Veteran German Film Executive Thorsten Ritter Leaves Beta Cinema

The sales and acquisitions expert has been with Beta since 2012, overseeing the strategies for such films as 'System Crasher,' 'I'm Your Man' and 'William Tell.' ...
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Munich Film Festival Chiefs Reflect On German Cinema, Stellan Skarsgård’s Star Turn & Gillian Anderson’s Emotional Night: “She Cried, We All Cried”

It was red hot outside but Munich is a contender for Europe’s most chilled film festival. As the mercury soared, the industry activity at the Munich International Film Festival was, as usual, centered ...

Nikias Chryssos’ Supernatural Body-Horror Film ‘Bloody Tennis’ Boarded by The Playmaker Ahead of AFM Launch (EXCLUSIVE)

The Playmaker has taken international sales rights to Nikias Chryssos’ English-language debut, the supernatural body-horror ...

Sony’s Shebnem Askin Shares Int’l Production Insights; Says Seeking Action Comedies & Live-Action Remakes Of Japanese Anime

Shebnem Askin, Head of Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP) and Executive Vice President, Creative Production, ...
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German Talents From ‘Unorthodox’, ‘We Children From Bahnhof Zoo’ & ‘Tides’ Among Those Selected For German Films Face To Face Campaign

EXCLUSIVE: German Films, the agency that promotes German cinema globally, has revealed the seven participants for its annual Face to Face campaign, which include talents who have worked on projects ...
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German Works by Fatih Akin, Mascha Schilinski, Christian Petzold Unspool in Cannes, Animation Set for Major Market Showcase

German films and co-productions in Cannes this year are sure to entice festgoers and buyers alike with an eclectic selection heavy on historical drama and animation fare. Highly anticipated works by ...