The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) and the Piton International Film Festival (PIFF) have launched the PIFF “Africa 2021” a 12-month initiative that focuses on celebrating filmmaking and seeks to work collaboratively with filmmakers who are based in Africa.

The MEDIA strand of the EU programme Creative Europe, designed to support European film and audiovisual industries, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2021. To mark this, the European Commission is launching a campaign to celebrate the 30 years of support, as well as the launch of the new MEDIA programme of Creative Europe, running from 2021 to 2027.

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México, a través del Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (Imcine), publica las 12 convocatorias del nuevo Programa de Fomento al Cine Mexicano (Focine), que dan continuidad y amplían los apoyos que antes se otorgaban a través de los fideicomisos cinematográficos, cumpliendo así con el compromiso establecido por la secretaria de Cultura, Alejandra Frausto Guerrero; el secretario de Hacienda y Crédito Público, Arturo Herrera Gutiérrez, y la directora general del Imcine, María Novaro Peñaloza, a finales del 2020.

In an effort to promote the local film industry, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has decided to grant back the tax concession which was initially granted by him during his tenure as President and which was annulled by the previous Good Governance Government, following discussions with film industry professionals.

Renowned filmmakers, including actors, directors and producers have urged their peers to adhere to Covid-19 regulations and restrictions and help curb the spread of the virus.

Las ventas de taquilla de China del 28 de diciembre de 2020 al 3 de enero de este año superaron los 2.130 millones de yuanes (unos 330 millones de dólares), para un aumento intersemanal del 93 por ciento.