Romania Named First Country of Focus at American Film Market
Cristian Mungiu leads the Romanian delegation to the Nov. 10–15 AFM in Los Angeles, where his Oscar submission Fjord screens.
Romania has been named the first-ever Country of Focus at the American Film Market, and director Cristian Mungiu is leading the Romanian delegation to the market, which runs Nov. 10–15 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, according to Variety.
The delegation has a dedicated exhibition space at the Fairmont, and Romanian films will screen at AMC Century City 15, among them Comatogen, Gone Guy, Grounded and The Circle. The Country of Focus initiative is a partnership between AFM and Creative Romanian Filmmakers.
Mungiu appears on a panel titled "Beyond the New Wave: Romania as Your Next Production Partner" on Nov. 14 at the Fairmont. He said the Romanian cash rebate is working again and that talks with authorities about upfront cash-flow financing have begun.
Mungiu's Fjord is Romania's official submission for best international feature film at the Oscars and is getting an American theatrical release through Neon.
Creative Romanian Filmmakers has brought Romanian producers to major film markets and festivals since 2016.
Quick answers
When and where is the American Film Market?
The AFM runs Nov. 10–15 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
What is Romania's Oscar submission?
Fjord, directed by Cristian Mungiu, is Romania's official submission for best international feature film.
How can I see Fjord in the US?
It is getting an American theatrical release through Neon.