Never change a winning team: The third edition of European Work in Progress Cologne (EWIP) continues the successful cooperation with the partners and award sponsors of the last years and even takes on a new award. ... more
Today sees the launch of the open call for the Baumi Script Development Award for the development of outstanding cinematic stories. German and international writers can submit applications to www.baumi-award.com for the € 20,000 grant. ... more
This year’s edition is headed towards a new record number of submissions and EWIP award winners have successfully been launched in the international festival circuit. The third edition of European Work in Progress Cologne (EWIP) promises to be a success again this year. The positive trend of the last two years continues as the projects submissions have ... more
Tonight the Filmstiftung-funded production "Never Gonna Snow Again" by Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert premiered in competition at the 77th Venice International Film Festival. ... more
Yesterday at 11 a.m. the Filmstiftung-funded production "The New Gospel" by Milo Rau in the section Giornate degli Autori celebrated its premiere at the 77th Venice International Film Festival in the presence of cast and crew. ... more
On November 1, 2020, Dennis Ruh will take over as director of the European Film Market (EFM) of the Berlinale. Starting on September 15, he will initially work side-by-side with the departing EFM director Matthijs Wouter Knol. Knol will leave the EFM in late October and take on the position of director of the European Film Academy. ... more
The next edition of European Work in Progress Cologne (EWIP) is taking place from 5. to 7. October 2020 during the 30. Film Festival Cologne. The accreditation allows pass holders access to the project presentations, panel discussions and all networking events of European Work in Progress Cologne 2020. Accreditation closes on 15. September. ... more
The submission deadline for the film projects to European Work in Progress Cologne was extended to September 1. EWIP will take place from 05. to 07. October during the 30. Film Festival Cologne. ... more
This year’s jury of European Work in Progress Cologne 2020 (EWIP) has been appointed. Once more, four top-representatives from the film industry will decide upon which projects will receive the coveted awards. ... more
The 77th Venice International Film Festival is the first 'A' festival after the lockdown - with over 50 films, a red carpet and two outdoor arenas - and two international co-productions funded by Filmstiftung NRW. ... more
Call for Entries is now open until 15. August, 2020 It’s finally decided: The third edition of the industry event European Work in Progress Cologne (EWIP) will take place from 5.-7. October, 2020 during the Film Festival Cologne. Following the cancellation of numerous festivals and industry events due to COVID-19, EWIP offers one of the ... more