European Film Academy awards Margarethe von Trotta Lifetime Achievement Award

On the occasion of this year’s 35th European Film Awards and in recognition of a unique contribution to the world of film, the European Film Academy presents the actress, director and screenwriter Margarethe von Trotta with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding body of work. Born in Berlin, Margarethe von Trotta grew up with … Read more

EFA & ICFR launch ‘Emergency Fund for Filmmakers’ in wake of Ukraine War

The International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk, the partnership established by the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) and the European Film Academy to act as the film community’s collective response to cases of filmmakers facing severe risk, has set up a special “Emergency Fund for Filmmakers” for film … Read more