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Country profile: Belgium

Country profile: Belgium

31 July 2023

2023 proves a record year in terms of resources for the audiovisual world in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation

Industry / Market - Belgium

2023 proves a record year in terms of resources for the audiovisual world in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation

The Film and Audiovisual Centre has presented its report on last year at a time when Culture Minister Bénédicte Linard is nearing the end of her mandate  

15 April 2024

Best Friend Forever to sell Shambhala in Berlin

Berlinale 2024 – EFM

Best Friend Forever to sell Shambhala in Berlin

The Belgian sales agent is presenting the first ever Nepalese feature film to compete in the festival, whilst also enjoying a presence in the Panorama section via the new Bruce LaBruce movie  

13 February 2024

MUBI buys a majority stake in independent Benelux distributor Cinéart

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - UK/Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg

MUBI buys a majority stake in independent Benelux distributor Cinéart

The move marks MUBI’s first acquisition of a distributor and constitutes a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across the European arthouse market  

09 February 2024

The call for projects is open for the Strasbourg Alentours Forum

Alentours Forum 2024

The call for projects is open for the Strasbourg Alentours Forum

The Rhine Co-Production Meeting will take place from 2-4 July  

12 January 2024

First Cut Lab Belgium and First Cut Lab Netherlands open their calls

First Cut Lab 2024

First Cut Lab Belgium and First Cut Lab Netherlands open their calls

The two labs are ready to welcome new films for their fourth edition, while the initiative’s international team has expanded  

25 October 2023

Eight pubcasters launch New8, the biggest drama collaboration in Europe

MIA 2023

Eight pubcasters launch New8, the biggest drama collaboration in Europe

The group of Northern and Western European broadcasters will share their best drama shows with each other  

11 October 2023

Flemish cinema of today and tomorrow to be form the focus of CONNEXT

Industry / Market - Belgium

Flemish cinema of today and tomorrow to be form the focus of CONNEXT

The Flanders Audiovisual Fund will shine a light on the wonderful vitality of the Flemish audiovisual sector, showcasing the main projects underway and yet to come  

05 October 2023

The Alentours Forum selects 31 projects

Forum Alentours 2023

The Alentours Forum selects 31 projects

The Rhenish Co-Production Meetings will unspool 27 – 29 June in Strasbourg, showcasing French- and German-language projects, both fiction films and documentaries  

26 June 2023

Cannes NEXT welcomes the experts working on the CRESCINE European research project

Cannes 2023 – Marché du Film

Cannes NEXT welcomes the experts working on the CRESCINE European research project

CANNES 2023: The ambitious three-year initiative, backed by Horizon Europe, aims to empower and transform the film industries of seven small European countries  

25 May 2023

15 projects set to grace the 7th Brussels Co-Production Market

BRIFF 2023 - Brussels Co-Production Market

15 projects set to grace the 7th Brussels Co-Production Market

The market is set to unspool on 28 and 29 June, hosted by the Brussels International Film Festival  

11 May 2023

Be For Films sets course for Cannes’ Critics’ Week

Cannes 2023 - Marché du Film

Be For Films sets course for Cannes’ Critics’ Week

The Brussels-based international sales agent, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year, is presenting The (Ex)perience of Love and Le Ravissement  

03 May 2023

Best Friend Forever to get a taste of Cannes’ Competition via Banel & Adama

Cannes 2023 - Marché du Film

Best Friend Forever to get a taste of Cannes’ Competition via Banel & Adama

The Belgian sales agent scores a double hit on the Croisette by way of Ramata-Toulaye Sy’s movie, competing for the Palme d’Or, and Claude Schmitz’s The Other Laurens in the Directors’ Fortnight  

02 May 2023

The Wallonia-Brussels Federation Film Centre takes stock of 2022

Industry / Market - Belgium

The Wallonia-Brussels Federation Film Centre takes stock of 2022

The Minister of Culture and the director of the Film Centre analysed this exciting year and examined the new challenges on the horizon for French-language Belgian film  

24 April 2023

REPORT: Cartoon Next 2023

Cartoon 2023 – Cartoon Next

REPORT: Cartoon Next 2023

We present details of three intriguing projects that were pitched at the second edition of Cartoon Next, which ran in Marseille from 18-20 April  

24 April 2023

Europa Distribution presents its Case Studies at Cartoon Movie

Cartoon 2023 – Cartoon Movie

Europa Distribution presents its Case Studies at Cartoon Movie

The conference explored the challenge of how to find the right target audience and the most appropriate tools when promoting animated films  

23 March 2023

The Alentours Forum – Rhinish Co-Production Meeting launches its call for projects

Alentours Forum 2023

The Alentours Forum – Rhinish Co-Production Meeting launches its call for projects

25 French- and German-language projects in development will be selected for the event unspooling from 27 to 29 June in Strasbourg  

10 February 2023

Cartoon Business reveals how Dickie was turned from a Belgian comic into a successful 360-degree IP

Cartoon 2022 – Cartoon Business

Cartoon Business reveals how Dickie was turned from a Belgian comic into a successful 360-degree IP

Peter Rogiers and Renaat Van Ginderachter explored the challenges of developing a young adult-orientated IP in a small European territory such as Flanders  

17 November 2022

Six First Cut Labs are on the lookout for their next projects

First Cut Lab 2023

Six First Cut Labs are on the lookout for their next projects

After enjoying its most successful year yet, the consultancy programme is awaiting new projects for its upcoming editions, dotted around the globe  

07 November 2022

Cartoon Springboard delves into Ketnet’s editorial strategy, competitors and target groups

Cartoon 2022 – Cartoon Springboard

Cartoon Springboard delves into Ketnet’s editorial strategy, competitors and target groups

On day 3 of the event, Flemish content manager Telidja Klaï spoke about the Belgian network’s process of transforming into a 360-degree brand adored by children  

28 October 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Magnus Gertten’s documentary Nelly & Nadine sells to five new territories

Industry / Market - Sweden/Belgium/Norway

EXCLUSIVE: Magnus Gertten’s documentary Nelly & Nadine sells to five new territories

After premiering at the Berlinale and being selected for over 40 festivals, the picture will now be distributed theatrically in Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Austria and Israel  

29 August 2022

In Brussels, experts discuss the implementation of the 2019 EU Copyright Directive

Institutions / Legislation - Belgium/Europe

In Brussels, experts discuss the implementation of the 2019 EU Copyright Directive

During the event, the panellists pointed out that much work is still needed, as only half of the member states have adjusted their respective legal frameworks  

15 July 2022

Studiocanal acquires Dutch FilmWorks

Industry / Market - France/Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg

Studiocanal acquires Dutch FilmWorks

The French giant has bought a majority stake in the Dutch production and distribution outfit operating in the Benelux region  

23 June 2022

Twenty-five projects selected for the Alentours Forum

Alentours Forum 2022

Twenty-five projects selected for the Alentours Forum

The Rhinish Co-Production Meeting will unspool from 28-30 June in Strasbourg and will showcase French- and German-language projects, encompassing both fiction and documentaries  

03 June 2022

The Wallonia-Brussels Federation raises the budget of the Centre du Cinéma by €1 million

Industry / Market - Belgium

The Wallonia-Brussels Federation raises the budget of the Centre du Cinéma by €1 million

French-speaking Belgian cinematic creation will benefit from a raise in funds allocated to production aid, among others  

02 June 2022

Lumière Publishing acquires Benelux rights for Lukas Dhont’s Close

Cannes 2022 – Competition

Lumière Publishing acquires Benelux rights for Lukas Dhont’s Close

CANNES 2022: The film is world-premiering in competition, and Lumière is piloting a new accounting solution with innovative tech company FilmChain  

25 May 2022

Nine European public funds launch New Dawn to increase diversity in film

Cannes 2022 – Marché du Film

Nine European public funds launch New Dawn to increase diversity in film

CANNES 2022: Due to be set in motion at the Marché du Film on 22 May, in its first year, the new joint effort will grant total bursaries of €900,000  

20 May 2022

12 European film funds join forces for Ukrainian Films Now

Cannes 2022 – Marché du Film

12 European film funds join forces for Ukrainian Films Now

The fundraising and networking event will unspool at Cannes and aims to back Ukrainian films currently in post-production  

16 May 2022

The 6th Brussels Co-Production Market boasts a first-class line-up

BRIFF 2022 - Brussels Co-Production Market

The 6th Brussels Co-Production Market boasts a first-class line-up

The market is returning on 29 and 30 June, showcasing 21 projects whose teams are hoping to link up with potential production partners  

05 May 2022

The Alentours Forum – Rhinish Co-Production Meeting launches its call for projects

Alentours Forum 2022

The Alentours Forum – Rhinish Co-Production Meeting launches its call for projects

25 French- and German-language projects in development will be selected for the event unspooling 28th to 30th June in Strasbourg  

25 February 2022

Benoit Mariage is part of the Be For Films line-up

Berlinale 2022 – EFM

Benoit Mariage is part of the Be For Films line-up

The Brussels-based international sales company Bruxelles is heading to the Berlinale with a few cards up its sleeve, including Habib  

09 February 2022

Best Friend Forever to lay siege to Berlin armed with Bertrand Bonello’s latest offering

Berlinale 2022 – EFM

Best Friend Forever to lay siege to Berlin armed with Bertrand Bonello’s latest offering

The sales agent is tackling this year’s Berlinale with the French director’s newest movie, the tantalising Coma  

08 February 2022

The Wallonia Brussels Federation signs a co-production agreement with Burkina Faso

Industry / Market - Belgium/Burkina Faso

The Wallonia Brussels Federation signs a co-production agreement with Burkina Faso

The Federation has signed its 13th bilateral co-production agreement, opening itself up to new opportunities for film and audiovisual co-operation  

25 November 2021

Virtual cinema platform Picl launches in Belgium

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Belgium/Netherlands

Virtual cinema platform Picl launches in Belgium

The Dutch platform is a flexible digital distribution model for newly released films, organised in close collaboration with distributors and cinemas, and launches in Belgium on 27 October  

27 October 2021

LevelK boards Latvian-Belgian dark comedy Samuel’s Travels

Industry / Market - Latvia/Belgium

LevelK boards Latvian-Belgian dark comedy Samuel’s Travels

The movie, directed by Aik Karapetian, follows the titular lead character who, in searching for his biological father, becomes a slave for a farmer’s daughter  

24 September 2021

Successful outcome for the 5th Brussels Co-Production Forum

BRIFF 2021 - Brussels Co-Production Forum

Successful outcome for the 5th Brussels Co-Production Forum

The industry section of the Brussels International Film Festival generated fruitful exchanges despite all the constraints linked to the date change and the pandemic  

21 September 2021

The Brussels International Film Festival organises the 5th Brussels Co-Production Forum

BRIFF 2021 - Brussels Co-Production Forum

The Brussels International Film Festival organises the 5th Brussels Co-Production Forum

The market will take place on 7 and 8 September in order to support the creativity and productivity of young European producers  

05 July 2021

The Wallonia-Brussels Federation Film and Audiovisual Centre presents positive 2020 results despite the pandemic

Industry / Market - Belgium

The Wallonia-Brussels Federation Film and Audiovisual Centre presents positive 2020 results despite the pandemic

Boasting greater funds for the sector, reactive management of the health crisis and an exceptional film slate in Cannes, the Belgian Film Centre rejoices at having made it through the crisis  

10 June 2021

Documentary Arica prompts intervention from UN Human Rights Rapporteurs

Institutions / Legislation - Sweden/Chile/Belgium/Norway/UK

Documentary Arica prompts intervention from UN Human Rights Rapporteurs

Lars Edman and William Johansson’s feature documents the devastation caused by a Swedish mining giant in a Chilean desert town  

02 June 2021

The Wallonia-Brussels Federation signs a co-production agreement with Senegal

Institutions / Legislation - Belgium/Senegal

The Wallonia-Brussels Federation signs a co-production agreement with Senegal

This is the third co-production agreement the Federation has signed with an African country, following on from Tunisia and Morocco  

06 May 2021

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