AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIndependence & Culture: Estonia marked the 35th anniversary of restored independence with flag-raising, flowers at the Aug. 20 memorial stone, and events across Tallinn and Tartu, including museum and TV Tower celebrations. Film & Festivals: Sarajevo Film Festival handed out awards at its 32nd edition, including the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo to Emir Hadžihafizbegović, while Georgian director Ana Urushadze is gearing up her next feature “Fear of Butterflies,” a detective-tinged body-horror story. Baltic Screen Scene: Baltic Sea Docs is preparing its 30th Riga edition (Sept 6–11) with 26 documentary projects selected, with borders, war and memory front and center. Local Arts Spotlight: A new Latvian-led Venice Oscar race entry “Woman Unknown” is in the spotlight, with Riga serving as a key production base. Music: Chelsea Wolfe added a London date to her winter European leg, headlining O2 Forum Kentish Town on Dec 17. Accessibility: Estonia is pushing the 112 emergency-line accessibility deadline to 2027 as deaf and speech-impaired users still face barriers. Sport & Community: Ülemiste Night Run raised €6,810 for decathlete Karel Tilga through a director’s challenge.
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