Media and cultural scientist, programme manager at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Country of origin
The Netherlands
Articles
Joël Friso, member of the Ecumenical Jury in Oberhausen 2022 and Board Member of INTERFILM, writes about his experience at the festival.
The festival World Cinema Amsterdam has added a brand new award this year: the World Cinema Exchange Award. The award is made possible by INTERFILM member Het Filmgesprek.
Joël Friso registers significant moments at the 27th Festival of East European Cinema in Cottbus 2017.
Festivals
Festivals
Current issues
"Defiant" by director Visa Koiso-Kanttila wins the Prize of the Church Media Foundation in Finland at the International Chidren's and Youth Festival in Oulu 2025.
The FilmFestival Cottbus is one of the most significant international festivals dedicated to contemporary Eastern European cinema. Its three competitive sections feature films, youth films, and short films highlight exceptional talent, bold narratives, and innovative cinematic perspectives. Report by Ágoston Gőbel and Aida Schläpfer Al Hassani.
Events
16.02.2025
Haus der EKD, Charlottenstraße 53/54, 10117 Berlin
11.10.2023
Café of the Propsteikirche Leipzig, Nonnenmühlgasse 2