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Wim Vanacker & Vassilis Kekatos – a two way relationship dating back to 2018
Thanks to readers contribution, and in an update to Conflict of Interest Taints 2019 Cannes Palme d’Or Award, it has been revealed that the relationship between Cannes’ Sel
NISI MASA alleged conflicts of interests under the tenure of Wim Vanacker
Favouritism and conflict of interest at NISI MASA, now known as “European Short Pitch”, under the tenure of Wim Vanacker. The information presented below is part of a w
Radiator IP Sales, €9300 & Questions Around Access in Europe’s Short-Film System
How young filmmakers can become financially exposed within Europe’s publicly funded short-film ecosystem By FIW staff. Based on documents reviewed by Film Industry Watch and publ
Tatino Films – coming soon
This report is a preview of a soon to be released investigation into Tatino Films, its influence in European cinema, EU public financing, network of influence and methods of operat
Berlinale Invites Greek Director Vasilis Kekatos, Sparking Industry Outrage
In a move that stunned the Greek film industry, the Berlin Film Festival has invited director Vasilis Kekatos to premiere Our Wildest Days, his first feature, at the festival. This
Is the Integrity of the European Film Industry Compromised?
Before we delve into the details of this article, we want to remind our readers of a simple yet crucial fact: every year film festivals receive thousands of submissions. The most p
CASE STUDY: The Concentration of Power, Influence & Control in the European Industry
In the past decade and a half, the European film industry has witnessed the emergence of several key organizations, ostensibly designed as tools to support the film industry and fi
Dual Role as Glasgow Short Film Festival Programmer & at a Short Films Distribution Company
Sanne Jehoul’s concurrent positions as Programme Director at the Glasgow Short Film Festival, Scotland’s premier short film event and a BAFTA Qualifying event, and as a
Special Report – favouritism, nepotism in the European film industry
The European film industry is grappling with serious concerns regarding transparency and fairness, particularly in the context of the industry being largely funded by the public, w
Conflit d’intérêts entache le prix de la Palme d’Or 2019 du court métrage “La distance entre le ciel et nous” de Vasilis Kekatos
Figures clés liées au film grec primé Une révélation surprenante fait surface : de nouvelles preuves suggèrent qu’un conflit d’intérêts a entaché la sélection
Conflict of Interest Taints 2019 Cannes Palme d’Or Award for The Distance Between Us and the Sky by Vasilis Kekatos, Guillaume Dreyfus, Eleni Kossyfidou
Key Figures Connected in Award-Winning Greek Film Evidence suggests a conflict of interest marred the 2019 Cannes Film Festival’s Official Selection for Short Films, and the
Σύγκρουση συμφερόντων αμαυρώνει το βραβείο Χρυσού Φοίνικα του Φεστιβάλ Καννών για το 2019 για την ελληνική ταινία μικρού μήκους Η απόσταση ανάμεσα στον ουρανό κι εμάς του Βασίλη Κεκάτου.
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CASE STUDY – Producer & Festival Decision Maker – Dominique Welinski’s Multiple Conflict of Interests Roles in the Industry
A more recent (May 2025) article about this subject was published here. Dominique Welinski maintains a multitude of influential roles within the film industry, generating a potenti
Inside Kosovo’s Film Funding Loop: The Same People Train, Curate, Judge – and Win
A Documented Network of Overlapping Roles Between KCC, DokuFest and a Cluster of Repeat Beneficiaries (2024–2025) By Film Industry Watch and Kosovar Film Industry Insiders For ye
Alleged Corruption and Decadence at the Greek Film Center – Short version
More conflicts of interest and financial scandal emerges – filmmakers who reviewed and evaluated proposals for the Greek Film Center, received financial support in the same
Alleged Corruption and Decadence at the Greek Film Center (FULL ARTICLE)
More conflicts of interest and financial scandal emerges – filmmakers who reviewed and evaluated proposals for the Greek Film Center, received financial support in the s
CHARTS: Merit, Festivals & “Politics”
The chart below provides a clear visual representation of the prioritized factors in decision-making processes within film festivals and funding organizations, explaining how and w
Sundance Charges $ but Not Watching All Submissions (unless you’re Obama’s daughter)
In yet another case underscoring industry-wide issues of lack of transparency and unfair practices, a recent report suggests that the Sundance Film Festival may not be reviewing al
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