European Film Promotion

01/09/2026

Ten world premieres, five North American and one Canadian premiere are part of EFP’s promotion at the 51th TIFF (10-20 September 2026), with the EUROPE! Hub returning as a meeting point for the European and international industry! 🥳

https://efp-online.com/news/palme-dor-winner-fjord-among-16-european-titles-promoted-by-efp-in-toronto

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palme d’or winner fjord among 16 european titles promoted by efp in Toronto

12/08/2026

As the two-year funding period 2024-2026 draws to a close, we are please to announce that ( ) has allocated more than €610,000 in promotional backing for a total of 332 European films. 🥳

https://efp-online.com/news/efps-film-sales-support-backs-332-european-films-with--610-000-over-half-already-sold-beyond-europe

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13/07/2026

Ten directors. Ten short films. And three inspiring days at 📽️ It's been blast! 🎉

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06/07/2026

Following an intensive online preparatory programme featuring pitching training and industry meetings, EFP and the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) welcome this year’s emerging directors selected for EFP 🥳

https://efp-online.com/news/futureframes26arriveatkviff

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europe’s next voices arrive at kviff

03/07/2026

Marie Lukáčová from Czech Republic, director of Orla 🥳

"Director Marie Lukáčová’s rap fairy tale is an unusual take on a traditional genre. You won’t find a knight on white horse here – its main protagonist Jasna manages to save herself from the wicked ruler Volk. When Volk sends her on a journey from which she is not expected to return, Jasna – with a little bit of help – discovers his scheme in time, overcomes a test of her fear, and ultimately defeats her oppressor. This tale in three acts weaves together environmental and feminist viewpoints and visually blends the aesthetics of an autumn forest with the original use of 2D and 3D animation. As in any good fairy tale, everyone lives happily ever after." –
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01/07/2026

André Vaara from Sweden, director of Sister of Mine 🥳

"If you were to ask ten-year-old Noel about his greatest wish, he would probably answer that he would like to be more like his sister. But he is a boy, and so certain aspects of the world of girls are off-limits to him. A seemingly ordinary visit to the hairdresser, however, becomes the proverbial last drop that causes Noel’s cup of patience to run over. The subtle Sister of Mine is a sensitive exploration of the soul of a child suffering the injustices caused by a lack of understanding and unnecessarily rigid social norms." –
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30/06/2026

EFP and the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) are pleased to announce that Greek filmmaker Christos Nikou will serve as this year’s mentor for EFP FUTURE FRAMES – Generation NEXT of European Cinema 🥳

https://efp-online.com/news/christos-nikou-to-mentor-efp-future-frames-2026

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christos nikou to mentor efp future frames 2026

30/06/2026

David Champaigne from Slovenia, director of Self-Sown 🥳

"Seventeen-year-old Nikola spends his summer vacation aimlessly hanging out with friends. But this seemingly carefree teenager must bear the burden of looking after his mother, who is suffering from depression. With his friends, he tries to put on an air of nonchalance and self-confidence, but all the while his home situation is only getting worse and the tension between Nikola’s public life and his private reality gradually becomes unsustainable. In this situation, he finds refuge with Klara, who offers him a space of peace and vulnerability. This delicate coming-of-age film set in the suburbs of Ljubljana offers intimate closeness wrapped in a summer aesthetic." –
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26/06/2026

Teilo Quillard from France, director of Zampano 🥳
 
"Zampano lives with his father, a former trapeze artist, with whom he has a complicated and uneven relationship. His father spends his days lounging about and drinking, and so it is up to Zampano to look after their day-to-day life. When his father’s former circus comes to town, Zampano senses an opportunity to break free from his father and to perform alongside Nina, the trapeze artist he is in love with. Ironically, however, he suffers from vertigo and a fear of heights. Teilo Quillard’s aesthetically captivating film combines impressive trapeze performances with intimate moments to create a captivating tale of courage, family bonds, and conquering one’s fears." –
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24/06/2026

Helmi Donner from Finland, director of The Lightning Rod 🥳

"Young Irina dares to hope that she might find refuge with her grandmother after she and her daughter escape a toxic relationship. But no – her grandmother has very different ideas about what Irina’s life should look like. And on top of it all, a real summer storm is brewing that only brings further darkness and heaviness. The masterful use of elements of horror brings out the claustrophobic atmosphere of a house where fear and love meet hope and understanding. Finnish director Helmi Donner’s graduation film celebrated its world premiere in the Cannes Film Festival’s La Cinéf section for student film." –
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