Spanish film sales agencies were preparing to showcase a slate of films at the Berlin European Film Market (EFM), focusing on genre, animation, and emerging directors, according to Variety. The market, which was anticipated to be successful, was expected to feature approximately 150 fiction features produced annually in Spain.
According to Variety, Filmax was boarding AI-driven 3D DinoGames for EFM. Film Factory picked up international sales on Lucía Puenzos Pepita the Gunslinger, and, along with Warner Bros. and Atresmedia, boarded Daniel Sánchez Arévalos Movistar Plus black comedy thriller Caza Mayor. Iván Díaz, head of international at Filmax, stated that Berlin had been the best market in the last two years.
Variety also reported that the EFM would feature top Spanish titles from both established filmmakers and newcomers. France TV Distribution was bringing the period thriller Sorority to market, and The Pushover closed North America with MHZ Networks. One film to watch was 9 Moons, directed by Patricia Ortega, the director of Sundance hit Mamacruz, starring Jorge Sanz.
In other news, India's government was collaborating with Alibaba.com to assist Indian startups and small businesses in exporting goods, providing technical and financial support, as reported by TechCrunch. This partnership, despite previous bans on Chinese-linked apps, aimed to boost India's export sector, which heavily relies on small and medium-sized enterprises. The program would focus on onboarding and scaling Indian exporters on Alibaba's global B2B platform.
Meanwhile, the media was covering a variety of other topics. According to Time, current reports showcased a dichotomy of themes, including the celebration of enduring relationships and evolving modern dating trends, alongside concerns about record-high Valentine's Day spending driven by inflation. Time also reported on a cybersecurity vulnerability in an AI coding platform and the value of handwritten communication.
Finally, Fortune reported that the AI landscape was experiencing both growth and challenges. Anthropic's Claude was experiencing a surge in popularity while Elon Musk's xAI faced staff departures. Roku planned to launch streaming bundles, and iRobot was establishing a U.S. subsidiary after being acquired by a Chinese company. The job market was also tough for Gen Z, according to Fortune.
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