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CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Jul 15

SOEF Vol 2 Final Takes! Cinema visibility & loyalty schemes, VOD, AI, & workforce challenges: small film markets need smart, data-led support: crescine.eu/2025

Volume 3 will explore audience reception - stay tuned.

#crescine #eufilm #smallmarkets #filmfuture

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CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Jul 14

SOEF 2: Choosing a film is already part of the social experience. In small EU markets, loyalty schemes & trusted cinemas lower the risk. But limited showtimes and vague marketing make domestic film a tough group sell.

Our research shows how to shift that: crescine.eu/2025

#crescine #europeanfilm

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CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Jun 30

SOEF 2: The future of EU film distribution is hybrid, fragmented and full of potential.

In this chapter by @hranaivoson.bsky.social, new CresCine guides explore evolving release strategies, pop-up cinemas, and VOD partnerships. Read more: crescine.eu/2025

#crescine #filmpolicy

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CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Jun 27

Latest from the State of European Film Report Vol. 2:
How can EU film producers boost their odds of success?
Tested tools from entrepreneurship mapped for film offer a better way forward. Define goals, test assumptions and build proactive routines. More: crescine.eu/2025
#crescine #filmtraining

CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Jun 16

🎬 SOEF2 - Leap of Faith: New study explores the fragile state of careers & skills in European film. Systemic barriers, lack of mentorship & career precarity plague the sector, especially in small markets. Check the paths ahead and the data for our specific focus markets now: 🔗 crescine.eu/2025

CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Jun 12

🎬 SOEF 2: Can blockchain help EU film producers compete? Our study maps current ventures, hurdles & a roadmap for rights, royalties and funding. Legal clarity, interoperable data, and pilot support are key. Read the full analysis: crescine.eu/2025

#crescine #europeanfilm #blockchain

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CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Jun 9

📽️ Can AI help small film markets? Only if trust, copyright and guidance improve. Producers are ready but wary. Learn more about the Adopters vs. Awaiters dynamic in CresCine’s latest SOEF report chapter: crescine.eu/2025

#crescine #filmAI #filmdata #europeanfilm #filmresearch

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CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Jun 3

🎬 SOEF Vol. 2: Small film markets in Europe are shifting. 🇭🇷 Croatia is seeing a cultural resonance revival, while 🇱🇹 Lithuania’s The Southern Chronicles broke records but struggles with screen access. 🇩🇰 Denmark is prepping a new rebate to retain productions. More at: crescine.eu/2025

#crescine

CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · May 28

🎬 Europe’s film sector is flying blind without solid data. Our new #StateOfEuropeanFilm report introduces FIDA, a tool that turns scattered info into strategy.
➡️ Festival-to-VOD tracking
➡️ Country-level dashboards
➡️ Focus on small markets
Full report at crescine.eu/2025 #crescine #FIDA

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CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · May 19

🎬 Out now at #MDF25: State of European Film – Vol. 2.

→ Financing tools like FIDA
→ AI + blockchain in context
→ Upskilling and audience shifts
→ Policy-ready frameworks that matter

Catch the launch today, or explore it via crescine.eu/2025

#MDF25 #Cannes25 #crescine #europeanfilm

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CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · May 18

Indie filmmakers: AI isn’t replacing you. It’s fueling your next big leap. 🎬 Join us today at Cannes Next (15:00 CEST) as CresCine’s Producers Club reveals how a new wave of European producers integrated AI, virtual production, and innovation mentoring into live projects. More at: crescine.eu
#MDF25

CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · May 17

📍 CresCine@Cannes 2025 Day 1 Summary: 🌱 We kicked things off with 1:1 conversations at the Producers Network,♻️ then a sold-out sustainability panel hosted by our partners at Filmby Aarhus, unveiled the CresCine Green Toolbox sparking fresh dialogue on the future of greener filmmaking.

#cannes25

CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · May 14

🎥 The old financing playbook is breaking down. Pre-sales? Shrinking. Buyers? More cautious than ever. Join us @Cannes Next to discuss what’s driving value in 2025 & how are deal structures evolving.
It’s data from some of the sharpest people in the game. Don’t miss it! More at crescine.eu
#cannes

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CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · May 13

🎬 CresCine is back at Cannes 2025! We’re bringing new insights on finance, AI, innovation and small-market cinema to the Marché du Film with three open events at Cannes Next including the release of State of European Film: Vol. 2 🚀 Stay tuned!
#festivalcannes #crescine #marchedufilm #cannes2025

CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · May 8

🎬 Europe’s film producers: highly creative, but structurally fragile. CresCine reveals that 77.6% are solo or micro-teams. To stay competitive in a complex world, we need entrepreneurial mindsets, not just artistic talent. Read more: crescine.eu/2024 #crescine #filmproduction #europeanfilm

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CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · May 7

🎥 State of European Film Report 1: Sustainability time! At Berlinale 2024, CresCine + BFTP rallied 14 EU countries to push for a greener, unified film industry - starting with clear rules + training. Read the full article at: crescine.eu/2024 #crescine #greenfilm

CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · May 6

State of European Film Report - European Skills survey highlights: 85% of EU film professionals want training but can't access it. Most stream 2x more than they visit cinemas. Industry needs inclusive upskilling. 🎬 Access at: crescine.eu/2024 #crescine #europeanfilmacademy #europeanfilm

CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Apr 23

Uncommon venues for European film's access blend audience needs & arthouse -- but need financial support. VUB researchers Dautaj, Hammoud & Ranaivoson explore how to keep them alive. Read the full report: www.crescine.eu/uncommon-ven... #crescine #europeanfilm #filmreport

CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Apr 7

Why do audiences in small markets watch (or ignore) their own films? 🎥 New CresCine research finds: 📌 Social buzz fuels viewership. 📌 Limited budgets ≠ low quality, but acting/storytelling matter. 📌 Some markets thrive (Denmark 31%), others struggle (Portugal <5%). Is local cinema on your radar?

CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Mar 20

📽️ How do small European film markets compete with the giants? Our latest report, featuring insights from Jakob Isak Nielsen (Aarhus University), explores key trends, challenges, and opportunities. 🔗 Read more: crescine.eu/2024 #crescine #europeanfilm #filmmarket #filmindustry #filmresearch

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CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Mar 18

🎥 Small-market European films remain sidelined—just 17% of festival slots (2009–21) featured them, with A-list inclusion declining. 📊 Explore the research by Vėjūnė Žemaitytė, Indrek Ibrus & Ulrike Rohn (Tallinn University) in our State of European Film Report Vol. 1 👉 crescine.eu/2024 #crescine

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CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Mar 4

🚨 New Report Alert! 🚨 CresCine's massive State of European Film report is out vol1: festival performance, global opportunities, critical skills - it's ALL covered. Must read for all film industry professionals - ACCESS NOW! 🔗 www.crescine.eu/2024

#crescine #europeanfilm #filmindustry

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CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Feb 19

🚀 We are thrilled to introduce our latest guide on European Film Distribution Strategies! Get to know the latest case studies, best practices & explore how distributors in Europe navigate the post-pandemic landscape. 🔗 Get your copy now: lnkd.in/dvizZEVK
#crescine #filmdistribution #europeanfilm

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CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Feb 18

🎉🌟 CresCine innovates at Berlinale & congratulates our Producers Club member, Lydie Tisserand! Her project, Luiza de Jesus, was selected for the EFM's 'Pitch Perfect: Producers Showcase Projects Analysed by AI’ event powered by Europe's leading film industry focused AI platform Largo.AI. #crescine

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CresCine @crescine.bsky.social · Jan 20

🌟 Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation at #DLD25! 🌟

#CresCine was proud to join Europe’s top innovation event, exploring how to close VC gaps & fuel growth. 🔥 Our own @stngn.bsky.social shared insights on driving bold innovation in film & media. 🚀

Stay tuned for more in 2025!

#Innovation #Film

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