Les Arcs returns as Europe’s essential winter film festival. Óliver Laxe arrives as patron just days after Sirāt scored major Golden Globe nominations. A sharp programme, and one of the most strategic industry hubs of the season. A perfect mix of cinema, creation and snow.

Germany. France. Spain. Italy. Nordics. Poland. all stand to gain from the new European series co-production convention. more scale. more mobility. more funding.
#Streaming #Europe

Europe says 30% of what we stream should be European.
The US calls it protectionism.
As the EU prepares to review its Audiovisual Media Services Directive in 2026, the real question is: who decides what Europe watches next?

#AVMSD #EuropeanCinema #FilmIndustry

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Canal+ acquires 34% of UGC — a move that could reshape Europe’s film landscape. Vertical integration, cultural sovereignty, and the future of the “French exception” are all on the line.

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#canal+ #EuropeanFilmIndustry #CInema #FilmIndustry

The 69th BFI London Film Festival is here — and for me, it’s personal. LFF has been a place where I discovered incredible films and voices.

The festival bridges Europe and the Anglophone world — a launchpad for global cinema and a showcase for new UK voices.

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No os perdáis este post. Sí, Barcelona también ha cambiado

I’ve just written a new post about the 73rd San Sebastián Film Festival. Beyond red carpets, the festival’s Co-Production Forum has become a launchpad for emerging directors and new stories.

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Que bestia este comic, señores

Los dibujos de Revelka, las cartas del propio Lovecraft...

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