UK distributors receive support to release European films

In the latest results from the Selective distribution scheme, Curzon, MUBI and New Wave Films are awarded €173,100 to release five European films in the UK.

The films, which were nominated for grants by the companies, are:  

• Frantz - Curzon
• Heal the Living (Reparer Les Vivants) – Curzon
• The Other Side of Hope (Toivon Tuolla Puolen) – Curzon
• The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki (Hymyileva Mies) – MUBI
• Glory (Slava) – New Wave Films

In addition, 12 European distributors are receiving €556,100 worth of support to release UK film The Sense of an Ending in their countries.

In total, 12 films are supported in this round, with 126 distributors from 33 countries across Europe receiving a shared total of €3,884,100.

To find out more about the scheme, read an interview with successfull beneficiary Kaleidoscope Entertainment.

Image: Heal the Living is released in the UK on 28 April by Curzon with MEDIA support.