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Tuesday December 2nd • Issue #198
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The countdown is on! Les Arcs Industry Village — one of Europe’s essential hubs for independent film production and financing — returns from December 13–16.
For its 17th edition, the event gathers a bold line-up of projects from early development to post-production, an inspiring program of talks and workshops, with a usual spotlight on music for screen with the Music Village program. All set against the stunning backdrop of the Alps.
Discover the full conferences program and projects selection.
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Canal+ is sharpening its take on docu-fiction as the hybrid genre gains momentum, unveiling new projects that blur the line between narrative and investigative storytelling.
Major platforms are scaling back their European scripted output, prompting industry concerns as commissioning volume declines across several key markets.
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been sentenced to one year in prison, raising renewed international alarm over artistic freedom in Iran.
French animation studio Xilam has launched Toon Box, its new global kids’ label, aiming to consolidate its growing pipeline of international preschool and family content.
Prime Video hit Maxton Hall has wrapped filming on Season 3, pushing the YA phenomenon toward its anticipated finale.
The Wallonia-Brussels Federation and Québec are expanding their audiovisual partnership, strengthening co-production opportunities between the two French-speaking regions.
The 47th Three Continents Festival in Nantes has announced its full lineup, reaffirming its commitment to Asian, African, and Latin American cinema.
European Arthouse Cinema Day has celebrated a record number of screenings, illustrating the resilience of cinemas dedicated to independent and auteur-driven films.
Distributor The Jokers has set a June 2026 release for The Boy and the Heron director’s next film, marking one of next summer’s most anticipated arthouse rollouts.
beIN Sports has secured multi-season rights to the Saudi Pro League, extending the league’s visibility in France and several international territories.
Film France / CNC is heading to Focus London to promote France’s production incentives and attract new international shoots.
The LatAm Content Meeting will host Netflix as its guest of honor, highlighting the platform’s growing involvement in Latin American production.