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Visibility of Finnish Talent
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“We are happy to team up with Anja Dihrberg-Siebler and Frank Moiselle for this wonderful event of Finnish Film Affair and Helsinki International Film Festival! ” Filmmakers

“Visibility of Finnish Talent” is a OneMinuteMonologue industry event of Finnish Film Affair and Helsinki International Film Festival for professional actors from or based in Finland. This two-day, in-person workshop is designed for professional actors and acting students from Finland at any stag...

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In die Sonne schauen startet nun in den Kinos.
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“Casting: Jacqueline Rietz & Karimah El-Giamal” Filmmakers

IN DIE SONNE SCHAUEN Kinostart am 28.8.2025 Mascha Schilinskis Film IN DIE SONNE SCHAUEN, der in Cannes de Preis der Jury gewann und nun die deutsche Oscar-Einreichung ist, startet nun in den Kinos. 

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Filmakademie Ludwigsburg: Neuer Geschäftsführer Andreas Bareiß im LKZ-Podcast
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“Andreas Bareiß über Visionen, KI und Vielfalt im Film” Filmmakers

Seit Mai leitet Andreas Bareiß die Filmakademie Ludwigsburg. Im LKZ-Podcast spricht er über Chancen, Herausforderungen und seine Pläne für die ...

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Fünf deutsche Filme für die Oscars 2026 eingereicht
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“Die Auswahl der deutschen Oscar-Einreichung findet am 20. und 21. August 2025 in München statt” Filmmakers

Das Unternehmen German Films erhielt fünf Filmeinreichungen für die Oscarverleihung 2026. Dazu gehörte unter anderem Mascha Schilinskis in Cannes ausgezeichnetes Werk „In die Sonne schauen“ (Casting Jacqueline Rietz & Karimah El-Giamal). Ebenfalls an der Croisette gezeigt und für die Auswahl eing...

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2025 Weronika Migoń Foundation Award for Best Casting Director.
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“Congratulations to Ewa Łepecka, the winner of this year’s Weronika Migoń Foundation Award for Best Casting Director. ” Filmmakers

Congratulations to Ewa Łepecka, the winner of this year’s Weronika Migoń Foundation Award for Best Casting Director.  Ewa was honored for her exceptional work on the film "Utrata równowagi"/"Loss of Balance"! On Monday, July 28th, we celebrated the 10th anniversary edition of the Weronika Migoń A...

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2025 Weronika Migoń Foundation Award for Best Casting Director.
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“Congratulations to Ewa and to all the nominees!” Filmmakers

//////////////////////////////////// Congratulations to Ewa Łepecka, the winner of this year’s Weronika Migoń Foundation Award for Best Casting Director. Ewa was honored for her exceptional work on the film  "Utrata równowagi"/"Loss of Balance"!  On Monday, July 28th, we celebrated the 10...

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Flucht und Exil: Als Migrant im deutschen Stadttheater
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“Im Deutschlandfunk Kutur von und mit: Burkhardt, Susanne; Philipp, Elena; Khorschid, Delschad Numan; Behboudi, Mohamma | 24. Juni 2025, 11:44 Uhr ” Filmmakers

Welche Rolle spielt die deutsche Sprache beim Ankommen in der deutschen Theaterlandschaft? Die Schauspieler Delschad Numan Khorschid aus dem Irak und der Iraner Mohammad-Ali Behboudi geben Antwort. 

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How Hollywood Finds Its Stars
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“The Oscar Academy, the European Film Academy, the Deutsche Filmakademie ... we are very happy to see that Casting Directors are finally acknowledged... ” Filmmakers

By Rebecca Rubin May 30, 2025 8:00am PT on https://variety.com Behind the Scenes With Casting Directors, the Most Important and Least Understood Job in Movies Casting sets the tone of a movie. The Academy is finally acknowledging this challenging job with an Oscar category. Casting director Sa...

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Casting Takes Center Stage at Berlinale
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“This is not a film to watch and leave behind.” Filmmakers

Celebrating Boldness: European Film Academy, ICDA, Spotlight & Filmmakers Europe jointly honor Coralie Fargeat and The Substance at Berlinale

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We Celebrate the European Shooting Stars 2025
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“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year's Shooting Stars and eagerly anticipate their future successes on the international stage.” Filmmakers

Filmmakers Europe proudly supports the European Shooting Stars 2025 – celebrating extraordinary talent that connects us all across Europe.

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Berlinale Screening of The Substance with Coralie Fargeat
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“"The Substance" is a cinematic masterpiece—bold, gripping, and visually stunning! Demi Moore delivers a powerhouse performance. A must-watch!” Filmmakers

Filmmakers Europe, Spotlight, ICDA & the European Film Academy present a Berlinale screening of The Substance.

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‘September 5’ When the Munich Games Changed Our News
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“Casting credits: Simone Bär †, Nancy Foy, Lucinda Syson, Juliette Ménager, Anna-Lena Slater, Natasha Vincent & Alexandra Montag (for pulling it all together).” Filmmakers

Tim Fehlbaum’s journalism procedural, starring Peter Sarsgaard, tracks the broadcast coverage of the terrorist attack at the 1972 Olympics.

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Tom Tykwer Opens the 75th Berlin International Film Festival with Das Licht
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“We are extremely excited to see the Cast of Alexandra Montag (www.castingstudio.de) come to the screen as the opening film of Berlinale 2025. ” Filmmakers

The world premiere of Tom Tykwer’s latest feature film Das Licht (The Light) will open the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on February 13, 2025. The German-French production Das Licht (The Light) will be presented as a Berlinale Special Gala in the Berlinale Palast. “We knew as soon as we...

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Tar is widely considered one of the best films of the decade
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“Casting is multi national - and this is what Filmmakers is built for. Casting Directors of Tar: Simone Bär †, Avy Kaufman, Alexandra Montag & Jeremy Zimmermann.” Filmmakers

ByLucas Hill-Paul, 19 Nov 2024 in Mirror  ‘One of the best movies of the 2020s’ with Oscar-winning star now streaming for free Netflix has just added a gripping drama film that’s widely considered one of the best films of the 2020s with a career-best performance from a Hollywood A-lister A cri...

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Setting the Standard: PCDG Supports Safe Intimacy Scenes in Poland
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“PCDG supports industry-backed guidelines for safe intimacy scenes in Poland, ensuring professionalism, consent, and actor protection in film productions.” Filmmakers

The film industry is built on powerful storytelling and emotional depth—but when it comes to intimacy scenes, professionalism, safety, and clear guidelines are essential. For actors, casting directors, and agents, these moments require structured, ethical practices, ensuring that creative freedom...

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“We are exceited about this partnership with PCDG and ZASP during Gdyni ” Filmmakers

26. i 27.09.2024 w Gdyni @PCDG & @ZASP Gildia Polskich Reżyserek i Reżyserów Obsady oraz Filmmakers Europe organizują podczas 49. Festiwalu Polskich Filmów Fabularnych w Gdyni wydarzenie OneMinuteMonologue dla profesjonalnych aktorów. Czym jest OneMinuteMonologue? To możliwość spotkania w syt...

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ONEMINUTEMONOLOGUE Balkan Focus
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“Thank you @ICDA, Spotlight and @Agency of Creative Industries with @N’Art Residency for this great initiative!” Filmmakers

exclusively for professional actors from the following Balkan countries: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, and Türkiye.    To participate, you must (a) be a professional actor, (b) be from one of the...

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Bundesverband Casting e.V. Blog

Der BVC auf dem 41. Filmfest München (28.06.-07.07.): "Neues Deutsches Kino" ||  • DIE AKADEMIE (Regie: Camilla Guttner) | Casting: Anja Dihrberg-Siebler (BVC | ICDA) ||  • MUXMÄUSCHENSTILL X (Regie: Jan Henrik Stahlberg) | Casting: Stephanie Maile (BVC) ||  • SONNENPLÄTZE (Regie: Aaron Arens) | ...

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EU’s Digital Vision for Film
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Date: May 28, 2024 Source: Creative Europe MEDIA at Festival de Cannes 2024 Innovative Tools & Business Models: Shaping Europe's Film Future On Monday, May 20 (16:00–17:30, Marché du Film), the Innovative Tools & Business Models Showcase highlights Europe’s push for independent digital solution...

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Cannes unfolds its carpet to European audiovisual industry
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Date: May 25, 2024 Source: Shaping Europe’s Digital Future Cannes Unfolds its Carpet to European Innovation and Digital Strategies The 77th Cannes Film Festival (May 14–25, 2024) is not only a celebration of cinema but a critical moment for discussing the future of the European audiovisual indus...

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MEDIA@Cannes 2024: A European Celebration of Cinema
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Date: May 17, 2024 Source: Film- und Medienstiftung NRW The 77th Cannes Film Festival (May 14–25, 2024) once again shines a spotlight on European cinema, with Creative Europe MEDIA playing a major role in showcasing industry-leading projects, funding initiatives, and networking opportunities. As...

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The 96th Academy Awards | 2024
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“Congratulations to all winners and participants - and especially Casting Directors Simone Bär †, Alexandra Montag and Magdalena Szwarcbart!” Filmmakers

The 96th Academy Awards | 2024

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