CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Join the delegation « FUTURE OF CINEMA#4 – KIKK FESTIVAL » !
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Join the delegation « FUTURE OF CINEMA#4 – KIKK FESTIVAL » !
Publié par Adrien Burger le Thursday 10 September 2026
The Grand Est Region, through the CinEuro Film Lab, in partnership with Wallimage, is launching a call for applications for the final event of its four-part thematic meeting series, “FUTURE OF CINEMA #4”, taking place from 21 to 23 October 2026 in Namur, Belgium.
Bringing together a delegation of around ten professionals, this meeting is organised to mark the 15th anniversary of the KIKK Festival in Namur. Over three days, from Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 October 2026, the 10 participants will benefit from a tailor-made programme designed for the occasion.
This delegation is part of a broader cross-border cooperation initiative and is aimed not only at film and audiovisual industry professionals, but also at digital creative professionals from partner territories who wish to develop exchanges, collaborations and joint projects around immersive works (XR), with a particular focus on hybrid projects at the crossroads of cinema, video games, digital art and immersive scenography.
This pioneering programme invites participants to discover new media through innovative forms of storytelling, at the intersection of cinema and the fascinating world of immersive technologies.
Provisional Programme
Wednesday, 21 October
Programme starts at 10:00 am – B2B Day: KIKK Connect
- 10:00–12:00: Presentation of the ecosystems and delegations / Panels and discussion
- 12:00–14:00: Networking lunch in the Business Lounge
- 14:00–17:00: B2B Meetings
- 19:00–late: Opening Cocktail
Thursday, 22 October
- 09:00–10:00: B2B Breakfast in the Business Lounge
- 10:00–12:00: CinEuro Morning Session (TBC)
- 12:00–14:00: Networking lunch in the Business Lounge
- 14:00–18:00: Wake Room!
- 19:00–21:00: KIKK Festival Cocktail
- 21:00–late: KIKK Party – Performances and DJ sets
Friday, 23 October
- 09:00–10:00: B2B Breakfast in the Business Lounge for industry professionals
- 10:00–12:00: KIKK Conferences
Programme ends at 12:30 pm
Afternoon: Free time
- Art Trail: Artistic works trail / self-guided tour of artworks
- 21:00–late: KIKK Party – Performances and DJ set
DEADLINE : 23/09/2026
Follow us on social media to keep up with the latest CinEuro news !
@cineuro 
/cineuro
————
This event is part of a four-part series of thematic events under the “FUTURE OF CINEMA” label.
Retour au blog Partager : Facebook Twitter
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Join the delegation « FUTURE OF CINEMA#4 – KIKK FESTIVAL » !
Publié par Adrien Burger le Thursday 10 September 2026
Retour au blog Partager : Facebook Twitter
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Join the delegation “FUTURE OF CINEMA #3 – Immersive Experiences Meet Genre Cinema”
Publié par Adrien Burger le Tuesday 1 September 2026
Retour au blog Partager : Facebook Twitter
Forum Alentours 2026
Publié par Eda Uner le Thursday 15 January 2026
Retour au blog Partager : Facebook Twitter
CinEuro Prize 2026
Publié par Eda Uner le Wednesday 14 January 2026
Retour au blog Partager : Facebook Twitter
Call for applications – Delegation of transborder cinema professionals
Publié par Eda Uner le Tuesday 16 December 2025
Presence at festivalsOn the occasion of the Gérardmer International Fantastic Film Festival (January 27 – February 1, 2026), the CinEuro Film Lab, led by the Grand Est Region as the lead partner of the CinEuro project, is launching a call for applications for its new programme “FRISSONS EN GRAND EST”, with the aim of forming a delegation of 10 professionals, to be held from Monday January 26 to Wednesday January 28, 2026.
In partnership with the Gérardmer Fantastic Film Festival, this delegation is part of a cross-border cooperation dynamic and is aimed at professionals from the film and audiovisual industries based in the partner territories who wish to develop exchanges, collaborations and joint projects around genre cinema in its broadest sense (fantasy, science fiction, crime, thriller, etc.).
Over three days, from Monday January 26 to Wednesday January 28, 2026, the 10 participants will benefit from dedicated support as well as a tailor-made programme exploring the local ecosystem around the Vosges mountain range, in connection with specialised local partners. Between Strasbourg and Gérardmer, this itinerant journey will immerse participants in the heart of the mysteries of the Beast of the Vosges and the fascinating legends of this territory.
Context
As part of its actions in support of genre cinema in the Grand Est Region, the CinEuro Film Lab, led by the Grand Est Region as the lead partner of the CinEuro project, implements and coordinates short exploratory missions for professionals from the film and audiovisual industries, in connection with local partner events.
This programme aims to strengthen understanding of the French and cross-border cultural landscape, foster international exchanges, and encourage sustainable cooperation between professionals from these territories.
By encouraging the emergence of stories centred on themes, characters and settings rooted in the various partner territories, the CinEuro Film Lab addresses a dual challenge: regularly identifying new content likely to appeal to international audiences, while preserving a European “signature” and ensuring that productions and their direct and indirect economic impacts remain anchored in the territories.
As a reminder, the Grand Est Region stands out in France for its image and film policy promoting genre diversity and offers several support schemes covering the entire creative process, from development to distribution, for films produced, shot or supported in the Grand Est Region. The aim is to build a local distribution network with a unique narrative range. In addition to the regional support fund and the involvement of partner local authorities (PLATO network), the Region has also operated, since 2022, a call for projects to fund genre short and feature films at the writing, development and production stages.
More information: website –
Provisional programme
Monday, January 26 – Strasbourg
Programme start at 12:00 pm in Strasbourg
Visit of an MFX studio
Tuesday, January 27 – Vosges
Educational tour through the mysterious and fascinating landscapes of the Vosges
Opening night of the Gérardmer Fantastic Film Festival (by invitation)
Wednesday, January 28 – Gérardmer
09:00–11:00 am: Networking breakfast with professionals
11:00 am–1:00 pm: Potential film screening followed by a Q&A
End of the programme at 1:00 pm in Gérardmer
Objectives of the delegation
-
To encourage the creation of new projects by identifying inspiring subjects at the writing stage through visits to emblematic or story-rich locations and meetings with witnesses and experts from various fields,
-
To support the structuring of European networks dedicated to genre cinema,
-
To foster skills development and the sharing of best practices among professionals from these territories,
-
To promote the development of co-production projects and the circulation of works in the field of genre cinema.
Candidate profile
This call for applications is open to film and audiovisual professionals (writers, directors and producers), primarily from cross-border territories that are members of the CinEuro Network*, who can demonstrate professional experience and a strong interest in genre cinema and cross-border cooperation.
Screenwriters and producers from other territories may also apply, provided they are developing (or intend to develop) film works related to genre cinema within the CinEuro territories.
The working language will be in French.
Note: The territories that are members of CinEuro* include the cooperation areas known as the Upper Rhine and the Greater Region: Brussels-Capital Region, Wallonia, Luxembourg, Saarland, Rhineland-Palatinate, Baden-Württemberg, Grand Est, and the cantons of Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft and Aargau.
Selection process
The 10 participants will be selected by a dedicated committee based on the following criteria:
-
the candidate’s professional background,
-
motivation to engage in a cross-border approach,
-
consistency between the candidate’s profile and the objectives of the delegation,
-
relevance of the candidate’s projects or professional activity to genre cinema, as well as interest in directing or producing a feature film project in the Grand Est region.
Application form
Please complete this form by January 7, 2026 in order to apply.
Terms and conditions of coverage
As part of the delegation and in accordance with the eligibility rules of the Interreg programme, the coverage conditions from January 26 to 28, 2026 are as follows:
The detailed coverage arrangements will be communicated to the selected participants.
This event is offered as part of the “Stories and Legends” thematic sequence of the CinEuro Film Lab.
@cineuro /cineuro
Retour au blog Partager : Facebook Twitter
CinEuro Film Lab – Nature and Landscapes: When nature inspires creation…
Publié par Eda Uner le Friday 24 October 2025
Inspiration tourWallimage, in partnership with the Film Fund Luxembourg, organised the first inspiration session for the ‘Nature and Landscapes’ sequence on 8 October 2025 as part of the 40th Namur International French-Language Film Festival (FIFF).
Aimed at screenwriters, directors and producers, this session featured two special presentations:
- A panel discussion entitled ‘Filming in the great outdoors’, during which the Nature and Forestry Division of the SPW and Nancy-based location manager Ambroise Gayet discussed the practical realities of filming in natural environments;
- Panel discussion on ‘Green storytelling’, consisting of a meeting with comic book artist Jean-Claude Servais and director Sébastien Pins, whose works delve into the heart of rural life and the legends of the Ardennes.
The session ended on a high note with a cocktail organised on behalf of the BATAO Senegal project, led by Wallonia, Wallimage and Wallonia-Brussels International. The cocktail was followed by a screening of Vanja d’Alcantara’s film CAP FAREWELL at the Cameo Cinema.
The next steps in the sequence are coming soon! Stay tuned!
Photos: ©Preter Bryan, ©Wallimage – 2025
This event is co-financed by the European Union as part of the Interreg Greater Region Programme 2021-2027 and supported by Wallimage – Interreg Greater Region – CinEuro – FFL – FIFF.
@cineuro /cineuro
Retour au blog Partager : Facebook Twitter
Fenrir Productions
Publié par Eda Uner le Wednesday 22 October 2025
Fenrir Productions est une structure indépendante née à Liège, rassemblant un petit collectif de cinéastes et de créateurs passionnés. Nous travaillons à construire nos projets pas à pas, avec l’envie d’explorer des formes fortes et personnelles. Notre démarche est à la fois artisanale et collaborative : nous cherchons à faire exister un cinéma indépendant qui puisse dialoguer avec d’autres artistes, techniciens et partenaires. Notre souhait est de tisser des liens, d’expérimenter et, au fil du temps, de porter des projets de plus en plus ambitieux, tout en restant ancrés dans un esprit collectif et inventif.
Retour au blog Partager : Facebook Twitter
DoosC
Publié par Eda Uner le Wednesday 22 October 2025
Pierre-Jean PERRUSSEL-MORIN (aka DoosC) collaborates with filmmakers and animation producers to compose tailor-made music, aligned to their vision.
Coming from the world of electronic music, he brings a special touch to any project that seeks to combine more traditional approaches with an innovative twist.
As music is about taste and emotions, your best move right now (if you are still reading this) is to trust your guts and your ears and head to his website and visit the “My Work” page for a taster.
Retour au blog Partager : Facebook Twitter
NATHALIE RICHARD / EFFICIUS
Publié par Eda Uner le Wednesday 15 October 2025
Nathalie Richard / Efficius is a French still photographer since 2014 based in Alsace, France. She has worked on many projects in various formats, from music videos to commercials, as well as short and medium-length films. She has also worked with actresses and actors for their Acting BOOK in partnership with casting directors. She specializes in reportage photography and has a cinematographic and editorial style.
Retour au blog Partager : Facebook Twitter