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Working with a network of nearly 200 hospitals across six countries, Film in Hospital is a groundbreaking European project that helps children who are physically unable to attend cinema screenings gain access to exclusive festival films, while involving them in a wide range of creative activities. In this blog, Davide Abbatescianni (Ireland correspondent for Cineuropa) speaks to three representatives from Film in Hospital to find out more about their story and future plans.
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, cinemas and video on demand (VOD) platforms have joined forces to combat the crisis. But how are these joint initiatives being implemented? How will they affect the future of film distribution? And what are the main benefits for the participating cinemas? Davide Abbatescianni, Ireland correspondent for Cineuropa, spoke to representatives from three distribution outfits to find out more.
Amidst the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, what can festivals do to keep the film community active and give authors their deserved visibility? How can they successfully transition to a fully digital event? Davide Abbatescianni, Ireland correspondent for Cineuropa, spoke to the staff of three European festivals, to find out. Hopefully, this piece can inspire further collaboration between festivals and provide insight into putting an effective digital plan in place during this difficult time.
Davide Abbatescianni (Cineuropa) spoke to seven European members of the Green Film Network (GFN), one of the world’s largest networks of environmental film festivals. They shared some useful tips to engage audiences, promote positive values and be environmentally sustainable.
Davide Abbatescianni (Cineuropa) had a chat with Steve Presence, one of the founding members of the Radical Film Network (RFN). The RFN is among the largest international organisations involved in the promotion of politically-engaged and aesthetically innovative film culture. The boundaries of what is ‘radical’ are often blurry and can describe a number of cultural practices. Nonetheless, the RFN prides itself on supporting progressive and experimental film culture and promoting social justice, equality and environmental sustainability.
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