Be For Films Competing in Cannes with A Woman’s Life - Cannes 2026 - Marché Du Film
Belgian sales company Be For Films is presenting Charline Bourgeois‑Tacquet’s new drama *A Woman’s Life* at the Cannes Marché du Film, aiming for the Palme d’Or. The film follows surgeon Gabrielle, played by Léa Drucker, as she confronts personal turmoil when a novelist enters her ward. The slate also includes Berlin‑selected titles *The Loneliest Man in Town* and *The Girls From Above*, plus three in‑production projects such as Eric Gravel’s *Avant la tempête*. The company builds on Ilker Çatak’s recent Golden Bear win, signaling a strong push into the 2026 festival circuit.
Mario Casas Directing A Puño Descubierto - Production / Funding - Spain
Spanish star Mario Casas returns to the director’s chair with his second feature, *A puño descubierto*, a gritty drama about brotherhood and underground fighting. He also headlines the film alongside his brother Óscar Casas, who previously co‑starred in Mario’s debut....
Interview: Christoph Jörg, Andreas Dalsgaard • Co-Creators of The Oligarch and the Art Dealer - “It Felt Like Entering a...
The Oligarch and the Art Dealer, a new series debuting at Canneseries, examines the tangled relationship between Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier and Russian oligarch Dmitri Rybolovlev, including an alleged billion‑dollar fraud surrounding masterpieces such as the $450 million Salvator Mundi. Producers...
Christopher Andrews’ Cavendish to Launch at Cannes’ Marché Du Film - Production / Funding - UK/Poland
British director Christopher Andrews is set to shoot his second feature, *Cavendish*, a 17th‑century witch‑hunt thriller starring Sophie Thatcher, Erin Kellyman and Joe Alwyn. The UK‑Polish co‑production, developed with BBC Film and supported by the Polish Film Institute, will begin...
Interview: Anna-Sophia Lumpe • President, German Voice Over Artists’ Association (VDS) - “I Have the Feeling that We Find Ourselves...
German voice‑over artists, led by the Verband Deutscher Sprecher:innen (VDS), have staged a boycott of Netflix after the streaming giant added an AI‑training clause to its contracts in early 2026. The clause would allow Netflix to use recorded voices for...
Ulrich Seidl Developing New Feature Distances - Production / Funding - Austria/Germany/France
Austrian auteur Ulrich Seidl is developing a new feature film titled *Distances*, which delves into dark tourism and the psychological isolation of its protagonist, Carl Schwert. The drama is a co‑production between Austria, Germany and France, backed by public funds...
Interview: Vivien Vande Kerckhove • Distributor, O’Brother - “Our Mission Has Always Been to Shed Light on What Belgian Film...
O’Brother, a Belgian arthouse distributor founded in 2009, is set to release 22‑24 titles in 2026—more than double its 2017 output. The company has expanded its Benelux presence with a new Netherlands office, growing the core team from three to...
Nicolas Winding Refn’s Her Private Hell Is Heading to Cannes - Production / Funding - USA/Denmark
Nicolas Winding Refn’s long‑awaited feature *Her Private Hell* will debut out of competition at Cannes 2026, his first film in a decade. The futuristic thriller, co‑written with Esti Giordani, stars Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton and was shot in Tokyo and Copenhagen....
Episode 88: Sirāt (Spain/France) - The Co-Production Podcast
The 88th episode of the Co‑production Podcast, released on April 28, 2026, brings together producers Xavi Font (Filmes Da Ermida, Spain) and Mani Mortazavi (4 à 4 Productions, France) to discuss the Eurimages‑supported co‑production of Óliver Laxe’s film *Sirāt*. They...
Europa Distribution Wraps the Sixth EDMentorShe Programme - Industry / Market - Europe
Europa Distribution concluded the sixth edition of its all‑female mentorship programme, EDMentorShe, in Brussels on 10 April. The initiative, launched in 2019 to address a gender gap where only 30% of CEOs are women, paired nine junior distributors with senior mentors...
Clouds Move with Great Speed Scoops the Top Prize at goEast - goEast 2026 – Awards
The 26th goEast – Festival of Central and Eastern European Film concluded in Wiesbaden, showcasing 76 titles and welcoming over 120 international guests. Ukrainian soldier‑filmmaker Roman Ostrovskyi’s debut documentary *Clouds Move with Great Speed* captured the top Golden Lily award,...
Loco Films Boasts Two Strong Assets in the Cannes Showcases - Cannes 2026 – Marché Du Film
French sales agency Loco Films is banking on two first‑feature films at Cannes 2026. Aina Clotet’s drama *Alive* will debut in Critics’ Week, while Avril Besson’s romantic comedy *Marvelous Mornings* lands in the Official Selection Special Screening. Both titles are being pitched at...
Review: Club Heaven - Visions Du Réel 2026
Dutch filmmaker Jona Honer debuts with *Club Heaven*, selected for the Burning Lights competition at Visions du Réel 2026. The documentary‑style feature immerses viewers in Play House, a massive electronic‑music club in Chengdu, China, using thermal‑imaging and silent cinematography. It...
Interview: Participants and Organisers, Slow Pitch Industry Programme, ZagrebDox - "Perhaps the Industry Should Have Other Solutions, Other Ways of...
The Slow Pitch industry programme at ZagrebDox entered its second year as a low‑pressure alternative to traditional pitching forums. By swapping competition for open dialogue, mentors such as Marc Isaacs and Vanja Jambrović work closely with filmmakers to refine ideas...
Paradise City Sales Heads to Cannes Brandishing Three Aces - Cannes 2026 – Marché Du Film
French sales agency Paradise City Sales is showcasing three female‑directed titles at Cannes 2026. In Un Certain Regard it will sell Judith Godrèche’s adaptation *A Girl’s Story* and Konstantina Kotzamani’s debut *Titanic Ocean*, while Sara Ishaq’s *The Station* will compete in Critics’ Week....