#“We’re the OG of Co-Production Markets”: Rotterdam Industry Head Marten Rabarts on IFFR Pro 2025

#“We’re the OG of Co-Production Markets”: Rotterdam Industry Head Marten Rabarts on IFFR Pro 2025

IFFR Pro, the Rotterdam Film Festival‘s industry section, and the year’s first major film market, is in full swing. While other markets focus on major commercial titles with A-list stars, IFFR, true to its roots in the 42-year-old CineMart — the “OG of co-production markets” as new IFFR Pro director Marten Rabarts puts it — Rotterdam…

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#‘Dead Dog’ Tells a Small, Intimate Tale Dissecting an Estranged Marriage in Lebanon

#‘Dead Dog’ Tells a Small, Intimate Tale Dissecting an Estranged Marriage in Lebanon

A middle-aged husband and wife reunite in Lebanon for four days, confronting what remains of a strained relationship in the minimalist feature Dead Dog from Beirut-based writer and director Sarah Francis (Birds of September; As Abobe, So Below). World premiering at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) on Sunday, it screens in the fest’s Harbour…

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#How to use SEO to enhance your visibility within a specific geographic area

#How to use SEO to enhance your visibility within a specific geographic area

Use these geotargeted tactics to optimize your site for local audiences and stand out in regional searches. SEO is essential for improving a website’s visibility on search engines like Google, both globally and locally.  However, a one-size-fits-all approach won’t effectively attract customers in specific regions. To stand out in a particular geographic area, you must…

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#It’s Not Just ‘Squid Game’: Netflix Int’l Highlights With Omar Sy, Matthias Schweighöfer

#It’s Not Just ‘Squid Game’: Netflix Int’l Highlights With Omar Sy, Matthias Schweighöfer

For fans of international TV, news of the return of South Korean smash hit Squid Game for a third and final season was the big takeaway from Netflix‘s global program showcase this week. But beyond the bloodsport, Netflix’s international line-up included several tantalizing new projects, featuring some of the world’s biggest stars, including French actor…

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