AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFilm & Festivals: Turkey’s 12 Punto returns in Istanbul (July 12–19) with a jury chaired by Oscar-winning director Asghar Farhadi, plus Cristi Puiu and others, as the platform pushes new co-production deals. Series Co-Productions: The Council of Europe’s Pilot Programme backs seven drama series with €2.1m total, including Estonia’s Cuba Films OÜ on “Dead Women Talking.” Cinema for Everyone: The 2026 European Film Festival brings free screenings across Fiji (July 16–25), featuring films from Estonia and other European countries. Animation Spotlight: Ottawa’s OIAF announces its 50th-anniversary competition slate (Sept 23–27), with 3,026 entries and categories spanning shorts, student work and more. Music in Tartu: John Legend performs at the Tartu Song Festival Grounds, with Estonian singer Anett as support. Local Arts: Baltoscandal in Rakvere hits a decade-high attendance record with 5,832 visitors and sold-out crowds for 264 events. Tech & Culture: Estonia’s digital minister says Switzerland could go “0% bureaucracy” style—if it matches Estonia’s urgency. Sports & Culture Clash: Estonia condemns IOC moves on Russian athletes and calls for EU funding to be cut over the reinstatement.
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