The historic heart of Brussels has again this year been nominated for the Location Award. This prize is awarded by the European Film Commissions Network to the best European film or TV series location, according to public votes until 30 December.

Spotlight on animation in the projects selected for the 11th screen.brussels fund session

Ce vendredi 27 septembre démarre le Festival International du Film Francophone, à Namur. L'occasion de faire le tour de la création cinématographique en français des quatre coins de la planète. Et bien sûr, de notre propre pays. Ainsi, il y aura un focus Belgitude dans lequel on retrouve une série de projets soutenu par le screen.brussels fund. Petit tour d'horizon: 

Ce 7 mai 2019 dernier, les candidats aux prochaines élections du 26 mai avaient été invités à présenter leur point de vue sur l'avenir de l'audio-visuel en Région de Bruxelles-Captiale, à l'invitation de l'UB&BV (Union Bruxelloise des Prestataires du Cinéma). 

Pour lire le (très) résumé des questions/réponses, c'est ici sur notre fil twitter: le grand résumé du débat

Réécouter le débat ici:  

Enquête mediasensor sur les risques psychosociaux 

Depuis l'entrée en vigueur de la nouvelle législation sur les risques psychosociaux le 1er septembre 2014, toutes les entreprises du secteur audiovisuel sont également obligées de réaliser une analyse des risques. Pour les y aider, mediarte a lancé en 2016 mediasensor, une enquête online adaptée au secteur audiovisuel, gratuite et conforme à la nouvelle législation. Sur base des résultats de cette enquête, les entreprises ont pu se mettre au travail afin de prendre des mesures de correction et de prévention.

Enquête

As an active member of the European Network of Regional Film funds (CineRegio), screen.brussels defends along with the other 47 members European Cinema. The significant number of films supported by regional film funds at the Berlinale reflects the importance of regional film funds for the European audio-visual sector and highlights the significant financial contribution & role of the regional film agencies in creating and defending European cultural diversity and the European Co-production model. 

Avec un plan d’action partagé et une concertation permanente entre ses équipes, screen.brussels développe son activité au service du secteur. Construit pour s’adapter à l’ensemble des maillons de la chaine de valeur, cette structure d’accompagnement cohérente se pose en véritable one stopshop (guichet unique) de la filière audiovisuelle en Région de Bruxelles-Capitale. Cette année 2018 a connu un grand nombre d’avancées et de projets menés en commun avec pour objectif de soutenir la structuration et l’essor d’une industrie de l’audiovisuel bruxellois.

Submissions dates for screen.brussels fund

Every year, screen.brussels fund holds three dossier submission sessions. For 2019, submissions are due in January, June and September. Decisions are made public in February, July and October. 

2019

18 January 2019: Dossier submission (before 5 pm.). 22 February 2019: Decision.

7 June 2019: Dossier submission (before 5 pm.). 12 July 2019: Decision.

6 September 2019 : Dossier submission (before 5 pm.). 11 October 2019: Décision. 

Belgian video games continue to be successful abroad, which is why, from 21 to 25 August (from 22 August for the general public), a Belgian delegation will once again be attending gamescom in Cologne, the planet’s largest gaming fair, with a stand in the national colours that is sure to draw plenty of interest. More than twenty companies will be represented at the Belgian stand, all of them specialists in video game development or in services for the gaming industry. Combining Belgian creativity and technology, these companies all have high growth potential.

Registration is now open for the new Media Economics Programme

The programme launches in September 2018. Secure your place and register today for the full Postgraduate or specific Training courses in Media Economics!

The Media Economics Programme is a new programme at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and is organized by SMIT. The programme combines facts and figures of state of the art scientific research with interesting and sometimes conflicting insights from industry experts.

We're paying tribute to the admirably eco-responsible film shoot of Cleo that wrapped up a couple of weeks ago. With the support of both screen.brussels (fund and film commission) and the Flemish Audiovisual Fund, this genuine "Brussels" project combines artistic commitment with respect for the environment. The two organisations are making a concerted effort to support this wonderful project on the ground.

In its sixth session, screen.brussels invests one million euro in 10 projects

The screen.brussels fund has selected 10 coproduction projects that place Brussels and its audiovisual sector firmly in the spotlight. Whether by way of documentaries focusing on our capital and its cultural heritage, the promotion of the area through numerous days of filming or the involvement of our performers and specialist companies in large-scale productions, the projects in which screen.brussels has opted to invest are helping to put the Brussels region on the international audiovisual map.

Filming a feature film uses on average the same carbon equivalent as a family of 4 during one year: 73 tons of CO2, 40% of which for transportation alone! Acting upon its desire to implement changes in favour of the environment, screen.brussels publishes a brochure devoted to Environmentally Friendly Filming in the Brussels-Capital Region.

On the 5th and 6th of December, screen.brussels film commission participated to the 3rd Focus London professional fair, promoting Brussels as a filming hub. 

Very positive review for our exhibition stand: interesting meetings and rich discussions leading to upcoming film projects.

Du 7 au 14 novembre dernier, des professionnels bruxellois ont eu l’occasion de participer à l’Atelier Grand Nord VR.

La commune de Molenbeek-Saint-Jean s’est montrée très accueillante pour le tournage de "Rosie et Moussa" (Caviar). Ce film jeunesse est tiré d'un livre de Michael de Cock et raconte l'histoire de deux enfants bruxellois qui cherchent leur voie dans la grande ville. 

Clint Eastwood shot a film in Brussels!

In August 2017, we were lucky enough to host the filming of “The 15:17 to Paris”, Clint Eastwood’s latest film. The filming took place in Brussels South Station and went very well. Onlookers were stunned to see the famous American director making his way calmly through the crowds of commuters.