Genre Documentary Directors SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION Eva Hillström, Oscar Hedin Sasja Beslik - investment banker, former Do you know if the money in your bank is Producers refugee and environmentalist at heart - harming the earth and people living on it? Åsa Ekman, Marina-Evelina Cracana, believes he can better the world working Probably not. Oscar Hedin from the belly of the beast: the big bank. Today banks are a necessity even for the Budget After years of struggling, he finally reaches most eccentric among us, and yet they € 500.000 a high-rank position. Will he now manage are the champions of public skepticism. COUNTRIES to change the bank from within, or will the On their websites there’s always a section Sweden, Norway bank change him? about corporate responsibility and trans- Company parency, and yet not many people under- Film and Tell stand how profit is being made behind those spotless glass windows, so public suspicion persists. With INTO THE BANK we wanted to get an insight into this closed world. We realized the key to decrypt it was

BANK TO THE not a journalistic language that might get audiences lost in data and terminology, but the bank employees. Through Sasja’s

IN struggles the audience will start a thrilling journey in the financial world where the Marina Cracana capitalist rules and human interest are in a constant battle to gain territory.

Contact details Film and Tell Slipgatan 9, 117 39 Stockholm, Sweden T: +46 764 46 59 40 marina-evelina.cracana@filmand- tell.com www.filmandtell.com 114 115 Genre

E Documentary, Crime Director / Writer SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION

N Marco Ferrari It is an ordinary day; leaving the house, off In the last few years, I had the chance to Producers you go to work as usual. But today, you are meet several whistleblowers. What most Priscilla Robledo, Francesco Crespi asked to turn a blind eye on your boss' il- shocked me, was finding out that their sto- Budget licit business. You have little time to decide. ries, even if they seemed different on the € 250.000 What would you do? surface, were very similar to each other: COUNTRy Employees from diverse business fields tell deception, pressure, intimidation, mob- Italy us about the illegal activities they have dis- bing. They all faced the same journey, as Company covered inside their company. They lead if they followed the same script. This was a E AL O Candy Glass us into the rooms where illicit agreements big discovery for me, a turning point.

L are signed, and show us what they saw. We analysed over 50 cases related to white- Each of them tells a different case, but all collar crimes and we find out that there was stories have the same plot: regular corrup- indeed a common pattern. Putting together tion, attempts to involve others, intimida- the recurring elements, we traced what we ST

I tion for those who don't play the game, can call the “typical" journey of a whistle- mobbing, isolation. blower. Interview after interview, the protagonists NEVER WHISTLE ALONE is a collective sto- tell us the story of a normal employee who ry told by 7 whistleblowers. The film is not discovers the bosses' illegal activities and a reportage on their cases. It wants instead has to decide what to do. His life and his to reveal a discriminatory practice that is future are at stake. On the other side of the rooted into our working culture: the people Marco Ferrari table, there is a criminal system that runs who report white-collar crimes, instead of 100 billions euro a year. being appreciated, are treated like traitors

WH ER and, ultimately, they become victims of their own organizations. V

E Contact details Candy Glass

N Viale Papiniano 50 20123 Milan, Italy T: +39 3407865192 [email protected] www.candy-glass.com 116 117 Genre Creative documentary

er Director / Writer SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION Michał Bielawski It’s a multi-thread character driven creative In the Tatra region, people often say: ‘Hal- Producer

ill documentary on the very special "halny" ny is coming, men will hang themselves.’ Maciej Kubicki wind which strikes the Podhale region in For mountain inhabitants, the halny wind Budget Polish Tatra mountains a few times a year. is a state of emergency. Like many natu- € 250.000 Once it arrives, the mountains are no long- ral disasters, this wind has a personality:

he Win d. COUNTRIES er peaceful and quiet. It triggers fear and its occurrence is described as someone’s Poland, Slovakia

T unusual behaviour. When it arrives, peo- presence. Hard, unstoppable, destruc-

y T hr Company ple become more anxious and aggressive, tive, halny can be a metaphor for a high- Telemark

r drink significantly more alcohol, and the lander’s stubborn character. The project police intervene more frequently than usu- about the most known wind in the Polish a al. The number of suicides is at its highest mountains started with a concept of narra- level and many patients with heart condi- tion that would show the change, tension,

n t tions are admitted to hospitals. Our atten- and drama. It has transformed into a film

e tion travels from intense human behaviour that combines a thriller narrative frame and to the changing nature: scared animals, a documentary, observatory language. The trees swaying in the wind, the majestic pas- idea was to find human stories that would Michał Bielawski sage of tumbling clouds, which spill over reflect the wind’s presence but retain their um the Tatra ridges. originality. I hope they complete each other in this story of an endless human struggle

oc with the forces of Nature. A D Maciej Kubicki

Contact details Telemark ul. Ordynacka 14/9, Warsaw 00-358, Poland T: +48 508 154 480 [email protected] www.telemark.com.pl 118 119 120

After the successful past edition, val premiere/international dis- When East Meets West and Tri- tribution and a jury composed este Film Festival will renew the by Graziella Bildesheim (MAIA partnership with Milano Film WORKSHOPS/EUROPEAN FILM Network for the section exclu- ACADEMY), Ilaria Gomarasca sively dedicated to long feature (PYRAMIDE INTERNATIONAL) fiction films and hybrid works and Angela Prudenzi (VENICE produced or co-produced by INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTI- Italian producers. This is IT will VAL) will deliver the prestigious present 8 films ready for festi- LASER FILM Award. T h i s I

121 124 Asymmetry AM

Thanos Anastopoulos 126 Don't Forget To Breathe TE 128 Fango Rosso. chronIcLes froM A post-IndUstrIAL pArAdIse Niccolò Coscia 130 Il Varco (once More Unto the BreAch)

Monica Goti 132 L'Apprendistato 134 pArAdIse, tUttA Un’ALtrA VItA

Alessandro Gropplero 136 sole 138 tonY drIVer, A BAcKwArd deportee Fabrizio Grosoli

123 Genre Drama Y Director SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION Masa Neskovic A girl and a boy spend together last days of The film starts with the end of the relation- WriterS their summer break, while the date is ap- ship - two people that loved each other sep- Masa Neskovic, Stasa Bajac, proaching when the girl will have to leave arate. In this fictional universe of Belgrade Vladimir Arsenijevic

ETR the country. today, their story is told using three different Producers A young woman and a young man meet by couples, each of different age, who seem to Snezana Van Hauvelingen, listening to sounds they produce, through share exactly the same destinies. Ines Vasiljevic, Martina Lajtner, thin walls of an old building. They quickly Innocently romantic story of children, sexu- Jure Terzan become interested in one another and en- ally charged story of youngsters and tiredly Budget ter a passionate love affair. While she ex- romantic story of adults seem unrelated at € 650.000 plores the city she had left as a child, he first. But, through fragmentary film narra- COUNTRies YMM inexplicably feels that they've met before. tion, using visual and thematic motifs that Serbia, Slovenia, Italy A woman and a man separate after 20 are repeated in variations in all three sto-

S Company years of marriage. Each of them tries to find ries, we intuitively feel that one love story Nightswim a place of one’s own, but the relationship forms above these 3 parallel narratives. A they‘ve built doesn’t allow them move on. The sense of couples’ karmic connection is The summer is boiling hot, streets of Bel- felt rather than understood. grade are empty, stories of these couples Apart from exploring repeating cycles intertwine almost randomly. As the narra- throughout generations, I wanted to ques- tive unfolds, a larger picture of only one tion the disintegration of a mature relation-

Masa Neskovic couple emerges - one couple in three key ship. Yet, simultaneously observing them stages of their life. through childhood and youth, we realise that everything that binds them still exists - in some other, parallel worlds. Ines Vasiljevic Contact details Nightswim Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 252 00186 Rome, Italy T: +39 3401195097 [email protected] 124 125 Genre Arthouse, Coming-of-age, Drama Director SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION Martin Turk Fifteen-year-old Klemen lives with his elder Don't Forget to Breathe is an intimate WriterS brother Peter and single mother in a small drama about growing up, jealousy, first THE Martin Turk, Gorazd Trušnovec and remote rural town. Klemen’s well-es- love, and strong emotions that one is often

A Producer tablished routine of spending time with his overcome with during this period of life. Ida Weiss beloved brother on the tennis court and by It's a film about feelings we were all famil- Budget the nearby river gets interrupted by Peter’s iar with once, but that we have since for- € 1.145.000 sudden and passionate love affair with his gotten in the haste of our daily lives, even RE COUNTRies gorgeous peer Sonja, which triggers a tor- though they have shaped our personalities Slovenia, Italy, Croatia rent of conflicting emotions and reckless decisively. Company actions in Klemen. Bela Film ET TO B Martin Turk G Ida Weiss

T FOR Contact details Bela Film Beljaška ul. 32 N' 1000, Ljubljana T: +386 41 508 791 [email protected] www.belafilm.si 126 127 DO Genre Creative documentary

se Director / Writer SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION i Alberto Diana Fango Rosso (red mud), is the toxic waste I looked upon the ruins on the landscape Producer of the mining extraction. It covers up the surroundings my hometown since I was a a d Manuela Buono hills of Sulcis (SW Sardinia), land where child. They always infused a sense of mys- Budget the astonishing beauty of the landscape tery on me. When I grew up, the people € 139.000 collides with a history betrayed promises, of my age started leaving our land in or- es fro m COUNTRy progress as a mirage, politic as deceit. der to find another possibilities that Sulcis Italy

r Pa Damiano and Mattia spend their afternoons couldn't offer. Little by little, these places Company in the shade of the mine ruins. They are a took a different meaning for me: the ruins Slingshot Films little past thirty, but the hair raised by the of the ancient mines, the smoke-stacks of

ial wind makes them look as teenagers. They the abandoned factories became the mir- climb on precarious walls, they hide on ror of our frustration and powerlessness. dark ravines, they light their torches looking When I came back, the land I grew up has for something we do not know. Free, as two been transformed in a sad desert. c l hro ni str adventurers of a sleepy land. At the end of Fango rosso is a melancholic journey to the the evening, they sit under a tree and light borders of a land that wants to abandon its u a cigarette before nightfall. past but it's afraid of tomorrow. The indus- . C d It is already late at night. From the desolate trial colonization has generated a divorce

n landscape, a new beauty seems to emerge: between the people and their landscape: Among the ruins of the industrial coloniza- the heritage that has been inherited from

Manuela Buono tion, a quixotic dream is growing on. the past flew away. However, the land re- mains still there in its beauty. ost-I ROSSO O P a Contact details Slingshot Films

ANG Via Roma 17

F 34132, Trieste T: +39 347 6273390 [email protected] www.slingshotfilms.it 128 129

) Genre Archive film Directors SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION

CH Federico Ferrone, Michele Manzolini RCO “Il Varco" It is the story of Italian soldier “Il Varco" is a fiction film created with -ar

A WriterS sent to war in 1941, to take part in the inva- chive footage, entirely told through the eyes Federico Ferrone, Michele Manzolini, sion of Soviet Union carried on by Nazi and and voice of an imaginary soldier. We cre- WuMing Fascist armies. The Italian army crosses ated an immersive approach through the RE Producer Europe, and then enters the endless Soviet mashing together of visual and sound ele- IL VA Claudio Giapponesi territory, the comradely cheerfulness gives ments of different source into his point of Budget way to silence. The railway has been blown view. It is the result of 4 years of work and is € 272.000 up by the enemy , they continue on foot: made with mostly unreleased footage shot COUNTRy Ukraine, this is the name of the land that during WWII by private officers of the Italian Italy the Italian contingent invaded. The black Army, but also private footage shot in Fas- Company and white sometimes makes room for color, cist Italy and in its former African colonies. Kiné the context does not change, it seems a We also believe it might of some signifi- distortion of the image, a repetition in the cance in the current debate about Europe, present, that present where there is still a its authoritarian temptations past, its open war in the heart of Ukraine. scars and its wars- of the past, those of to- The journey continues, winter arrives, and day and maybe those who await us in the with it the funerals, the prisoners and the future. It is significant that most of our story deserters. In the immense steppe swept by takes place in those the same territories Federico Ferrone the wind, Romano makes the only possible of Ukraine that are today the theatre of a

B TO THE UN ORE decision. tragic fight between Ukraine and Russia. M CE Claudio Giapponesi

N Contact details Kiné O Via Novelli, 4 ( 40127, Bologna T: +39 3315701223 [email protected] doc.kine.it 130 131 Genre Documentary Director SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION to Davide Maldi At the top of a mountain at dusk, a four- L’apprendistato observes how a teenager WriterS teen-year-old boy carries food into his changes when faced with strict rules for the a Davide Maldi, Micol Rubini family’s cowshed for the last time. His life first time. A catering school education takes Producer in the mountains is about to come to an students straight from a school context into Gabriella Manfrè end. Luca is a shy boy. He’s intelligent but a work one and demands extremely me- Budget studying doesn’t come naturally to him. ticulous training: knowing how to serve is i st € 70.000 Given the many difficulties mountain life fundamental for anyone wanting to take COUNTRy

d holds, his family have made him enrol in up the trade. In the film I investigate this Italy catering school so he can learn the trade rigorous approach which seems like a relic

n Company as quickly as possible. The school is in a of the past in today’s educational context. Invisible Film grand nineteenth-century building and is The film follows a class throughout their renowned for its strict teaching methods: first year, documenting the school’s impact students learn that the customer is the on the new students. There are no formal most important person, the fundamental interviews. I do the filming myself, which purpose of their work and the source of means I can be less intrusive and close to their fortune. The lessons on deportment, the situations I’m interacting with. From a

ppre cooking, dining room etiquette, law and re- visual point of view, I’m aiming for compo-

Davide Maldi ligion, repeated day after day, make them sitions that evoke classic dining room and

a endlessly confront their weaknesses, inse- kitchen manuals, where photographs show curities and skills. At the end of the year on the painstaking attention to detail in the L’ the day of the exam, young Luca, immacu- work. Quite an uncommon structure for a late in his black uniform with shiny shoes documentary, as it aims to mirror the kind and spotless shirt, will walk into the great of aesthetic rigour required by the school. hall and face the first test of his new career L’apprendistato is an observational docu-

Gabriella Manfrè as a waiter and future maître d’hôtel. mentary, somewhere between reality and fiction, reflecting both on education and on Contact details what young people lose and learn to be. Invisible Film Via G.C. Passeroni 6 20135 Milano, Italia T: +39 3397651129 [email protected] www.invisibilefilm.com 132 133 Genre

A Tragicomedy

T Director SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION Davide Del Degan Calogero is an ordinary man who makes Calogero is an average guy, he is not differ- Writer an extraordinary choice. He comes from ent from any of us, he never wanted to be Andrea Magnani Sicily, has witnessed a Mafia murder and a hero and yet he finds himself having to

A VI Producers has reported the killer. He is given a new make a choice and accepting the immense Stefano Basso, Andrea Magnani, identity, and is sent as far away as possible: consequences that will follow. Thrown in Gianpaolo Smiraglia, to Sauris, among the Italian Alps, where his a new world, he feels in the wrong place Branislav Srdic (A Atalanta) TR new life begins. It snows, people speak a at the wrong time. Lost, lonely and con- Budget language he cannot understand, they don’t fused he starts wondering if he had made € 1.073.375 eat pasta with sardines or cannoli, but Ger- the right choice for the right reason. Eve- COUNTRIES man food like knödels and strudel. But he’s rything he did was for his daughter, for a Italy, Slovenia not the only one to have found a new life better future that will no longer exist. The Company here: the killer has repented, and ends up film has a deliberate tragicomic style with Pilgrim Film living and walking the woods in Sauris too, bitter and wicked elements. However, aside for a miscarriage of justice. Calogero be- from the comedy, there is a serious, bru-

A UN’AL lieves he must be there to kill him, but, af- tal and troubling subject that is how the ter many misunderstandings, and with the lives of witnesses are turned upside down, help of the locals, they will become more put on hold and left behind with no visible TT than friends... Until the end. resolution. Aiming to handle this subject

U delicately, comedy will act as an essential Davide Del Degan Giampaolo Smiraglia tool in shedding light on the harsh truth of witnesses’ lives. , T SE I Andrea Magnani D Contact details

A Pilgrim Film Via dei Fabbri 8, 34124 R Trieste, italy

A T: +39 392 7247116 [email protected] 134 P www.pilgrimfilm.it 135 Genre

e Drama Director SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION l Carlo Sironi Ermanno spends his days at the slot ma- What always interests me is recounting Writers chines, waiting for a change. ordinary people facing extraordinary situa- Carlo Sironi, Giulia Moriggi, One day Lena, a seven months pregnant tions, showing them with extreme realism, Antonio Manca so Polish girl, turns up in Italy, wanting to sell and this is the contrast within which I ap- Producers her baby and start a new life. The two of proach the writing phase and the shooting. Giovanni Pompili, Agnieszka Waslak them pretend to be a couple in order to al- In my works I have explored the journey of Budget low Ermanno's uncle and his wife, who can- becoming a parent as a unique, life chang- € 1.199.054 not have children, to get custody of the child ing event that is really universal and per- country quickly, via the relatives adoption route. sonal at the same time. Italy, Poland Sole, however, is premature, and needs to Sole also tells a lot about contemporary Company be breastfed, and although Lena tries to times, where relationships are killed by Kino Produzioni reject her link with her daughter, Ermanno individualism and everything has a price, begins to take care of her as if she were even a child. his own... I want to dispel the clichè that women be- come mothers since they’re pregnant and men become fathers only when they start a relationship with their offspring. This movie lives off of the great emotional Giovanni Pompili contradictions inside the characters and, in my opinion, the best way to show it is by transferring it to the staging of the action. Carlo Sironi

Contact details Kino Produzioni Via Giovanni Antonelli 49 00197, Rome T: 06 97274315 [email protected] www.kinoproduzioni.com/sole/ 136 137 , Genre Creative documentary Director / Writer SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION ER Ascanio Petrini In a small town on the southern Italian Tony looked straight into my eyes. “You Producers IV coast lives a stocky and tough man, Pas- can’t teach an old dog a new trick" he said, Marco Alessi, Giulia Achilli (Dugong quale Donatone, aka Tony. He migrated to adding no more. Films), Giorgio Blasi (Fulgura the US with his family when he was nine A ray of sun lit up his wrinkles, they told me Frango), Lucia Ferrante (Rabid Film) years old, and never returned to Italy till re- the rest of his story. The sound of lorries at Budget cent times, when he was deported because the back of the scene. There, for the first € 155.000 of his second “job"- smuggler of illegal mi- time, I saw Tony Driver. country grants into the US. The American Dream is I found in Tony a new character in between Italy, Mexico Tony’s creed and now it lays in pieces. But Trevis Bickle and Williy E. Coyte, an anti- Company rd deportee Tony doesn’t seem willing to give up… hero per excellence, destined to loose yet TO NY DR Dugong Films to keep trying. His story, marked by adven- a turous twists like in those American movies

w that have nurtured the imagination of my entire generation, coupled with its tough delicacy, fascinated me tremendously.

c k With a disposal suspended between docu- mentary and fiction, I tried to give Tony a

Giulia Achilli chance to tell himself, to engage with an

ba audience-to-be, and to get closer to where he deeply feels he belongs to…the United a States of America. Ascanio Petrini

Contact details Dugong Films Via Portuense 201 00149 Rome, Italy T: +39 328 9413867 [email protected] www.dugong.it 138 139 140

First Cut Lab (FCL) is a pro- producers, festival programmers, gramme designed for long fea- sales agents, etc). The main goal ture fiction films in editing phase. is to foster the artistic potential of Selected producer/director teams selected rough cuts and, at the will receive tailor-made advice same time, increase the sales, from a consulting editor and ex- festival and circulation potential pert feedback from top interna- of completed films. tional film professionals (creative

141 AM Maartje Alders Anne Delseth Ankica Juric Tilic Agathe Valentin SERS L TE L D VI 144 24 hr Sunshine FC Matthieu Darras Frank Hoeve Marcin Luczaj Wim Vanacker Wim Vanacker 146 Far Frontiers 148 Inhale-Exhale Alessandro Gropplero Martin Horyna Andrei Tanasescu Cassandre Warnauts L 2019 A FC L 2019 Benjamin Mirguet

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e Drama, Comedy Director / Writer SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION Juris Poskus A self-made businessman, Martin has The film is the exploration of the idea in editors reached his dream - high comfort and nice of making a mark, fulfilling a dream that Juris Poskus, Paula Popmane family, but when his 40th birthday comes would give the character a certain unique- Producer up, he starts to question himself – is that ness in his own eyes. This poses a question Madara Melberga really all? After an argument with his girl- - how much are our dreams really our own? sh Budget friend Martin joins a motley crew of tour- How much of what we strive and hope to € 750.000 ists heading to the North Pole. Stuck in a achieve is associated with social recogni- COUNTRy remote village in Russian Arctics due to the tion, tied into a cultural and social con- Latvia “bad weather’, Martin starts a half-hearted struct of achievement and success. From Company relationship with Olga, a local tour guide. that - North Pole is just a symbol, repre- FA Filma Far away from everyday routine, Martin senting a certain "zenith" in one's life that starts to contemplate the idea of never lacks another symbolism. Tourist photos, coming back. taken in a hurry at the North Pole mark, r Sun represent a certain proof of their existence in the faster and faster stream of events that wash away undocumented memories. Both - the North Pole the Guinness Book

Madara Melberga world of records are by now cultural con- structs and to a degree myths - everyone

24 H in their own way imagines the North Pole. Juris Poskus

Contact details FA Filma Str. Kalku 6-4b LV-1050, Riga/Latvia T: +371 26995300 [email protected] www.fafilma.lv 144 145 Genre Drama Director SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION Maxim Dashkin Set in a very particular part of the world, In my first feature, I invite you to the un- Writer Kyrgyzstan, Far Frontiers tells the story of seen world of military families through a ers Boris Frumin

i Maria who lives in the Russian military base love triangle that will tear everyone’s lives editor with her husband Nikolai, the deputy com- apart and reveal the hidden mechanisms

t Pavel Kuprikov mander. She desperately anticipates her of this closed society. Producers husband’s transfer back to Russia, dream- With this film, I revisit the military world Denis Kovalevskiy, Maxim Dashkin, ing of a life where they will escape the nar- of my childhood. Growing up in the world Boris Frumin, Anna von Dziembowska row confinement of communal living, and of the army allowed me to get to know it Budget move in their own home. Their son Fyodor inside out. At the same time, while men – € 650.000 is part of the judo team and coached by the officers – were serving for 10-12 hours ro n COUNTRy Captain Krainov who is strikingly different every day, I stayed behind and witnessed Russia from Nikolai, who treats their son just like the world of the officers' wives. They shared Company another soldier. In preparation for a judo their dreams, and desires with me. This is Matrix Studios competition Maria and Krainov develop why the leading character in this world of r F a close relationship and Maria is rapidly men, is a woman. She wants to break free faced with the choice between her family or from a restrictive life of the army, where no her new passion. She chooses her family, deviation is allowed, but her choices are

Fa but the confined world of the military base limited and her ties to her family and her proves impossible to hide anything. All too faith are stronger than she realises. soon, not just Maria’s life but the whole Maxim Dashkin community is falling apart. Anna Von Anna Von Dziembowka Contact details Matrix Studios 91 Peterborough Rd SW6 3BU, London / UK [email protected] www.victoria-films.com 146 147 Genre Drama Director SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR’S NOTES OF INTENTION Dimitri Tsintsadze 43-year-old Irina, a doctor, returns home A 43-year-old woman leaves prison and Writer

al e after serving a long sentence in prison. In finds that she has no place in society . Nestan Kvinikadze order to start a new life and find her place Her name is Irina. She was convicted of a editor Gigi Palavandishvili back in the society, Irina has to earn the serious crime, which provokes a conflict trust of the people close to her. But does with the surrounding world... "Here" she Producers xh “Viva films” Nadezhda Gorshkova, she need a place in such a society? is alienated from everyone and everything, “Cinetech Film Production” Rusudan nobody needs her, even her own children. E Glurjidze But does she need a place in such a world? Budget € 789.518 The form COUNTRies This cruel and merciless story will be told in Russia, Georgia the same cruel and ascetic form... Companies The whole film is shot with a hand-held al e- Viva films, Cinetech Film Production camera. The construction of episodes and the rhythm h of the picture should coincide with the daily, monotonous and, at the same time, purely n painful and sensual rhythm of routine, seen I by the eyes of the main heroine.

Nadezhda Gorshkova Picture For maximum truthfulness we use only the natural light, the colour will become the cornerstone of the scene setting. Dimitri Tsintsadze

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Cem Öztüfekçi Beldocs Serbia 267 Barbara Truyen VPRO Netherlands 259 Mladen Vusurovic Beldocs Serbia 267 Annemiek van der Hell Windmill Film Netherlands 260 Marija Stojnic Bilboke Serbia 268 Iris Lammertsma Witfilm Netherlands 260 Nevena Savic Cinnamon films Serbia 268 Egil Håskjold Larsen Yellow Log Norway 24 Andjelija Andric Film Center Serbia Serbia 268 Racha Helen Larsen Yellow Log Norway 24 Nevena Negojevic Film Center Serbia Serbia 268 Przemysław Miekinia Before My Eyes Poland 260 Adi Dizdarevic Filmbakery Serbia 269 Agata Gruszecka Creative Europe Desk Poland Poland 261 Jelena Angelovski Monkey Production Serbia 269 Anna Shevchenko Film New Europe Poland 261 Stefan Mladenovic Plan 9 Serbia 269 Izabela Igel Harine Films Poland 261 Milos Ivanovic Platforma Serbia 270 Kamil Skalkowski Kalejdoskop Film Poland 262 Milanka Gvoic Rezon Serbia 270 Natalia Grzegorzek Koskino Poland 262 Maja Popovic SENSE Production Serbia 270 Anna Kazejak Lava Films Poland 28 Milan Stojanovic SENSE Production Serbia 270 Mariusz Wlodarski Lava Films Poland 28 Masa Neskovic This and That Productions Serbia 271 Marcin Luczaj New Europe Film Sales Poland 262 Ivana Antic Tuna Fish Studio Serbia 271 Weronika Czołnowska New Horizons Int. FF Poland 263 Petar Glomazic Wake Up Films Serbia 60 Pawel Jozwiak-Rodan Projection Id. Poland 263 Biljana Tutorov Wake Up Films Serbia 60 / 271 Marta Pielasz Projekcja Identyfikacja Poland 64 Juraj Krasnohorsky Artichoke Slovakia 272 160 161 Peter Badac Bfilm Slovakia 272 Maria Evelina Cracana Film and Tell Sweden 281 Rastislav Sestak DNA Production Slovakia 272 Charlotte Gry Madsen SVT Sweden 281 Katarina Tomkova Kaleidoscope Slovakia 273 Antigoni Papantoni Visions du Réel Swiitzerland 282 Michal Blasko Nutprodukcia Slovakia 80 Daniela Persico Locarno Festival Switzerland 282 Jakub Viktorín Nutprodukcia Slovakia 80 / 273 Gulin Ustun Istanbul FF Turkey 282 Peter Kerekes Peter Kerekes Slovakia 273 Zeynep Atakan ZeynoFilm Turkey 283 Ondrej Starinský Radio and Television Slovakia Slovakia 274 Denis Ivanov Arthouse Traffic Ukraine 283 Katarina Krnacova Silverart Slovakia 274 Aleksandra Kostina Bosonfilm Ukraine 283 Eva Pospisilova Slovak Film Commission Slovakia 275 Ihor Ivanko Burlaka Films Ukraine 284 Imelda Selková Slovak Film Institute Slovakia 274 Mariia Ponomarova Burlaka Films Ukraine 284 Rastislav Steranka Slovak Film Institute Slovakia 274 Igor Savychenko Directory films Ukraine 284 Wanda Adamík Hrycová Wandal production Slovakia 275 Natalia Libet ESSE Production House Ukraine 88 / 284 Amela Ikovic Arsmedia Slovenia 275 Antonina Noiabrova ESSE Production House Ukraine 88 Boštjan Ikovic Arsmedia Slovenia 275 Olha Matat Evos Film Ukraine 285 Ida Weiss Bela film Slovenia 276 Anastasiia Bukovska Family Production Ukraine 285 Sabina Briski Karlic CED Slovenia Slovenia 276 Danylo Kaptyukh Family Production Ukraine 285 Ines Kežman CED Slovenia Slovenia 276 Nadiia Zaionchkovska FILM.UA Group Ukraine 285 Juraj Krasnohorsky CEE Animation Slovenia 276 Oleg Shcherbyna Fresh Production Group Ukraine 286 Jožko Rutar CEE Animation Slovenia 276 Oksana Chornobryvtseva Henichesk Film Commission Ukraine 286 Matija Sturm CEE Animation Slovenia 276 Vladimir Yatsenko Limelite Ukraine 286 Vlado Bulajic December Slovenia 277 Julia Sinkevych Odessa FF Ukraine 287 Varja Mocnik Kino Otok - Isola Cinema Slovenia 277 Illia Gladshtein Phalanstery Films Ukraine 287 Urša Dolinar Movie Sieve Slovenia 277 Nadia Parfan Phalanstery Films Ukraine 287 Borut Semolic Movie Sieve Slovenia 277 Sashko Chubko Pronto Film Ukraine 287 Nataša Bucar Slovenian Film Center Slovenia 278 Serge Lavrenyuk Solar Media Entertainment Ukraine 288 Jelka Stergel Slovenian Film Centre Slovenia 278 Olesiia Vyhovska Ternopil Film Commission Ukraine 288 Jožko Rutar SPOK Films Slovenia 278 Alla Belaya Toy Cinema Ukraine 288 Miha Cernec Staragara Slovenia 278 Viacheslav Yehorov Transcarpathian Film Commission Ukraine 289 Tilen Ravnikar Studio Virc Slovenia 279 Leonid Bytsyura UA Film Comm. Ass. Ukraine 289 Bostjan Virc Studio Virc Slovenia 279 Pylyp Illienko Ukrainian State Film Agency Ukraine 289 Ana Lampret The Slovenian Federation of Filmmakers’ Guilds Slovenia 279 Yulia Serdyukova Utopia Films Ukraine 290 Danijel Hocevar Vertigo Slovenia 279 Xavier Henry-Rashid Film Republic United Kingdom 290 Martin Turk Slovenia 136 Federico Spoletti FRED United Kingdom 290 Pablo Briseño Galván Feelsales Spain 280 Morana Ikic Komljenovic Taskovski films United Kingdom 291 Izaskun Arandia IZAR Films Spain 280 Maxim Dashkin Victoria Films United Kingdom 291 Anna Bofarull KaBoGa art & films Spain 280 Anna von Dziembowska Victoria Films United Kingdom 291 Cristina Zumarraga Tandem Films Spain 281 162 163

Autlook EastWest VIS Vienna Cinex Katrin Fürnkranz Enrico Jakob Bujar Alimani Art film Filmsales CINESTYRIA Sasha Wieser Filmdistribution Diana Mereoiu Shorts Maria Ibrahimova Productions albania au str ia ART FILM is a new independent film produc- Based in Vienna and LA, Autlook Filmsales CINESTYRIA Film Commission and Fonds of- EastWest Filmdistribution GmbH is a feature VIS Vienna Shorts is an international short Based in Baku, Cinex Productions offers high tion company based in Tirana, Albania. The is one of the leading sales agents for feature fers a one stop address for all filming and TV film sales company which specialises in the film festival organized by the association Inde- level professional production servicing in company was started in 2013 by directorAr- documentaries and doc series. Since its in- projects launched in Styria, with special em- promotion and sale of quality European and pendent Cinema in Vienna. Azerbaijan. Facilities include post-production tan Minarolli and producer Emir Gramo. The ception in 2006, Autlook has been building a phasis on their possible exploitation interna- Independent feature films. EastWest was The festival presents about 300 films under studios, a full range of production equipment, company's goal is to produce films at Europe- strong and varied network of partners includ- tionally and the tourism value of the submitted founded in November 2004 by Sasha Wieser 30 minutes in several sections every year. The as well as professional and experienced crew. ans standards, support the emerging of new ing digital platforms, theatrical distributors, projects. and Steve Walsh who each have over thirty competition is divided into four categories, Cinex is the go-to production company for in- artistic movements and cooperate with other broadcasters and festivals. years experience across all aspects of inter- the other sections consist of retrospectives ternational clients such as Nat Geo, Discovery, European countries in the film industry. ART Autlook offers a full spectrum of distribution, in- national film production and distribution. We and thematically curated programs. VIS is a and Euronews. FILM produced THE DELEGATION IN 2018. house, customized sales and festival strategies start to work on our films from all stages (de- qualifying festival for the Academy Awards® For the last two years Cinex has been devel- THE DELEGATION was Albanian feature film that help maximize revenues, audience engage- veloping, financing, production or finished (Oscars), the European Film Awards and the oping NIGHT TIDE, the company’s first feature funded by the European program Eurimages ment that fosters filmmakers’ careers, and an film). With a strong global network of experi- Austrian Film Awards. film. It was awarded production support by the and CREATIVE EUROPE , participated in the endless passion for the art of documentaries. enced film professionals EastWest has a pas- Russian Ministry of Culture through Non-Stop WARSAW Film Festival 2018 and won the We attend all major festivals and markets, cur- sion for world cinema and a firm belief that Production and producer Alexander Rodnyan- GRAND PRIX. ART FILM also supports the rently representing such films as: the films we represent deserve and will find a sky (LEVIATHAN, LOVELESS). NIGHT TIDE projects of new Albanian directors . OF FATHERS AND SONS by Talal Derki, worldwide audience. took part in the MIDPOINT Intensive at the TIME TRIAL by Finlay Pretsell, OVER THE Karlovy Vary Intl FF and the East/West co-pro- LIMIT by Marta Prus and THE ART OF MU- duction market “coco” at the Cottbus IFF twice. SEUMS, a series. NIGHT TIDE will premiere in Spring 2019. We help to raise financing for DEAN MAR- Cinex is currently developing several projects TIN: KING OF COOL by Tom Donahue (Crea- including CLOUDS ON LEASHES, a fantasy-

au str ia tive Chaos vmg), SENSELESS by Guy Davidi drama, which was selected for the MIDPOINT (Danish Documentary Production, Medalia Feature Launch 2018 and the Istanbul Film Productions), SCHOOL OF SEDUCTION by Festival’s Meetings on the Bridge co-produc-

Alina Rudnitskaya (Danish Documentary Pro- tion market. A z er bai j an duction). Contact details: Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: Contact details: [email protected] www.thedelegation.al www.autlookfilms.com www.cinestyria.com www.eastwest-distribution.com [email protected] www.cinex-az.com

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Patrick Quinet Productions Joyce Palmers CED Flanders Stéphanie Leempoels Brussels Economou Vassilis Cineuropa Cedric Igodt media Eurydice Gysel CZAR b e lgium b e lgium Created in ‘94 by Patrick Quinet, Artémis The Creative Europe MEDIA Desks Flanders The Creative Europe MEDIA Desk Wallon- Cineuropa is an online information portal that Crossborder media is a film production com- CZAR FILM & TV produces and coproduces Productions has produced and co-produced promotes awareness and understanding of ia-Brussels promotes awareness and un- promotes cinema and culture worldwide. pany located in Flanders, Belgium. feature films, quality short films and series. more than 150 short films, documentaries the Creative Europe MEDIA programme, and derstanding of the Creative Europe MEDIA Thanks to a broad network of correspond- The department focuses on author driven and and long feature films. Today it consists in a provides free advice and support for Belgian programme, and provides free advice and ents based in all European and non-European visual films with the emphasis on innovation corporate groupe focusing on film production applicants. Moreover they (co-) organise work- support for Belgian applicants. The Desk also countries, it is the leading source of informa- within an international and European frame (Artémis Productions sa), line production ser- shops and industry events. (co-) organise workshops and industry events. tion for European culture, providing daily, up- and network. The goal is to create a platform vices and distribution (Artebis sprl). to-date information in 4 languages (English, for defiant directors and to export Belgian tal- French, Italian and Spanish). Cineuropa has ent. Previously they released the features ‘Ex managed to build a faithful and enthusiastic Drummer’ and ‘22nd of May’ and 'Angel' di- audience composed of cultural professionals, rected by Koen Mortier and 'COUREUR' by film professionals and cinephiles. Kenneth Mercken. The films were selected for various international festivals and were sold worldwide.

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Film and Audiovisual Center Wallonia Brussels Flow Post- Frakas

Ïlse Schooneknaep De Wereldvrede Emmanuel Roland Federation Florentijn Bos production Cassandre Warnauts Productions Julie Esparbes Hélicotronc Melissa Dhondt in Hinterland b e lgium b e lgium De Wereldvrede is a creative production com- The Film and Audiovisual Center is the official Flow postproduction is Founded in 2007, Frakas Productions is a Created 15 years ago, Hélicotronc has found in Hinterland is an audiovisual production pany founded in 2013 by Gilles De Schryver film institute responsible for supporting local your one stop boutique Belgian production company based in Liège, its rightful place on the Belgian audiovisual company based in Ghent, Belgium. We focus and Gilles Coulier with the objective of pro- film production, distribution and promotion in solution. Our talented producing mainly feature films and that is very landscape. The company develops numerous on qualitative, author driven fiction films and ducing premium content. Both partners were the French-speaking part of Belgium. It allo- and diverse pool of both active in international coproductions. projects, free of genre or format boundaries. documentaries. in Hinterland stands for integ- already active in the audio-visual world, with cates funds in line with cultural objectives that operational and creative Frakas Productions and its young directors Its films, all driven by a writer-director’s vi- rity, strives for professionalism and is guided different backgrounds, but with a common are mainly the artistic and cultural expression talent combined with cast a critical and sharp glance at our society sion, have met with a great success, notably by curiosity. in Hinterland believes that cin- Paolo Finotto vision on how to produce fiction. Wouter Sap of its audiovisual artists and talents and the cutting edge technology through powerful and ambitious subjects. at festivals (Cannes, Berlin, Toronto, Venise, ema can broaden our horizons and view of the became a partner in 2015. De Wereldvrede fostering of a French speaking Belgian cinema make for exceptional and standout work that Frakas is currently producing ALONE AT MY Rotterdam…) world by directing the camera with a gaze of started off with producing several shorts and identity. ignites the imagination. WEDDING (Marta Bergman), THE THIRD Hélicotronc has also turned its attention to wonderment and diving into stories that reveal the highly anticipated fiction series ‘The Na- In this respect, it looks after supporting a wide WEDDING (David Lambert) and coproducing TV series production with "The Break", co- the unknown or the invisible. It's a home for tives’ (‘Bevergem’, 8x45’), broadcasted in and diverse range of works in all genres (short We love telling great stories. A GOOD WOMAN IS HARD TO FIND (Abner produced by RTBF and notably broadcast on the vision and dedication of the author-direc- 2015 on Canvas (Main Public Channel). The films, feature films, animation, and TV series Let’s put your ideas into motion. Pastoll), GIRL (Lukas Dhont) and SEA FEVER France 2 and Netflix. tor who translates script to screen in close col- series was a big success, both in ratings and with a specific committee), reflecting all kinds (Neasa Hardiman). laboration with the producer and it's driven by appreciation. In 2017 De Wereldvrede com- of sensibilities, aimed at the domestic and in- What we do: colorgrading / visual effects / ani- Jean-Yves Roubin , its founder and manager, a passion for film and a firm belief in the magic pleted ‘Cargo’, the first feature of Gilles Coulier. ternational markets. mation / motion graphics is also the co-president of UPFF – the Belgian of cinema. It was selected for the TorinoFilmLab Script & Producers’ Guild (French speaking part). Pitch (2015) and was released in September 2017. Currently De Wereldvrede is developing several films and television series, which will double its output in the forthcoming years.

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Annabella Nezri Kwassa Films Nicolas George du Carré Delphine Tomson fleuve Xavier Rombaut Polar Bear Lize Lefaible Potemkino Ben Vandendaele RADIATOR IP Sales b e lgium b e lgium Kwassa Films is a young, Brussels production Les Films du Carré is a production company In 1994, with the aim of separating their POLAR BEAR is a creative production com- Potemkino is a Belgium based production RADIATOR Intellectual Property Sales gets company specializing in fiction and documen- created by Nicolas George in November 2012. “documentaries” and “fictional work” and pany founded by Xavier Rombaut and based company with an international reputation for your film to festivals and audiences. We cov- taries. Based in Liège, the company mainly focuses at the time that they had just started making in Flanders, Belgium, with almost 15 years of its expertise in combining high quality fiction er all aspects regarding festival- and social Its mission is to bring out innovative, creative on projects of feature films, TV series, docu- their third feature film, « La Promesse », the experience. with inventive formats and innovative interna- media-strategies, marketing, submissions, and accessible projects to large audiences. mentaries and shorts. Les Films du Carré af- Dardenne brothers founded the society Les We produce premium quality and accessible tional financing. screeners, sales, distribution up to creation of It also wishes to contribute to the emergence firms the desire to produce film both exigent Film du Fleuve. The objective of this produc- feature and TV drama for global audiences, From its collaboration with legendary filmmak- DCPs and deliverables. Heats up your films! of young talents on the international stage. and mainstream, combining film genre and tion house was not only to finance their own targeting challenging local content. The com- ers such as Peter Greenaway ( Eisenstein in Kwassa Films has co-produced projects in- sensibility of auteur films. fictional work, but also to collaborate with pany is collaborating with both established as Guanajuato ), Terence Davies ( A Quiet Pas- cluding Zoé Wittock’s JUMBO and Frederike foreign producers and directors on artistical- well as emerging talent, translating their artis- sion , starring Cynthia Nixon) and Bille August Migom’s BINTI (coming out in 2019). ly ambitious projects. In 1999, following the tic vision to the screen. ( Eleanor & Colette , starring Helena Bonham The documentaries produced by Kwassa magnificent success of « Rosetta » all over the Keywords within our vision are: authenticity, Carter and Hilary Swank), to producing the Films set themselves apart with their off-the- world, Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne decided diversity, content–driven and artistic value. prestigious sci-fi movie Iron Sky: The Coming wall, educational angle (‘I Love Belgians, …) to add a new dimension to their activities as Race , the renowned horror feature Cub and and with their ambition (‘Slavery Routes, …). producers by increasing their team and set- Emmy-nominated pan-European participative The documentary 'Into Battle' by Eve Duch- ting new objectives.Today, Les Films du Fleuve TV Series The Spiral , Potemkino has become emin won the Magritte award for Best Docu- is well established on the cinematographic one of Europe’s cutting edge production com- mentary in 2017. landscape, thanks to not only the films by panies with an output of highly diversified pro- the Dardenne Brothers but also the quality of jects where high quality and ambition is the projects and directors supported – Ken Loach, common denominator. Costa Gavras, Jacques Audiard, Amélie Van In Belgium, Potemkino focuses on working Elbmt. with new talent and launching them interna- tionally.

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Jan Roekens Screen Flanders Noël Magis screen.brussels Elisa Heene Serendipity Films Anton Iffland Stettner Productions Maarten Schmidt Storyhouse Alon Knoll Take Five b e lgium b e lgium SCREEN FLANDERS is the economic fund The screen.brussels fund offer financial sup- Serendipity Films is an independent produc- Stenola Productions is a film production com- Storyhouse was founded by Maarten Schmidt Since its creation in 2005, TAKE FIVE has built of the Flanders Region of Belgium for audio- port to audiovisual productions that spend tion company, created by producer Ellen De pany created in Brussels in 2009 by Anton in 2013. Maarten has experience in the crea- an eclectic filmography trough fictions, docu- visual works. (part of) their budget within the Brussels Waele in 2006. Serendipity (co-)produces in- Iffland Stettner and Eva Kuperman with the tive and production department of over 20 mentaries and animation. Driven by artistic Annual budget: 4.5 M €. 3 calls per year, each Capital Region. The fund operates based on ternational feature films and documentaries main mission of producing and co-producing projects, all of which were broadcasted, some crushes, we accompany authors often from with a predetermined support envelope. a selective conditional participation system for in a wide variety of genres. Serendipity prides feature films and documentaries. The 14 films awarded at major film festivals and released their first steps.These partnerships nourish Eligible genres: fiction, documentary or ani- funding audiovisual works presented by inde- itself in supporting fresh and innovative, young completed to date have all been financed and in theatres internationally. We mainly (co-)pro- the growth of TAKE FIVE and forge strong hu- mation films and series with a running time of pendent Belgian production companies. as well as established talent. co-produced with an international outlook and duce one-off, serial and interactive documen- man bonds. Our last production, the feature at least 60 minutes. The annual budget of screen.brussels is 3 mil- Recently, Serendipity Films co-produced Ret- a vocation to be shared with a wide audience. taries and fiction projects. “Emma Peeters”, a coproduction between Coproduction with a Belgian producer is re- lion € divided into 3 calls a year (January, June rospekt, a feature film by Esther Rots which Rich with this know-how, we accompany today We focus on youth-, issue- (environmental, Belgium and Canada, was the closing film at quired. and September). The screen.brussels support premiered at TIFF 2018. Earlier productions experienced filmmakers (Joachim Lafosse, human rights and business) and cultural Venice’s Giornate Degli Autori 2018. The (co-)production must pass a cultural test is compatible with funding from the Belgian include Une part d’Ombre, a feature film by Jan Bucquoy, Micha Wald, Harry Cleven, Ivan (food, art, pop culture) films. We work togeth- and spend a minimum of 250.000 Euro eligi- Tax shelter and the cultural funds from the Samuel Tilman; Strike A Pose, a documen- Goldschmidt, ...). Both independent produc- er with Belgian and international broadcasters ble costs in the Flanders Region. Support up French speaking part and the Dutch speaking tary by Ester Gould & Reijer Zwaan, which ers and creative producers, we focus on ambi- and with our cultural and economic funds. to 400.000 Euro in refundable advances. part of Belgium. The project has to be submit- premiered in 2016 in Berlin and is travelling tion, originality and the diffusion potential. Based on the spending in Belgium, we can at- Screen Flanders support is combinable with ted by the Belgian co-producer in French, in the world since (Tribeca, Hot Docs); 82 Days tract tax-shelter investors. the Belgian Taxshelter. Dutch or in English but the project itself can in April by Bart Van den Bempt and Death of Maarten is currently working on the interna- At the time of application, at least 50% of the be in any other language and the director does a Shadow, a short film by Tom Van Avermaet tional coproduction ‘Beer!’, the first film to take overall financing must be confirmed. not need to be Belgian. starring internationally acclaimed actor Mat- a deep dive into the international beer indus- Principal shoot may not have started at date On top, the screen.brussels film commission thias Schoenaerts, which won the European try, through the eyes of 6 protagonists. of submission. offer logistics support for filming in the Brus- Film Award and was nominated for the Acad- In 2018, the feature doc ‘Breathless’ won the Screen Flanders does only support the pro- sels-Capital Region: obtaining permits, help emy Award®. audience award at ‘MoooV Filmfestival’ and duction phase. with scouting for sets/locations, accommoda- Serendipity Films is a member of The Euro- is released in Belgian cinemas. International tions, etc. pean Film Academy, Flanders Doc, EAVE and release in 2019. the EDN Network.

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Tarantula Wallonie Image Al Jazeera

Valérie Bournonville Valérie Belgium Thierry Detaille Visible Film Simon Vrebos VRT Philippe Reynaert Wallimage Thierry Detaille Production Lejla Dedic Balkans b e lgium b e lgium Joseph Rouschop created Tarantula Belgium Visible film gap-finances 6 to 10 projects and Canvas is a Belgian tv channel, part of the Wallimage is a regional economic fund that Visible film gap-finances 6 to 10 projects and Al Jazeera Balkans started broadcasting in at the end of the ‘90s, driven by the wish to releases around 10 new completed films a Flemish public broadcasting organisation VRT invests in feature films as well as live and releases around 10 new completed films a November 2011 and our main studio is in Sa- safeguard the sincerity and dreams of the film- year and focuses on one-off, feature length (Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep). Canvas animated series and allows you to cover up year and focuses on one-off, feature length rajevo, located in BBI center, as the team lead makers with whom he was working. Ever since with TV reversion, contemporary society, hu- offers in-depth news and current affairs, sport, to a quarter of your audiovisual expenses in with TV reversion, contemporary society, hu- by General Director Tarik Đodic. Tarantula has been contributing to the vitality man interest, geopolitics, current affairs, and documentaries, films and cultural program- Wallonia with a minimum threshold 300,000€ man interest, geopolitics, current affairs, and Al Jazeera Balkans is offering a new and ex- of Belgian audio-visual production with films history mini-series. Co-founder of EduDoc with ming. (75,000 for docs). If your Belgian co-producer history mini-series. Co-founder of EduDoc with citing perspective in the regional media land- like Bitter Flowers by Olivier Meys, Baden Docs Online, Visible Film reaches European combines incentives from Wallimage and the Docs Online, Visible Film reaches European scape. Baden by Rachel Lang, All cats are grey by educational rights users. Though its participa- Tax Shelter, they can cover up to 66% of your educational rights users. Though its participa- Program is broadcast in High Definition (HD), Savina Dellicour, Rising Voices by Bénédicte tion to Agent Double prodco, Visible film ena- expenditures in the region. Visit our website tion to Agent Double prodco, Visible film ena- in XDCAM HD on 50Mbit/s. Al Jazeera Bal- Liénard and Mary Jimenez and less recently bles tax shelter funding for post-production. www.onlypayonethird.com bles tax shelter funding for post-production. kans is fully integrated in Al Jazeera Network, with Private property by Joachim Lafosse, Last Ventes-CBAWIP-Sales, sales unit of Wallonie Ventes-CBAWIP-Sales, sales unit of Wallonie and that is allowing distribution of materials Winter by John Shank, Mobile Home by Fran- Image Production, and Centre de l’Audiovisuel Image Production, and Centre de l’Audiovisuel and documentary programs within the net- çois Pirot,… Tarantula is also very involved in à Bruxelles, two associations dedicated to pro- à Bruxelles, two associations dedicated to pro- work. Al Jazeera Balkans will “give voice to international co-productions : with Italy : Nico, moting creativity while conveying accessibility moting creativity while conveying accessibility untold stories, promote debate, and challenge 1988 by Susanna Nicchiarelli, Children of the to TV, providing belgian docs with promotion to TV, providing belgian docs with promotion established perceptions.” Al Jazeera Balkans Night by Andrea de Sica, Pasolini by Abel Fer- and distribution. and distribution. is following Al Jazeera network Ethical code rara; with France : Neither Heaven nor earth and report EVERY ANGLE / EVERY SIDE. by Clément Cogitore, with Canada : Congora- ma by Philippe Falardeau, with Taiwan : Face by by Tsai Ming-Liang , with Palestine…

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Sarajevo Film Knowledge Mirsad Purivatra Zoran Galic Aleksandar Govedarica Martichka Bozhilova Festival Vizart Film AGITPROP Dorota Lech Hot Docs Rudy Buttignol Network Syndicado c ana d a Sarajevo Film Festival Vizart Film was founded in 2003 in Bosnia AGITPROP is probably the most awarded Bul- Hot Docs International Documentary Festival British Columbia's Knowledge Network is Syndicado Film Sales is a Toronto based world was launched in 1995 and Herzegovina, a country that had only a garian film production company. AGITPROP is North America’s largest documentary festi- a commercial-free, multi-platform public sales and production company established in during the siege of Sa- decade earlier exited a brutal war. The coun- has produced a number of films - creative val, conference, and market. Each year, the broadcaster. Through television and the web, 2016 that specializes in all rights sales. rajevo, as an act of re- try was economically devastated, but left rich documentaries and fiction films with a strong festival presents a selection of approximately Knowledge Network broadcasts a mix of arts sistance and strive for in compelling stories just waiting to be told. author’s style, among which the multi-inter- 250 cutting-edge documentaries from around and culture programs that explore the world civil life by promoting It was our belief that, even though it did not nationally awarded GEORGI AND THE BUT- the globe. Our mission is to advance and cele- from local, national and global perspectives.

Rada Sesic the diversity of cultures seem financially prudent, independent film TERFLIES (IDFA winner), THE MOSQUITO brate the art of documentary, and to showcase and political opinions could flourish on such a potent source and it PROBLEM AND OTHER STORIES (Cannes), the work of and create production opportuni- through the art. would be a powerful outlet for both artists and CORRIDOR #8 (Berlinale), OMELETTE ties for documentary filmmakers. The Festival covers both international and re- audiences. Therefore, we began networking (Sundance). AGITPROP produced the first gional film production, with the focus on the among the film community, establishing co- original Bulgarian content for HBO and Nation- Competition Program, consisting of the best productions and most importantly nurturing al Geographic Channel. The company’s latest feature, short, student and documentary films young and talented directors. Impoverished films include LOVE & ENGINEERING (Tribeca from South-East Europe (SEE). countries usually do not have large budgets for NY, Visions de Reel; Karlovy Vary 2014), DAD For many years, the Festival has been develop- culture and BH is not an exception. However, MADE DIRTY MOVIES (sold to more than 30

Bos nia an d H er z e g o vina ing platforms that aim towards providing sup- rich and diverse cultural heritage along with territories), and THE BOY WHO WAS A KING port and promoting new young film scene in the strong contemporary tendencies always find a (Toronto IFF). In 2016 AGITPROP was fully region through Talents Sarajevo, the Festival's way to bring their stories on screen and we commissioned with production of a drama training and networking platform, as well as are proud to be part of that process. We have TV series. AGITPROP has co-produced with creating networking opportunities with Europe- produced four feature length films, numerous Germany, USA, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, an and world film professionals with CineLink documentaries and short fiction films which Italy, Greece, Romania, Croatia, UAE. Among – the Festival’s Co-Production Market. have won awards at national and international AGITPROP’s leading TV partners are: Channel The Festival provides a full 360 degrees ap- festivals. 4, Sundance Channel, HBO, ARTE, PBS, YLE. proach between the mentioned activities, by dis- covering and supporting talent, opening profes- sional possibilities, and promoting the authors as the new talents from the SEE film scene. Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected]

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Toronto Croatian International Audiovisual ISTRIA FILM Iva Brajkovic Andrei Tanasescu Daniel Rafaelic Sabina Kresic Film Festival Slobodanka Miskovic ART-KINO Martina Petrovic CED Croatia Centre Fade In COMMISSION Cana d a C ro a Toronto International Film Festival is the lead- Art-kino operates as a platform for developing The Creative Europe Desk - Media Office is a The Croatian Audiovisual Centre is the Gov- FADE IN is an award winning Croatian inde- Istria Film Commission is ing public film festival in the world, screening audio-visual activities in Rijeka and it has un- promotion and information office for the Euro- ernment-backed strategic agency for the au- pendent production company. In 18 years of a constitutive unit within more than 300 films from 60+ countries every dertaken a role of the main promoter of film pean Commission’s sub-programme MEDIA, diovisual sector in Croatia. It aims to stimulate existence, it produced more than 50 short and the framework of the September. We’re most famous for our pas- cul­ture. Art-kino is much more than a place within the Creative Europe Programme, which a successful, vibrant audiovisual industry as feature films, mostly documentary but also ani- Istrian Cultural Agency sionate and discerning audience who by the for screening and watching films – it is a place offers a wide variety of funding for film and well as to promote the widest possible enjoy- mated, experimental and fiction, 250 episodes (IKA), a public nonprofit hundreds of thousands fill our cinemas year for discussion, education, communication and television, from training through development ment and understanding of audiovisual works of TV series, dozens of educational films, com- institution established

after year. In 2015, we welcomed 480,000 at- research of motion pictures, film reflection and distribution to markets, events and festi- throughout Croatia.It was founded in 2008 as mercials and more than 1000 television reports Isabelle Vidajic by the Region of Istria tendees to the Festival. It is immensely suc- and reflection on film. vals. The Creative Europe Desk - MEDIA Of- a result of the new Law on Audiovisual Ac- aired regularly on public television. in 2002 for the purpose cessful both locally and internationally, as fice (ex MEDIA desk Croatia) is hosted by the tivities unanimously passed by the Croatian For its work Fade In has won many awards of answering immediate it has become a “must-attend” destination. Croatian Audiovisual Centre since September Parliament in July 2007. It is funded by the and films were selected for many festivals needs of the cultural sec- Our programmers have earned a reputation 2008. It offers advice and answers enquiries grant-in-aid from the Government and through (Award for Best Production by Days of Croa- tor development in Istria. for excellence, and a diverse array of films from Croatian film and TV professionals, ex- contributions of all those using audiovisual tian Film awarded three times, Toronto AFF, Istria Film Commission are shown: Hollywood galas, complete with plaining various funding strands and eligibil- works, such as broadcasters, digital, cable ZagrebDox, Sarajevo FF, HotDocs, Warsaw FF, was founded with the red carpet glamour; the best in international ity criteria, organizing various presentations/ and satellite operators, Internet providers, tel- Jihlava IDFF, ZurichFF, DOK Lepzig and oth- intention to promote Is-

cinema, the latest homegrown comedies… workshops, info days and lectures. ecoms, etc. ers). Aleksandra Vinkerlic tria as an attractive film- and everything in between. Our films are di- ing location, to raise awareness of the tangible t ia vided into programmes to help guide audience and intangible cultural heritage of the region, choices. Love horror flicks? Check out Mid- the unique features of its natural environment night Madness! Feeling edgy? Try Vanguard. and tourism and to plan its further develop- Are you a TV buff? Get into Primetime. A true ment based on the concept of territorial com-

cro a cinephile? Discover Platform. petitiveness Istria Film Commission will rep- resent a point of reference for national and international productions, investors, authors, film and audiovisual experts and institutions. Istria Film Commission is a direct link between Contact details: the audiovisual production and the Istrian area [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] and its specific localities. Contact details: [email protected] www.art-kino.org www.mediadesk.hr www.havc.hr www.fadein.hr Contact details: [email protected] www.istriafilmcommission.com 178 179 t ia t ia

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Ankica Juric Tilic Kinorama Dino Pilepic COMMISSION Ivana Marinic Kragic MARINIS MEDIA Sinisa Juricic Nukleus film Jambrovic Vanja Restart Luka Venturin Sekvenca / TLV C ro a C ro a Kinorama is a production company specialized The Kvarner Film Commission is a regional Marinis Media is founded with the goal of pro- In the past 15 years, Nukleus has become Restart is an organisation focused on produc- Sekvenca is an award-winning production for production of feature films, founded in Za- film office established in 2016 by the public moting the development and advancement of a regional production company whose films tion, education, distribution and exhibition of company based in Zagreb, Croatia. The fo- greb in 2003. Our permanent staff consists of institution Art-kino, with the support and in- audiovisual and multimedia activities, special- crossed the regional borders, and were shown creative documentary films. Our films were cus of the company is to produce projects by six people, four of them producers. Kinorama centives provided by the Croatian Audiovisual ized for production of documentary and fea- at important festivals such as Cannes, Berlin screened as part of the program of film fes- upcoming authors with distinctive vision, and has produced 20 feature-length films, some of Centre, the Primorje and Gorski Kotar County ture films. and Sundance and TV stations such as ARTE, tivals such as: Hot Docs (Toronto, Canada), then put them on the international map. which co-productions, 20 shorts and two TV and the City of Rijeka. Marinis Media’s latest titles are; docu-experi- WDR and HBO. Toronto Film Festival (Canada), Karlovy Vary Our goal is to connect with fellow filmmakers series. Kinorama's artistic team is composed The Kvarner Film Commission provides ad- mental film “Zagreb Confidential - Imaginary Nukleus is a member/participant of the Euro- (Czech Republic), Rotterdam Film Festival around the world and establish a wide network of established authors and debutants alike. ministrative, logistical and professional as- Futures” directed by Darko Fritz (International pean Film Academy, ACE Producers Network, (Netherlands), Locarno Film Festival (Switzer- of collaborators so that we can mutually help Special attention is given to the project devel- sistance to domestic and foreign audio-visual Short Film Festival Oberhausen, Jihlava In- Inside Pictures, EAVE (European Audiovisual land), Fid Marseille (France), Zurich Film Fes- each other create engaging and thought-pro- opment and projects are regularly presented productions. ternational Documentary Film Festival, Rio Entrepreneurs), as well as a regular attendant tival (Switzerland), DOK Leipzig (Germany), Vi- voking cinema. at numerous international production markets The vision of the Kvarner Film Commission is de Janeiro International Short Film Festival); of the coproduction and pitching forums. We sions du Reel (Switzerland) and many more… and developed at film workshops. to make the City of Rijeka and the Primorje titles in development: documentary film Nun attended training programs such as EAVE, Kinorama's latest titles are "Quit Staring at and Gorski Kotar County attractive and recog- of Your Business by Ivana Marinic Kragic, fea- EAVE+, Producers on the Move, ACE Produc- My Plate" by Hana Jusic (Venice Days 2016), nizable film locations. ture film " Cutting Close" by Kosta Djordjevic ers Network, Producers Lab Toronto and To- "The High Sun" by Dalibor Matanic (Cannes in co-production Kinematografska kuca d.o.o. rino FilmLab. FF 2015 - Jury Prize winner; nomination (SRB), Platforma (SRB) LUX Prize, Croatian candidate for Academy Awards, 30 international and national awards) and "The Reaper" by Zvonimir Juric (Toronto FF 2014).

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8Heads artcam films/ Zuzana Kucerova Julietta Sichel Productions Michal Krácmer Analog Vision Artemio Benki Sirena film Alice Tabery Cinepoint Barbora Ligasová Czech Film Fund Czech Television

8Heads Productions was established in 2010 Analog Vision is a film production and distribu- ARTCAM FILMS is an established Czech dis- An independent film production company The Czech Film Fund Czech Television is a public service broadcast- in order to produce author-based projects in tion company based in Prague, Czechia, and tribution and production company founded in founded in 1990. Alice Tabery joined CINEPO- supports all stages of er in the Czech Republic. Currently Czech Tel- close creative co-operation between writer, founded by 2 producers - Veronika Kuhrová 2000. INT in 2011 in order to develop and produce film production, as well evision has been broadcasting 6 programmes director and producer. The founder of the and Michal Krácmer. The fusion brings a com- We have released over 250 arthouse titles creative documentaries and author films in as promotion, distribu- on 5 Channels. CT 1 is a broadly targeted, company, Julietta Sichel, is a former Program pany, which focuses on creating and distrib- such as MOMMY, 120 BPM, A FANTASTIC international coproductions. tion and other film-relat- family-oriented channel with drama, enter- Director of the Karlovy Vary IFF and an expe- uting films of young authors from the Central WOMAN or GIRL. ed areas. The Fund also tainment, news, current affairs and lifestyle

rienced film producer with several successful Europe. Currently there are 4 films in produc- In 2010 we enlarged our scope on new ways Markéta Šantrochová programming. CT 2 is a knowledge and en- Cz ech R ep ubli c administers production Cz ech R ep ubli c international co-productions in her record. tion – Kiruna 2.0, Inversion, Taurophilia and of distribution and production: FRESH ART- incentives for audio-vis- tertainment channel, with factual, documen- When choosing her projects, Sichel relies on The Prague Orgy and 1 in distribution – My CAM (1st & 2nd films label, Day & Day Re- ual projects made in the Czech Republic. The taries, as well as acquisition drama. CT 24 her more than 20 years of experience from in- Unknown Soldier. leases), DIY Cinema (alternative/community Czech Film Center as a division of the Fund is a 24-hour news channel offering breaking ternational film scene. screenings). promotes and markets Czech films and the lo- news and in-depth economic, regional and We co-produced a multi platform UR- cal film industry worldwide. It collaborates with cultural news. CT sport broadcasts world, Eu- BAN JUNGLE in co-production with Emmy major international film festivals and co-pro- ropean and Czech sports events. CT :D is a Awarded Breakout Films /FR and currently in duction platforms and utilizes a global network children´s educational channel, without adver- post-production is our creative documentary of partners. The Czech Film Commission as a tising, launched on 31. 8. 2013. Broadcasts FUGUE by Artemio Benki, a CZ/FR/ARG/AT division of the Fund promotes the country with from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. CT art is an arts chan- co-production supported by MEDIA, EURIM- its film infrastructure as one of the world's top nel focusing on culture, music, theatre, art AGES, Czech Film Fund, Argentinian INCAA destinations for audiovisual production. films, docs about art, from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m., and Austrian BKA. launched on 31. 8. 2013. In 2018 we received MEDIA Development Slate support with documentaries My private Mongo- lia, Sperminators and fiction Year of a widow, all previously supported by Czech Film Fund.

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Karlovy Vary International Petr Oukropec Ondrej Novák Pavla Janouskova Kubeckova Milos Lochman Hanka Kastelicova hbo Lorenzo Esposito Film Festival Master Film moloko film Negativ Nutprodukce

HBO Europe currently provides basic and pre- The Karlovy Vary IFF is MasterFilm is a Prague based independent Moloko film, aims to create, produce and co- Founded in 1995, Negativ s.r.o. is one of the Nutprodukce is one of mium channels to fifteen countries: Hungary, held annually in July in production company. We focus on ambitious produce local and international projects with leading film production companies in the the leading Czech pro- the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Ro- the Czech Republic. It audiovisual art with the potential of European strong artistic value. We enjoy to develop film Czech Republic. It has produced more than duction companies. Its mania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Slovenia, Croatia, has gained worldwide coproduction and international outreach. We projects from scratch and also like to work 45 feature length films – fiction, documentary position is based on a Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Macedonia and recognition over the are interested in projects that explore new ap- with emerging directors and provide the au- as well as animation. Its films have received wealth of experience Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Netherlands. past years and has be- proaches to audiovisual art and our goal is to thors with support and with the necessary at- 40 Czech Academy Awards, including four for raging from documen- Francesco Montagner Martin Horyna provide these with production conditions that tention and tools to crystallize their visions and the Best Picture and one for the Best Docu- taries, high end tv series Cz ech R ep ubli c HBO Europe offers five high quality movie come one of Europe’s Cz ech R ep ubli c channels (HBO, HBO2, HBO Comedy, Cin- major film events. Its do not force our authors into any creative com- ambitions. We try to be a production company mentary, and have taken home more than to animated works, and emax and Cinemax2); HBO Europe also offers competitive program promises. based on the desire to carry out engaging and 50 international festival awards, most notably an artistically diverse selection of the best art the latest on demand services with HBO On includes three sections, significant subjects in a creative manner. Our the Golden Shell in San Sebastian in 2005 for house Czech cinema. Nutprodukce’s reputa- Demand, the subscription video-on-demand Main, East of the West main drive is a continuous curiosity towards „Something Like Happiness“ and the Crystal tion stands for both professionalism and non- service, and HBO GO, the broadband sub- and Documentary Com- the potential of strong artistic influence on Globe in Karlovy Vary in 2002 for „Year of the conformity, best exhibited in its works such as scription service that gives the subscriber un- petitions. KVIFF also cinematography. We believe in contemporary Devil“ and for “Rene” won the European Film the miniseries Burning Bush (11 Czech lions, paralleled flexibility and program choice. presents retrospectives cinema and art and its subjects, as well as to Academy Award for the Best Documentary in Czech Oscar candidate), Graffitiger (Student

Hugo Rosak and other informative enhance the discussion on the character, im- 2008. Internationally recognized “Alois Nebel” Oscar nominee) or animated short Pandas sections every year. KVIFF Eastern Promises pact, forms and politics, like gender, minori- won the European Film Academy Award for (Cinfondation 3rd Prize, Cannes 2013). industry section offers film projects in vari- ties or discrimination. the Best Animated Feature. The latest film by Characterized by its distinct artistic policy, the ous stages of completion - Works in Progress, Selected filmography: Bodan Sláma, „Ice Mother” received a Best company constantly seeks original and inno- Works in Development and Docs in Progress 2017 Filthy directed by Tereza Nvotová Script Award at Tribeca FF in New York 2017. vative slate of audiovisual works from the cen- - all from the region of Central, Eastern Europe 2014 The way out directed by Petr Václav tral Europe. Nutprodukce has also become and the Middle East. 2011 Kolka Cool directed by Juris Poskus known for discovering and developing a long- term relationships with new directorial and screenwriting talent, having produced more than 6 first time features.

Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected], [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected], [email protected] www.kviff.com www.masterfilm.cz www.molokofilm.com www.negativ.cz www.nutprodukce.cz

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Radovan Síbrt pink Petra Oplatkova Sirena Film Lise Lense-Møller Magic Hour Films Riina Sildos Amrion Edith Sepp Institute Marge Liiske Tallinn&Baltic esto nia Prague-based production house focusing on Film Distribution ARTCAM was founded by Ar- Set up in 1984 by producer Lise Lense-Møller AMRION was established in 2003 by Riina European film financing has concentrated on One of the fastest growing business platforms fiction & documentary films, commercials and temio Benki in 2000 with intention to bring a the company has produced and co-produced Sildos, the former head of the Estonian Film the national institutions since 1970s-1980s, in the winter season, Industry@Tallinn & Bal- creative multimedia projects. quality European art house cinema to Czech a wealth of films. The company focuses on Foundation, national representative of EAVE when the state film funds became customary. tic Event takes place in November during the In 2018, PINK took part in the Berlinale Inter- audiences. Since then ARTCAM distributed high-profile, author-driven creative documen- and member of ACE and EFA. Consequently - in 1997, the film foundation Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. The annual national Film Festival with two projects - When over 150 films: The White Ribbon, Persepo- taries and art-house films with international Among Amrion’s productions, ”The Class” was established by the Estonian Ministry of event attracts some 500+ leaders and execu- the War Comes by Jan Gebert (first prize at lis, Post tenebras lux among many others. In potential, such as HEARTBOUND by Janus (2007) is one of the most successful films Culture, with the task to share and distribute tives from nearly 50 countries with the major- Let’s Cee Film Festival in Vienna, and a special 2012 ARTCAM entered in production, devel- Metz and Sine Plambech, the Oscar nominat- ever to come out of Estonia, having won 25 the national film budget. ity of delegates from the Baltics, Scandinavia, Cz ech R ep ubli c Mention prize at Zagreb Dox Film Festival) and oping author driven projects of local directors. ed BURMA VJ by Anders Østergaard (2008), awards from more than 70 festivals, sold to As the film industry morphs and develops very and Western Europe, but also US, Asia, and Touch Me Not, a feature film by Adina Pintilie, Since its foundation 20 years ago, Sirena Film INTO ETERNITY by Michael Madsen (2009), over 90 countries, and evolving into award- rapidly due to the technological advancement other parts of the world. awarded by Golden Bear and the Best First produced over 25 films and TV productions and the co-production 3 ROOMS OF MELAN- winning TV series. The youth drama "I Was and the ever-changing financing system, Esto- The platform offers a series of conference and Feature Award. and 800 commercial spots and music videos. CHOLIA, by Pirjo Honkasalo. Here" (Estonia-Finland, 2008) was a box office nian Film Institute (EFI) came to be as its suc- panel programmes on film financing, market- PINK's main interest lies in discovering new Within the last 3 years, we have co-produced hit. Successful co-productions have followed: cessor, embracing a much wider spectre of ing and distribution, works in progress ses- talents with the aim to develop and produce several major films including “A Royal Affair” “The Poll Diaries” (Germany-Austria-Estonia, activities in the film industry. EFI’s professional sions, talent development labs, project pres- author-driven projects for the international (Academy Awards Shortlist, Silver Berlinale 2010), “Hella W” (Finland-Estonia, 2011) sphere now reaches the whole field of film. entations, music showcase, European Film market. Bear), the largest Danish TV project ever - a and features by Ilmar Raag “Une Estonienne Legally, the Estonian Film Institute is a national Forum Tallinn Conference as well as the fully historical drama television series “1864” a Paris” (Estonia-France-Belgium 2012, Lo- foundation, financed mainly by the Ministry fledged co-production market with tailor made (Miso Film), and a period drama “Marguerite” carno FF), “Kertu. Love is Blind“ (2013, EFA of Culture. The institute is broadly divided in programs for participating producers and co- by Xavier Giannoli (Fidelite). shortlist 2014) and “I Won’t Come Back“ three departments: development and market- production partners. (2014, Tribeca IFF). Recent productions in- ing, production and heritage. A subcompany clude ”Pretenders” (2016, San Sebastian FF), called Tallinnfilm belongs in the EFI family, ”The Little Comrade” (2018, Busan IFF Audi- managing an arthouse cinema. Another cut

D e nma r k ence Choice Award, Nordic Film Days Lübeck, member is Creative Europe MEDIA desk, me- Best Feature Debut) and ”Mihkel” (Iceland- diating the financing and educ. Norway-Estonia, 2018).

Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.bypink.cz www.artcam.cz, www.sirenafilm.com www.magichourfilms.dk Contact details: [email protected], www.amrion.ee Contact details: [email protected], www.filmi.ee be.poff.ee

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TALLIN BLACK NIGHTs FILM Yle Finnish Annecy Cinéma Arizona Francesca Feder Guillaume De Seille Jenny Westergard Aeternam Films Murielle Thierrin Francesco Giai Via

Broadcasting Aldabra Films Italien Productions FR AN CE

Vassillis Economou Vassillis FESTIVAL esto nia Yle, is the national public service broadcasting Aeternam Films is a feature film and televi- Screenwriter and producer, Murielle Thierrin Annecy Cinéma Italien è lo storico festival Paris-based Arizona Productions is led by The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival aka company in Finland with duties laid down by sion production company created in 2002 by studied management and finance in Paris, then dedicato al cinema italiano che si svolge ogni Guillaume de Seille to produce and copro- PÖFF is the only FIAPF-accredited competi- law. Yle operates 3 national television chan- Francesca Feder, who is a member of ACE cinema at the University of California (UCLA). anno a fine settembre nell'omonima cittadina duce art-house feature films mainly directed tive film festival in Northern Europe, seeing nels, 6 national radio channels and an exten- and EFA networks. Back in France, she created her own produc- francese. Dal 2017 è diretto dal critico e pro- by non-French emerging talents; Bénédicte an attendance of over 80,200 annually. The sive online service. Yle ranks first in television In 15 years of existence, Aeternam Films pro- tion company, ALDABRA Films. grammatore Francesco Giai Via. Thomas is handling domestic theatrical distri- festival's programme includes 5 competition viewing in the country. Yle is the main purveyor duced or coproduced 12 long-features and 3 Coproducing movies like “In Gold We Trust” bution for most of the films. programmes, various side sections and two and producer of domestic program, and 48% television films in France and Europe, but also by Eric Besnard and “L’Homme de Chevet by sub-festivals - children's and youth film fes- of its television programs are made in Finland. in 3 different continents, each time with direc- Alain Monne”. She also worked with Sophie tival Just Film and animation and short film Yle is owned by the Finnish people and fund- tors internationally recognized. Marceau on a movie in Colombia in 2008. In festival PÖFF Shorts - that take place con- ed by a special Yle tax from January 2013. Yle Most of Aeternam Films’ productions have 2007, she wrote her first feature film along with currently with the main event. Together with is a media company free from commercial and been nominated in the greatest A list interna- Barthélémy Grossman. «13 m2» was released the fully-fledged Industry platform Industry@ political affiliations, and its programs carry no tional film festivals (Cannes, Berlin, Locarno, in July 2010. F INLAN D Tallinn & Baltic Event - one of the busiest re- advertising. Yle was established in 1926 and Venice). In 2012, “Shun Li and the Poet” di- Murielle successively produced with direc- gional audiovisual industry platforms - the fes- joined EBU, the European Broadcasting Un- rected by Andrea Segre won the best Europe- tor Virginie Khan two short films about raising tival hosts over 1200 guests, journalists and ion at the very beginning in 1950. an film reward at LUX Prize after having been awareness on the systems set up by the Obser- industry delegates. nominated in Venice Days. “Fengming: A Chi- vatory of the violence against the women. nese Memoir” has been nominated in Cannes In 2016 Murielle coproduced “The jungle’s Film Festival (out of competition). law”, a long feature film directed by Antonin Aeternam Films is currently developing the PERETJATKO. Shot in French Guiana. She's next features projects of Raphaël Nadjari, also the co-founder of CGAM (non-profit or- Sébastien Lifhsitz, Adriano Valerio and an ganization dedicated to the cinema in South 3x52’ mini-series for ARTE by Gisèle Vienne. America). fr an ce

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ARTE G.E.I.E. ARTE FRANCE Laurent Filliung Cedomir Kolar Katia Khazak Jasmina Sijercic ASAP Films Aurora Films Bocalupo Films Catherine Le Clef Nicolas Rebeschini

FR AN CE CINEMA CAT&Docs Charades FR AN CE

ARTE is an European Independent production company interested Over the past few years, Aurora Films, based Bocalupo Films is a production company CAT&Docs is a Paris based sales agent com- Carole Baraton, Yohann Comte, Pierre Mazars public-service cultural primarily in feature films of authors from all in Paris, France, has specialized in French based in Paris. Our aim is to explore the di- pany set up by Catherine Le Clef. CAT&Docs and Constantin Briest founded Charades in television channel. It over the world. and international co productions. Recent versity of the audiovisual field, producing ei- is looking for pertinent and impertinent docs January 2017, following successful tenures is composed by three films produced include "Diamond Island" by ther fiction or documentaries, but also video at any stage on topical questions and timeless as head and VPs of International Sales at entities: The headquar- Davy Chou, which was awarded the Prix SACD installations. Producer Jasmina Sijercic has subjects; docs that are carefully researched; Wild Bunch, Gaumont and StudioCanal, re- ters (ARTE G.E.I.E) in 2016 at the Director’s Week in Cannes 2016, a particular interest in developing projects as docs that rigorously explore the subject mat- spectively and Constantin Briest, founder of

Julie Savary Strasbourg and two "Heaven sent" ("Tombé du ciel") by Wissam international co-productions. ter, that are audacious, open to the diversity co-production and co-distribution company members, ARTE France Charaf selected by ACID in Cannes 2016 as of the world and that have their place on the Asuna, is the financial partner. in Paris and ARTE Deutschland in Baden- well as "Exotica, Erotica, Etc." by Evangelia international scene; docs that question the A dynamic sales and co-production company Baden. Kranioti, which premiered in the Forum Sec- world and propose new ways of looking at it. based in Paris but with a global reach, Cha- The subsidiary of ARTE France finances the tion of Berlin Film Festival 2015. Docs that keep us from closing our eyes. rades offers a fresh perspective and wealth production of around 25 films every year from Among earlier important works are “The Award winning documentaries such as: The of experience in international sales, packag- a budget of €10 million. Since its founding, wound” (“La blessure”) by Nicolas Klotz, se- Poetess, Cameraperson, Citizenfour, The ing and distribution to films that interest the ARTE France Cinema has been involved in lected at Director’s Fortnight in Cannes 2004, Good Postman, Stranger in Paradise, Com- partners. more than 700 films and has worked together “Domaine” by Patric Chiha, featuring Beatrice munion, La Chana, Let There Be Light , to with over 300 different directors representing Dalle and selected at the Mostra of Venice in name a few. more than 50 different nationalities. The sub- 2009, “Iris in Bloom” (“En Ville”) by Valérie sidiary policy aims to support new talent and Mréjen and Bertrand Schefer, selected at Di- promote French, European and World cinema. rector’s Fortnight in Cannes 2011, and “On Broadly speaking, co-production may be bro- the edge” (“Sur la planche”) by Leila Kilani, ken down into three categories: one-third First also selected at Director’s Fortnight in Cannes features, one-third French films, and one-third 2011 and winner of more than 10 awards International joint ventures. worldwide.

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Georges Goldenstern Cecilia Johnson-Ferguson Christine Reisen Susan Newman Baudais Maria Bonsanti Maartje Alders First Cut Lab

FR AN CE Cinefondation EURASF Eurimages Eurodoc EWA Network FR AN CE

Cinefondation lends it support to the new gen- Christine, former senior commissionner at Eurimages is the Council of Europe’s cultural EURODOC is a training program designed EWA network supports First Cut Lab is a pro- erations of filmmakers through: la Sélection, la ARTE France, is currently consultant, tutor, fund for film. Established in 1989, the Fund for documentary film producers who want to women through net- gramme designed for Résidence and l’Atelier. curator and expert for international produc- supports co-production, distribution and ex- enhance the development stage of their pro- working opportunities, long feature fiction ers and organisations. She is member of the hibition of feature films, as well as awarding jects on the international level, as well as for training, research pro- films in editing phase. board of EURASF, the European Academy of prizes for project development and works-in- commissioning editors from the documentary grammes and member Launched in 2015 at Science Film. progress at major film markets. The Fund’s departments of television stations and funding benefits that encourage When East Meets West,

EURASF is a growing European non-profit activities are financed by contributions from institutions. Simona Nobile the professional devel- Matthieu Darras it is now approaching network of science film festivals, scientists, its 38 member states and policy and funding EURODOC fosters the development of docu- opment of women in the its 5th edition. So far 20 producers, filmmakers, distributors, web plat- decisions are taken by the representatives of mentary film projects in a highly demanding audiovisual sector and projects have been supported through the pro- forms, science communicators.. The academy these states sitting on the Eurimages Board of and creative way. enables online and of- gram, from a range of different countries such is an interest group trying to go beyond the Management. Day-to-day activities are man- fline knowledge sharing. as Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, Ukraine and existing working and financing relations in the aged by a Secretariat based in Strasbourg, EWA Network is com- Russia. science film industry, lobbying for quality pro- France. munity of women work- duction in the field, looking for new forms and ing in the audiovisual

new talents, circulation of finished films and Alessia Sonaglioni sector in Europe. The enhancing the visibility of European initiatives network encourages the and capacities. It elects and gives an award professional development of women through for the Best European Science Film, sets up networking opportunities in main festivals and a facility for showcasing films at the margin of market platforms, awards, training, research the TV distribution system, SF_Aid and col- programmes and member benefits. EWA net- laborates in terms of best practices, creative work promotes gender equality, solidarity, com- input, dynamic incubator actions and financ- petence building and knowledge sharing. ing systems.

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France 2 Marché du Film 25 Shades of Les Films de la - Festival de Heidi Fleisher Laurine Pelassy Laura Briand Laurent Danielou Docs Nathalie Streiff LOCO FILMS Aleksandra Zakharchenko

FR AN CE Institut français Capitaine Les Films d'Ici Cannes FR AN CE

25 Nuances de Doc / 25 Shades of Docs. The Institut français is a cultural diplomacy or- Les Films de la Capitaine is a French company LES FILMS D'ICI has expanded over the last LOCO is a Paris-based world sales and pro- Every year in May, Cannes becomes the larg- Public broadcaster France 2 launched the ganization which aims to point out France’ most producing movies offering an attractive and in- thirty years by staying faithful to writers and duction company created in 2015 by Laurent est trade hub for the film industry. new creative documentary strand 25 Shades innovative creative scene abroad. It promotes quisitive vision of life. directors and true to the principle of unearth- Danielou and Enrique Gonzalez Kuhn, cinema The Marché du Film is a vital meeting point for of Docs in 2017 with the mission of celebrat- French cinema by setting up non-commercial At the beginning, she produced Thomas Bar- ing and accompanying new talent in France lovers and veterans in the European film indus- 12 400+ industry professionals - including 3 ing documentary filmmaking as an art form screenings of recent films and showcasing dinet’s feature "An imaginary adolescence of and beyond. try who are joining forces in order to find and 900 producers, 3 300 buyers and distributors and bringing exceptional films not often seen artists. The Institut français supports world Nino Ferrer", Grégoire Graesslin’s short film It is our conviction that we must grow together reveal the finest of independent filmmaking and 1 000 festival programmers -, a place to on TV to a French audience. We program a di- cinema through La Fabrique des Cinémas du "Helix Aspersa" (International Competition, Lo- to realize our dreams for drama, documenta- meet peers from around the world and boost verse selection of signature docs with a unique Monde Pavilion at the Festival de Cannes, The carno Film Festival, 2014) as well as the crea- ries, animation and interactive projects across your business opportunities. point of view - from festival and theatrical fa- Cinémathèque Afrique and the "Aide aux ciné- tive documentary of Léo Ponge, "In Search of all production and distribution formats for the vorites, to timeless cult classics, to smaller mas du monde" along with the Centre National Bigfoot" which travelled all over the world and international market. We share a desire to overlooked gems. We’re looking for films that du Cinéma et de l’Image animée. was screened by Planète+ TV. create and shape an additional tool that puts are masterful, fresh, and unique, which glue In 2017, she produced Idir Serghine’s me- artistic work at the heart of decisions and the us to the screen with compelling characters dium length film "Cross" (Special Mention of film-making process. and a strong sense of story. Please note that the Distribution Jury at the Brive Film Festival, this is an aquisitions-only strand, we cannot 2018) and Léo Ponge’s short film "Memoria". pre-buy films produced outside of France. She just finished the short films "Breathless" by Stéphanie Doncker and "The immortals" by Caroline Deruas. She develops the features of the young direc- tors listed on here as well as Caroline Deruas’s second feature, "Les amazones" (coproduc- tion meetings of Les Arcs) and Viktor Deky- vere’s 1st feature "Avis de tempête", ready to be financed.

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NISI MASA - MPM Film / MPM European Network Pyramide QUINZAINE DES Benjamin Mirguet Naomie Lagadec Wim Vanacker Ilann Girard Ilaria Gomarasca International Paolo Bertolin REALISATEURS

FR AN CE Mômerade Premium of Young Cinema Olffi FR AN CE

Mômerade is a Paris-based film company MPM Film has produced and coproduced NISI MASA is a European network of associa- Olffi.com is the largest database about public Pyramide was founded in 1989. Pyramide re- The Directors' Fortnight founded by Lucie Kalmar, producer and con- internationally awarded films by established tions, consisting of young professionals, stu- funding, covering over 85 countries and 80 leases approximately 12 to 15 films per year (French: Quinzaine des sultant, in 2005. directors as: The Turin Horse by Béla Tarr, Xe- dents and enthusiasts with a common cause financing scheme for development, produc- and is one of the biggest independent French Réalisateurs) is an inde- We care for cinematic works, long and short, nia by Panos H. Koutras, Ejercicios de Memo- - European cinema. tion and postproduction for film and television. distributors. As a world sales agent, Pyramide pendent section held in meant for festivals and theatres, galleries or ria by Paz Encina, Zama by Lucrecia Martel; Our main aims are: Olffi has launched Olffi Premium that give ac- International has deliberately focussed on the parallel to the Cannes the world wide web. We dedicate ourselves and worked with young directors such as the - to discover new film talents cess to a suite of tools and AI powered consul- “film d’auteur”, willing to promote abroad films Film Festival. It was

to the films we love and help them to be fi- Romanian Adrian Sitaru, the Brazilian Julia - to develop cross-cultural audiovisual projects tancy . Olffi which was founded by Ilann Girard by young directors like Diego Lerman (TAN DE Anne Delseth started in 1969 by the nanced, shot, edited, heard, sold, shown and Murat and the Georgian Teona Mghvdeladze - to foster European awareness through cin- and Joelle Levie aims at becoming a fully inte- REPENTE – Silver Leopard Locarno 2002), Et- French Directors Guild. seen (not necessarily in this order). among others. ema grated portal for film financing. gar Keret & Shira Geffen (JELLYFISH – Golden The Directors' Fortnight showcases a pro- MPM Premium was created in 2018 by the - to create a platform of discussion and col- Camera Cannes 2007), Andrei Zviaguintsev gramme of shorts and feature films and docu- merging of MPM Film and Premium Films laboration for young European filmmakers. (LEVIATHAN – Golden Globe 2015). mentaries worldwide. sales departments. Combining deep know- how and a large network in the industry, they are even stronger to keep supporting unique, daring and engaging movies such as Rafiki by Wanuri Kahiu, Complicity by Kei Chikaura and Look at me by Nejib Belkadhi.

Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.nisimasa.com Contact details: [email protected], www.olffi.com Contact details: [email protected] www.quinzaine-realisateurs.com

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UDI - Urban Sélénite Sunny Side of Distribution Under the Patrizia Mancini Agathe Valentin Delphyne Besse Muriel Joly Nathan Fischer Cyril Favelin Productions International Milky Way

FR AN CE Stray Dogs the Doc TOTEM FILMS FR AN CE

Selenite Productions has been founded with Launched in 2015, Stray Dogs is a sales Sunny Side of the Doc TOTEM FILMS is a Paris-based international UDI – URBAN DISTRIBUTION INTERNA- Under The Milky Way’s main activities con- the objective of producing high-quality story- agency dedicated to bringing edgy, interna- is a co-production and sales company. TIONAL presents international arthouse films sist of International rights aggregation and driven content for an international audience. tional, director driven films with cult potential sales market for docu- TOTEM FILMS acquires feature films, ani- by promising young filmmakers and renowned distribution on global VoD platforms, the de- to worldwide audiences. We aim to provide mentary and specialist mated features and documentaries to sell directors whose films distinguish themselves velopment of software solutions for online and our distributors and programmers friends with factual content across worldwide. through innovation and originality. Since its social media marketing, and also, the coordi- fresh, interesting, special content, which will all platforms. Each year, TOTEM FILMS has a co-development struc- creation in 2004 by Frédéric Corvez, UDI has nation of a European professional network ad-

appeal to younger audiences and gain value Alexandre Michelin the 4-day event brings ture, TOTEM ATELIER, which finances early- always been driven by the same goal: bring dressing topics related to cross-border digital over time. In 2018, we expanded our activities together broadcasters, stage formats (fiction, mini or web series...) quality cinema to the largest audience possi- distribution. by opening a French distribution department. decision makers, financing bodies, distribu- exploring issues of gender and identity. ble on every continents. Under The Milky Way works with a large tors, content creators and producers from number of VoD Platforms and was awarded around the world to sell or buy projects and the global iTunes preferred aggregator status programmes, and to find coproduction part- in 2011. The company is fully operational on ners. Sunny Side of the Doc creates unique more than 100 territories and serves all kinds opportunities for all +2,000 professionals of rights-holders (producers, distributors, from 50 countries, to follow the latest industry sales agents) out of 13 regional offices in Eu- trends, present 700 untold stories, make new rope, North America and Asia. connections and embrace interactive forms of storytelling including virtual reality, through a variety of high-level pitching sessions, panel discussions, networking activities and the added value of an exhibition space.

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WIDE - Eye on DIMITRI CALA Marie Pierre Valle Martina Haubrich Dimitri Tsintsadze Marco Urizzi Films Wild Bunch Eike Goreczka 42film FIlmproduktion

fr an ce TSINTSADZEIS g eor gia Eye on Films (EoF) is a support platform for Created in 2002, Wild Bunch is a leading in- Dimitri Tsintsadzeis a Georgian film director 42film GmbH was founded in 2004. Based in CALA Filmproduktion Berlin was established the diffusion of first and second feature films dependent film distribution company. and screenwriter. He has directed thirteen Halle/Saale in Germany, the production com- in 2016 and produces fiction and documen- which gathers numerous film professionals A major player in international sales, Wild films since 1988. His film Lost Killers was pany is lead by Eike Goreczka and Christoph tary films for cinema and series for the inter- (festivals, distributors, exhibitors, media, insti- Bunch is also active in France on theatrical screened in the Un Certain Regard section at Kukula. 42film realizes documentaries as well national market. tutions, VoD platforms) and which guarantees distribution (Wild Bunch Distribution) and in the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.[1] In 2007 he as feature films with special attention to inter- Set up by producer and managing partner the circulation and exploitation of the films en- video distribution (Wild Side Video). The com- was a member of the jury at the 29th Moscow national co-productions. The company sees Martina Haubrich she is supported by her ex- rolled in the EoF label. pany has developed a pan-European distribu- International Film Festival.[2] Starting from itself as a plattform for young, talented film- perienced partners from different fields of the Developed since January 2011 by Wide with tion network with direct distribution arms in the year 1996 he lives and works in Berlin. makers from Germany and abroad. In addi- industry: Alexandre Geisselmann and Reno the support of the European Commission's Italy (BIM Distribuzione), in Germany (Wild tion, 42film develops its own project ideas and Koppe as distributors, writers and directors program Creative Europe, Eye on Films gath- Bunch Germany) and in Spain (Vertigo). serial formats. Among the most successful Angelina Maccarone and Barbara Albert as ers now more than 120 international partners Wild Bunch has also positioned itself in the productions of recent years are films like FAM- well as Austrian producer Michael Kitzberger. including 52 festivals and 50 distributors in market of electronic distribution through its ILY FILM (D: Olmo Omerzu, 2015), CORN IS- more than 40 countries with a catalogue of French VOD/SVOD platform FilmoTV. LAND (D: George Ovashvili, 2014), which won more than 70 films. We develop actions aim- the Crystal Globe at the 49th International Film ing at extending the visibility of independent Festival of Karlovy Vary and was shortlisted for cinema, notably by experimenting the Internet the Oscar 2015 for the Best Foreign Language possibilities through partnerships with VoD Film. In 2018 the coproduction NANOOK platforms and thanks to our own online chan- (aka Ága, D: Milko Lazarov) was chosen for nel Eyeflick.net. the competition section and LEMONADE (D: Ioana Uricaru) for panorama section at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival. Cur-

rently 42film develops two series and several Ger many feature films.

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connecting Deckert dirk manthey Ella FilmFestival Bernd Buder Roland Löbner Marjorie Bendeck Dirk Manthey Maite Wokoeck cottbus Heino Deckert Distribution film DOK Leipzig Filmproduktion Cottbus

Ger many connecting cottbus (coco) is an East West co- Sales company for documentaries Dirk Manthey Film ug is founded in 2000 in DOK LEIPZIG is one of Ella Film develops and finances feature films The FilmFestival Cottbus, founded in 1991, Ger many production market and a networking platform Hamburg. Since then DMF has produced a the world's leading fes- and TV productions for children, teenagers explores the trends of current feature and focusing on Eastern European cinema during large number of films, both feature films and tivals for documentary and young adults. short filmmaking in Central and Eastern Eu- the FilmFestival Cottbus. documentaries. and animation films, Ella Film is inspired by great stories, strong rope. It gives special attention to how filmmak- We select ten feature film projects in develop- The portfolio of our films includes both films unique in combining characters and the balance between artistic ers from this region reflect the changings in ment and five works in progress / post-pro- that allow us to tell their stories through image these two disciplines vision and commercial success. their societies, by showing a variety of styles

duction. These are presented to a professional and sound/music as well as films that specifi- Leena Pasanen in its festival history of from arthouse to blockbusters. Thus, it be- audience of experienced producers, buyers, cally address social grievances and thus make more than 60 years. Every year at the end came one of the most important international commissioning editors, world sales and financi- them visible and tangible. of October, the festival attracts more than showcases for Eastern European cinema. ers. Projects must have a connection to Eastern Since its foundation DMF have been focused 45,000 viewers and presents more than 300 In three completion sections, awards in the Europe in subject or production context. Cel- on international co-productions. In Europe films from all over the globe. DOK Leipzig has value of more than 80.000 Euro, will be given ebrating its 21st edition, coco will take place on as well as in Latin America. Over the years, become an important platform for directors to to the award winners. Sidebar sections are November 7th- 8th, 2019 in Cottbus, Germany. we‘ve built up good networks in many of the present their films to a public audience for the dedicated to children's film, national block- countries which with we produce and have first time and the international film industry busters, youth film and regional filmmaking acquired an understanding of many cultural meets at the events of the DOK Industry Pro- while special sections explore relevant social and also film-industry specific idiosyncrasies. gramme to develop, promote and distribute and hostorical isssues, looking for political Apart from the activities as a production com- new films and interactive projects. The 62nd dialogue. Focusses on new trends within the pany „Dirk Manthey Film / Dirk Manthey“ has edition of DOK Leipzig will take place from Polish and Russian film industries belong to taken charge of line producing, executive pro- 28th October to 3rd November 2019. the regular programme, a special section will ducing and post production supervising for explore the cinema from Montenegro. The fes- high budget fiction and docu-fiction films in tival takes place 5th th to 10th No, 2019, its the last years. co-production market connecting cottbus at the 7th and 8th Nov..

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Medienboard Berlin- Mitteldeutsche Picture Tree Rise and Shine Diana Karklin Rickard Olsson Katja Wildermuth Daniela Chlapikova Claas Danielsen Brigitta Manthey Brandenburg Medienfoerderung Ndr International Pluto Film World Sales

Ger many The MEDIENBOARD BERLIN-BRANDEN- MDM is a regional film and media fund which NDR, based in Hamburg, is Northern Germa- Picture Tree International GmbH is a world- Pluto Film is a world sales company special- Rise and Shine World Sales markets and sells Ger many BURG GmbH is the central institution for film awards funding to promising theatrical films, ny’s biggest broadcaster. NDR (Norddeutscher sales & production company with headquar- ized in distribution of exceptional feature films outstanding documentary films to broadcast- funding and media-related issues in Berlin’s high-end TV programmes and new media Rundfunk) provides eight radio programmes ters in Berlin. The core business of the com- from around the globe and devoted to bringing ers and local distributors around the world. capital region. As a public fund MEDIEN- projects shot and/or post-produced in Saxony, and the regional television channel, NDR Tele- pany is worldwide licensing of film rights and feature films to the international market and Founded in 2007, the company’s Managing BOARD supports national and international Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Funding is avail- vision. NDR is part of Germany’s national ARD the coproduction of international feature films worldwide audiences. Director Stefan Kloos and his team Diana Kar- film projects in all categories and other activi- able for all phases of creation, from script de- network and contributes programming and in an integrated business model. We promote high-quality fiction films from klin and Anja Dziersk take a selection of 12-16 ties. Additionally, MEDIENBOARD offers spe- velopment through production to distribution. funding to the national First Channel, one of Picture Tree International GmbH was founded Germany and around the globe with a focus new films per year plus a growing exquisite cial programs for funding geared to projects in In order to be eligible, production companies Germany’s most watched TV networks. in December 2012 and currently represents on arthouse and cross-over films as well as catalogue to the major markets and directly to co-production with Poland and Turkey. The film must spend at least the amount of the funds Broadcast area: Germany, german speaking up to 12 theatrical feature films per year, rang- debut features by emerging talents. broadcasters and other distribution channels. fund is increased through co-operative partner- awarded in the region of Mitteldeutschland. countries. ing from mainstream to arthouse cross-over Strong storylines and style, universal topics, ships with major German broadcasters. The funding has to be repaid from the rev- productions. personal perspectives. Youth and pop culture. enues of the project. MDM supports all genres Current affairs, human rights issues, popular such as feature films, documentaries, ani- science, ecology, geopolitics. We do every- mated films, interactive projects, games and thing to see each film “rise and shine”. innovative VR or AR content with a special focus on children films and media. Due to the international network of the producers based in its region, MDM has a long tradition in fund- ing international co-productions with a special focus on central and eastern Europe. MDM is a partner of the German-Polish-Film Fund and the Dutch-German-Co-Development Fund for children films.

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Screen Irma-Kinga Nancy Kokolaki Silvana Santamaria Simon Ofenloch Irma-Kinga Stelmach Konstantinos Fragkoulis Martin Blaney International Soilfilms ZDF/ARTE Stelmach Asterisk Bad Crowd

Ger many Martin Blaney studied German and Russian Soilfilms is an international female-powered The fiction department of ZDF/ARTE Director Irma-Kinga Stelmach was Born in Asterisk* is a one-stop Bad Crowd is a film and TV production com- Ger many before completing a PhD on German cinema production company founded by the four (“Filmredaktion ARTE”) is a section of Germa- 1975 in Bolesławiec Sl./Poland. She migrated agency for producers pany with a number of award-winning films and television in 1987. He has been living in friends and award winning directors Catalina ny's public broadcasting corporation ZDF. This to Germany with her parents at the age of 14 and film professionals, that have participated at international festivals, Germany since 1988, working both as a jour- Flórez, Silvana Santamaria, Inga Bremer and section is in charge of supplying a 25% share and is based in Berlin since 1995. Irma-Kinga offering custom-made most recently Tayfun Pirselimoglu’s SIDEWAY nalist and a moderator for numerous pitch- Ayla Gottschlich. of the programme-stock of culture-oriented studied at the Central Saint Martins School and cost-efficient solu- which premiered at Warsaw Film Festival ’17. ing fora and film industry events throughout We are producing our own films and the films German-French TV channel ARTE. Within this of Art & Design in London and at the Film & tions for projects and Their focus is on forging relationships with a

Europe. of other great directors! structure, the ZDF/ARTE fiction department Video Department at UIC Chicago before fin- Vicky Miha completed films with a view to international co-production that cel- Inspired by people who make a difference, we acquires and co-produces a variety of feature ishing her studies of fine arts at UdK Berlin 360° overview of the international market. ebrates strong new voices. They participate in tell stories through fiction films, documenta- films for the weekly fiction slots on ARTE. (Master scholar) in 2001. At the Film and Our services help projects in development and co-production markets, the most recent being ries and commercials. ARTE was founded in 1992 as a German- Television University “Konrad Wolf ” Potsdam- completed films to reach their maximum po- the San Sebastian Glocal in progress for the Our passion is telling life from our diverse and French TV channel cooperative, the European Babelsberg she finished her studies in Film tential. Development and financing strategies, film A SIMPLE MAN, the Sarajevo Pack & Pitch female perspective. Culture Channel. It is unique in Europe as it and Television Directing with a Diploma (with marketing activities and materials, as well as for the films KERR and REMEMBER, the Film We believe these are the keys to reflect society, is public, ambitious and quality-driven. The honors) in 2010. great design and poster artwork are all provid- London Production Finance Market for their touch and inspire our audience. shareholders which are producing and deliver- Currently Irma-Kinga develops the feature ed through a one-stop-shop with an expertise film KERR. They just completed the film A We direct and produce full length features, ing all the programmes are ARTE France and "Felicita" with 42film. Her previous medium- of the film world and a passion for high quality SIMPLE MAN by Tassos GERAKINIS and their documentaries and short formats for all kind the two public broadcasters ARD and ZDF in length film "Magda" was nominated for the cinema. music creative documentary MARKOS is in of platforms, such as TV, cinema and the web. Germany. ARTE’s full programme presents dif- First Steps Award by the German Film Acade- editing. They‘re in development for the feature With all of us having a deep background in ferent formats of documentaries, feature films, my. Her documentary feature "Prussian Gang- MEMORY RELOADED supported by CREA- directing features, we know the production TV films, opera and theatre broadcasts. ARTE star" received several awards as Best Motion TIVE EUROPE MEDIA. Their mini TV series SIX G REECE process in and out and always tailor it exactly is working with talents from all over the world. Picture, among them the New Berlin Award NIGHTS ON THE ACROPOLIS will be released to the needs of the director. at Achtung Berlin and the Studio Hamburg by ERT broadcaster on October’19 and their Award. social-artistic initiative about refugees CHIL- DREN WITHOUT NIGHTMARES is in progress.

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Hungarian National Film Laokoon Agnes Havas Judit Stalter Angeliki Vergou Konstantinos Tagalakis Miklos Havas Sergina Stavroulaki Fund Filmgroup greece Heretic Outreach Thessaloniki IFF topspot Habana Media

Heretic Outreach is a boutique world sales The Thessaloniki IFF is the top film festival of TopSpot.gr is a film company founded by Kos- Habana. mexia is an independent film pro- The Hungarian National Film Fund provides Laokoon Filmgroup is one of the most active h ungary agency that supports and encourages out- South Eastern Europe, the presentation plat- tas Tagalakis and Thelyia Petraki. We special- duction company, based in Budapest. support for script development, project de- production companies of Hungary, lead by standing films and filmmakers to reach out to form for the year's Greek productions, and the ize in undertaking high profile domestic and velopment and production of full-length (at producers Gabor Sipos, Gabor Rajna and Ju- the world, by becoming a key partner for solid primary and oldest festival in the Balkans for international productions, eligible to be shot least 70 min.) feature films, documentaries dit Stalter. This country has a very vivid film strategies in festivals, sales and alternative dis- the creations of emerging film makers from all in the territory of Greece. Since now we have and animated movies for theatrical release. All industry and is the target of a tremendous tribution models. Initially focusing on films that over the world. Agora, Thessaloniki’s Film Mar- been producing projects such as short films other generes are supported by the National amount of American and international produc- have been produced or co-produced by South ket, has established a productive and unique and documentaries. Currently we are at the Media Authority. The continuous online appli- tions. Laokoon Filmgroup is mostly known for Eastern European countries, Heretic Outreach form of helping and introducing professionals stage of developing of our debut narrative fea- cation system provides easy access for writers, their groundbreaking Holocaust drama, Son has since expanded its territory to the rest of from South-Eastern Europe and the Mediter- ture film “BRAZIL“ in co-production with the directors, producers and festival participiants. of Saul that has won most of the awards of Europe and the world. ranean region to the invited industry profes- Heretic.gr Marketing or distribution support is given to the world, including the Academy Award for sionals, consultants, tutors and potential col- distributors, completed films, based on a de- Best Foreign Language Film, a Golden Globe laborators. Its activities include Crossroads tailed distribution plan. Diploma films are also and the Grand Prix in Cannes. The focus of Co-production Forum (deadline: 25.7.2019), supported by the Fund. A Board that consists the company’s producers is the development Film Market (deadline: 16.9.2019), and Agora of five Hungarian film professionals makes de- and production of high-quality auteur feature Works in Progress (deadline: 6.9.2019). The cisions bi-weekly, on the basis of the applica- films, creative documentaries, and shorts, but organization also hosts the Documentary Fes- tions and readers’ reports. The international they work with a wide range of genres from tival (March 1-10.3.2019), Doc Market dead- department handles festival and sales activity art-house features to commercials, HBO se- line: 14.1.2019, Docs in Progress deadline: of Hungarian films. The Hungarian National ries and documentaries. 25.1.2019. Film Fund launched its Incubator Program for debut filmmakers in 2015. The newest initia- tive is the training and Innovation Department that organizes film industry training programs.

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i t Little Bus The Israel Alfea Bruno Bigoni Lorenzo Fabbro Claudio Casazza Maria Borbas Katriel Schory Lea Podhradska Production StratComm Film Fund Agherose Cinematografica Altamarea Film

Hunga r Little Bus Production, created by Krisztina StratComm is one of the The Israel film fund was established in 1979 Agherose is an inde- Alfea Cinematografica is a cooperative compa- Altamarea Film is a Meggyes and Balázs Lévai is a newly estab- prominent production answering the need to create a public fund pendent production ny founded in 1977 for cinema productions, production company lished production company in Hungary, fo- studios in Hungary and that will support Israeli filmmakers to realize company located in video and multimedia, professional training, since 1994, founded by cusing primarily on creative documentaries. created such highly suc- their vision and talent, primarily supporting Udine, Friuli Venezia Gi- distribution and cinematographic exercise. Mario Castagna, which Meggyes comes from documentary direct- cessful tv-series as the "art house" movies. ulia. It has always been I am the director of last documentary in pro- produces short films, ing background meanwhile Lévai worked for award-winning Gasz- With an annual budget of 6 million Dollars, involved in social com- duction. feature films, documen- Dorino Minigutti Minnie Ferrara decades in different television productions. Dezso Krisztics troangyal (Hungary’s the main goal of the Fund is to facilitate the munication realising taries, commercials and The company’s first project is ’Pécs Grail’, a favourite gastro-reality production of full length Israeli Feature Films innovative projects with institutional films. feature-length documentary supported by the programme), Ég, föld, férfi, no (a road-movie produced by Israeli Production Companies, the aim of raising awareness and promoting Hungarian Media Patronage Programme that series highly acclaimed by critics and viewers) and to support their marketing and distribu- health, in network with local governments and will be premiered in 2019. and others. StratComm is constantly develop- tion in Israel and Worldwide. Throughout the private firms. Agherose develops and produces ing fiction documentary and TV-series concepts years the Fund has positioned itself as the creative documentaries in co-production with and proactively looks for European (mostly Ital- central organization in the Israeli film industry national and international companies and ian and French) coproduction partners. supporting full length feature films. broadcasters and with the support of Italian Since its establishment the Fund is proud to and European film funds. The company is have supported the production of more than specialised in the production of documentaries 360 full length feature films which reflect the regarding historical and current topics. All its fascinating, complex and turbulent Israeli so- products are characterised by strong creative

Isr a e l cial and cultural fabric. spirit and social commitment and are especial- ly focused on individual and collective memory and reutilisation of home movies. Among the works produced by Agherose it is worth men- tioning "Parole Povere" by Francesca Archi- bugi and "Over the line" by Dorino Minigutti. Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.stratcomm.hu www.intl.filmfund.org.il www.agherose.com Contact details: [email protected] www.altamareafilm.it

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i t i t Raffaele Pizzatti Sertorelli Alessandro Scillitani Ines Vasiljevic Roberto Cavallini Valeria Cozzarini Valeria Altreforme Altrove Films Pablo Santiago Apiolazza APZmedia Artemide Film Ascent film Avilab

Altreforme is an arts Altrove Films is a new independent production APZmedia is an independent production com- Artemide Film is a film production company Is one of the most established Italian inde- AViLab is committed to produce films related company that organizes company based in Trento (Italy), founded by pany based in Trieste. It combines art, strat- founded in 2013. It has made numerous doc- pendent film production companies in Italy. to the world of Art and stories related to the and produces cultural Roberto Cavallini in 2017, aiming to produce egy and technology from a solid background umentaries and docufilms, many of which are Founded in 2003 by Andrea Paris, over the mountain environment. events. Over the past and co-produce creative documentaries and grounded on international work in film, ad- distributed at newsstands in conjunction with years it has produced a large number of short The founder F. Massa produced in 2017 the few years it has become reality-based films by emerging directors for vertising and documentary. In its short history Repubblica. films, feature-length films and quality docu- documentary "Beyond the borders, Ettore involved in the produc- the international market. it's already been recognized and awarded in The themes of the works range from topics mentaries. Ascent aims to be the "searchlight Castiglioni’s story" in co-production with Giu-

Remigio Guadagnini tion of artistic, historical Currently in post-production with the docu- festivals as Ortigia Film Festival, Bilbao Sail in concerning memory, anthropology, environ- district" of the industry, the hub where young- ma, Imago Film Lugano (CH) and the Swiss and social documenta- mentary Malditos (Italy/Spain) by directors Festival, and networks as RAI Cinema Chan- ment, territory. er generations can grow. TV RSI. The film won 13 international awards ries. These documen- Elena Goatelli and Angel Esteban, in produc- nel. It has produced content for top tier brands The author is therefore at the heart of Ascent and was also selected in the final five of the taries are characterized tion with Out of frame, debut feature doc by like, Inter Milan, Carl Zeiss, the Germany Tour- Film's editorial strategy, Golden Globes. by a stylistic approach Manuel Coser (recipient of the Solinas Award ism Board and broadcast networks such as AL aware that the formats, languages, ideas, In 2013 "The Great War on the Asiago Upland that integrates a range for Best Documentary Screenplay 2016). In Jazeera and RAI Cinema Channel. techniques, are undergoing constant renewal narrated by Mario Rigoni Stern" was selected, of disciplines, most par- 2018, we released the medium-length film J but can never be shorn from the creativity and among others, for the Trento F. F. ticularly the visual arts. by Gaetano Liberti (Bosnia Herzegovina/Italy), sensitivity of the artist. Ascent Film is particu- The interest in Art is reflected in several col-

Federico Savonitto Latest works: “Cinema world premiere at 29. FIDMarseille, July 2018 larly interest in emerging authors. laborations with important museums (MART Grattacielo” by Marco and the short documentary Hoa by Marco SELECTED FILOGRAPHY in Rovereto, Expo Shanghai, the MUVE Foun- Bertozzi, “La linea sot- Zuin (Italy/Vietnam), world premiere at 59. WHEREVER YOU ARE (in post production) by dation in Venice, La Triennale di Milano, EXPO tile” (The thin line) by Festival dei Popoli, November 2018. Bonifacio Angius 2015) and in documentary productions: "Tit- Paola Sangiovanni and JUST LIKE MY SON (in post production) by ianus, the story of an unfinished movie" and Nina Mimica, “Il ne- Costanza Quatriglio, co-production with Caviar "Infinite Distance", a co-production financed mico su tutti i fronti” Film (Belgium) and Antitalent (Croatia) with by the FVG fund. by Remigio Guadagnini the Eurimage support. In 2018 we produced the short movie "Middle- Andrea Trincardi and Paolo Comuzzi. My daughter’s first time first feature film by earths”, an Italian-Chinese co-production, fi- Riccardo Rossi, 2015. In coproduction with nanced by MIBACT and broadcasted on RAI Rai cinema. Distributor Universal. Cinema Channel.

Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.altreforme.net www.altrovefilms.it Contact details: [email protected] www.artemidefilm.com Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected]

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i t i t Biennale College Alberto Poli Silvia Sandrone Sergio Fant Jane Williams Bedeschifilm Cinema Casanova Valerio Bo Film Marco Ferrari Candy Glass CED Italy CineAgenzia

We are a team. Our The Biennale College Cinema is an initiative Bo Film is an Italian Candy Glass is a production company that The Creative Europe Desk MEDIA Italy is the The CineAgenzia film programming and dis- work is our passion. established in 2012 to support new filmmak- creative documentaries develops and produces documentaries, TV national information and promotion office of tribution platform launched in 2009, following Films, commercials, ers from around the world. Through a unique production company, formats and branded content. the MEDIA Sub-programme, which supports years of experience curating and organizing branded content, virals, programme of training, funding and exhibi- focusing on social and At the moment, it is in production with "NEV- the European audiovisual industry. CED ME- film events, with the desire to overcome the music videos these are tion three micro budget films are produced sociological issues. ER WHISTLE ALONE", a documentary about DIA Italy consists of three offices (Rome, Turin limitations of the festival format, and to pro- the challenges we face at budget levels of €150,000, completed and Founded in 2013, its whistleblowing and corruption, and "ISLAND", and Bari) operating within Istituto Luce and mote in Italy a new model of distribution, flex-

Emanuela Quaranta every day. We aim to premiered at the Venice Film Festival within a Serena Gramizzi films have been selected a documentary about the cadets' life at the Mibac. Our offices offer free advice and help ible and affordable. The project experiments produce high quality year. Since 2016 the College has expanded to to important festivals as: Naval Military School in Venice. filmmakers and all audiovisual industry profes- with original models of film distribution, look- video contents using include Virtual Reality using a similar frame- Visions du Réel, Thes- In collaboration with the Italian association sionals to apply to MEDIA's funding schemes ing at the transformations underway in terms a dynamic and crea- work of training, funding and exhibition. saloniki Doc Festival, CONAI, it has recently produced THE INFI- and benefit from the support system. Besides of circulation, in particular of documentary tive approach. We like Festival dei Popoli, DMZ NITE PLAN, a documentary about recycling, offering information on the various MEDIA cinema, and expanding its scope and collabo- to experiment different Docs, Festival del Film for the G7 Environment. funding, training and networking opportunities, rations from movie theaters and film clubs to types of video projects. di Roma and won some It is in development with the documentary our offices host and attends event across Italy associations, NGOs, grassroots organizations, We inspire and raise awards in other interna- THE OBSERVERS about the research activities to promote the Programme. cultural festivals, schools, and universities.

Federico Salvi young up and coming Martina Scalini tional festivals. "Almost at the Biorobotics Institute in Pisa. talents. Under expe- Nothing | CERN Experimental City" by Anna de The release of the crime documentary NEVER rienced guidance young directors are given Manincor | ZimmerFrei, awarded in Visions du WHISTLE ALONE is estimated for early 2019. a chance to develop their own style. We like Réel. “Un Paese di Calabria” by Shu Aiello and to give every production project our creative Catherine Catella had a very successful theat- touch. rical release in both France and Switzerland. "Benq5" by Mario Blaconà, Valerio Casanova and Martina Scalini is a new project now in de- velopement. Bo Film sold its documentaries to SkyArteItalia, RAI3 and to Press TV. Our new Contact details: [email protected] projects are all international co-productions. [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.bedeschifilm.com Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] www.candy-glass.com www.europacreativa-media.it www.cineagenzia.it [email protected], www.bofilm.it

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i t CINECLUB i t INTERNAZIONALE Cinema&Video Circolo Linea Coccinelle film Marco Fantacuzzi Francesca Breccia Chiara Fortuna Paolo Vincenzo Minuto DISTRIBUZIONE Cinema Key Carolina Mancini International Cesare Barbieri d'Ombra placement DG Cinema MiBAC

An Italian distribution company, for theatrical Cinema Key is an inde- Trade magazine about cinema and audiovisual Circolo Linea d’Ombra, Coccinelle Film Place- Directorate-General and VOD releases. pendent film produc- industry, distributed in international markets since 15 years, manag- ment is an international Cinema (DG Cinema) Focused on independent Art House films. tion project based in the and festivals es the main movie thea- network of professionals is one of the 11 Direc- Venice area, specializing tre of Senigallia, where in the film industry that torate-Generals of the in documentary, short are showed art films has launched a revolu- Ministry for Cultural and experimental films, and “film d’autore”, tionary business model. Heritage and Activities

Davor Marinkovic developing multimedia Sergio Canneto both italian and foreign, Raffaella Pontarelli A new concept of in- Iole Maria Giannattasio (MiBAC). communication projects. which often do not have ternational distribution It supports the crea- Shaping images and sounds, Cinema Key enough consideration without binding your film to distribution con- tion, production, distribution and circulation builds stories using film as medium. Has al- in the mainstream net- tracts for years and without financial risk for of films and audiovisual works and supports ways been attentive to social and cultural work. The association you. It operates in the markets of theatrical, TV the opening and modernisation of cinemas dynamics, has played an active role in the organises meetings with and new media digital international film sales and the adaptation of technical industries to proposal of projects aimed at social and cul- film authors and experts, and it is specialized in documentaries. Coc- technological developments. It also promotes tural development of different communities, works with local schools cinelle helps your film to have a strategic and Italy’s image through films and audiovisual

collaborating with other realities and partners Marcello Montù in cinema projects and long life in festivals and markets. works, supports professional training and me- from different sectors. By promoting cultural puts effort into the creation of the Senigallia dia literacy, and studies and analyses the film projects, Cinema Key pursues the objective Film Festival. Circolo Linea d’Ombra supports and audiovisual sector. of sensitizing to current topics like integra- young filmmakers during the development and As well as managing the funds provided for by tion, acceptance of the other and dismantle realisation of their films. To us the investigation the Law, DG Cinema – MiBAC represents Italy of prejudice. and the experimentation in film language-wise before international bodies that issue suprana- are deeply significant. tional funds (Eurimages, Ibermedia, Creative Europe – the MEDIA sub-programme).

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i t i t Emanuela Barbano Alessandro Amato Marianita Santarossa Daniele Castrogiovanni Cristian Elia Berna Marco Spinetti Dinamo Film dispàrte dmovie Dude DUEL: FILM

Dinamo Film is an independent film produc- Dispàrte is an independent film production Dmovie is an independent production com- Dude is together com- Duel:Film is an independent production com- tion company set up in 2011 and based in company founded in Rome in 2015 by Ales- pany. We look for the unusual beauty of real munication for brands pany based in Turin, Italy. Bari and Rome. The company conceives, de- sandro Amato and Luigi Chimienti. Our mis- characters' stories, in the world around us, we and original unbranded Since 2007 we are working locally and globally velops and produces films and audio-visual sion is to give voice and image to emerging observe them and realize a dry and sharp tale, contents. Dude is an gathering partners on European and interna- products for the international market, and of- talents, focusing on characters driven stories, in balance between aesthetic harmony and advertising agency and tional level. Our aim is to write and produce fers production services for foreign producers arthouse movies and international co-produc- sincere realism. a production company. contents that matter and entertain niches and Roberta Lippi Ivan D'ambrosio Francesca Torre coming to shoot in Puglia and in Lazio. The tions. Dispàrte projects have been developed Combining different sensibilities and formative wider audience. company’s editorial line is focused on pro- through international workshops and pre- and aesthetic paths, Dmovie realizes small Duel: Film partners attended programs such jects that put singular stories in the spotlight: sented at the major international pitching and worlds, tells stories. as Berlinale Talent, Torino Film Lab, Maia Pro- individual events that communicate universal co-production meetings, forums and markets. We like when reality is even most incredible ducers Network, European Short Pitch, Premio ideas, stories with an insight into the future, Currently we are post-producing Hogar direct- than fantasy. Solinas. and – overall – all exceptions to the rule. ed by Maura Delpero, an Italian Argentinean We produced branded content for Vice Net- It has already produced a TV series for MTV co-produciotn with Campo Cine and Vivo film work and most of the biggest Italian brands. Italia entitled "Non cresce l’erba" (“The Grass in collaboration with Rai Cinema and we are We received support from many national and Viola Vicentini Agnieszka Kracla Doesn’t Grow”), the short film "Child K" short- developing the feature film Margini (Margins) international public funds as Mibact (Italian listed for the Academy Awards 2014 and the directed by Niccolò Falsetti with the support Ministry of Culture), HAVC (Croatian Audio- documentary "Una meravigliosa stagione fal- for development of MiBACT and RAI Cinema visual Centre) and many regional Italian Film limentare" (“A Wonderful Failed Season”), and the feature film Il Cileno (The Chilean) an Commission. winner of the Best European Sport Film 2014 Italian Chilean co-producion with EQUECO at the 11mm festival in Berlin, and indepen- with the support of MiBAC-CNCA co-develop- dently distributed in 14 cinema theatres for a ment fund. total of €100,000 at the box office.

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218 219 aly aly i t FAR EAST FILM Film Commission i t Sabrina Baracetti Rebecca Basso Simone Gandolfo Raffaella Di Giulio Giulia Achilli Dugong Films EMERA FILm FESTIVAL Vallée d'Aoste FANDANGO

Dugong’s specific strat- EMERA FILM is the brainchild of Rebecca Born in 1999 after the success achieved in The Film Commission Domenico Procacci’s egy of finding talent, Basso who, after a decade of experience with 1998 by the Hong Kong Film focus, Far East Vallée d’Aoste supports Fandango was founded innovative projects and the Running TV production and distribution Film is about to reach its 20th edition in Udine and develops the movie in 1989. Since then working in an interna- company, decided to set up a company of (Italy) and still represents a unique opportu- and audiovisual indus- Fandango produced tional framework has her own. While working with Running TV, Re- nity to experience current trends in East Asian try to promote the cul- more than 100 films, proved extremely suc- becca gained experience and expertise in the filmmaking. Every year, during its nine days of ture and the landscape Italian and International, screenings, Far East Film offers the chance to Marco Alessi cessful. Its productions production of documentaries as well as in the Alessandra Miletto of the Aosta Valley by Gianluca Pignataro participating to all inter- watch the most successful recent Asian re- have harvested a num- distribution of television programmes. supporting and assist- national film festivals leases as well as staging important retrospec- ber of hits including: ing production companies interested in shoot- and winning numerous awards among whom This activity was soon expanded to embrace tives. In the pleasant, informal and relaxing Stefano Savona’s feature cinema, providing a vast catalogue of inde- festival mood, the newest feature films from the ing in this unique Northern Italian region at two Grand Prix in Cannes with GOMORRA and documentary ‘Tahrir - pendent films and a network of distribution Far East are presented along with tributes and the foothill of Mont Blanc; the objectives of the REALITY both directed by Matteo Garrone. Liberation Square’, won contacts. focuses on specific directors. From last year Film Commission Vallée d’Aoste additionally Nanni Moretti, Paolo Sorrentino, Michelangelo the David di Donatello as In 2016, having produced her first feature film FEFF also hosts its new industry section called include the promotion and delevopment of the Antonioni, Emir Kusturica, Rolf De Heer, Mil- best feature documenta- UNA NOBILE CAUSA, she was obliged to ad- FOCUS ASIA, that brings together over 120 pro- professional, technical and artistic talents of cho Mancevski, Emanuele Crialese, Richard

Ascanio Petrini ry; the Venice Film Festi- dress the thorny issue of distributing it in thea- ducers, investors, sales and buyers from Asia the region, training, coordinating exhibitions in Lowenstein, Gabriele Muccino, Daniele Vicari, val Orizzonti Award with ‘In Attesa dell’Avvento’ tres. She opted for self-distribution and the film and Europe, and will include a Project Market the movie domain and protecting and promot- Luciano Ligabue, Ferzan Ozpetek are only a short film by Lavorato & D’Agostino. ‘A Short was screened in over 40 theatres nationwide. for genre films in development and a series of ing the local audiovisual assets and patronage. some of the directors Fandango has worked History of Abandoned Scenes’, short directed On the strength of this experience, while con- Panels & Case Studies dedicated to the latest with. With Fandango Tv, Procacci creates the by the renowned artist Ra di Martino, is present- tinuing to produce, she specialised in the dis- trends of European and Asian genre-cinema. shows “Parla Con Me","The Show Must Go Off" ed at Rotterdam FF, Tate Modern in London, tribution of independent films to theatres. Growing every year, the 19th Udine FEFF was both starring Serena Dandini and "Gazebo" with Lima Museum of contemporary arts. The short It was at this point that Rebecca decided to the world’s largest showcase of Asian Popular Diego Bianchi. More, produces and develops film ‘Recuiem’ by Valentina Carnelutti, winner of found her own company which, though a Cinema: a total of 60.000 viewers and more Tv series and Tv Movies such as “The Brillian than 1.200 accredited guests coming from 20 Turin Film Festival. The short film ‘Stella Maris’ young setup, can boast a long-standing expe- Friend” based on the novels by Elena Ferrante, different countries, plus more than 140 VIPs by Giacomo Abbruzzese, winner of Canal Plus “Gomorra”, ”Limbo” and “L’Oriana”. rience in the sector. (film directors, stars, producers and Asian film Award, in 2015 Clermont Ferrand competition experts), 200 international/domestic journal- Contact details: and winner of the Golden Egg at the Kustendorf ists, buyers and representatives of International [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] FF directed by Emir Kusturica. Contact details: [email protected] Film Festivals attended FEFF 2017. [email protected] [email protected] www.emerafilm.com www.filmcommission.vda.it www.fandango.it Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: www.fareastfilm.com www.dugong.it 220 221

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i t dal Mondo, i t immagini dalla FVG Audiovisual FVG Film Giornate degli Elisa Bordon Guido Cassano Francesco Bizzarri realtà Peter Zeitlinger Film Fund Commission Erika Rossi GHIRIGORI Gaia Furrer Autori

The “Visioni al Mondo, Immagini dalla realtà” Our team have worked First experience in the The FVG Film Commis- Ghirigori is an independent production com- GDA is an independent section of the Venice international Documentary festival, that takes in leading positions on Italian panorama, the sion gives technical sup- pany that specializes in creative documenta- Film Festival, promoted by the Italian Film- place in Milan, is one of the most regarded big international films aim of the Friuli Ven- port to the production ries, with particular interest for stories with so- makers' Associations Anac and 100Autori, in italian festivals in feature documentary. It is like Bad Lieutenant by ezia Giulia Audiovisual industries that choose cial relevance and a strong authorial imprint, agreement with La Biennale, with the support open to the public and it also organizes an In- Werner Herzog, Queen Fund is to support the to shoot in Friuli-Venezia capable of interpreting the real from original of the Ministry of Culture. 15th edition: August dustry Forum and a market with meetings be- of the Desert, Rescue development of local Giulia. It manages also and innovative points of view. 29th - September 8th. Selection is open to tween directors, producers and commission- Dawn, Angelique and the FVG FILM FUND all Countries. "GDA Director's Award" grants Gianluca Novel Silvia Zeitlinger Alessandro Gropplero film companies and ing editors and distributors. The Festival has Future World by James promote the regional that provides grants of 20.000 Euros. European films are eligibile for awarded important directors such as Hugh Franco. We bring our world wide experience up to 200.000 euros to the Label Europa Cinemas prize, exclusively audiovisual works in Hudson, Gianni Amelio, Pietro Marcello, Eric and boil it together with the pitoresque and audiovisual productions awarded to GDA films. First feature films are Gandini, Leonardo Di Costanzo, and had the historic potential of the location Friuli Venezia national and interna- filming in Friuli Ven- eligible for the Lion of the Future. honor of having as godmother Martina Colom- Giulia. Get in touch with us to learn what we tional markets. The ezia Giulia. Assistance to bari, Cristiana Capotondi and Fatima Bhutto. can do for your business. Fund operates in three production companies. The “Visioni dal Mondo, Immagini dalla realtà” main sectors: train- Friuli Venezia Giulia Film International Documentary festival was found- ing, development and Commission offers its Paolo Vidali ed in 2015 and produced since then by Franc- distribution. Along with Federico Poillucci collaboration, and pro- esco Bizzarri’s company(FRANKIESHOWBIZ the ordinary management of the fund, it has vides the following free services to movie, TV, co.), with the mission of enhancing and pro- organized several events (When East Meets advertising and multimedia companies: moting the production, distribution, knowl- West, Ties that Bind, RE-ACT) aimed at cre- - welcome and lodgings edge of Italian and international documentary ating platforms for cinema professionals from - direct liaison with local Public Officers cinema with a special focus on intercultural all around the world and developing the local - introductory information about technical, logis- dialogue. audiovisual industry. The main purpose is to tical and bureaucratic matters offer new training possibilities and set up new - assistance with bureaucratic proceedings market places, where professionals can meet - general information about production resources - visits to the locations detected by the production up, share experiences and start to collaborate. - location scouting regarding other possible shooting sets Contact details: - liaison with resident professionals offering pro- [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] duction services Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.visionidalmondo.it www.film-company.it www.audiovisivofvg.it www.ghiri-gori.com www.giornatedegliautori.com Contact details: [email protected] www.fvgfilmcommission.com 222 223 aly aly

i t i t Grey Ladder I Wonder Ideal Filmworks IDM Südtirol- Alessandro Regaldo Caterina Mazzucato Linda Beath Beppe Leonetti Alessia De Paoli Productions Pictures Italia Alto Adige INCANDENZA FILM Carlotta Calori INDIGO FILM

Grey Ladder is a young production company I Wonder Pictures distributes to an Italian au- Idealfilmworks acts as an Executive Producer, A longterm goal of IDM Incandenza film was founded by Beppe Leo- Established in Rome in ‘94, Indigo Film and talent hub based in Turin working in the dience the best biopics and documentary fea- primarily responsible for raising financing for Film Fund & Commis- netti in 2011. Its name is an homage to David produces films, documentaries and series. broader field of media entertainment. tures from all over the world. feature films, feature documentaries, ani- sion is to create an ef- Foster Wallace’s novel “Infinite Jest”. Founding partners are Nicola Giuliano, Car- Through the collaboration with Biografilm Fes- mated features and TV series. It also facilitates ficient personnel and In its early years of activity, Incandenza film lotta Calori, Francesca Cima, having signifi- tival - International Celebration of Lives and the Strategic Planning workshops for production services infrastructure has co-produced the documentary “Milo cant experience in international co-produc- support of Unipol Gruppo Finanziario, patron companies and consults on government policy in the province’s au- Manara. Il gioco dell’avventura” directed by tions. Main filmography includes all of Paolo of the Unipol Biografilm Collection, the compa- diovisual sector. It also and programmes relating to project funding. Barbara Weithaler Monica Repetto, and co-produced the com- Sorrentino’s films such as Youth (EFA - Best ny includes in its catalogue films that won the aims to further increase mercial “Mensa Sana” for the Italian Ministry Picture/Director), The Great Beauty (BAFTA, most prestigious international awards - such the attractiveness of the province as a location of Agriculture. Golden Globe, Oscar as Best Foreign Film), as the Academy Award Winners SEARCHING for external film productions and contribute to FOR SUGARMAN and CITIZENFOUR, the the overall economic value in the region. Among its other productions: “Nitro étude #1” This Must be the Place, Il Divo (Cannes Film Venice Grand Jury Prize Winner THE LOOK OF In order to achieve these economic goals by Pietro Balla (2012), selected for the Itali- Festival-Jury Prize).Amongst the recent pro- SILENCE, the critically acclaimed THE BRAND and to maximise the potential of the sector ana.corti competition at the 30th Torino Film ductions: Lucky (Sergio Castellitto), Sicilian NEW TESTAMENT, the Golden Bear Winner for South Tyrol as a film location, IDM pro- Festival, the web series “Il gusto della nonna” Ghost Story (F.Grassadonia, A.Piazza), The TOUCH ME NOT - and the works of the most vides the appropriate measures to ensure (2013), broadcasted by RealTime TV, and the Invisible Boy (Gabriele Salvatores), The Wait important documentarians in the world, such that policy, the overall economy, the culture short movie “Ein gewöhnlicher Sonntag”, in (Piero Messina), Me, Myself and Her (Maria as Alex Gibney, Errol Morris, Werner Herzog sector, the education and continuing educa- 2015. Sole Tognazzi), One Kiss (Ivan Cotroneo), and Frederick Wiseman. tion sector, and the financial sector all work Slam (Andrea Molaioli) based on N.Hornby’s Through a careful selection, I Wonder Pictures together. Based on a special location strategy novel, The Double Hour (G.Capotondi),The brings to the theatres the most compelling and companies are acquired for the a settlement Human Cargo (D.Vicari), Slow Food Story (Ste- exciting life stories, capable of entertaining in South Tyrol and Educational programs get fano Sardo), the series An Imperfect Mum, the and thrill, and at the same time offering a new led in the way. comedy Welcome Mr President! point of view on culture and topical issues. 2018 slate includes The Invisible Boy’s se- quel, Capri-Batterie by M. Martone and Them Contact details: by Sorrentino. [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.idm-suedtirol.com/en/business-develop- Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.greyladder.net iwonderpictures.com Contact details: [email protected] ment/film-fund-commission.html www.incadenzafilm.it www.indigofilm.it

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aly Italian Short Film aly Center / Centro i t i t Italian Film Nazionale del Federico Ferrone Marco Valerio Fusco Marco Valerio Jacopo Chessa Giovanni Pompili Stefania Ippoliti Intramovies Davide Maldi Invisible Film Commissions Cortometraggio Kiné Kino produzioni

Intramovies is an independent company es- Invisibile film is a pro- Italian Film Commissions Association: the The Italian Short Film Center has been op- Kiné is a production From its Rome head- tablished over forty years ago with the intent to duction company con- network of regional, reliable, high skilled Film erating as an agency for the Italian short, to company focused on quarter, Kino reaches be the helping arm for creative producers and centrating its efforts on Commission. ensure, amongst other things, an annual making arthouse films, out towards international new directors. During all this time it has re- producing films with showcase of domestic productions at the lead- documentaries and pro- partners and filmmak- mained mainly and foremost an international an original character, ing event in the sector: the Marché du Film ductions for digital plat- ers. The stories sup- distributor of quality movies from all over the visionary, innovative, Court at the Festival of Clermont-Ferrand. The forms. Since the begin- ported by Kino are those with a specific atten- world, particularly focused on first and second Gabriella Manfrè Short Center, thus acts as the main interface Claudio Giapponesi ning Kiné has realized Carlo Sironi that expand the meaning features directed by emerging talents. tion on young directors. for numerous foreign players, from festivals to many important interna- of being humane. The The company is aware to work on niche mar- Every year the company's line-up it’s chosen distribution. tional co-productions, also developed with ME- Company is currently in post production of Sole, kets, but on an international level, as it may be among high standard productions that get evident with the film ‘Le quattro volte’ (the Four In 2016, the Torino Short Film Market was set DIA funds and presented in some of the most debute feature by Carlo Sironi. Sole is a copro- their highlights at major international festivals. Times), by Michelangelo Frammartino. Giovanni up. It is the major professional event in Italy in important markets and festivals. Among our last duction with Poland supported by Eurimages Intramovies also boasts a wide catalogue that Maderna’s feature-film Schopenhauer, com- the area of shorts, realized by the Italian Short productions Stories of the Half-Light by Luca and developed trough Berlinale Script Station, includes some of the most prestigious Italian pany’s first film produced, was officially selected Film Center in conjunction with the National Magi was in the main competition of Visions du Residence de la Cinefondation and awarded at classics by acclaimed authors like Fellini, An- for the 2006 Locarno Film Festival and invited Cinema Museum and the Torino Film Festival. Reél 2018 and awarded as best Italian film at Torino Film Lab. Other projects in post produc- tonioni, Visconti, Pasolini, De Sica... to, amongst other venues, the 2007 Turin ‘Da Biografilm 2018. We are now producing and tion are the feature documentaries Kentannos Sodoma a Hollywood’ Festival, the Buenos Aires developing 4 different documentary projects by Victor Cruz, awarded twice at WEMW and 2007 BAFICI and the 2006 New York Open and a tv documentary series (Rebel Styles by LST; Terrapelata by Michele Pennetta, (CH/IT) Roads at the Lincoln Centre Filmfest. The com- Lara Rongoni in collaboration with Sky ARTE HD and Photograph Women by Ester Sparatore pany’s production includes among others: “The Italia). After consolidating our experience in the (FR/IT/BE) supported by Eurimages and Cin- Human Variable", first feature fiction by Bruno documentary field and following important train- ema du Monde. Kino’s production in 2018 are Oliviero, was selected at the 67 Festival del film ing programs (Eurodoc, Rotterdam Lab), we are COUREUR by Kenneth Mercken premiered in di Locarno, "Piazza Grande" Section and many now working on the development of some fiction Ghent (BE/IT), SUGARLOVE by Laura Luchetti documentaries like “Gesù è morto per I peccati projects, among which The Properties of Metals premiered in Venice’s Critic’s Week, THE IMMI- degli altri” by Maria Arena, “Casa Verdi” by Anna by Antonio Bigini that was one of the 3 italian NENT IMMANENT by Carlo Francisco Manatad Franceschini, “All’ombra della croce” by Ales- sandro Pugno, “Frastuono” by Davide Maldi, finalists at Biennale College Cinema 2018. premiered in Toronto (PH/SIN/IT) and DELAY by “L’importanza di essere scomodo: Gualtiero Ja- Ali Asgari (IR/IT). Contact details: [email protected] copetti” by Andrea Bettinetti. Contact details: [email protected] www.intramovies.com Contact details: [email protected] www.centrodelcorto.it Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.kine.it, doc.kine.it www.kinoproduzioni.it 226 227 aly aly La Biennale di i t Venezia - Venice i t Cinzia Masòtina Maximilien Dejoie Enrico Vannucci Giancarlo Chetta Graziella Bildesheim Film Festival Daniele Ietri La Fournaise Laser Film Lo Scrittoio M&N MAIA WORKSHOPS

The Venice International Film Festival is the Daniele Ietri is Full pro- LaserFilm is a post production facility located Lo Scrittoio is a promotion and distribution M&N was born in 1997 and in our twenty years Maia Workshops is an advanced training oldest film festival in the world and one of fessor of Geography at on 2 sites in Rome, the biggest one of 2.500 company active for years in author and in- of activity we produced over 350 commercial programme for young and upcoming pro- the most prestigious, presenting every year a the Faculty of Education square meters and a second one of 800 dependent cinema. It offers different kind of productions such as TV documentaries and ducers supported by European audiovisual selection of world-class films and continuing of the Free University of square meters near to the centre. services for cinema: promotion, press office, reportages, which were broadcasted on major programmes and institutions since 2005. Its the tradition that adds the glamour charm that Bolzano - Freie Univer- One of the largest full-service post produc- communication, conventional and unconven- TV channels all over Europe. An experience hands-on participative and creative approach always marked the Festival to a high artistic sität Bozen, Italy. His re- tion facilities in Europe, we offer three Dolby tional distribution. Other services and pro- which allows us to take care of every stage of to coaching young professionals has attract- search is mainly focused value program. Eleonora Mastropietro Atmos mixing stages, (two of them equipped fessional skills: story analysis, story editing an audio-visual production, from development ed more than 400 participants and over 20 on the study of urban with Meyer Sound EXP Dolby Atmos sound and translations for authors and producers. to production and from post-production to dis- partners to its workshops held in 35 different and regional competitiveness and the elabo- systems and 4K and 3D projectors), one dolby Lo Scrittoio has supported films awarded in tribution. countries. ration of local development policies. He also works on the use of documentary films as a tool 7.1 mixing stage, two Dolby 7.1 broadcast some of the most important international fes- M&N’s future strategy is to use our produc- Maia has a steady hold on the state of the art for the on-the-field research and mean of dis- mixing stage, six ADR stages, mastering suites tivals. Some titles: NIGHTWATCHING by Peter tion experience to make new creations in the in the global audiovisual market and involves semination. In 2013 he founded Associazione and complete film and video transfer services. Greenaway, WE ARE NOTHING LIKE JAMES domain of creative documentary and to build many among the best industry experts in the La Fournaise, a group of researchers and film- Our capabilities include Color Correction — BOND by Mario Balsamo and Guido Gabrielli, the grounds for international co-productions. world. Its exclusive focus on new and innova- makers that has been producing documentary with five color grading stages (equipped with GOLTZIUS AND THE PELICAN COMPANY by Our goal is to develop and produce projects tive ways of making and marketing films sets films screened in festivals, theaters and events Da Vinci and Auto desk Lustre Consolle), Peter Greenaway, 7 DAYS by Rolando Colla, with strong narratives that carries a high po- the participants at the very centre of the pro- in Italy and abroad. The latest (“Storia dal Qui / Graphics design suites, 2K/4K stereoscopic BABYLON SISTERS by Gigi Roccati, HERE tential for both festivals and sales. “I’ll Stand cess and provides them with the fundamen- A Story from Here”, ITA, 2018, 74’, dir. E. Mas- DCP mastering, IMF mastering, 4K/HD HDR/ AND NOW by Fabio Martina, GIRL IN FLIGHT By You” is our first international co-production tal skills to steer their projects to their chosen tropietro) was premiered at Festival dei Popoli SDR mastering, as well as complete connec- by Sandra Vannucchi (soon in the cinemas). on a creative documentary. audience. 2018 and participated at Filmmaker Festival tivity between mix stages, sound editorial, pic- Maia is made up of three independent five-day and Bellaria Film Festival. While his main focus ture editorial and mastering. Furthermore ,we workshops across a year. Its offer also includes is on the exploitation of visual devices for the built up a company focus on VFX, Wonderlab, collaborations with Festivals and markets and geographical research, Daniele Ietri collabo- in order to provide the customer with a one tailored events for partners. rates also in the areas of development, produc- stop shop high standard solution. tion and sound recording.

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i t i t Mariposa Michelangelo Milano Film Mostra del Angela Prudenzi Francesca Moino Ottavia Fragnito Pepi Romagnoli Alice Arecco Maremosso Massimo Righetti Cinematografica film Network Minerva Pictures Cinema di Venezia

Maremosso is an independent production Mariposa Cinematografica is an Italian film Michelangelo Film is an an indipendent Ital- MFN - Milano Film Network unites the ex- Minerva Pictures Group is an independent The Venice Film Festival was born in 1932. company, founded in 2010 by the director distribution company born four years ago, that ian Production Company, based in Milano, perience and resources of Milan’s seven film film production company based in Rome, Ita- The Festival is organized by La Biennale di Luca Lucini with the aim of producing high- is very active in the independent film industry dedicated to making quality films for a broad festivals for a cultural offering throughout the ly, that has been producing films for the inter- Venezia and directed by Alberto Barbera. The quality projects for an international market. and focuses on the distribution of movies in public. year and a series of services for those who national market for over 60 years. Among our Festival is officially recognised by the FIAPF In 2018 Maremosso joined The Family, lead- the original version with subtitles. The company's objective is to support creative operate in the cinema and in the audiovisual most recent co-productions: Erre 11 (R-11) by - International Federation of Film Producers ing production company in the advertising Movies released in 2018 projects based on universal stories, to be de- sector in Milan and in Italy. The primary objec- Marco Bocci, almost completed, Italy/Spain; Association). industry. - Dark NIght, directed by Tim Sutton veloped through international co-productions tive is to create a stable model of collaboration Per Amor Vostro (For Your Love) by Giuseppe The aim of the Venice Film Festival is to raise - 1945 directed by Ferenc Török involving the artistic contribution of our foreign through an inter-organizational network, in the M. Gaudino, 2015, Italy/France; Just Like a awareness and promote the various aspects - Wir sind die Flut directedby Sebastian Hilger partners. first place between the film festivals, which Woman by Rachid Bouchareb, 2012, UK/US/ of international cinema in all its forms: as art, - Piazza Vittorio directed by Abel Ferrara Michelangelo Pastore is the Company's CEO allows an innovative exchange of knowledge, Italy/France. entertainment and as an industry, in a spirit - 1938: Diversi directed by Giorgio Treves which he manages together with Pepi Romag- resources and services, with the organization Minerva also acts as distributor for the Italian of freedom and dialogue. The Festival also - Isabelle directed by Mirko Locatelli noli, film director. of a calendar of activities, in collaboration with and the international market. With a library organises retrospectives and tributes to major Films produced: other subjects, such as te creation of a com- of approximately 1.200 film titles, Minerva figures as a contribution towards a better un- Tre finestre sul cortile – short feature film, 40’ mon archive and the digitalization of its works, stands out as one of the leading independ- derstanding of the history of cinema. Quanto costa diventare un Angelo? – docu- but also the distribution of the films and the ent content providers in Italy and Europe. The The line-up of the Festival includes the sec- mentary for Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual organization of workshops and training paths. company has a strong digital strategy and tions Venezia-Competition, Orizzonti, Out of University In 2014 it starts up initiatives of production of owns and manage a YouTube channel that Competition, Biennale College - Cinema, Ven- Il verde nel futuro dell’attività estrattiva – docu- audiovisual projects, such as In Progress and has reached over 1million subscribers (htt- ezia Classici, and Cinema nel Giardino. mentary for the Regione Lombardia Atelier MFN (for films in development and in ps://www.youtube.com/user/MinervaPictures- The autonomous and parallel sections include Italian Housing Programme – documentary for post-production), which result in the Milano Group/featured), a platform called The Film the sections International Critics’ Week and the South African Housing Board Industry Days, the main professional event for Club (https://thefilmclub.it/) and it’s about to the Giornate degli Autori-Venice Days. Electoral TV ads. independent Italian cinema. launch the first movie channel dedicated to Italian cinema on Amazon USA, called “called “MOVIEITALY”.

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i t i t MYRO Notorious Paco Partner Media Nadia Trevisan Daniele Mazzocca Marco Patrizi Andrea Stucovitz Roberto Minini COMMUNICATIONS Nefertiti Film Pictures Cinematografica Investment Davide Del Degan Pilgrim

Myro Communications Nefertiti Film is an independent production Notorious Pictures was founded in 2012 by Paco Cinematografica is an independent pro- Partner Media Investment was founded in Pilgrim was created in is a company operating company, located in the north-east of Italy, Guglielmo Marchetti as a distribution compa- duction company based in Rome, Italy, estab- 2006 by Andrea Stucovitz, who had a long ex- 2008 in Trieste, a cross- at a highly professional which operates at both national and interna- ny and quickly became one of the leader Ital- lished in 2003 by Isabella Cocuzza and Arturo perience in the cinema industry. Since then, it roads of cultures in the level in video produc- tional level. It creates research projects with ian independent distributors, releasing mas- Paglia with the purpose of producing both has produced theatrical films and documenta- heart of Europe, and it tion for Cinema and TV a strong authorial orientation for film, but not terpieces and box office hits such as "Olympus documentaries and feature films. Since then ries, all international coproductions: has always been commit- industry, as well as for only, all based on an ‘artisan’ philosophy. It is has fallen", "Belle & Sebastien" saga, "The Paco has produced many feature films in col- PMI is an independent production company ted to European co-pro- ductions. Pilgrim devel- Andrea Magnani Ferdinando Vicentini Orgnani companies, institutions, a small but dynamic company, with a modu- Beauty and the Beast", "Selma" "Wolf totem" laboration with both national and international that mainly focuses on arthouse projects. and advertising agen- lar structure, that adapts itself to the work in "Shot caller" and "Loving Pablo". In 2014, No- partners. Latest film include Hannah by Andrea Pal- ops and produces feature films and documentaries cies. Main Products: 2017 - “Two Minuettos” progress. Nefertiti Film believes that cinema torious made its debut on the Italian AIM mar- All of them have been domestically released laoro, Biennale di Venezia '17, Coppa Volpi for by emerging authors, fo- film-concert (Paolo Fresu and Uri Caine). can be a means of social development. Its ket, the Country's alternative capital market in theaters, and almost all of them were sold Best Actress. In post-production Stay Still by cusing on stories that go 2016 - "Il cielo senza fine" docufilm (Gino projects stimulate the audience to active par- for small and medium-sized companies, and and released abroad, and/or selected at inter- Elisa Mishto. In development: I Am Sorry by beyond boundaries and Paoli). 2015 -"Un filo di trucco, un filo di tac- ticipation: the film becomes the starting point in 2015 extended its activities to feature films national film festivals, such as Venice, Rot- Francesco Piras. borders. Among the doc- co” the last live tour of Ornella Vanoni. 2014 for personal reflection that is an integral ele- production with movies like "The truth about terdam, Berlin, obtaining many awards and umentaries produced, - "Calcolo infinitesimale" feature film (Stefania ment of viewing the film but also continues love is..." by Max Croci, "Tainted souls" by Mat- recognitions. there is the trilogy of mi- Rocca - Luca Lionello). 2014 -"Dentro il vul- outside the cinematographic scope. Nefertiti teo Botrugno and Daniele Coluccini and "As Gianpaolo Smiraglia gration: Triestine Girls, cano" film-concert (Paolo Fresu and Daniele Film have already participated in a number of needed" by Francesco Falaschi. The company Far Away is Home and Cafe Trieste. Easy, the first Di Bonaventura). 2013 - "365, Paolo Fresu international film festivals, being often praised is currently developing some international film full length feature film produced by Pilgrim, is an il tempo di un viaggio”docufilm . 2000-2007 and awarded. project and TV series. Italian-Ukrainian coproduction. It was premiered - "Talam, a musical odyssey", 6 films about at the 70th Locarno Festival and was selected at music around the world. 1996-1998 - "Vivere over 100 film festivals worldwide winning 28 ma- Ferrari", 3 films about the legendary “Ferrari”. jor awards. Easy was also nominated for David And many spots and institutional videos for di Donatello (Italian Academy Award) in 2018 for main industrial companies. In progress: Best Emerging Director and Best Leading Actor. Docufilm: “Luchino Visconti e la musica” Pilgrim’s second feature film Paradise by Davide Film project: "Musicians" a music travel around Del Degan, coproduced with Slovenia, is cur- rently in post-production and will be released in the world. Film project: “Ballando con Cecilia" Contact details: theaters in 2019. Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.nefertitifilm.it www.notoriouspictures.it Contact details: [email protected] www.pmisrl.eu Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] www.pilgrimfilm.it 232 233 aly aly

i t rai i t Quasar radiotelevisione Red house Red On Fabiana Balsamo Laura Nicotra Fabio Scamoni Marco Fabbro Fabio Mancini Marina Marzotto Propaganda Italia Multimedia Rai Cinema italiana Produzioni Productions

Propaganda Italia is a company striving to Quasar Multimedia is Rai Cinema is a Rai DOC3 try to address human and social themes Red House is a production company special- Independent production company offering a produce pan-european films and TV Series an independent pro- Group Company estab- through a narrative system that might support ised in developing projects whether they are multiple skilled network. that are developed for the international mar- duction company based lished with the specific the broadcast of titles on a network broadcast- Docs or Ficture Films. We develop audiovisual projects and films ket and built on international co-productions. in Friuli Venezia Giulia. purpose of strengthen- er. Personal stories that show indirectly cur- from concept to post-production. 2019 will see the national and international Since 2008 we produce ing the Italian cinemato- rent and conflictual realities. Red On, a video production company, was distribution of Igort’s debut feature “5 is the high quality creative graphic industry. The born in 2014 presenting itself as aunique Marta Zaccaron perfect number”, a Italy-Belgium-France co- documentaries for the Federico Pedroni obligation to invest in reality on the regional landscape. Red On is pro, starring Toni Servillo, Valeria Golino and national and interna- Italian cinema produc- made by a variety of professionals: directors, Carlo Buccirosso and the shooting of “Piove” tional television market. During these years we tions, originally provided for by the law, turned producers, screen-writers and filmmakers. by Gustavo Hernandez, written by Jacopo Del have created a strong connection with our ter- over time into an opportunity for developing the Red On Productions is a MIBACT recognized Giudice, currently closing development with ritory, working regularly with the regional FVG cultural industry of the country. Rai Cinema of- company. Belgium’s GapBusters on board for interna- Film Fund and Film Commission. We have fers its ideational, productive and financial con- tional co-production. also weaved an important network of local tribution to independent producers who intend professionals with great experience. In these to implement projects in the cinematographic years Quasar Multimedia has become one of field. Rai Cinema is operating in the film dis- the main production companies of documen- tribution and home video sector through divi- taries in Italy and our projects are often se- sion 01 Distribution, that in just a few years, lected in prestigious European festivals. has achieved an important position in the do- Quasar Multimedia is working in Italy with RAI mestic film distribution, ensuring a previously and is also constantly co-producing with for- unknown support to Italy's new quality cinema. eign companies documentaries that find dis- Just as important is Rai Cinema's commitment tribution on the most famous European chan- with respect to the acquisition of audio-visual nels. Recently, we are developing two fictional products both in Italy and abroad, to ensure feature film which are achieving strong inter- that the Rai Networks might meet all their pro- est nationally and internationally. gramming requirements in terms of films, TV- movies, TV-series and cartoons. Contact details: Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.redhouseprod.com www.redonmovies.com www.quasarmultimedia.it [email protected] www.raicinema.it 234 235 aly aly

i t Settimana i t Roma Lazio Film Internazionale Andreja Bruss Tina Bianchi Tina Luca Pelusi Marica Stocchi Paola Ruggeri Commission ROSAMONT RTI Mediaset Beatrice Fiorentino della Critica Sky - Sky Arte Slingshot Films

Roma Lazio Film Com- Rosamont is an independent cinema compa- Broadcaster The Venice International Film Critics' Week Sky Italy is a telecom- Launched in 2013, mission aims to develop ny, based in Udine (Friuli Venezia Giulia) born (SIC) is an independent section of the Venice munications company Slingshot Films is sales the audiovisual sector in July 2018 from the passion of a producer, International Film Festival. It is promoted and which serves Italy. It is agency and production across Lazio territory Marica Stocchi, and the curiosity of a highly organised by the Union of Italian Film Critics the Italy's largest pay- company based in Tri- and to promote Roma respected and well-known Italian actor, Gi- (SNCCI), in association with la Biennale di TV broadcaster with 4.8 este, Italy specialized in and Lazio region's re- useppe Battiston. Valeria Carlini is in the team Venezia. Every year, the Venice International million families. Its cor- creative documentaries Luciano Sovena Manuela Buono sources. RLFC offers as- too, with her expertise of national and interna- Film Critics' Week presents a competition of Roberto Pisoni porate headquarters are and art-house fiction sistance to national and tional project management. seven first time director's full-length films, and in MIlan. films. international productions in finding qualified The common goal is to explore Italian and in- two films out of competition. We like to work with debut and second films, professionals in the film industry. It arranges ternational voices with an ever attentive look with the aim is to value the career of the au- the provision of services, hotels, catering and at stories. thors. We prefer to join projects at early stage, rentals, and provides a comprehensive loca- The first projects will be the two co-produc- and we can provide input at different level: tion scouting service, dedicated to finding the tions with the Israeli company Spiro Films from project development to financing strate- most suitable and unexploited locations in (HERE WE ARE directed by Nir Bergman and gies, project packaging and marketing. Rome and Lazio territory. It offers support and HONEYMOOD directed by Talia Lavie). We are producing the first feature documen- guidance on Lazio region’s financial resources In pre-production: THE SISTERS MACALUSO tary FANGO ROSSO by Alberto Diana, now for the film industry, as the Lazio Cinema In- directed by Emma Dante. in post-production, the short fiction film THE ternational fund dedicated to coproductions. In development: DUE (THE TWO OF US) first CLOUD by Margherita Panizon, winner of the It encourages filmmaking, audiovisual projects movie directed by Giuseppe Battiston and OR- MIX Award at the Milano Film Network 2018, and co-productions, acting as a focal point for LANDO directed by Daniele Vicari. and the first feature documentary WHITE LIES the international development of the audiovis- by Alba Zari, both in development. ual sector of Rome and Lazio region. RLFC is a founding partner of CRC network, and a mem- ber of IFC, EUFCN, AFCI and CineRegio. In the training field RLFC organize the CineCam- pus and CineCampus Atelier masterclasses. Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: luca.pelusi @skytv.it [email protected] Contact details: www.rosamont.com Contact details: [email protected] www.sicvenezia.it [email protected], www.arte.sky.it www.slingshotfilms.it [email protected] www.romalaziofilmcommission.it 236 237 aly aly

i t i t Stefilm Tico Film Chiara Toffolo Emanuele Nespeca Emanuele Tasselli Ilaria Malagutti Margherita Cavalli solaria film International Sub-ti Access tempesta TESLA PRODUCTION Sara Pagliaro Company

Solaria film created on 2013 by the producer Stefilm is one of the Sub-ti Access is an access service provider After many years spent producing feature films Tesla production was established in March TICO Film is an inde- Emanuele Nespeca to produce cinema and most prominent pro- aiming to promote and implement the use of and documentaries within important produc- 2017 founded by Chiara Toffolo e Cristian pendent production television contents. The first movie produced ducers of feature length audio description and subtitling for the visually tion companies in Italy and the UK, in 2009 Natoli. Tesla is a production company that company founded in "I was born traveling" by Irish Braschi in col- and documentary series and hearing impaired throughout all media Carlo Cresto-Dina started his own company creates and produces audio-visual contents 2005 by Gino and Sarah laboration with Rai Cinema and NBC Univer- in Italy. Our productions forms. This encompasses television, cinema, tempesta, a new venture specialized in scout- for cinema, television and web, following the Pennacchi, both with sal told a journey in the memories of the fa- are often developed film festivals, home entertainment, museums ing, developing and producing films and multi- entire process (creativity, production, techni- experience in the inter- Sarah Pennacchi mous writer Dacia Maraini. Elena Filippini with support of the Eu- and live performances. media projects by young European talents. cal aspects and realization). national asset manage- The company co-produced the feature film ropean Union and are Since 2009 tempesta produced features ac- We are able to follow the entire creative, tech- ment. To date, Tico has “7 Days” by Rolando Colla and collaborated mainly international co- claimed by audience and critics (Corpo Ce- nical and production process from concep- produced more than 10 films, collaborating to achieve the collective project “Short Plays” productions. To date leste by Alice Rohrwacher, The Wonders by Al- tion to realization. Thanks to the internal skills with companies such as RAI and Indigo Film; - a series of short films dedicated to the 2014 Stefilm has worked ice Rohrwacher – Gran Prix at Cannes, Happy and those of the professionals it employs, the it received funding from MEDIA, Mibac, dif- World Cup - produced by BROSSALCUAD- with over 50 partners: as Lazzaro by A. Rohrwacher - Best Script at company is able to realize the most various ferent Italian Film Commissions, international RADO GB in collaboration with UNIVISION independent produc- Cannes 2018; The Interval by audio-visual forms such as documentaries, TV co-productions, and Tax Credit. Tico develops and TELEAZTECA with the short film entitled ers, distributors, sales Leonardo Di Costanzo, Donkey flyies by Mar- and web commercials, short films and feature and produces features fiction films and docu-

“Hand” directed by Luca Lucini. Edoardo Fracchia agents, various institu- cello Fonte and Paolo Tripodi, Fraulein by Ca- films. The main feature of Tesla's team is to mentaries for the national and international The last works are “Redemption Song” by tions and film funds. terina Carone, Pawn Street by Irene Dioniso, give great importance to the narrative aspect: market. The team selects every project and Cristina Mantis a documentary about African Our films and TV series The Intruder by Leonardo Di Costanzo). with particular attention to detail in the writing dedicate itself to all the stages of production, immigration, “Mambo Italiano” by Marco have been acquired by Currently tempesta is producing the debut phase we are able to return a finished product working closely with the creative team during Guelfi a documentary about the new Jazz Or- over 60 TV channels film Courthouse directed by Chiara Bellosi, that can simultaneously convey the desired the development, all the way throughout the chestra of young Italian talents. The company across the globe. Ste- in coproduction with Cineddokè (CH) and message and excite those who watch it. post-production and distribution of the film, is member of the ACE - Atelier du Cinema film is a member com- developing several projects of tv series and researching the most efficient marketing and Europeen and member of ANICA – National pany of EDN (European feature films. distribution strategy. During these years, Tico’s

Cinema and Audiovisual Industry Association. Stefano Tealdi Documentary Network), films were shown in A-level festivals such as the A.G.P.C.I and Doc/It. It Berlinale, Tribeca, the Venice Film Festival and is on the board of Documentary Campus. the Festival of Cinema in Rome. In 2015 we Contact details: opened our UK branch, Tico Media, in London. [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: www.solariafilm.it [email protected], [email protected] www.subtiaccess.com [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.stefilm.it [email protected] www.ticofilm.com 238 239 aly aly

i t i t Toscana Film Trentino Film Trento Film Trieste Francesca Tiberi Luca Evangelisti Alberto Battocchi Laura Zumiani Thomas Bertacche Raffaella Conti Commission Commission Festival Science+Fiction True Colours Tucker Film

TFC supports and as- Opened in 2010, the Trentino Film Commis- Founded in 1952, Trento Film Festival is the A multidisciplinary event True Colours is a fresh and emerging interna- Set up in 2008, Tucker sists all production sion promotes and supports film, television longest-running international event dedicated devoted to the fantas- tional sales outfit based in Rome. Film is an independent companies interested and documentary productions, both in Italy to the mountains, adventure and exploration, tic, the experimental The Company has been established in a part- production and distri- in shooting in Tuscany and abroad, aiming at increasing the value and probably the first ever thematic film fes- languages and the new nership between Italian powerhouses Lucky bution company that and offers highly skilled of and at disseminating the cultural, environ- tival. The Trento festival has represented the technologies in cinema, Red Distribution and Indigo Film Production, focuses on two main producing assistance mental and historical heritage of Trentino. point of reference on these subjects for more television and visual arts, whose credits include Paolo Sorrentino’s Os- areas: our region (Friuli Stefania Ippoliti for international pro- The TFC can offer logistic support to produc- than sixty years, over time transforming itself Massimiliano Maltoni Trieste Science+Fiction car-winning The Great Beauty. Its main goal Samantha Faccio Venezia Giulia) and the duction. TFC runs a tion units through location scouting, special into a genuine testing ground for visions and Festival - the leading is to bring the best of Italian and international Far East. Among the film fund that financially supports production hotel deals, the involvement of professionals ideas on the highest lands on earth, featuring fantastic film festival in Italy - is organized by arthouse cinema worldwide. movies distributed are: Departures by Takita companies. working in the region and contacts with local films of any length, style and genre as well as the film center La Cappella Underground. In its first two years of activity, True Colours Yojiro (2010 - Oscar for Best Foreign Movie), All you may need to shoot in Tuscany : infor- public authorities and the police forces. exhibitions, talks and live performances, em- The festival hosts 3 competitive sections: the has built up a catalogue of over 50 contem- Poetry by Lee Chang-dong (2011), A Simple mation/assistance/ location & professionals At the same time, the TFC is committed to bracing an ever increasing range of interests. Asteroid Award, to the best sci-fi and fantasy porary films and a library of over 300 titles, Life by Ann Hui (2012), L’Estate di Giacomo by databases / funds & incentives. encouraging the development of the local Every year, Trento Film Festival presents the feature film by emerging directors; the Méliès establishing strong relationships with interna- Alessandro Comodin (Pardo d’oro Cineasti del Italian Film Commissions Association: the audio-visual industry and organising training best documentaries, fiction works and shorts d’Argent Awards - in collaboration with the Eu- tional distributors. presente, Locarno Film Festival 2011), Zoran, network of regional, reliable, high skilled Film opportunities to improve the qualifications of set in the mountains and extreme areas ropean Fantastic Film Festivals Federation - to The company handles international sales of Il mio nipote scemo by Matteo Oleotto (Interna- Commission. Trentino professionals operating in the sector. around the world, recounting the fascinating the best European fantastic feature and the some of the most successful recent Italian ti- tional Critics’ Week Award, Venice Film Festival and complex relationship between man and best European fantastic short film. The festi- tles in the world: commercial box office hits 2013) and TIR by Alberto Fasulo (Marc’Aurelio nature, promoting knowledge and protection val assigns also an Audience Award, the Silver like Perfect Strangers and The Place by Paolo d’oro, Festival Internazionale del film di Roma of mountain areas, celebrating major and mi- Urania Career Award (in collaboration with the Genovese, author driven titles like Euforia and 2013). With an opening to Former-Yugoslavia, nor climbing feats and mountain sports, ex- sci-fi book series “Urania”), and several collat- Fortunata, both selected at Un Certain Regard recent distribution include: Class Enemy by ploring links with peoples and cultures. eral awards. It also features out-of-competition in Cannes, arthouse gems like Indivisible by Rok Bicek, High Sun (Best film at Un certain films and non-competitive sections such as Edoardo De Angelis and Naples in Veils by regard, Cannes 2015) by Dalibor Matanic but Sci-Fi Classix, Spazio Italia, Futurologia, and an Ferzan Ozpetek. also After the Storm by Kore-eda Hirokazu and industry section dedicated to the professionals The Net by Kim Ki-duk. Tucker Film is also ac- Contact details: of fantastic cinema: the Fantastic Film Forum. tive in production, with a range of documentary [email protected] Contact details: Contact details: and fiction projects. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: Contact details: [email protected] www.toscanafilmcommission.it www.trentinofilmcommission.it www.trentofestival.it [email protected] www.truecolours.it Contact details: [email protected] www.sciencefictionfestival.org www.tuckerfilm.com 240 241

ZeLIG School for aly Documentary aly / ESoDoc Christian i t European Social Carmosino i t Alessio Bozzer Erica Barbiani Heidi Gronauer Cecilia Bozza Wolf Vergotfilms Videoest Videomante Documentary Christian Carmosino Mereu Mereu Pierluca Ditano Pierluca Ditano

Individual company. Cecilia Bozza Wolf In Videoest was founded in 1990 by five mem- Videomante was set up ZeLIG School for Documentary, Television and Italian independent filmmaker Christian Car- Born in 1991, grown up near Brindisi, in January 2014 she was commenced by ZeLIG, bers already engaged in the professional video in 2004 and it is dedi- New Media is a non-profit educational centre mosino (born May 8th, 1972) has worked in southern Italy. After a bachelor degree in po- a documentary, television and new media industry. After an initial start-up phase it gave cated to the production based in Bolzano since 1988. ZeLIG runs a Italy, Europe and Africa for the past twenty litical and social sciences at University of Turin school in Bolzano, where she is expecting to rise to investments to enhance the productive of creative documen- three-years vocational training course in docu- years as a director, producer and teacher. with a thesis about documentary and social graduate in 2016 with the diploma film “Ver- capacity of society and bring the standard in taries. Among the film mentary filmmaking with specializations in theatre, in 2016 he graduated in directing got”. Over this period of time she did an in- broadcast production. produced: "Valentino's directing, cinematography and editing. The and project development at ZeLIG school for

ternship in the directing department of the film The company deals with institutional docu- Lucia Candelpergher Gift", 2012, directed course is held in Italian, German and English. documentary, television and new media. “For “Mountain” by Amir Naderi. In 2017 teaches mentaries, video advertising, promotional and by Pier Paolo Giarolo. A (www.zeligfilm.it) those who want to fire”, his diploma film, was documentary during the course "Città Futura" product videos for trade fairs and exhibitions. co-production with Arte G.E.I.E in association ZeLIG is a meeting point for students and presented at the 48th Visions du Réel. organized by the association EUGANEA MOV- Its strength is the production of documenta- with YLE. It was sold to Japan, Spain and Esto- teachers from throughout Europe, bringing IE MOVEMENT and SIAE. With her diploma ries. In recent years Videoest has increased its nia by Autlook Filmsales. "The Special Need", together a world of diverse outlooks and work film ”Vergot”(2016) she received critical ac- productions. In the fields of contemporary art 2013, directed by Carlo Zoratti, co-produced methods. An important part of ZeLIG’s mission claim, winning among others, the award for and architecture its latest productions, MEMO- with Detailfilm and ZDF Das kleine Ferns- is its creative focus on this multi-lingual, multi- Best Documentary DOCUNDER30 in Bolo- RY OF FLUIDS – GIUSEPPE PENONE SCULP- ehspiel. It was premiered at the Locarno Film cultural tradition. Within this vision ZeLIG de- gna, Best Film in the Horizons section of the TOR and WHY A FILM ABOUT MICHELE DE Festival and won the Golden Dove at Dok Leip- veloped ESoDoc – European Social Documen- Trento Film Festival and Best Feature Film at LUCCHI have been selected in 2013 and zig. Distributed by Wide House Films, it has tary, supported by the EU’s Creative Europe the Glasgow Film Festival in the World of Film 2014 at International Festival of Films on Art been selected by more than sixty festivals in- Programme. section. In 2018 works as DOP for the docu- in Montreal. Its latest production, TRIESTE, cluding IDFA (Best of the Docs section), CPH- ESoDoc is the training initiative for media pro- mentary “Sogni in grande” by Katia Bernardi YUGOSLAVIA, co-produced with Croatia and DOX and Hot Docs Toronto. “From Cremona to fessionals who want to elaborate the values of and as camera operator for the documentary BiH, had a great audience success. Cremona”, 2017, directed by Maria Averina, co-creation and learn new forms of storytelling “Slow News” by IK produzioni. a co-production with the Bulgarian company for different formats in order to have the best She is the official videomaker of Arte Sella. Agitprop. Together with Mischief Films, Peter impact on society. (www.esodoc.eu) Kerekes and Artcam we are producing “Wish- ing on a Star”, a humorous documentary about people who take crazy trips on the day of their birthday, directed by Peter Kerekes. Contact details: Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.videoest.it Contact details: [email protected] www.zeligfilm.it, www.esodoc.eu www.carmosino.com vimeo.com/pierd [email protected] www.videomante.it 242 243 aly

Kosovo t via i t Cinematography NATIONAL FILM L a Walter Ronzani Walter Walter Ronzani Michela Tomasi Michela Tomasi Arben Zharku Center Madara Melberga FA Filma Gints Grube Mistrus Media Dita Rietuma CENTRE OF LATVIA

Since then as director he has made several Michela Tomasi, left in 2014 university re- Kosovo Cinematography Center (KCC) is a FA Filma is a Latvian The film production company MISTRUS ME- The objective of the National Film Centre is shorts and documentaries for independent search to immerse herself into the world of public film fund with the attributes of the cen- film production com- DIA was established in 2000 by Gints Grube to implement the national policy in the cin- production houses. In 2017 his film “Through documentary films. She attended a 3 years tral authority for cinematography. Its objective pany, producing feature and has since become one of the leading film ema and film industry and to administer the the looking-glass” was selected in Pesaro program at the Zelig school in Italy. At the end is achieving goals on public interest on cin- films and documenta- studios in Latvia. MISTRUS MEDIA is a pro- funds from the State budget intended for film Film Festival (Satellite category) and his short of her studies, she worked as an assistant in ematography matters. ries with artistic merit. ducer of feature documentaries, feature fiction industry. documentary “The treasure of the landfill” was both the direction and photography depart- Each year KCC organizes open call for sub- Our films have won nu- films as well as a provider of filming and loca-

in competition at Clorofilla Film Festival. Now ments on various film sets: Monte (Citrullo sidizing short and long feature films, docu- Juris Poskus merous festival awards tion services and a producer of industrial films he is looking for partners for “Strange Days”, International), Die Hochzeitsverplaner (Film mentaries, animations, script development, and were distributed and commercials. a documentary which will be developed be- gmbh) , Die Pfefferkorner und der Flucht des post-production, International and minority internationally. We also provide full spectrum The productions of MISTRUS MEDIA have tween Italy and Slovenia. This project was se- schwarzen Konigs (Letterbox Filmproduktion), co-productions. of production service. received several national and international lected in the pitching workshop managed by The book of vision (Citrullo International), It also promotes Kosovo's film industry in the festival awards and they have been broad- Stefilm at Sguardi Sul Reale Festival 2017. Menocchio (Nefertiti Film), Il ladro di giorni world's largest markets and film festivals. cast on TV stations worldwide. In November, (Bronx Film). In parallel with the work on com- 2016 the latest historical drama produced by mission, she is directing the documentary film MISTRUS MEDIA - The Chronicles of Melanie Malamadre, which until now has been self- (dir. Viestur Kairish, prod. Gints Grube, Inese produced. Boka-Grube), an international co-production, was premiered at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, International Competition and re- ceived the award for the Best Cinematography

Koso v o In 2018 MISTRUS MEDIA released 5 feature films, a documentary To be Continued by the legendary filmmaker Ivars Seleckis. feature drama The Mover (dir. Davis Simanis).

Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.qkk-rks.com www.fafilma.lv www.mistrusmedia.lv www.nkc.gov.lv

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Ruslan Perezhilo Lithuanian Film Meeting point L a Alessandra Pastore Marija Stonyte Marion Guth Ruslan Perezhilo Music Virginija Vareikyte Just a moment Dovile Butnoriute Centre vilnius Moonmakers a_BAHN

Film music composer, classically trained pro- "Just a moment" is The Lithuanian Film “Meeting Point – Vilnius” is the international “Moonmakers” is a a_BAHN is a distinctive film production

fessional musician, pianist and digital audio Vilnius-based inde- Centre is a state insti- audiovisual industry event to discover, develop Lithuanian documen- company based in Luxembourg with unique L i th uania specialist. Based in Trieste. pendent production tution. The aim of the and support European talents and upcoming tary film production experience in social impact producing and Ruslan Perezhilo (born 1982) grew up in company working with centre is to participate debut films. Bringing together over 250 film company founded by outreach. The company is dedicated to sup- Riga, Latvia, where he began studying music film projects in co-pro- in the designing an ef- professionals, it aims to build and cross nets award winning film- porting the creation of content that is both in early childhood until finishing the Latvian duction with partners fective film and audio- between different European macro-regions: maker Giedre Žickyte artistic and accurate and that engages an Giedre Žickyte Academy of Music with a Master’s degree. He Dagne Vildziunaite from Germany, Italy, Rolandas Kvietkauskas visual sector policy and from Baltics to South East, from Caucasus to in 2014. “Moonmak- audience in response, bringing together the is a true international fully embracing an open France, Latvia, Croatia, to foster the sustainabil- Western Europe. ers” focus on a strong traditional worlds of film and television with interconnected modern society and keen on Russia, Romania, etc. Films (co)produced by ity of the Lithuanian film industry. MPV is made by four main activities: the Work author’s vision and unique stories told in new media. working in multi-cultural teams, contributing Just a moment include documentary FATHER The Lithuanian Film Centre: in Progress pitching section COMING SOON, creative ways for the global marketplace. his artistic perspective and unique skillset to by Marat Sargsyan which was awarded the • allocates subsidies for the development, the Industry Screening platform, a framework projects from all over the world. prize for Best Medium-Length Film at Visions production and distribution of Lithuanian films programme of panels & inspirational talks and Ruslan is the winner of the prestigious in- Du Reel. The documentary JULIA by J. Jackie and international co-productions; Talents Nest, the new Talents Development ternational Transatlantyk Film Music Com- Baier was premiered at Venice Days and latest • promotes Lithuanian films at home and initiative targeted MPV that aims to exploring petition (Young Composer 2017 award). documentary NIJOLE by S. Bozzolo was pre- abroad, and nurturing emerging professionals from His works were featured in commercials for miered at Leipzig DOX. Our latest feature films • implements programmes in areas of film Baltic Countries, Belarus, Ukraine and Cauca- Rolls-Royce, Groupon, the VR game Space BREATHING INTO MARBLE by G. Beinoriute education, national film heritage, training for sian countries. Pirate Trainer, several film trailers, licensed and CORE OF THE WORLD by N. Meshchani- professionals, research and statistics; The 10th edition will take place in Vilnius (Lith- by Tirol TV, Zynga game company, Garda- nova were screened and awarded at such inter- • administers The Film Registry and film rat- uania) April 2-4 2019 in the framework of Vin- land amusement park. In 2018, focusing on national festivals Toronto, San Sebastian, Kar- ings scheme; ius Internationa Film Festival Kinopavasaris. scoring to picture, Ruslan has collaborated lovy Vary, Bus, Tallinn and many other festivals. • represents Lithuania at international film

L i th uania with filmmakers from Switzerland, India, the festivals, fairs, organizations and programmes. United States, UK and Slovenia. L u xe mb o r g Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.ruslanperezhilo.com [email protected] www.lkc.lt www.kinopavasaris.lt www.moonmakers.lt www.a-bahn.com

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CinEast Central and Eastern European Film Ela Wtulich Marco Serafini Sajatovic Tanika Alexander Dumreicher- Ivanceanu AMOUR FOU Jesus Gonzalez Calach Films Carole Kremer CED Luxembourg Festival Cinetel eave

Founded in Luxembourg in 1995 and in Vi- Calach Films is a production company based Creative Europe is the European Commission’s CinEast − Central and Eastern European Film film production and development EAVE is a professional enna in 2001, AMOUR FOU Luxembourg in Luxembourg. Its offices are located in Ber- funding programme for the creative, cultural Festival in Luxembourg held annually in Octo- training, project devel- and AMOUR FOU Vienna, realise artistically trange (Luxembourg). The company was cre- and audiovisual industries. The MEDIA sub- ber since 2008, showcasing over 60 features opment and networking exceptional feature, documentary and short ated end of 2012. It is managed by Jesus Gon- programme provides support to the film, au- and 40 short films by directors from 20 CEE organisation for pro- L u xe mb o r g films for the international market with inter- zalez who has almost 20 years of experience diovisual and video game sectors. Creative countries over 18 days in a dozen cinemas in ducers. At the heart of L u xe mb o r g national and, most frequently, European part- in international co-productions (Austria, Bel- Europe Desk MEDIA Luxembourg is a one Luxembourg City and other towns. our programmes is the

ners. Throughout the process AMOUR FOU gium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Ita- stop shop for information; raising awareness Kristina Trapp EAVE Producers Work- stands for vision and pushing the envelope, ly, Switzerland, The Netherlands) and who has about the various calls for projects and fund- shop which has created whether in regard to aesthetics, production been production manager, line producer or ing schemes to local stakeholders, promoting a unique co-producing network in Europe. or distribution strategies. The focus is on Eu- producer on about 50 films (animation, short Creative Europe-related events and initiatives The EAVE Marketing Workshop, EAVE+ and ropean independent auteur cinema and the movies, documentaries and feature films). and assisting Luxembourg applicants with our international schemes (PUENTES, TIES distinctive “handwriting” of the directors who their funding applications. THAT BIND) complete our core programmes. work with AMOUR FOU.The associate part- EAVE also offers various tailor-made 'EAVE on ners of AMOUR FOU Vienna and AMOUR DEMAND' workshops all over the globe. FOU Luxembourg are Bady Minck and Alex- ander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu.

Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.amourfoufilm.com www.calachfilms.eu [email protected] www.cineast.lu www.marcoserafini.com [email protected], www.eave.org

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Guy Daleiden Luxembourg Paul Thiltges DISTRIBUTIONS Bernard Michaux Samsa Film Donato Rotunno Luxembourg Milcho Manchevski Banana Film

Film Fund Luxembourg PTD is a Luxembourg based film production Samsa has been created in 1986 in Luxem- Tarantula Luxembourg is a well-established Banana Film is a production and distribution was first established in and world sales company founded in 1993 bourg, Europe. We are by size and number of company with artistic audacious choices and company. Credits: Mothrrs, Bikini Moon, Wil- 1990 and then restruc- by Paul Thiltges and jointly run with Adrien films, Luxembourg’s biggest production com- a regular presence in the main international low. tured in 1999. It exists Chef. Collaborating with a large range of in- pany. We have produced over eighty feature festivals including Cannes, Toronto, Venice L u xe mb o r g primarily to promote and ternational partners, the six-headed team has films, as well as an equal number of docu- and Locarno. L u xe mb o r g foster an environment in built up a considerable network, allowing it to mentaries and shorts, many of which have at- With more than twenty years of international

Karin Schockweiler which the country’s film initiate projects or participate in ventures on a tracted international acclaim in festivals such co-production experience, Tarantula Luxem- production industry can worldwide scale as producer, co-producer or as Cannes, Berlin, Venice, San Sebastian and bourg is now a strong partner to carry a fea- develop and flourish.The Fund, an official body sales agent. Toronto. After over 30 years of success, Samsa ture project through a successful conclusion, supervised by the minister responsible for the The company’s film catalogue reflects the di- is one of Europe’s leading independent con- particularly with his neighbouring countries audiovisual sector and the minister responsible versity of its professional network by including tent companies. (Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands...). for culture, implements the overall policy of the engaged documentaries and fiction such as Among Tarantula’s most famous coproduc- government’s support for audiovisual produc- the work of Michael Glawogger, Hicham Lasri tions, there’s the critically acclaimed feature tions. Thus it manages the program through or Ari Folman, while simultaneously working by Benedicte Liénard «A piece of sky» (Un which the Luxembourg government provides on rather entertaining fiction. In the meantime Certain Regard official selection in 2002), financial support to audiovisual productions. PTD also commits to animated fiction aimed to «Fratricide» by Yilmaz Arslan who won the The Fund co-operates closely with the audio- children, co-producing stories such as Kirikou Silver Leopard at the 2005 Locarno Festi- visual industry representatives, like the Luxem- & the Sorceress by Michel Ocelot or The Blue val, «Private Property» by Joachim Lafosse bourg Film Academy, Luxembourg Producers Arrow and A Greyhound of a Girl by Enzo D’Alò. (Mostra de Venise official selection in 2006), Association (ULPA), the Writer’s and Director’s These projects have, among others, earned «Mobile Home» by François Pirot (Locarno association (LARS) and the association repre- Paul Thiltges Distributions numerous nomina- Festival official selection 2012), «A wedding» senting all the local film technicians (ALTA) in tions and awards at prestigious festivals. by Stephan Streker (presented at the Toronto

promoting the sector’s development. The Fund Film Festival 2016). M a cedo nia also assists supervisory Ministers in areas such as the drafting of regulations and legislation and developing international. Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected], www.ptd.lu www.samsa.lu www.tarantula.lu www.manchevski.com [email protected] www.filmfund.lu 250 251 a t

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Anton Calleja Anton Calleja Popovic Velisa Cut-Up Sehad Cekic Montenegro

Production and co-production of fiction and Cut-Up is a production company dedicated to The Film Centre of Montenegro is a newly documentary films with an international ap- filmmakers with daring and authentic visions. established public institution with the aim of peal and consulting services (from a financ- Our aim is to gather projects with strong ideas, creating the proper, stimulating environment ing, legal, strategic and also creative point of and to make them visible on international mar- for the Montenegrin film community and its view) for Film and the Creative Industries. kets. Cut-Up is a relatively young company. It promotion to Europe and the world. Its main was established in 2013 by a group of produc- activities include: the management of the film ers who felt the urge to work independently fund; the support of new film productions; the and to be creatively involved in the projects promotion of Montenegrin cinema and its po- from the very start. Since then, Cut-Up has tential for international productions; training produced short films “Shelters” (“Zakloni”, programmes for film professionals directed 2014, dir: Ivan Salatic) and “A Matter of Will” towards raising the level of their professional (“Biserna obala”, 2015, dir: Dušan Kasalica), skills; as well as the series of activities around and feature film “Lowdown” (“Ispod mosta, film festivals and film literacy. među stijenama”, 2016, dir: Pavle Simon- ovic), which were shown and awarded on nu- merous prestigous film festivals. Besides film, we are also experienced in pro- duction services. m o n te e g ro

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Jacobine Van Der Vloed Jacobine Van ACE Producers Katja Draaijer BALDR Film Andrea Posthuma CED Netherlands Liselot Verbrugge Dox Consulting Harmen Jalvingh Doxy Films Renko Jan Douze jongens

ACE Producers is an exclusive network of ex- BALDR FILM (2012) is Andrea Posthuma is programme manager Dox Consulting provides help for each step of Amsterdam-based film production company Een van de jongens (Dutch for ‘one of the perienced independent film producers from the Amsterdam-based MEDIA at the Creative Europe Desk NL in the documentary making and distribution pro- DOXY lays emphasis on producing films of all guys’) is the production company of produc- Europe and beyond. production company of Amsterdam. Creative Europe is the European cess, as well as working with industry events manifestations – from a homeless opera and er Hasse van Nunen and producer-director Membership of the network is based on pro- Frank Hoeve and Katja Union's financial support programme for the to improve their reach and services. We offer the more ‘traditional’ documentary, to music Renko Douze. In collaboration with filmmak-

Nether lan ds fessionalism, mutual trust, collaborative work- Draaijer. They focus on creative, cultural and audiovisual sectors in bespoke consultancy services that can take film, movie and (drama) series. ers with a strong vision, we produce meaning- Nether lan ds ing and openness to new ideas. A fundamen- developing and (co-) Europe. The MEDIA subprogram supports place online, on location or during industry Team DOXY has been active in film produc- ful and artistic documentary films. We believe

tal aim of ACE Producers is to encourage and Frank Hoeve producing challenging, organisations working in film, television and events. tion for years, making dozens of films, winning that film is worthy of more than just the theat- enable international co-production. author-driven features new media, and offers funding, training and national- and international awards, taking part rical run or television broadcast. That’s why, Producers with proven experience in their own and documentaries of a select number of film- networking opportunities for: producers, video in competitions of A-festivals and scoring (cin- with our films, we strive for a longer lease of countries are welcomed into the network after makers with a distinctive personal signature. game developers, distributors, sales agents, ema) hits. Recent titles include: The Mystery life, unexpected audiences, a greater impact. completing the ACE programme of advanced BALDR Film offers a lot of support in matters audiovisual training providers, film festivals, of the Milking Robots (Vuk Janic), Erbarme Of course, this is a borderless ambition: we training, which consists of three workshops of content, focussing not only on urgent con- markets and networks, film education special- Dich – Mattheus Passion Stories (Ramón Giel- want our films to speak to the world. Our films during one year. The training asserts the posi- tent but also on form and originality. In this ists and cinema exhibitors. It helps to launch ing), which received the Chrystal Film Award got awarded at numerous festivals, like Berli- tion and unique responsibilities of the produc- they don’t fear to take risks, always aiming for projects with a European dimension and nur- for box office success, and festival hit Alice nale, IDFA, Full Frame a.o. er throughout the whole process of a project’s a high artistic value, visually intriguing style tures new technologies and innovation; it ena- Cares (Sander Burger), nominated for Prix development, production, marketing and de- and an international audience. bles European films and audiovisual works to Europa (2017). After documentaries on (top) livery to audiences. In April 2018 Ubiquity by Bregtje van der Haak find markets beyond national and European athletes like Becoming Zlatan (Magnus & Fre- premiered in the international competition of borders. Creative Europe Desk NL promotes drik Gertten) we’ve also broadened our playing HotDocs in Toronto. In September 2018, the awareness and under and understanding of field with sports related films. Danish/Swedish/Dutch co-production Heart- Creative Europe, and provides free advice and bound by Janus Metz (Cannes Critics Week support for applicants from the Netherlands. winner-Armadillo) premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Contact details: Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.ace-producers.com [email protected], www.baldrfilm.nl www.creativeeuropedesk.nl www.dox-consulting.com www.doxy.nl www.eenvandejongens.com

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INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY INTERNATIONAL Gusto FILM FESTIVAL FILM FESTIVAL Kaap Holland Erik Glijnis Margje De Koning eodocs Joolen Hein Van entertainment Segal Yorinde (IDFA) Evgeny Gusyatinskiy ROTTERDAM (IFFR) Lisette Kelder Film Lemming Film

EOdocs (formerly known as IKONdocs) looks Gusto entertainment is a theatrical distributor IDFA is the world's pre-eminent documentary International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) Kaap Holland Film is a Dutch feature film, TV Established in 1995, Lemming Film is one for creative documentaries in 4 main subject that specialises in releasing niche films. We film festival, combining a relaxed atmosphere offers a high quality line-up of carefully se- drama and online production company based of the leading film and television production area’s: Faith & Philosophy; Human Rights & always work very closely with the producers, with excellent business opportunities. The fes- lected fiction and documentary feature films, in the heart of Amsterdam. companies in the Netherlands. Social Justice; Hope & Forgiveness and Earth preferably starting during development, to tival draws a large audience with its diverse short films and media art. The festival's focus Kaap Holland Film, managed by producer Lemming Film produces projects that reflect

Nether lan ds & Environment; EOdocs wants to contribute to ensure the creators' vision will match up with film program, including many premieres, and is on recent work by talented new filmmakers. Maarten Swart, consists of an experienced an open-minded vision on contemporary soci- Nether lan ds the public debate with an ability for criticism, its potential audience and can be seen by as showcases the latest digital developments in However, within the four sections the Festival team of passionate professionals that strive to ety and nurtures close collaborations with the building bridges between Christians, people many people as possible. IDFA DocLab. With the festival's industry com- presents, there is also room for retrospectives bring high quality projects to a wide audience. most exciting screenwriters, directors and act- of other faiths and non-believers. EOdocs is ponents (co-financing market IDFA Forum, and themed programmes. IFFR actively sup- We have a solid and varied track record for ing talent. It is a key player in the international committed to social impact, high artistic qual- documentary market Docs for Sale, training ports new and adventurous filmmaking talent both crossover films with an international ap- co- productions field and is co-producing pro- ity and is trying to reach a broad audience. program IDFAcademy and the IDFA Bertha through its co-production market CineMart, its peal and projects that were amongst the high- jects in Asia, South America and Europe. Over Part of the airtime for the Jewish community Fund) IDFA draws over 3000 professional Hubert Bals Fund, Rotterdam Lab and other est grossing films in The Netherlands in recent the years, Lemming Film has helped bring to is dedicated to documentaries about Judaism guests each year. industry activities. years. The company has a long-standing tra- life such acclaimed films as The Lobster (Yor- in the broadest sense, with an emphasis on dition of working both with established film- gos Lanthimos), Zama (Lucretia Martel), The social, cultural and historical themes without makers as well as discovering and launching Intruder (Shariff Korver), Heli (Amat Escalan- ignoring the religious aspects. emerging talents and collaborating with like- te), and Full Contact (David Verbeek). Total annual hours of documentaries for EO- minded domestic and international partners to The company is run by producer and CEO docs: 30. Commission national: 60%; com- bring great stories to the screen. Leontine Petit and producers Fleur Winters mission international: 20%; acquisition: 20% (drama series) and Erik Glijnis (feature films). Lemming Film has an active development team that consists of Eva Eisenloeffel and Lotte Bronshoff who are, together with the producers, creatively in charge of the (inter) national slate of projects.

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Diane Delvoie film fund Nelleke Driessen Nine Film - Trent Pictures Huystee Pieter Van Huystee Film Ellen Havenith prpl Barbara Truyen vpro

The Netherlands Film Sales company Nine Film, founded in Amster- OAK Motion Pictures is based in Amsterdam, In 1995 Pieter van Huystee started his own Amsterdam based PRPL, is a strongly involved VPRO is one of the public broadcasters in the Fund is the national dam in 2018, is dedicated to bringing engaging, the Netherlands. OAK develops and (co-)pro- production company. Since then he has pro- and passionate production company making Netherlands. It provides people with the op- agency responsible for moving, thought-provoking and inspiring fea- duces feature films and television drama for duced many film projects and international co- daring and distinguishing films of high artistic portunity to explore and see the world around supporting film produc- tures and documentaries from all over the world the national and international market. productions, most of them documentaries, but quality for a broader audience. We focus on them, think for themselves, draw their own

Nether lan ds tion and film related to the discerning international marketplace. We feel strongly about transparency, integrity, also feature and short films and single plays feature films with strong writer/director signa- conclusions and to put things into perspective. Nether lan ds activities in the Neth- Nine Film represents a diverse selection of art- sustainability and confidence. Our mission is – with both renowned Dutch filmmakers such tures, which can be co-produced internation- Away from the mainstream, idiosyncratic, curi-

Frank Peijnenburg erlands. Its focus is to house and cross-over films, created equally by to stimulate, inspire and challenge our direc- as Johan van der Keuken, Heddy Honigmann, ally. Our films aim to be inspiring, challenging, ous, liberal, innovative, groundbreaking, bold, develop and strengthen today’s best story-driven auteurs and emerg- tors and writers. We only select a number of Renzo Martens, Ditteke Mensink and young stirring and heartfelt. immersive and insightful. Dutch cinema and film culture both domes- ing directors. projects to work on in order to produce daring talented directors. Many of the documenta- PRPL’s first five feature films all premiered at VPRO 2Doc: Weekly documentary strand for tically and internationally. The Film Fund of- We are committed to collaborative and long- and accessible quality films for an internation- ries and features are screened at festivals all the film festivals of Toronto, Locarno, Tribeca 'best of the fest' documentaries, which are ur- fers various selective support schemes on lasting relationships with our partners – talent, al audience. over the world and have been awarded many and were awarded at many international film gent, relevant and excellent. In primetime the production and distribution for minority Dutch producers, distributors and festivals alike – to OAK is both a voting member of the European times. In 2016 he directed the documentary festivals. THE PARADISE SUITE won Best films need to be accessible for a large audi- co-productions. Of the budget available for facilitate the best possible life for each and Film Academy, the EAVE network and the ACE Hieronimus Bosch – Touched by the Devil. Film at the 2016 Dutch national film awards. ence, topical and often agenda setting or fol- funding in 2018 an amount of 3 million euro every project. network and alumni from the Binger Filmlab, The accompanying interactive documentary Furthermore PRPL’s latest 3 films were the lowing. Late night slots, however, aim to push is earmarked for selective schemes targeting Torino Filmlab and the Andrzej Wajda Studio. has been awarded with a prestigious Webby national entries for the Academy Award Best our boundaries with documentaries: morally, minority co-productions. Award. Foreign Language Film and two out of five for topically or in the experimental way of storytell- The Netherlands Film Fund also runs the Film the European Film Awards. ing or visualization. Production Incentive, offering a cash rebate So far PRPL has co-produced with Greece, up to 35% on production costs spent in the Germany, Sweden, Bulgaria, Belgium, Esto- Netherlands and oversees the activities of the nia, Poland and Finland. Netherlands Film Commission. PRPL’s founder Ellen Havenith is a member of the EFA and part of the EAVE and ACE net- works.

Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.vprobroadcast.com/titles/genres/docu- [email protected], www.filmfund.nl www.ninefilm.com oakmotionpictures.com www.pvhfilm.nl Contact details: [email protected], www.prpl.nl mentary.html

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Creative Europe Izabela Igel Annemiek Van Der Hell Annemiek Van Windmill Film Iris Lammertsma Witfilm Przemysław Miekinia Before My Eyes Agata Gruszecka Desk Poland Anna Shevchenko Film New Europe Harine Films P o lan d

Windmill Film is an Amsterdam based film Witfilm is the production company of director Before My Eyes is a young and dynamic pro- Creative Europe Desk Poland – national repre- Film New Europe is one of the top informa- Harine Films is a Polish production company production company and produces (inter)- Boudewijn Koole (a.o. Beyond Sleep and Little duction company based in Warsaw. The com- sentation of the European Union Creative Eu- tional sources for film producers, festival pro- established by Izabela Igel - EAVE and Wajda national (co)-productions. We produce docu- Bird) and producer Iris Lammertsma. Witfilm pany‘s objective is to deliver top quality films rope programme, offering financial support to grammers and buyers of films in Europe. It is School graduated film producer. Before she mentaries, features and animations for cin- focuses on creative documentaries and art that are author-driven and uncompromising. the cultural, audiovisual and creative sectors. supported by the Polish Film Institute and the started Harine Films, Iza produced “Floating

Nether lan ds ema and all other kinds of platforms. house feature films, its key assets being con- Before My Eyes is always on the look out for Creative Europe - MEDIA programme as well Skyscrapers” by Tomasz Wasilewski (2013 We also do distribution with our company cept development and intensive counseling talents keen to experiment and explore sub- as the main film institutions of 15 countries Karlove Vary IFF, Tribeca IFF) and Wild Roses Windmill Film Distribution with distributor Wal- of filmmakers, resulting in innovative, high ject and form. The company works with strong in the region. Its 19 500 subscribers are film by Anna Jadowska (2017 Cottbus IFF, Impact lie Pollé. quality and visually powerful films of artistic personalities and helps them fulfil their artistic professionals worldwide. The FNE newswire is Award at Stockholm IFF). Harine’s first film is a nature dealing with subjects that are thought- visions. Shaping the uniqueness of the pro- published DAILY and distributed globally. Join Romanian-Polish “Dog” by Florin Serban and provoking at all times. Witfilm (co-) produces ject is the number one priority. „Fragments” the network of Europe’s most successful film Polish-Italian film “The Man with the Magic both nationally and internationally. by Agnieszka Woszczynska, a short film made professionals at www.filmneweurope.com Box” (2017 Busan IFF, Asteroid Award at Tri- by the studio, was selected for Quinzaine des este Sci-Fi FF) where Iza also serves as a pro- Réalisateurs (Directors’ Fortnight) in Cannes ducer. She aslo produced as a Harine Films in 2014. Tomasz Sliwinski’s short film Ondine and To- masz Siwinski’s Olga’s Diamond. Her scope of interest covers arthouse cinema; she likes to work with first- and second-time directors. She is focusing on international co-productions.

Contact details: Contact details: Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.windmillfilm.com Contact details: [email protected], www.witfilm.nl www.beforemyeyes.pl www.kreatywna-europa.eu www.filmneweurope.com Contact details: [email protected]

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New Horizons New Europe Film International Pawel Jozwiak-Rodan Kamil Skalkowski Natalia Grzegorzek Marcin Łuczaj Czołnowska Weronika Kalejdoskop Film Koskino Sales Film Festival Projection Id. Joanna Szymanska Shipsboy P o lan d P o lan d

Kalejdoskop Film is a production company Koskino is a production house based in War- Boutique sales company based in Warsaw, New Horizons International Film Festival, est. PROJECTION IDENTIFICATION / PROJEKCJA SHIPsBOY is a Warsaw-based production based in Warsaw, founded in 2010. Kalej- saw and run by Natalia Grzegorzek. Koskino’s founded in 2010 by Jan Naszewski. The com- 2001, is the biggest film festival in Poland. The IDENTYFIKACJA is audiovisual production company, working both in fiction and docu- doskop Film is a sister company of Studio Fil- point of interest are feature narratives, mostly pany’s catalogue includes the Icelandic RAMS 19th edition of the event will take place on July company founded in 2011, starts the first mentaries. Founded in 2013 the company’s mowe Kalejdoskop, one of the most awarded comedy-dramas with a potential of wide dis- (Prix Un Certain Regard in Cannes in 2015, 25 - August 4, 2019. It also runs a distribution crowdsourcing collaborative documentary main focus is on discovering and nurturing (IDA Award, Oscar Nominee and many oth- tribution as well as festival circuit. Previous sold to over 40 countries), Swedish-Polish arm focused on cutting-edge arthouse cin- film in Europe MY 89 GENERATION. Than new talents – on local as well as on interna- ers), recognizable (more than 200 produc- films produced by Koskino are „KAMPER” by debut THE HERE AFTER (Directors’ Fortnight ema. Key industry events are Polish Days- the produced THE PILGRIM with Opus Film. We tional level. tions) and oldest (30 years) independent film Łukasz Grzegorzek (premiere at Karlovy Vary 2015) as well as 9 Berlinale titles including presentation of the latest Polish films to inter- cooperate with Polish Television, Polish Film People behind SHIPsBOY are a creative trio company in Poland. Kalejdoskop Film was IFF 2016, Discovery Award at Raindance IFF in the 2016 Silver Bear winner UNITED STATES national industry representatives and New Ho- Institute, regional film funds and private inves- of two producers and a writer-director, where created from a need to tell more stories. New London), „Winter Flies” by Olmo Omerzu (Ko- OF LOVE and Generation winners VIOLET and rizons Studio+ for first and second time film- tors. The company is also developing in the each of the partners brings different quali- generation of producer were put in charge skino’s minority co-production; Best Director MOTHER I LOVE YOU. In 2016 the company makers. More info on: www.nowehoryzonty.pl field of VR films and games. ties to the mix, creating experienced, ener- of the company. From it start is a base for Award at Karlovy Vary IFF 2018, international represented the Israeli black comedy ONE getic and audience-oriented production team. younger filmmakers, who can work with more premiere at TIFF, Czech Oscar candidate) and WEEK AND A DAY (Cannes Semaine de la With knowledge gained from projects that we experienced colleagues. Kalejdoskop Film „A Coach’s Daughter” by Łukasz Grzegorzek Critique). have worked on individually (including titles have been involved in documentaries, fictions, (opening film of New Horizons IFF 2018, Best screened and awarded at Cottbus, San Se- commercials and music videos. Presently we Youth Film Award at Filmfest Cottbus, to be bastian, Locarno, Tribeca and Berlinale) we are working on feature cinema documentary released theatrically in March 2019). Koskino develop our slate of edgy, innovative and au- “An Antarctic syndrome” and a narrative fic- looks for international co-productions both as dience-appealing features and creative docu- tion “False Positive”, which was develop dur- a minority and main producer. mentaries. ing Biennale Cinema College 2018. Our goal Having established good relationships with is to produce films that relate to a universal key Polish industry players such as HBO Po- values and humans’ stories, that will appeal to land and TVP (Polish national broadcaster) we viewers in various countries with various cul- are now focusing on European market and are tural backgrounds. actively looking for international coproduction possibilities.

Contact details: Contact details: Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.kalejdoskopfilm.pl Contact details: [email protected] www.neweuropefilmsales.com www.nowehoryzonty.pl www.projectionid.com www.shipsboy.com

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Hi Film Romanian Film Tangaj Livia Radulescu Dana Bunescu Anamaria Antoci Alex Traila Michal Bielawski Telemark Anna Ferens TELEWIZJA POLSKA de Film Productions Centre Production po lan d

TELEMARK is a War- Telewizja Polska SA - TVP -public, free TV deFilm was conceived as an independent pro- Hi Film Productions, set up by Ada Solomon Alex is a Romanian film consultant. Tangaj Production is ro mania saw based film and TV station. Territory Poland. Polish language. duction company in 2009, gathering a group in 2004, is an independent Romanian com- He holds a diploma in Cinematography and a young film produc- boutique production TVP1 broadcasts: latest news, political pro- of young filmmakers that share common pas- pany working on local films, international co- has followed multiple training and workshops tion company, Bu- company managed by grams, world events, documentaries, report- sions and values. We engage in all types of productions and production services for fea- on creative producing, mentoring and market- charest based, owned Anna Kepinska and Ma- ages, movies, series, focused on information cinematic productions with diverse approach- tures, documentaries, short films & TV films. ing. For 11 years has owned in Bucharest its by Anamaria Antoci, ciej Kubicki. Telemark is and education. TVP1 is intended for view- es and styles. Films such as “Ramona“ by An- Hi Film has produced projects involving some own production company Steppenwolf Film. built upon the formerly Radu Romaniuc Maciej Kubicki well known for creative ers of all ages. The most important for us is drei Cretulescu, “Horizon“ by Paul Negoescu, of the most promising names of the Roma- He is strongly involved in different industry known boutique for in- documentaries and pre- the high quality of programs and journalistic “Black Clothes“ by Octav Chelaru, “The World nian Cinema: Cristian Nemescu, Radu Jude, platforms dedicated to South East & Eastern die titles (e.g La Mezza mium TV drama produced for leading Polish integrity. Docs: Human Stories; Wild Life; is Mine“ by Nicolae Constantin Tanase, or Alexandru Solomon, Adrian Sitaru, Razvan Europe. Along with Connecting Cottbus East Stagione by Danilo and international TV broadcasters: TVP, HBO, History,Science, Current Affairs. “Marita“ by Criti Iftime, were presented and Radulescu, Stefan Constantinescu, Valentin West Co-Production Market and WEMW has Caputo) Steppenwolf CANAL+, YLE, ARTE and MTV. Their documen- Focused on docs for current slots. Polish au- awarded in prestigious international film fes- Hotea, Paul Negoescu, Cristian Iftime, Dan- initiated #FEEDback the think tank platform Film (est. 2006). tary projects were shown and awarded at many dience is very demanding. Looking for Strong tivals: Cannes, Locarno, Karlovy Vary, AFI, iel Sandu, Sebastian Mihailescu. Moreover, it tackling the future film policy in Eastern Euro- The new branding and festivals abroad (incl. IDFA, Hot Docs, Visions Human Stories with tension, emotional, shock- Chicago, Busan, Transilvania IFF, and many has executively produced Maren Ade’s Oscar- pean territories. He was a member of Roma- management under- du Reel, DOK Leipzig) and awarded Grand Prix ing, surprising, with one protagonist; Wild Life; more. More recently, the stop motion anima- nominated TONI ERDMANN, Arnaud des Pal- nian Film Centre’s board of management and lines the company’s di-

at the 2018 and 2012 Krakow Film Festival (re- History - contemporary, European, universal; tion “The Best Customer“ by Serghei Chiviriga lières’ ORPHAN and Hermine Huntgeburth's counsellor to the Ministry of Culture. Currently Ana-Maria Voicu rection towards a strong spectively Marta Prus's feature-lenght doc Over the Best Docs - very spectacular. Stories about was selected in 30 major international festivals TOM SAWYER & HUCK FINN. Hi Film has he is collaborating with the Romanian Film slate of arthouse films carefully balanced with the Limit and Lidia Duda’s midlenght one Entan- extraordinary people. dedicated to the genre. We are currently in de- co-produced up to now with France, Ger- Centre as policy advisor on EU affairs and is productions that tackle audience in a unique gled) and the 2015 Koszalin Debut Film Festival velopment with feature films “To The North” many, Italy, Spain, Austria, Hungary, Sweden, EURIMAGES national representative. manner, while equally exploring fresh talented (Marta Prus’s mid-lenght documentary Talk to (writer-director Mihai Mincan), and “Balaur” Serbia, Croatia, The Netherlands, Belgium, Romanian voices and newly discovered out- Me). Currently, TELEMARK is post-producing (writer/director Octav Chelaru), and in various Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Bulgaria and is side the borders.

ro mania two projects: a featurelenght creative documen- stages of production with three documenta- looking forward to new cinematic adventures. tary The Wind. A Documentary Thriller by Michał ries, four shorts, two animations, and one mi- Bielawski in international co-production with nority coproduction. HBO Europe and Nextra Film and an arthouse Contact details: feature fiction Interior by Marek Lechki. [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.tvp.pl www.defilm.ro [email protected] www.cnc.gov.ro www.tangajproduction.com www.telemark.com.pl

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Transilvania international All Inclusive BaBoon ser bia M. Cem Öztüfekçi Miroslav Mogorovic Mirko Bojovic M. Cem Öztüfekçi Dorina Oarga Film Festival Nadezhda Gorshkova Viva films Films Art & Popcorn Production Beldocs IDFF

ro mania Founded in 2002, in the town of Cluj-Napoca, "Viva Films" is a Moscow based film production ALL INCLUSIVE FILMS is a production com- During nine years' experience, Art&Popcorn BaBoon Production is a Belgrade production BELDOCS is 'THE' In- Transilvania IFF has grown rapidly to become company, developed especially for the pur- pany in Belgrade. All productions of the com- produced 20 feature films which ranked the company founded in 2007 by established film ternational Documen- the most important film-related event in Ro- pose of International movie co-productions. It pany so far have been supported by Film company among the most productive Serbian authors that aims to develop cinematographic tary Festival in Serbia mania and one of the most spectacular annual was founded by producer Nadezhda Gorshk- Center Serbia. Company’s most recent film film producers. Art&Popcorn films have been projects within the Serbian and global audio- with a focus on Post-So- events in the region. It is a member of the Al- ova to follow up the steps of her other com- WONGAR – directed and co-produced by An- presented at more than five hundred film fes- visual panorama. It is centred on European viet and Ex-YU MEDIA liance of Central and Eastern European Film pany “Liga Production”, which was founded in drijana Stojkovic-recently had its international tivals on six continents and won numerous co-productions and international promotion of countries in Industry

Festivals (CENTEAST) and it is supported by 2012 and produced several successful films premiere in IDFA Mid-Length Competition in international awards. Art&Popcorn authors' the audio-visual arts. Mladen Vusurovic program this year. ALL the Creative Europe - MEDIA Programme. In like “The life long night”, “Suicidalists”, “Big Amsterdam on November 2018 after having team consists of distinguished filmmakers as BaBoon is the co-production partner in Serbia INCLUSIVE FILMS is 2011, Transilvania IFF was accredited by the Game”, “House of Others” received the Grand Prix on 65th Belgrade well as young talents whose professional ca- capable of making a film from the starting idea a production company in Belgrade. All pro- FIAPF, which places it among the 40 most im- Today Viva Films has following projects: Documentary & Short Film Festival Martovski. reer is still in its early and promising stage. and bringing it to the audience, or of swiftly ductions of the company so far have been portant festivals in the world. Post-production The other titles of All Inclusive Films were Development, improvement, challenges and mobilizing authors and crew for various video supported by Film Center Serbia. Company’s feature movie “Inhale-Exhale”, a Russian- screened and awarded in festivals like Rotter- continuous presence in the European audio- and film productions. most recent film WONGAR – directed and co- Georgian coproduction, directed by Dito dam, FidMarseille, Sofia, Havana, Raindance, visual scene is the basic strategic principle of BaBoon has gathered under one roof the produced by Andrijana Stojkovic- recently had r u ss ia Tsintsadze Sarajevo, Montreal World Film Festival. Art&Popcorn, as well as commitment to the credits from more than 120 short and long its international premiere in IDFA Mid-Length Production AIF makes co-productions. Company’s focus development and production of each film. feature films, documentaries, TV programmes Competition in Amsterdam on November Feature movie “Winter depression” directed is on contemporary film forms. Special interest Since 2011, company Art&Popcorn has been and series as directors, scriptwriters, editors, 2018 after having received the Grand Prix on by Tazo Narimanidze lays in films that creatively interweave these very active in the field of executive production producers, co-producers, executive producers 65th Belgrade Documentary & Short Film Fes- Pre-production two film forms – documentaries that impress of European films and co-productions in Serbia. and line producers. tival Martovski. The other titles of All Inclusive feature movie “Antiques” Russian-Georgian like fiction films and fiction films that seem like Films were screened and awarded in festivals co-production, directed by Rusudan Glurjidze, documentaries. like Rotterdam, FidMarseille, Sofia, Havana, written by Oleg Negin Raindance, Sarajevo, Montreal World Film Festival. AIF makes co-productions. Com- pany’s focus is on contemporary film forms. Special interest lays in films that creatively ser bia interweave these two film forms – documen- Contact details: taries that impress like fiction films and fiction [email protected] films that seem like documentaries. Contact details: [email protected], www.tiff.ro Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.artandpopcorn.com Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] 266 www.beldocs.rs 267

Film Center Monkey ser bia ser bia Andelija Andric Jelena Angelovski Stefan Mladenovic Marija Stojnic Bilboke Nevena Savic Cinnamon films Serbia Adi Dizdarevic Filmbakery Production Plan 9

Bilboke is a Belgrade-based production com- Cinnamon Films (f.2014) is division of Cinna- Film Center Serbia (FCS) Filmbakery was founded in 2018 by two Monkey Production is a young film production Plan 9 is a production company, established pany dedicated to delivering creative docu- mon Production (f.2006) award- winning com- is a government institu- young film professionals, producer Adi company from Serbia that successfully pro- in 2009 under the name Collapse Films. Un- mentaries that intersect with other art forms. pany based in Belgrade, Serbia. The focus of tion working under the Dizdarevic and film director/producer Lee duced three feature films by now, directed by til 2015 we were mostly focused on making Its debut project 'Speak So I Can See You’ has the Cinnamon Films is production of feature auspices of the Ministry Filipovski. After actively working in the film Tamara Drakulic: SWING, OCEAN and WIND. short films and music videos, but after our been supported by Film Center Serbia, Eurim- films and documentaries with international po- of Culture and Informa- industry both in Europe and North America, All films were produced outside of Serbia, two very successful first feature production project ages and Doha Film Institute. tential and distinctive approach to the stories. tion of the Republic of they decided it was time to start their own of them being road movies. Made indepen- “Panama” (Directed by Pavle Vuckovic and

Our policy is to give opportunity to young film Nevena Negojevic Serbia. FCS was found- production company which would focus on dently, our films accomplished high technical premiered on Cannes FF, Special Screening), makers to produce their projects providing ed in order to creatively their first independent feature film as well and artistic standard, and had very successful we have significantly developed the capacity full professional and technical support. Over stimulate and administrate financial support to as support emerging talents by creating festival lives. Our last film WIND was screened for producing and co-producing feature films. the years we built long-term relationships with Serbian film industry. Its goal is to direct and short films, low-budget features and docu- at Torino, Goteborg and BAFICI FFs. In addi- Our aim in film-making is to make good qual- domestic and international partners. In coor- manage strategic development of Serbian film mentaries. Filmbakery was awarded by the tion to this, it won the Best Serbian Film award ity art-house films that can have success on dination with our partners we aim at the close industry. From 2016 it hosts CED MEDIA Office British Council at the Western Balkans Start- in 2017 45th Belgrade International Film Fes- relevant film festivals but also reach wider au- collaboration on creative exchange, financ- aiming at providing support to representatives Up workshop as one of the most promising tival – FEST, and it had a successful theatrical diences, exploring new ways of visual expres- ing, international presentation of the project, of the audiovisual sector who want to partici- creative start-ups in the Balkan region as the release in Serbia, establishing us nationally as sion and showing cultural diversity topic vise. negotiations with potential distributors and pate in the MEDIA subprogram. Through the founders manage to bridge the gap between one of the most dynamic companies in the We have produced films which were partici- strong production support. By carefully form- consultations, public events and educational Serbia, where they are situated, and foreign field of creative documentary production. pating on various festivals, such as Cannes ing strong and experienced production team activities organized MEDIA desk also promotes productions in Europe as well as overseas. Since the beginning, Monkey Production gath- FF, Busan FF, Clermont-Ferrand FF, Tallinn FF and film development department, Cinnamon Creative Europe MEDIA subprogram. The first project we worked on as a produc- ers the highest ranking young professionals etc. Company’s overall strategy is to develop grew into one of the leading production com- tion company is "Ours", a hybrid documen- of the region with the aim to create films of and produce films of young directors and tal- panies in Serbia. tary directed by promising young director unique cinematic value. ents, and to explore relevant themes with high Sead Sabotic which is currently in postpro- artistic value. duction. Previous works of the founders were screened on some of the most significant fes- tivals in the world.

Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.marijastojnic.com Contact details: [email protected] www.fcs.rs, www.media.kreativnaevropa.rs Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.plan9.rs

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This and That ser bia ser bia Milos Ivanovic PLATFORMA Milanka Gvoic REZON Maja Popovic SENSE Production Masa Neskovic Productions Ivana Antic Tuna Fish Studio Biljana Tutorov Wake Up Films

Since its establishment in 2012, Platforma Incubator of multimedial arts and creative in- SENSE Production is a This and That Productions was founded in TFS is a Belgrade-based production com- WAKE UP FILMS is a production company has oriented towards production of content dustries – REZON was founded in 2013 by a Belgrade-based com- 2008 by a group of young filmmakers to pro- pany that focuses on pro- viding creative film based in Novi Sad, dedicated to thought-pro- that resonate with contemporary tendencies group of people who already had experience pany ran by a trio of duce quality socially-engaged feature and cre- and video production solutions for films and voking cinema and multi-platform projects. Its in production – web oriented and cross/trans in other associations dealing with promoting producers: Maja Popo- ative documentary films.The company team com- mercials. In 2010, two films came out main focus is on upcoming authors and new media projects. culture. Rezon was founded with the intention vic, Marija Stojanovic has experience at training schools and events of our studio. A documentary about the fa- talents from the region. The company takes an Platforma paved its way to film production by to produce and co-produce creative docu- and Milan Stojanovic. including EAVE,Producers on the move, Pro- mous painter Milena Pavlovic Barili, by Carna active part in educating young professionals

producing awarded short animated films in mentaries and short fiction films. The goals of Milan Stojanovic Company's recent titles ducer's network,American Film Institute,etc. Manojlovic and a short film “Theta Rhythm” as a local partner of international organizations 2016. Since then, Platforma started develop- Incubator Rezon are: commitment to promote include Ivan Ikic's BAR- Most recent films are "A Good Wife" by Mir- by Bojan Fajfric. Both films were selec- ted like EURODOC or Balkan Documentary Cen- ing first feature projects: “Bandits in search of culture, creative industries, promotion and BARIANS (2014 / Special Mention, Karlovy jana Karanovic (co-pro: Bosnia and Herzego- by a number of international film Festivals tre, while creating in 2018 a new international Mom” (3 awards at FEST ’18), “Cutting Close” development of multimedial arts, democrati- Vary IFF; Best Film, Crossing Europe Linz; vina and Croatia, P: Sundance 2016),"Monu- (EAST SILVER - Jihlava, MOTOVUN film fes- platform for filmmakers: CIRCLE Women Doc (tbr in March ‘19). sation of art and media and to support young Seyfi Teoman Award, EFF Palic) and HER JOB ment to Michael Jackson" by Darko Lungulov tival, Vienna International Film Festival, In- Accelerator. Apart from film production, Platforma is en- authors. (2018 / TIFF; Best Actress, Thessaloniki IFF) (co-pro: Germany, Macedonia and Croatia, ternational Short Film Festival - Oberhausen, gaged in sound post production facilities with by Nikos Labot, a minority co-production with supported by Media and Eurimages) and doc- SLIDING PAST - International Film Festival partner company ATTIC studios, provides ser- Homemade Films (GR). The new film by Cristi umentary film "In The Dark" by Goran Stank- Rotterdam, I- GONG, Seoul international vices in corporate film production for various Puiu, THE MANOR HOUSE is in production, ovic (supported by Idfa Berta fund, P: IDFA Festival). For the web series #JustSaying we clients and has recently started producing ani- while the development slate includes THE US- 2014).This and That has recently produced received IPA Satellite Award 2014 for best mated commercial videos. ERS by Ivan Ikic, LABOUR DAY by Mladen the successful TV show “Morning Changes ori- ginal short program, Gold Medal at World Djordjevic and HOW I LEARNED TO FLY by Everything” broadcasted on RTS the National Media Fest Hamburg, Official Webby Hono- Radivoje Andric. Television of Serbia. The company currently ree for Long Form or Series, BANFF Rockie has two films in the phase of financing,“Mara” Award Nomi- nation for Best Webseries Fic- by Mirjana Karanovic and “Darkling”,by Du- tion and many others. san Milic. While “Diana’s List”,a docu fiction and “Assymetry” a fiction feature are in post- production.

Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: Contact details: Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.platformapresents.rs Contact details: [email protected] www.senseproduction.rs www.thisandthat.rs www.tunafishstudio.com www.wakeupfilms.net

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Jakub Viktorín Juraj Krasnohorsky Artichoke Peter Badac BFILM Rastislav Sestak DNA Production Katarina Tomkova kaleidoscope nutprodukcia Peter Kerekes Peter Kerekes

s l o vakia Artichoke is a Slovak film production company BFILM was founded in 2010 by Peter Badac D.N.A. has been operating since 2001. Re- Kaleidoscope is a company providing the Nutprodukcia is the partner company to Peter Kerekes Ltd. is an independent film pro- s l o vakia founded in 2010 by producers Juraj Krasno- as a film production company working with ceiving valuable experience in television and service of associate and delegate producing, Czech-based production outfit nutprodukce, duction company established in 1998 in Slo- horsky and Henrieta Cvangová. We produce art-house fiction, animations and TV series. commercial production, the company started co-producing and consultancy aimed at the founded in 2015 by producers Jakub Viktorín vakia. Our main focus is to produce creative animated, documentary and feature films for BFILM focuses on remarkable artistic quality producing independent arthouse short films international film industry, primarily for film from Slovakia and his Czech partners Tomas documentaries in international co-productions. cinema and TV. Producer Juraj Krasnohorsky and innovative approaches, working with care- (VOICES, DARKROOM), which not only re- projects coming from the Visegrad and East Hruby and Pavla Janouskova Kubeckova. Main projects: „Occupation 1968“, „Velvet is a MAIA and EAVE graduate, board mem- fully selected directorial talent. ceived attention and critical acclaim, but also European region. The film projects kaleido- Nutprodukcia focuses mainly on synergic terrorists“, „Cooking history“, „66 seasons“. ber of CEE Animation and co-director of the BFILM is one of the leading companies on the were successful at the international festival scope aims at are mostly of an arthouse or Slovak and Czech projects designed to also CEE Animation Workshop. In 2019 Artichoke Slovak market with 3 award winning feature circuit. Since 2007, the company produces cross-over genre, strong local and personal appeal to other European markets. is producing the documentary film "Et j'aime films and 7 short films already produced. Our artistically challenging feature films and has stories with a universal impact and a potential Jakub Viktorín worked as the executive pro- à la fureur" by French director André Bonzel, films have received several awards and nomi- since established strong relationships with to become European co-productions or typical ducer of HOME CARE (Czech Lion for Best animated feature film "White Plastic Sky" by nations, were in competition in Cannes, An- young filmmaking talents, who are willing to festival titles. kaleidoscope's recent success Actress in 2016) and THE RED CAPTAIN Hungarians Tibor Bánóczki and Sarolta Szabó necy, Berlinale or Locarno, were screened in cross the borders of genre and explore new is the documentary film 5 OCTOBER (2016) (Tallinn Black Nights FF 2016). Recently, he and a puppet stop-motion for children "Of Un- Rotterdam, Karlovy Vary, Warsaw, Cairo and narrative structures. With director Peter Beb- by Martin Kollar, which premiered at Rotter- co-produced SPOOR by Agnieszka Holland wanted Things and People" in co-production many other festivals. Our vision is to bring lo- jak, the company produced APRICOT ISLAND dam IFF, HOTEL SUNRISE (2016) by Maria (Alfred Bauer Prize at Berlin IFF 2017) and with Poland, Czech rep. and Slovenia, set to cal stories for the broad international audience (2011), a melodrama, EVIL (2012), the first Rumanova, presented in a World Premiere CIRKUS RWANDA by Michal Varga (Karlovy be released in 2020. while helping emerging talents to be discov- Slovak horror and THE CLEANER (2015), a at IDFA and NINA (2017) by Juraj Lehotsky, Vary and Warsaw FF 2018). Kubeckova and ered and grow. psychological drama, all of which were pre- introduced at Karlovy Vary IFF in World Pre- Hruby produced the HBO miniseries BURN- sented at international film festivals world- miere, presented at Toronto IFF, Warsaw FF ING BUSH (2013) and HBO Europe original wide and received awards. (FIPRESCI Award), Cairo IFF (Bronze Pyra- series WASTELAND (2016). mid), Black Nights Tallinn IFF or Neisse FF Slovak director Teodor Kuhn’s debut feature (Best Film). film, BY A SHARP KNIFE, is currently in ​kaleidoscope is headed by Katarina Tomkova, post-production and will be nutprodukcia’s an EAVE Producers Workshop 2016 and SOFA first project as a majority producer, followed 2015 graduate. by Michal Blasko’s VICTIM on the develop- ment slate.

Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.artichoke.sk Contact details: [email protected], www.bfilm.sk www.dnaproduction.sk www.kaleidoscope.sk www.nutprodukcia.sk www.kerekesfilm.com

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Radio and Television Slovak Film Slovak Film Wandal Ondrej Starinský Katarina Krnacova Eva Pospisilova Amela Ikovic Slovakia Silverart Imelda Selková Institute Commission Adamík Hrycová Wanda production Arsmedia

s l o vakia Radio and Television of Slovakia (RTVS) is Slo- Film production company based in Bratislava, The Slovak Film Insitute Slovak Audiovisual Fund has launched its new Wandal Production was established in 2007. Production Company s l o vakia vakia's state owned public television and radio Slovakia, formed and run by Producer Kata- (SFI), established in organisational unit, the Slovak Film Commis- Wanda Adamik Hrycova, company’s owner, ARSMEDIA was estab- broadcaster. It is a merger of Slovenská tel- rína Krnácová. She is EAVE 2015 graduate, 1963, member of FIAF sion (SFC), in order to promote Slovakia and has more than 20 years of experience in TV, lished in 1990. evízia and Slovenský rozhlas. Slovak Television Producers on the Move 2017 participant and and European Film Pro- its regions as a “film-friendly country” with the film and theatre production, she produced 14 It is a company with a big (STV) is a public television service that broad- a voting member of EFA and SFTA. Katarina motion, is the sole na- aim to become a more attractive and acces- world known theatre musicals (Hello, Dolly!, experience and high rep- casts on two channels, Channel One (Jed- produced a family drama Little Harbour (dir. tional institution in the sible partner for foreign film productions or The Birdcage, HAIR, Hamlet, Cleopatra, utation, which confirms Boštjan Ikovic notka) and Channel Two (Dvojka) across the Iveta Grófová), a Slovak-Czech coproduction Rastislav Steranka field of cinematography domestic investors. Connecting professionals etc.), big TV shows (Pop Idol, The Voice, more than 25 years of ex- entire territory of the Slovak Republic. Viewers supported also by Creative Europe MEDIA and in Slovakia. It consists and providing expert guidance, the Slovak Strictly Come Dancing), TV fiction series and perience and hard work. have selected STV as the most reliable Slovak Eurimages, and awarded with Crystal Bear at of the National Film Archive and the National Film Commission is here for anyone seeking to TV entertainment shows. On the web page: www.arsmedia.si you can find television network. It has won hundreds of Berlinale 2017. Cinematographic Centre. The National Film create audiovisual content in Slovakia, wheth- Wandal Production focuses mainly on feature all our films which where produced, the new awards at domestic and international film and Katarina previously worked on a short film Archive preserves, and protects national cin- er it be a feature, a documentary, animation, film and TV production. We also participate films, which are in production and films that are television festivals. THANKS, FINE by M. Prikler premiered at Ci- ematographic heritage and makes it available TV series or a commercial. as minority co-producers in strongly appeal- in development phase. Our last films are: néfondation / Cannes IFF, followed by Prikler’s for the public. At the same time, SFU handles ing international projects. Features films: Comedy of theirs (2016) Family feature FINE, THANKS premiered at IFF Rot- producers rights to Slovak films produced by Film (coproduction 2015), Chefurs raus (2013), terdam 2014 and SLOVAKIA 2.0. She also Slovak national studios by 1997. Shanghai gypsy (2012) Piran – Pirano (2010)… worked on Mira Fornay’s MY DOG KILLER, The National Cinematographic Centre is the Documentary films: To The Top And Back (Do the winner of the Tiger award at IFF Rotterdam national film promotion centre, promoting vrha in nazaj) 2015, Living stone (Živeti kamen) and a Slovak Oscar contender. Slovak films and filmmakers internationally. It 2014, At the end of Tržaške street (Na koncu Current slate of Silverart includes three feature provides complex information services about Tržaške) 2010. ARSMEDIA’s goal is to develop films and a TV series, all of them set as inter- Slovak cinema and organizes film events in and finalize new screenplay, develop new pro- national co-productions. Focusing on feature Slovakia and abroad. ject, search for co-production, produce new s l o v e nia debut directors with strong visual content, the films. Also we can offer: scout location, organi- ambition is to establish the company as a reli- zation of casting and find other crewmembers able partner internationally in basic production, postproduction, promotion and distribution of films. Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.silverartfilm.sk www.sfu.sk, www.aic.sk/aic/en www.filmcommission.sk www.wandal.sk www.arsmedia.si

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Kino Otok - Martin Turk Sabina Briski Karlic Juraj Krasnohorsky Vlado Bulajic Urša Dolinar Bela film CED Slovenia CEE Animation December Mocnik Varja Isola Cinema Movie Sieve

s l o v e nia Production company The Creative Europe CEE ANIMATION is the Production house December was established Kino Otok – Isola Cinema International Film We're a Slovenian VoD s l o v e nia Bela Film d.o.o. (Ltd.) Desk Slovenia (CED new umbrella name for by Vlado Bulajic and Lija Pogacnik, both with Festival confirms the ancient old truth that is- platform that is focusing was established in Slovenia) is the national a list of activities previ- years of experience in film industry and both lands – in Slovenian otoki – have never been on premium cinematog- 1998. Predominantly information and ad- ously known as Visegrad born in December 1977. short of precious treasures. As a boutique film raphy experience. home of art house fea- vice service to promote Animation Forum. CEE Vlado Bulajic studied history and sociology of festival, organized in a picturesque Mediterra- ture films, creative doc- Creative Europe (2014- ANIMATION FORUM. culture at the Faculty of Arts, University of Lju- nean town of Izola at the beginning of June, The pitching competi- Ida Weiss umentaries and artistic Ines Kežman 2020), the EU pro- Jožko Rutar bljana. Through his film career he also worked it brings a bold selection of about 100 films Borut Semolic tion of animated projects shorts, we are aiming at gramme for the cultural as assistant director or production manager ranging all genres. The festival’s programme is in development in three socially and personally relevant content and and audiovisual sector. on films and commercials. He is 2012 EAVE categories: Short Films, built around the distinct concept of non-com- Producers workshop graduate and member of stories. The main mission of the company is CED Slovenia operates within Motovila, Centre Series / TV Specials petitiveness, where the focus of the audiences production of high quality films that pass along for the promotion of cooperation in the cul- (series of any format Slovene Film Directors Association and the As- is exclusively on the diversity and richness of relevant and universal messages and have the tural and creative sectors and is a member of and single films over 20 sociation of Slovene Film Producers. cinematic expression. Instead of putting for- potential to cross boarders. the European network of CED offices in more min.) and Feature Films. ward jurors and prize winners, the attention than 35 European countries. Besides offering CEE ANIMATION of the festival community goes to building

in-depth information and tailored guidance on Matija Sturm WORKSHOP personal connections amongst the presented various Creative Europe funding schemes of- Dynamic tailor-made filmmakers, their films, and the general and fered by MEDIA and Culture sub-programmes, workshop for experienced animated film produc- professional audiences. The aim of the pro- CED Slovenia organises various events to pro- ers, a networking and training event. 3 one-week gramme board is to hand-pick and promote mote the programme as well as to facilitate residential modules include meetings, discus- the most compelling, thought-provoking and cultural and creative projects with European sions, pitching, lobbying efforts and high quality, visionary films as a colourful totality – instead added value in Slovenia and abroad. high-end training to enable and inspire CEE com- of singling out most successful ones. panies to work together with more resources. CEE ANIMATION TALENTS This project, formerly known as VAF NEW TAL- ENTS, is intended for promotion and alternative distribution of the most talented young animation Contact details: [email protected] filmmakers from Central and Eastern Europe. Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.belafilm.si www.ced-slovenia.eu Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.isolacinema.org [email protected], www.moviesieve.com [email protected], [email protected] www.ceeanimation.eu 276 277

The Slovenian Federation of Slovenian Film Filmmakers’ Nataša Bucar Jožko Rutar Miha Cernec Ana Lampret Danijel Hocevar Centre SPOK Films Staragara Ravnikar Tilen Studio Virc Guilds Vertigo

Sl o v e nia Slovenian Film Cen- SPOK Films is dedicated to discover, promote Staragara institute with its film production la- Studio Virc is a film & TV Ana Lampret was working for Slovenian Film Independent production company, based in Sl o v e nia tre (SFC) is a public and distribute new talents of slovenian cinema bel Staragara Production is mainly an arthouse production house, first Centre as a responsible for Script and Project Ljubljana, Slovenia. Established in 1994, they agency of the Republic worldwide as well as world cinema in Slove- company, dedicated to work with proclaimed established in 1992 and Development, promotion coordination and (co)-produced more than 40 feature films incl. of Slovenia which is en- nia and South East Europe. The company inhouse film directors Janez Burger and Jan making bold step into promotion of short films. She was also oper- WHEN THE DAY HAD NO NAME (2017) by couraging creativity in was established by Jožko Rutar, who previ- Cvitkovic as well as some carefully selected arena of international ating as responsible for organization and co- Teona Mitevska / Berlinale 2017 Panorama the film and audiovisual ously worked as a producer at STARAGARA new film talents. We are developing stories with co-productions since ordination of special events. In the last years Special; NIGHTLIFE (2016) by Damjan Kozole Jelka Stergel field by creating suit- Production and was a managing director of strong artistic and personal note, using as form Bostjan Virc 2010. We are a family- she was head of industry events at the Festival / Karlovy Vary IFF 2016: Best Director Award; able conditions for film, Slovenian Film Centre, With more that 10 year the presence of universal film language. run business with a per- of Slovenian Film. She is actively involved in HOME (doc, 2015) by Metod Pevec / Sarajevo audiovisual and cinematographic activities. of experiences in production, film funding and During the period of the last few years we fin- manent staff of 11 people, and managing crea- development and education initiative RE-ACT FF Doc Comp. 2015, ZagrebDox 2016: Spe- SFC supports script and project development policy making, the focus of the company is ished a few short films and minority coproduc- tive, production and business processes under and CEE Animation activities. She is currently cial Mention; YOU CARRY ME (2014) by Ivona as well as production, promotion and distribu- dedicated towards development, production, tions with Italy (Zoran – my nephew an idiot), one roof. Our feature film “Houston, We Have working for The Slovenian Federation of Film- Juka / Karlovy Vary IFF 2015: East of the West tion and gives support to minority coproduc- promotion and distribution of high end art- Croatia, Serbia and Monte Negro (Life like a a Problem!” was the Slovenian submission for makers’ Guilds. Comp.; AN EPISODE IN THE LIFE OF AN tions, film festivals,film industry associations house films, as well as offering wide range of Trumpet) and Norway, Latvia (Liberation Day Best Foreign Language Film Oscar 2017. Our IRON PICKER (2013) by D. Tanovic / Berlinale and film education. various consulting on the film field. – Laibach in North Korea). We are developing projects were supported or acquired by HBO, Comp. 2013: 2 Silver Bears; CIRCLES (2013) SFC as the main institution also covers Film two new features Wake (dir. Matjaž Ivanišin) Netflix, various national funds, MEDIA, Eurim- by S. Golubovic / Sundance FF 2013: Special Commission activities and promotion of film and Mercedes – fire horse (dir. Jan Cvitkovic) ages, Doha Film Institute, RAI (Italy), WDR Jury Award, Berlinale 2013: Ecumenical Prize; locations and since 2017 the 25% cash rebate and two creative documentaries. (Germany), YLE (Finland), Al Jazeera, Al Ara- ALEXANDRIANS (doc, 2011) by M. Pevec / scheme for shooting in Slovenia. biya, RTV Slovenija and were accepted by festi- Trieste FF 2012: Best Doc; SLOVENIAN GIRL vals like Karlovy Vary, Toronto, Warsaw, Tribeca (2009) by D. Kozole / Toronto IFF 2009, Les New York, IDFA Amsterdam, BFI London and Arcs FF 2009: Best Actress, Sales in more many others. We are currently opening up also than 40 territories; SPARE PARTS (2003) by to Asia, co-producing a feature film Motel Aca- D. Kozole / Berlinale Comp.; BREAD AND cia by Bradley Liew and expanding our service MILK (2001) by J. Cvitkovic, Venice FF: Lion production activities. Our staff are graduates of the Future. and alumnis of various workshops like EAVE, Documentary Campus, Pixel Lab and others. Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.film-center.si Contact details: [email protected] www.staragara.com Contact details: [email protected] [email protected] www.vertigo.si www.studio-virc.com 278 279 ain ain

sp KaBoGa sp Pablo Briseño Galván Izaskun Arandia Anna Bofarull Cristina Zumarraga Charlotte Gry Madsen Feelsales IZAR Films art & films Tandem Films Marina-Evelina Cracana Film and Tell SVT

Feelsales is an international sales agency de- Production company founded in London KaBoGa is an independent film production Based in Madrid, Tandem Films will act as a Film and Tell is a Stockholm-based film com- SVT, Sweden’s public service broadcaster, has voted to documentary films and short films. (2009) by Izaskun Arandia, now based in San company, interested in projects that are linked bridge between Latin America and Europe, de- pany founded by the award-winning director a wide range of programming and a strong Is part of The Circular Group, in which also Sebastian since 2013. to reality and that depict topics of universal in- veloping and producing projects with ambition and producer Oscar Hedin. For over 10 years documentary tradition. The documentary de- participate Freak Independent Film Agency, We produce independent, low budget films terest, always with a young, sensitive, feminine to reach out at the international market. We we’ve been producing high-end documenta- partment serves three weekly slots with an agency specialized in international film fes- and short films with a social content and we and daring spirit. are a company interested in modern storytell- ries with a strong focus on social issues and output of more than 100 new titles a year. In tivals distribution and Feelmakers.com, VOD offer production services to corporate and in- ing and strong, relevant characters, with the character-driven storytelling. Our films have addition, SVT has a strong arts & culture docu- platform dedicated to documentaries, anima- ternational production companies. vision to create timeless audiovisual fiction. premiered in prestigious international film mentary slot, K special, and the acquisitions tion and short films. The three companies to- We care very much for gender equality and so The company was founded by producers Pa- festivals like IDFA and have won important department acquires additional international gether offers a complete service of films com- our teams are always gender-balanced. blo Bossi and Cristina Zumárraga, who bring a awards among which The Best Documentary programming for a variety of factual slots. mercializing with a unique strategy to achieve combined experience of decades in the inter- Feature (Göteborg Film Festival 2016) and the best results for the films. national co-production market and especially TV Prize Kristallen for Best Documentary in upscale projects. Tandem Films produces fic- 2016 and 2017. tion films, animation and TV series for a global By pairing thoughtful, compelling documen- audience. Tandem Films is keen on venturing taries with extensive outreach, we engage the in search of true talents, inside and outside audience to create positive social change. our borders, so each project provides a rich As an example, the documentary diptych on and singular outlook. children exposed to domestic violence, My Life My Lesson (2015) and Say Something (2016), have lead to changes in children’s rights legislation, in Sweden. swede n

Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: www.feelsales.com www.izarfilms.com www.kaboga.eu www.tandemfilms.es [email protected] Contact details: [email protected]

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Daniela Persico Locarno Festival Antigoni Papantoni Visions du Réel Gulin Ustun the Bridge Zeynep Atakan ZeynoFilm Denis Ivanov Arthouse Traffic Aleksandra Kostina BOSONFILM Tu r k e y

Throughout its 72 year history, the Locarno Visions du Réel, International Film Festival MEETINGS ON THE BRIDGE (MoB), the in- Zeyno Film was founded in 2007 by Zeynep Arthouse Traffic is the first Ukrainian film com- BOSONFILM is the recently established com- Film Festival has occupied a unique position Nyon, Switzerland, is one of the leading docu- dustry section of the Istanbul Film Festival, Atakan, who has been working in the indus- pany that specializes in distribution and pro- pany, producing both national films and in- in the landscape of the major film festivals. mentary films festivals worldwide, offering a primarily showcases film projects and films in try as an independent producer and partner duction of art cinema. Founded in 2003. Since ternational co-productions. The company is Every August, for eleven days the Swiss-Italian variety of approaches of cinema of the real, in post-production from Turkey and the neigh- in various production companies since 1987. then Arthouse Traffic sequentially has gone in focused mainly on the first and second feature

S w i t z er lan d town of Locarno, right in the heart of Europe, competitions for features, medium length and bours at Film Development and Work in Pro- Having incorporated Atakan previous produc- for production and promotion of Ukrainian films of young and talented Ukrainian direc- becomes the world capital of auteur cinema. short films as world or international premiere. gress workshops with the purpose of initiating tions, Zeyno Film aims to produce and mar- cinema: the company has produced 4 feature tors as a majority co-producer and coopera- Thousands of film fans and industry profes- The Festival and the Industry offer a wide negotiations for co-productions. Prior to the ket films of international standards in Turkey films and 2 short film collections by Ukrainian tion with established European directors as a sionals meet here every summer to share their range of film premieres, talks and professional workshops a training program is organized and worldwide. The company has produced directors, that was screened at various interna- minority co-producer. thirst for new discoveries and a passion for opportunities : online Media Library, Pitching with international experts for the the selected Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s Climates, Three Monkeys, tional festivals. Arthouse Traffic co-produced cinema in all its diversity. The 72nd Locarno du Réel, Docs in Progress, Rough Cut Lab. filmmakers . Once Upon A Time In Anatolia, Winter Sleep «The Tribe» by Myroslav Slaboshpytskiy that Film Festival will take place from 7 – 17 Au- Next 50th edition: April 5 to 13, 2019 Aiming at offering further incentives, in collab- and The Wild Pear Tree as well as undertaking won 3 awards at the 2014 Cannes Film Fes- gust 2019. oration with the Medienboard Berlin-Brand- international sales for these productions. In tival's International Critics' Week section and benburg and Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein 2010, the company launched the production European Discovery of the Year by European funds established a Turkish-German Co-Pro- laboratory Yapımlab, as a platform for provid- Film Academy. In order to introduce modern duction Development Fund in 2011. ing education and consultancy to young film Ukrainian cinema to the european audience, MoB continues to offer new prospects to film- practitioners who aim to become profession- the company has held 2 «Ukraine on Film» makers in any stage of their films, and acts as als. Zeyno Film continues to produce inter- festivals in Netherlands and Belgium. a go-to destination of the Turkish film industry nationally successful films in Turkey, as well As a distributor, the company has released for international professionals.of the Turkish as introducing new producers into the film more than 450 films for the moment. In co-

Tu r k e y film industry for international professionals. industry. operation with the embassies and cultural institutions, Arthouse Traffic holds festivals of U k r ain e national cinema and thematic projects.

Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.locarnofestival.ch www.visionsdureel.ch http://film.iksv.org/en/meetingsonthebridge zeynofilm.com Contact details: [email protected] www.bosonfilm.com

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Ihor Ivanko Burlaka Films Igor Savychenko Directory films Natalia Libet House Olha Matat Evos Film Anastasiia Bukovska Production Nadiia Zaionchkovska FILM.UA GROUP U k r ain e U k r ain e Burlaka Films is a newly Directory Films is Ukraine’s leading film pro- ESSE Production House is the first full-service Evos Film is a new production company in FAMILY Production is FILM.UA Group is a creative powerhouse founded production duction company today with European rec- film production company in Ukraine. Since Ukraine based on full-service advertising a business founded by headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine and one of the company based in Kyiv, ognition. Films produced by our team are 1991, the company has delivered more than agency Evolution Square with 18-year expe- a family of hereditary largest Eastern European media groups, oper- Ukraine. Burlaka Films regularly accepted by international film fes- 800 commercials, industrial and music videos rience in advertising, marketing, filmmaking filmmakers. Our genetic ating in global markets and covering the full is focused on producing tivals critical recognition. The majority of our as well as numerous TV series and feature sphere. We organize production from develop- love for film is older production cycle: development, production, independent creative projects have been distributed on television films. The company’s work has been recog- ment of projects to promotional campaign with than half a century. adaptation and distribution of audiovisual con-

Mariia Ponomarova documentary films with in Ukraine, Poland, France, Belgium, Japan, nized by various awards and nominations, the highest level of service. Danylo Kaptyukh We combine our family tent through the vertical business structure. a strong narrative and Romania and the United Kingdom. including an Academy Award® nomination Our team consists of the best representatives heritage with personal Since its foundation in 2002 FILM.UA has visual approach. The team of Directory Films has a notable for Best Short Film, Live Action for "The Door" of the Ukrainian film business with a minimum experience and a passion for our work. Fam- developed into a complete multi-media des- experience in co-production and services (2010) by Juanita Wilson, for which ESSE pro- experience of 10 years. Which united to create ily in Ukraine, specializing in TV commercial tination with the most advanced studios at its for international film companies. Among the vided production services in Ukraine. a qualitatively new company in the film indus- production. Our priority is production services disposal, as well as VFX, post production and films that have already been produced 4 co- try. Members of our team participated in the for foreign companies. We have all the means music facilities. productions, one is in the process of filming shooting of more than 1000 projects: Feature to guarantee the highest level of service: from FILM.UA Production produces feature films, and another co-production film is in the pre- film, TV series and music video, services and in-house casting to unique location scouting; television series and shows for major TV chan- paratory stage. co-production projects. the most demanding rentals are accessible to nels in Ukraine and worldwide. Animagrad Evos film priority is production services for for- us due to existing relationships built up over studio was founded in 2012 as a part of FILM. eign companies on high level of service based the course of our company's history. Our goal UA Group and has become one of the lead- on personal experience each member of our is to build a strong relationship with the client, ing animation studios in Eastern Europe with team. We combine our personal experience built on trust, openness and positive emotions. portfolio of successful products in 2D and 3D. with a passion for our work in filmmaking. Since 2004 we provide full service produc- Signal RED and Postmodern focus on special tion in Ukraine including directors & DoPs, projects and films featuring heavy use of CGI english-speaking crews, rental scouting & and other visual effects. management, special permits, studios, multi- FILM.UA GROUP is open for co-production of lingual casting services, celebrity negotiations, unique/status projects. music licensing negotiations, audio and visual Contact details: post-production services. [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.directoryfilms.com essehouse.com www.evos.kiev.ua Contact details: [email protected] www.film.ua [email protected], www.production.family

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Fresh Production Henichesk Film Odessa Film Phalanstery

Oleg Shcherbyna Group Oksana Chornobryvtseva Commission Vladimir Yatsenko Limelite Julia Sinkevych Festival Illia Gladshtein Films Sashko Chubko Pronto Film U k r ain e U k r ain e Production of features film, TV dramas, TV Free information on locations, crews, local ser- Founded in 2005, Limelite (www.limelite.co) Odessa International Film Festival is one of Phalanstery Films is an Pronto Film is a full-service independent pro- Series and TV shows. The company was vices rates and facilities. Providing assistance is one of the leading production companies the biggest audience film festivals in Eastern independent produc- duction company, based in Kyiv, Ukraine. transformed into «Fresh Production Group» for all necessary film production procedures. in Ukraine, comprising a full-time staff of 35 Europe. tion company, focused Headed by Maxim Asadchiy since 2004, in 2008. audiovisual professionals. The program includes international competi- on creative documen- Pronto produces films, tv series, and foreign Limelite is a production company, producing tion, Ukrainian national competition, Euro- taries, established in service projects. Pronto's films have been international co-productions and a found- pean documentary competition and non-com- 2017 in Kyiv, Ukraine. shown on festivals around the world like the

ing member of Film Industry Association of petitive programs of art mainstream cinema as Nadia Parfan The company delivers Rotterdam, Warsaw, Shanghai, São Paulo, Ukraine. Vladimir Yatsenko is a Head of Film well as Film Industry Office, Film Market and a full range of local pro- Chicago, Palm Springs, Moscow, Beijing, Industry Association of Ukraine and the Head Summer Film School. duction services for international documenta- Leipzig, and many more and have won vari- of the Social Council at the Ukrainian State Film Industry Office includes Pitching Com- ries and broadcasting projects - development, ous international prizes. Three Pronto's films Film Agency. During 13 years LIMELITE pro- petition, Work ­in­ Progress presentation, panel production, and postproduction. Our team became Ukrainian Oscar candidates. Pronto duced more than 600 commercials and sev- discussions and Film Market. Eventually, members have up to 10 years of experience in Film is the founding member of the Film In- eral feature films. OIFF is becoming one of the main places for production, distribution and international fes- dustry Association of Ukraine. Vladimir is participant of Producers Network Ukrainian film industry, aspiring to cover all tival management. Phalanstery Films is open 2017 and KVIFF MIDPOINT Intensive 2017, the stages of the film process from pitching of for international co-productions as a Ukrainian EAVE Marketing Workshop 2017, MIDPOINT the project and production to distribution and partner. FEATURE LAUNCH 2018, EAVE Producers audience feedback. Workshop 2018 The 8th edition of Odessa IFF - 14 - 22 July 2017. Submissions are open: 10.12.16 - 10.04.17

Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.limelite.co oiff.com.ua fb.com/phalanstery Contact details: [email protected]

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UA Film Solar Media Ternopil Film Transcarpathian Commissons Ukrainian State Serge Lavrenyuk Olesiia Vyhovska Alla Belaya Viacheslav Yehorov Leonid Bytsyura Entertainment Commission Toy Cinema Film Commission Association Philip Illienko Film Agency U k r ain e U k r ain e Solar Media Entertainment - modern Ukrain- Municipal Enterprise Ternopil Film Commis- In 2003 Dmitry Sukhanov has found Toy Pic- Transcarpathian Film Commission provides Association of Film Commissions of Ukraine, Ukrainian State Film Agency is a governmen- ian full-service production company with the- sion. tures, which specialised in commercial and free services to production companies in all NGO tal authority responsible for realization of state atrical release worldwide. service projects. It has quickly grown and be- stages of the production process assisting policy regarding cinematography and public Producer of arthouse festival co-productions come a prominent company in the Ukrainian them in during recces, research of location financial support of film industry in Ukraine. ("A Gentle Creature", dir. Sergei Loznitsa, market. Soon, Dmitry felt that the company is images, relationships with local professionals "When the Trees Fall", dir. Marysia Nikitiuk, "A ready to expand and in 2012 together with Alla and authorities. Woman at War", dir. Benedikt Erlingsson) as Belaya they have created a new division - Toy well as successful local comedies ("DZIDZIO Cinema, specialising only in film production. CONTRABASS", dir. Oleg Borshchevskyi, with Dmitry’s background of servicing the produc- box office 22.5 million UAH and 311 000 ad- tions for big international clients and Alla’s missions, “#Selfieparty”, dir. Lyubomir Levit- previous experience in international film co- sky, "Morshyn's 11", dir. Arkadyi Nepytaliuk). productions (Under The Electric Sky by Ger- man Jr., House with a Turret by Neimann etc.) turned out to be the perfect combo. Today Toy Cinema is a member and a co- founder of the Film Industry Association of Ukraine and a regular partner of the Ukrain- ian State Film Agency. The company’s main focus is split between supporting the new gen- eration of Ukrainian auteur filmmakers and bringing quality international co-productions to Ukraine.

Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] www.filmkarpaty.org.ua Contact details: [email protected] www.dergkino.gov.ua

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Yulia Serdyukova Yulia Utopia Films Xavier Henry-Rashid Film Republic Federico Spoletti FRED Morana Ikic Komljenovic Taskovski films Maxim Dashkin Victoria Films U k r ain e We focus on producing creative documenta- Film Republic is a London based world sales FRED is a web-based radio network which Taskovski Films Ltd. is a London based Victoria Films is a pro- ries with strong author's point of view, refined agency specialising in art house fiction and boasts 29 channels, broadcasting in 25 lan- world sales and production company. We duction company with visual style and critical approach towards cinematic documentaries. Our lineup includes guages, with thematic channels dedicated to welcome innovative, playful and risky forms offices in the UK and dominant discourses. titles from veteran production houses as well specific cinema content such as film educa- of documentary filmmaking capable of en- Russia, founded in 2015 as emerging and first time filmmakers. Film tion and the film industry. A media partner of gaging and surprising audiences around the by Anna von Dziem- Republic has quickly established itself as one many film festivals and film markets around globe. Our passion is discovering new talent bowska and Maxim

of Europe’s leading art house agencies for tak- the globe, FRED Film Radio was awarded a and authorial stories. We represent multi- Dziembowska Anna Von Dashkin. From contem- ing on risky and daring titles by the next gen- European grant, within the Creative Europe award winner documentaries such as Czech porary topics to histori- U ni ted K ing do m eration of master filmmakers. framework, for “FRED at School”, a project Dream (The most successful European docu- cal events, the company is producing character aiming to promote film literacy with secondary mentary film), Czech Peace (Grand Prix DMZ driven stories with strong commercial appeal school students throughout Europe. Docs), People I could have been and maybe across a range of different genres such as I am (Winner of IDFA, Visions du Réel, Hot- drama, comedy and biopics. By now, Victoria Docs), Cooking History, nominated for the Films has developed a diverse slate of projects European Academy Award), The 1000 Eyes that have received development awards at key of Dr. Maddin (Venice FF winner for the Best film festivals including Venice and Cannes. Documentary), Lampedusa in Winter, Ukraini- THE PENCIL, a feature film by Natalya Naz- nan Sheriffs (IDFA Special Jury Award, Oscar arova, is in post-production and has been nominee) and many others. Our newest acqui- presented at HAF Film Financing Forum and sitions include awarded titles such as Losing Marché du Film. FAR FRONTIERS, written by Alaska (IDFA 2018) and Closing Time (Locar- award winning screenwriter Boris Frumin, has no FF 2018 Cinelab Award). been developed at EAVE Ties That Bind work- shop and has just finished shooting with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Russia. A recently attached THE FLIGHT OF THE WASP tells a story of the inventor of the World-famous scooter Vespa, and is being developed as part Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] Contact details: [email protected] of EAVE producer’s workshop.

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The 2019 edition of When East them has a key role in planning, Meets West has several strategic promoting and organizing the co- industry partners. Each one of production forum. WE M W A RT N ERS P

293 e EAVE is a professional training, project devel- - the First Cut Lab expert team (EAVE group EAVE network Wanda Adamík Hrycová Anton Iffland Stettner Jožko Rutar opment and networking organisation for pro- leader and graduate Ankica Juric Tilic and Alessandro Amato Izabela Igel Ïlse Schooneknaep ducers. At the heart of our programmes is the PUENTES graduate Agathe Valentin are among MEMBERS: Anamaria Antoci Vanja Jambrovic Riina Sildos EAVE Producers Workshop, which has created the tutors),

av Peter Badac Pavla Janouskova Kubeckova Katarzyna Slesicka a unique co-producing network in Europe. The Artemio Benki Ankica Juric Tilic Alessia Sonaglioni - the panel CO-PRODUCING BETWEEN BEN-

e EAVE Marketing Workshop, EAVE+ and our in- ELUX AND CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPE with Mirko Bojovic Siniša Juricic Marica Stocchi ternational schemes (PUENTES, TIES THAT Valérie Bournonville Vlad Ketkovich Milan Stojanovic BIND) complete our core programmes. EAVE the Case Study of THE LINE by EAVE participant Wanda Adamík Hrycová Eva Blondiau Fleur Knopperts Joanna Szymanska also offers various tailor-made 'EAVE on DE- Sarah Born Juraj Krasnohorsky Stefano Tealdi MAND' workshops all over the globe. - the panel WHY DO WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT Vlado Bulajic Katarina Krnacova Paul Thiltges TV SERIES NOW? with opening keynote by EAVE Anton Calleja Maciej Kubicki Katarina Tomkova Since its foundation, the Trieste festival’s profes- graduate Katarina Tomkova Roberto Cavallini Dorota Lech Alex Traila sional platform dedicated to co-producing with Miha Cernec Lize Lefaible Trent Eastern Europe – WHEN EAST MEETS WEST – - the panel ONE IMAGE TO RULE THEM ALL: Weronika Czołnowska Tomas Leyers Nadia Trevisan has established itself as an important reference THE ART OF FILM POSTER organised in col- Maxim Dashkin Bernard Michaux Gulin Ustun for European professionals. EAVE, one of the laboration with EAVE graduate Vicky Miha Guillaume de Seille Vicky Miha Agathe Valentin leading European training and development pro- - and the EAVE session 2019: ANOTHER YEAR viders, is proud to have been a partner from the Heino Deckert Miroslav Mogorovic Annemiek van der Hell OF MAJOR CHANGE IN MEDIA ECONOMICS by Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu Annabella Nezri Jacobine van der Vloed very beginning. In the framework of this partner- EAVE consultant Linda Beath. ship, EAVE is advising on the strategic planning Julie Esparbes Dorina Oarga Denis Vaslin Samantha Faccio Floor Onrust Dagne Vildziunaite and programming of the event and promoting With the support of FVG Audiovisual Fund, Marco Valerio Fusco Petra Oplatkova Bostjan Virc WEMW among the members of our network. one of the producers and projects selected at Zoran Galic Laurine Pelassy Anna von Dziembowska EAVE is involved in the market in various ways: WEMW will be awarded with a scholarship for Nicolas George Sarah Pennacchi Derk-Jan Warrink the EAVE 2020 Producers Workshop. - the WEMW project selection (EAVE group Alessandro Gropplero Giovanni Pompili Mariusz Wlodarski leader and graduate Didar Domehri, EAVE group Furthermore, we are delighted that the EAVE Gints Grube Maja Popovic Vladimir Yatsenko leader and graduate Danijel Hocevar, EAVE network has a strong presence at WEMW with 9 Marion Guth Jan Roekens Marta Zaccaron CONTACTS graduates Joanna Szymanska and Alessandro projects produced and/or co-produced by EAVE Ellen Havenith Xavier Rombaut Arben Zharku Gropplero as well as EAVE graduate and Slove- producers in the official and guest projects se- Danijel Hocevar Donato Rotunno Cristina Zumarraga 2013 EAVE | 238c, nian National Coordinator Jozko Rutar were part lection and 86 EAVE network members attend- Frank Hoeve Jean-Yves Roubin Rue de Luxembourg of the selection committee) ing the event. 8077 Bertrange, Luxembourg - the Last Stop Trieste and This Is It expert team T: +352 44 52 10 1 (with EAVE graduate Alessandro Gropplero) F: ++352 44 52 10 70 [email protected]

294 295 MIDPOINT s a training and networking Feature Launch program is Feature Launch platform for film and TV development for Spotlight organized together with When 296 emerging talents from Central and Eastern East Meets West co-production forum. In Europe. It is aimed at creative teams of writ- January 2019, our alumni producers from ers, directors and producers and operates 2018 edition will join us in Trieste for this as a year-long center that organizes a wide follow-up session to take their chance and range of programs. meet their potential artistic and financing partners. Our flagship film-oriented program Fea- ture Launch every year selects 9 feature MIDPOINT organizes also MIDPOINT Shorts film projects which go through an intensive program with 4 selected short projects in 4-module program. MIDPOINT teamed up development. During the two residential with the Trieste Film Festival in 2017 to workshops the participants focus on script transform their previous script development and project development while also being project Eastweek into the first step of Fea- able to gain deeper knowledge about other ture Launch which takes off in January in aspects of the industry. First workshop is Trieste. The second residential workshop, taking place in Trieste alongside the Fea- organized in 2019 in collaboration with Lith- ture Launch program and the participants uanian Film Centre, will take place in May in will have a unique oportunity to meet ex- Kaunas, followed by the third workshop and perts from the field of short films world project showcase withing the Karlovy Vary during the curated meetings organized in International Film Festival. Last part of the collaboration with When East Meets West. MI DPO IN T

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299 Genre Genre Drama Drama R Director / Writer SYNOPSIS PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Director / Writer SYNOPSIS PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Octav Chelaru Ecaterina, the 35-year-old good-looking DeFilm was conceived as an independent Thelyia Petraki Christos, an intellectual self-centered nar- TopSpot is founded in 2008 by Kostas Producers priest’s wife from a Romanian small town, production company in 2009. We engage Producer cissist who berates and demeans others Tagalakis and Thelyia Petraki and initially Radu Stancu, Ioana Lascar, Kostas Tagalakis finds out that her 16-year-old boy parties cinematic productions with diverse ap- AZIL because he feels so brilliant and so supe- begun as a company specializing in Film Livia Radulescu (delegate producer) instead of doing homework. Knowing that proaches and styles. Films like “Ramona“ Budget rior to them, is diagnosed with ALS, a fatal Locations and Services for the territory of

Budget the culprit is Iuliu, her constantly teasing by Andrei Cretulescu, “Horizon“ by Paul R € 830.000 disease that gradually paralyzes your body Greece, undertaking high profile TV Com- € 700.000 pupil from the Religion classes, she tries Negoescu, “Black Clothes“ by Octav Chela- COUNTRy until you die. After the diagnosis, terror, mercials, domestic and foreign Feature COUNTRy to solve the issue by herself. The tasks ru, “The World is Mine“ by Nicolae Con- B Greece rage and humiliation are taking over his and Short Films, TV Series from around the Romania BALAU appears to be far harder than she initially stantin Tanase, or “Marita“ by Cristi Iftime, Company set of mind. He is afraid of dying and he world and Celebrity Photo Shoots. Company thought, because Iuliu is no ordinary teen- were presented and awarded in prestigious TopSpot wants desperately to fight for life. He tries Since 2012, TopSpot started evolving as a Defilm ager. He’s a magnetic figure that screams international festivals: Cannes, Locarno, everything but in vain. So, he decides to company, producing short films and docu- freedom. Caught between her never-end- Karlovy Vary, AFI, Chicago, Busan, Transil- travel to Brazil to a “therapist", the famous mentaries such as “PRAY" (2012), “ME ing responsibilities and her attraction to- vania IFF, and many more. Our recent stop spiritual healer Joao de Deus who claims AND THE OTHERS" (2015) and “HELGA wards Iuliu, Ecaterina sleeps with her pu- motion animation “The Best Customer“ by he has cured millions of people. As soon IS IN LUND" (2016) with a successful In- pil, sensing liberating pleasure after a long Serghei Chiviriga was selected in over 30 as he arrives in Abadiania, where Joao per- ternational Film Festival run. drought. Scared of her trespass, she takes major festivals dedicated to the genre. We forms his miracles, he is being confronted Currently, under development is the short a step back and Iuliu blackmails her by are currently in different stages of produc- by an absolutely absurd situation. The film “BELLA" (Berlinale Script Station confessing to the town priest, her very own tion with two feature films, “To The North" place looks as if it is a theme park for the 2019), the short film “APALLOU" (ESP husband. A triangle is formed. Trapped, by Mihai Mincan, and “Balaur" by Octav dying with entities, crystal baths, pasiflora 2019) and the feature film “BRAZIL" (MFI Ecaterina tries to reason with Iuliu, but Chelaru, five shorts, two animations, and herbs and surgeries being performed, with 2018 – MIDPOINT 2018). The aim of the

Livia Radulescu without love, she has no power. four documentaries. Kostas Tagalakis no anesthesia, under the broad daylight. company is to broaden the spectrum of Overwhelmed by this strange place that activities and collaborate with alternative will challenge his logic and being 9000 km creative talent, producing or co-producing away from home, he will face his worst pos- unique local and international projects. sible thoughts, his failures, his mistakes, in a place where there is not a ready-made solution of any kind of redemption. At the Contact details Contact details end he will come into the realization that Defilm TopSpot death is not necessarily a bad thing but Busolei St 11, 240176 Agias Paraskevis Str Anixi Bucharest, Romania 14569 Athens, Greece rather a wakeup call. T: +40 755 991 199 T: + 306937121987 [email protected] [email protected] www.defilm.ro www.topspot.gr 300 301 Genre Genre Fantasy, Drama Drama Director / Writer SYNOPSIS PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Director / Writer SYNOPSIS PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Gunel Eva The story begins in modern day Azerbai- Based in Baku, Cinex Productions offers Gábor Fabricius 1983. Frank, a kid from the streets of Bu- FocusFox Studio has been serving clients Producer jan, as Grace and her mother Sara start professional service production. Facili- Producers dapest represents a sensitive, talented, but effectively and thoroughly for 20 years with

Maria Ibrahimova the forty-day mourning period, a tradition ties include post-production studios, a full ank Gábor Ferenczy, András Muhi, angry generation - youth with "no future" in a continuous technical and infrastructural Budget required for Muslim widows. Nine-year-old range of production equipment, and pro- Gábor Fabricius, Miklós Havas a dystopian world. With his punk band he leadership. Since 2011 FocusFox acts as shes € 650.000 Grace is rendered mute by the trauma of fessional experienced crew. Cinex is the r Budget realizes that the state banned their music a Production Company marked by Gábor COUNTRies € 981.294 a losing her father. Retreating to her tree- go-to production company for most inter- because their words are political. The po- Ferenczy, András Muhi, Attila Tozsér. Its Azerbaijan, Turkey COUNTRy house she enters a rich imaginative world national productions coming to Azerbaijan. F lice are after them, so Frank escapes to a first independent movie "What Ever Hap- Company where the veil between reality and her im- Cinex partners with the WOMEN IN MO- Hungary psychiatric ward, where he finds not only pened to Timi" became the most success- Cinex Productions agination becomes thinner and thinner as TION program - giving female filmmak- Company the disabled, but opposition thinkers, free- ful comedy in 2014 in Hungary. "It’s not the she meets strange and friendly creatures, ers opportunities to write/direct their first FocusFox Studio spirited artists, and enemies of the system time of my life" won Crystal Globe for the each representing the stages of grief. Grace shorts. One film was recently nominated for finding safe haven. He meets Hanna, a Best film at the Karlovy Vary International is convinced that she can find her father the National Cinema Prize of Azerbaijan. boyish, young patient who has never expe- Film Festival in 2016. András Muhi’s films n Le alive if she completes the quest in her fan- Together with Non-Stop Production and rienced freedom. They join forces to fight are participants and often winners of pres- tasy kingdom. Meanwhile, Sara embarks Russian producer Alexander Rodnyansky s ing Comrade Eros, the cultural leader of the tigious international film festivals. ("Just the on a parallel journey of coping-therapists, (LEVIATHAN, LOVELESS) Cinex produced state. Eros is a skillful match and as sensi- Wind", "On Body and Soul", "Genezis"). religion, and superstition. Finally, Sara real- NIGHT TIDE - MIDPOINT Intensive in Kar- a tive as Frank. Oddly enough, he is the only Otherside Stories was founded by Gábor izes she will lose Grace unless she reveals lovy Vary and “coco" co-production mar- one Frank can look up to. In a maniacal Fabricius, a London Institute Central Saint- r the truth of her father’s tragic suicide. ket in Cottbus. NIGHT TIDE is currently in fight, Frank sacrifices his friends, love, and Martins MA Graduate. Fiction, documen- ds o ds An intimate, surrealist fable of death, sepa- post-production. E - due to political psychiatry’s medication - tary, interactive – the companys aim is to

Maria Ibrahimova ration, and reunion, CLOUDS ON LEASHES Cinex is developing CLOUDS ON LEASHES even his own voice, in order to get his mes- create real experience for the viewer. Con- Miklos Havas u explores the real - and fantastical - aspects - MIDPOINT Feature Launch 2018 and sage across: words of freedom that one day stantly looking for innovators, who redefine of death through the eyes of a young girl. Istanbul Film Festival’s Meetings on the make a rusty empire collapse. storytelling with strong visual and social ap- Bridge. The film will be co-produced with proach. Turkish producer Muge Ozen and Solis Films. Other projects include the histori-

o Cl cal TV series GODSEND, and a partially Contact details animated children’s film THE APPLES OF Cinex Productions PARADISE. 234 Aliyar Aliyev Street AZ1052, Baku, Azerbaijan Contact details T: +994502188069 FocusFox Studio [email protected] T: +36 303 754 486 www.cinex-az.com [email protected] 302 303 Genre Genre Drama, road movie Drama

Director SYNOPSIS PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE IN Director SYNOPSIS PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE

RD Nariman Aliev Losing the elder son, Mustafa is forced to Limelite is a production company, pro- Senad Sahmanovic After 20 years in France, where she has Cut-Up is a production company dedicated

Writers transfer his dead body to the native land ducing international co-productions and a R Writers done everything to build a new identity and to filmmakers with daring and authentic A Nariman Aliev, Marysia Nikitiuk - Crimea. During this challenging and long founding member of Film Industry Associa- Claudia Bottino, Senad Sahmanovic erase her origins, NATHALIE comes back visions. Our aim is to gather projects with Producer trip, Mustafa tries to solve the numberless tion of Ukraine. Founded in 2005, Limelite Producer to Montenegro in her professional outfit, strong ideas, and to make them visible on Vladimir Yatsenko problems and to find a common language is one of the leading production companies S I Velisa Popovic in order to help her boss VALÉRIE solve international markets. Cut-Up is a relatively Budget with his younger son, Alim. Throughout the in Ukraine, comprising a full-time staff of Budget a complex and unusual inheritance case. young company. It was established in 2013

EW € 627.775 road back the youngster becomes a man, 35 audiovisual professionals. During 13 € 778.200 The deceased, Sanja Djurdjevic, a spinster by a group of producers who felt the urge COUNTRy finds an inner core and understands who years Limelite produced more than 600 COUNTRy who’d come from the Balkans but lived in to work independently and to be creatively Ukraine he is. And the father learns to admit his commercials and several feature films. Montenegro, France France, has bequeathed a large sum to the involved in the projects from the very start. M Company mistakes and to apologize for them. Hav- Company Orthodox Church in her hometown, for the Since then, Cut-Up has produced short Limelite ing lost a loved one, father and son acquire Cut-Up construction of a chapel in her name. Once films “Shelters” (“Zakloni”, 2014, dir: Ivan each other on the way home. on the ground, the mask that Nathalie has Salatic) and “A Matter of Will” (“Biserna created for herself during all these years obala”, 2015, dir: Dusan Kasalica), and HO abroad begins to crack: the legal investiga- feature film “Lowdown” (“Ispod mosta, tion shifts to a personal interrogation. The medu stijenama”, 2016, dir: Pavle Simon- only way to resolve this dilemma is to revisit ovic), which were shown and awarded on the small village where she was born, and numerous prestigious film festivals. confront the self and the people she left be- Besides film, we are also experienced in hind: a sister who has made the sacrifice to production services, which is prospective

Vladimir Yatsenko stay there, taking care of their parents and and important branch in production for Velisa Popovic Velisa dealing with a country at war, while Nath- Montenegro. alie was building up a new life abroad, try- ing to have it all.

Contact details Contact details Limelite Cut-Up 14 A, Yaroslaviv Val St. (3d floor) Hercegovacka 94 01030 Kiev, Ukraine 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro T: +38 067 383 75 08 T: +382 67 48 06 06 [email protected] [email protected] www.limelite.co www.cut-up.me 304 305 Genre Genre

Drama e Drama, love story Director / Writer SYNOPSIS PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Director / Writer SYNOPSIS PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Lee Filipovski Pju Xie an A young Serbian couple and their two chil- Dart Film is a film production house found- Chinese music student Yiou (27) is trying Analog Vision is a film production company Producer dren live in a small spa town in southern ed in 2006 by Vladimir Vidic and Natasa in Producers to make a home in Prague with her Slovak based in Prague, founded by producers Adi Dizdarevic Yugoslavia. They eagerly await to hear back Damnjanovic. Since then the company has Michal Kracmer, Analog Vision girlfriend Greta. Yiou is close to finishing Veronika Kührova and Michal Kracmer. Budget from the Canadian embassy on the status managed to find its place in the expanding r Budget her degree and her visa about to expire. The company focuses on creating and dis- € 825.000 of their visa- they are hoping to immigrate field of the Serbian film and television in- € 600.000 The struggle to obtain a residence permit tributing films of young authors from Cen- a COUNTRies and leave behind their crumbling home- dustry, creating shorts, features and docu- COUNTRy puts a strain on her relationship, leaving tral Europe, developing new audiovisual Serbia, France, Italy, Czech Republic land. While they wait for the fateful answer mentaries. d Yiou to battle for her legal status and iden- forms and producing genre films targeting al M Czech Republic, Poland from the embassy, Yugoslavia comes under Currently, Dart Film focuses on working with Company tity abroad, as well as for the future of the the worldwide market. Company attack during the 1999 NATO bombing, de- emerging talented filmmakers in a hope of Analog Vision love that made her stay in the first place. Projects in distribution include the experi- Dart Film railing everyone's plans. The head of the forming a new creative wave in the regional mental archive documentary film MY UN-

family, Vasiliye, grapples with the idea be- film industry. The company’s productions an KNOWN SOLDIER (2018) (CZ-LV-SK, sup- tween his duty to his homeland as a reserve have so far screened at some of the most ported by Eurimages; DOK Leipzig, Jihlava military officer, and the future of his family. relevant festivals and include ALL ALONE IDFF, Trieste IFF and others) and family It seems that every possibility presented to (Sarajevo IFF 2018), HUMIDITY (Berlinale drama DAVID (Karlovy Vary, Montreal and him leads to an unfavorable outcome. Forum 2016) and ALL THE CITIES OF THE M Warsaw FFs 2015). A whistful recollection of a family trying sur- NORTH (Locarno, Rotterdam, New York Currently in post-production: documenta- vive in a time and place which constantly FF 2016), as well as short film OUR BODY ry film KIRUNA 2.0 (EURODOC, IDFAcad- thrusts them in a different direction. (nominated for Best Short Film at the Eu- emy Summer School, Docs in Progress ropean Film Awards 2015). Dart Film has Award at Agora Doc Market at Thessa- gly

Adi Dizdarevic also served as associate producer on THE loniki FF 2017) and drama THE PRAGUE Michal Kracmer LOAD (Cannes Directors’ Fortnight), and as ORGY (CZ-SK, participated at Venice Gap-

th of a R e of th a co producer on I WAS AT HOME, BUT Financing Market 2018). (Berlinale Competition 2019). On the development slate are love story

y THE UGLY MANDARINE (Midpoint Feature Launch, CoCo Award) and post-war drama

he U BLOODY EASTER (EAVE, eQuinoxxe, Mid- Contact details Contact details point Feature Launch Award and Film Dart Film T Analog Vision Foundation CZ Award). Niska 6 Kaprova 42/14, 110 00 11000, Belgrade Praha 1, Czech Republic T: 00 381 11 420 3278 T: +420 602 83 83 88 he M he [email protected] [email protected] www.dartfilm.com www.analog.vision 306 T 307 308

310 HIGH GROUND FLOOR 311 MUTE TRANSITION 312 PROGRESS SHORTS 313 THE FINAL HUNT

309 Genre Genre Coming-of-age, drama n Director / Writer SYNOPSIS PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Director SYNOPSIS PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Attila Veres Judit Oláh A pensioner, Mary finds her husband dead IAMNEWHERE is a film, TV and transme- o It is the 89/90 school year, the nation waits MANNA Cultural Associaton has operated

Producer one morning. She refuses to accept his dia production company. It develops and i Writers for its first free elections. For Sári (13), mainly on the field of theatrical arts since Ildiko Kosztolni passing. She seeks out the help of a local postproduces traditional formats as well Judit Oláh, Andrea Pass however, this year holds much more im- 2008. The company made its first nota- COUNTRy witch to bring him back to life. At first the as multiplatform cross and transmedia t Producer portant things. She’s in a new school and ble own film production in 2010. Manna’s i Hungary witch refuses - but the stars are aligned op- contents. The company,founded in 2010, Balázs Zachar she tells strange stories to draw attention. main objective has been the support of Company Budget timally now. A ritual can be performed - it aims at creating other digital new media art s Kristóf is attracted to her. He starts follow- young creative artists at the start of their Iamnewhere is possible once in a hundred years. The forms and alternative events: VJing, archi- € 36.000 ing and attacking her, he leads the others careers. Manna Production has produced

oor d Fl ritual will take a week. Now Mary must look tectural and object mapping, as well as an- COUNTRy into physical abuse. One day they break or coproduced more than 25 theatrical deep into her own desires; why does she alogue and live screening. On the contem- Hungary her arm. Sári decides there is no other way plays in Budapest in the last ten years. The

actually want Lajos back? Because she porary media art scenes the iamnewhere an Company out than to give in to Kristóf. The first free company launched its programme called loves him? Or because she doesn't want to is a unique brand. iamnewhere can take Manna elections have concluded. And Sári has „Manna Springboard” aiming at supporting un be left alone? care of all the development and production lost her virginity. young performing artists freshly graduated stages to deliver content tailored for new at art schools, at the same time mentor- needs among audiences looking for enter- ing first-time directors to make their debut tainment. iamnewhere offers a wide range plays. The managing director of MANNA is

Ildiko Kosztolni of services from Hungary and is fully able Anna Gáspár, who has been producer and to manage and run co-production. The ti- line-producer of short films and documen-

tles of the company are as follows: Light tr te taries of László Nemes, Balázs Kraszna- Years (2017) - documentary; The Body No. Balázs Zachar horkai and Péter Politzer. Having staged h Gro 26 (2017) - documentary; Ghetto Balboa u several shows MANNA co-produced short (2018) - documentary (SIFF, in competi- films and documentaries. After some years, tion). Apart from three documentaries, the MANNA restarts its film production activity M Attila Veres company has two short features in postpro- by shooting a short film by Anna Gyimesi,

Hig duction stage. in February 2019. Judit Oláh

Contact details Iamnewhere Wesselenyi utca 13., 1077 Contact details Budapest, Hungary Manna T: +36 306 258 738 Budapest, Hungary [email protected] T: +36 306 416 770 www.iamnewhere.com [email protected] 310 311 Genre Genre

Drama t Drama Director / Writer SYNOPSIS PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Director / Writer SYNOPSIS PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Lun Sevnik To complete a compulsory summer trainee- The Film and TV School (FAMU) was Luboš Rezler A father and son set out on a traditional UNIT and SOFA is a service production Producer ship, two medical students have to spend founded as the film section of the Acad- Producer hunting trip attended by members of high company aimed at organizing film shoots Mai Lan Nguyen an afternoon with a tetraplegic. Alone with emy of Performing Arts in Prague in 1946, Julie Žácková society. The son harbours mixed feelings for foreign production companies and di-

ress Budget him in his apartment, the girls try to ful- making it – after Moscow, Berlin, Rome, Budget towards his father - he has not seen him for rectors in Prague, Czech Republic. Since € 7.700 fill their obligation is as little time as pos- and Paris – only the fifth film school in the € 45.500 a long time. During a long and tiring hunt, its foundation in 2009, Unit and Sofa has COUNTRy sible. When it turns out the man is looking world. Graduates include many influential Hun COUNTRy he gets carried away and seeing some- been working with production companies Czech Republic for someone to satisfy his sexual needs, filmmakers and scriptwriters, many known Czech Republic thing rustling in the bushes, he follows the from United States, UK, France or Germa- Company the girls go along with it, only to discover within international contexts such as Oscar Company sounds in hot pursuit. Tragedy ensues: he ny. Since 2013, we have also been a co- Famu they are the ones who have power over the winners (Jirí Menzel, Jan Sverák and Miloš Unit and Sofa shoots a fellow hunter. The angry crowd of production partner to a number of projects, ro g invalid man. The decide to exploit it. The Forman) or laureates of international film hunters turns against him but the father most recently Andrew Dosunmu's "Mother

P afternoon drags into night. festivals (Emir Kusturica, Agnieszka Hol- comes to his rescue, taking the blame for of George" (premiered at Sundance) and land). In addition, most people working in the fatal shot. Alma Har'el's "LoveTrue" (premiered at the Czech Republic’s film and TV industry Tribeca festival), which was awarded the in artistic or production positions, as well main prize at 2016 documentary competi- as still-photographers in various media, are tion at Karlovy Vary Film festival. Albeit orig- graduates of FAMU. In 2016, FAMU was inally being a primarily service production

Mai Lan Nguyen ranked among the 15 best film schools in Luboš Rezler company, Unit and Sofa is currently also

the world (outside the US) according to he Final starting to delve into producing its own pro- The Hollywood Reporter. jects under its branch Unit and Sofa Praha. T We are now in a development process of a feature film "The Mountains in the Mist" (written by Milada Tesitelova), as well as TV series “Willows”. Lun Sevnik Julie Žácková

Contact details Contact details Famu Unit and Sofa Smetanovo nabr. 2, 116 65 Salvátorská 1092/10 Prague, Czech Republic 110 00 Prague, Czech Republic T: +420 776 617 879 T: +420 602 166 593 [email protected] [email protected] www.famu.cz www.unitsofa.cz 312 313 WEMW 2019 team Alessandro Gropplero Head of WEMW Elisa Bordon Accreditation Office & Catalogue

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