Swiss film industry calls for incentive to attract international productions
Industry alliance Cinéconomie said an initial $50m (CHF40m) should be earmarked for a film incentive scheme. Source: Screen Daily
Cinemalaya opens 22nd year as gateway for new generation of filmmakers and film technology
Cinemalaya continues to be the gateway for new voices in Philippine cinema, while embracing the realities of evolving film technology. Source: ABS CBN
Analogue evil: why today’s horror film-makers are obsessed with obsolete tech
From Obsession to Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, a new wave of movies are ditching minimalism for retro settings. Source: The Guardian,
Haugesund unveils the programme for the 54th Norwegian International Film Festival
Erik Poppe’s Beloved will open this year’s edition, which will showcase a selection of Norwegian productions alongside acclaimed titles from Cannes and Berlin. Source: CineEuropa
The Jordanian‑Swedish producer changing who gets to tell European cinema’s stories
From Tarik Saleh’s award‑winning Cairo thrillers to a new Palestinian tragicomedy, Linda Mutawi’s cross‑cultural approach has made her one of the most in‑demand producers in Nordic cinema. Source: Hyphen Online
Movie paradise? How Malta became a magnet for big film shoots
EU’s smallest country has played ancient Rome, the Land of Spells and Bay of Pentos and draws more than 30 productions annually. Source: The Guardian