Müürileht

Who is not yet convinced we live in one big madhouse called "the World", might shrug the doubt off his shoulders soon because Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival is about to start.

Why does film industry in Japan need Godzilla who could push the reset button? Keep on reading, and you’ll find out.

Interview with the husband and wife creative team Katrin and Andres Maimik, renowned names on the Estonian film scene, who just finished their first joint directorial full-length and a feature debut for Katrin, "Cherry Tobacco".

International Short Film Festival Vilnius Film Shorts, held from 9th to 12th October, is the biggest short film festival in the Baltic countries, presenting the newest and best short films from all around the world.

On Wednesday October 8th, Rooftop Cinema leaves its usual premises and moves to cinema Sõprus to bring you a truly exceptional cinematic experience with the "Ball" by legendary Italian filmmaker Ettore Scola.

Writers, directors and producers can apply for the initiative that helps with the development of international short film projects.

From 2-4 September Cinemateket Oslo and Cinemateket Trondheim will be hosting Estonian Film Days that provides with a selection of some of the best pieces of Estonian cinema.

Applying an archetype to a creative endeavour will always be a difficult sell for the cynical. Include an iconic character, who is weighed down by predisposed fan expectation, it gets even harder. If that venture is also funded by Hollywood, it becomes something of impossibility. "Godzilla"'s for those for whom a step into the somewhat expected has an appeal.

Screen & Sound Fest is again organizing an international open contest for visualization of music pieces. The registration for filmmakers both professional and amateur is now open and the compositions for this year’s competition available to download.

A Design Film Festival will take place in Kuldīga, Latvia for the second time on August 1–2, featuring internationally acclaimed documentaries about fashion, painting, photography, architecture and design, including PechaKucha presentations and other art and design related events in the programme as well.

Over 40 entries arrived at Müürileht, from which a six-member jury chose the winners of the competition. It's time to announce the winners and meet the judges who skimmed the 'crème de la crème' of the competition.

"The Congress" is a perfect example of how complicated projects need the audience to meet the creators half way. Emilie Toomela gives it a closer look.