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The Festival of Forest Peoples in Belém is currently accepting registrations for creative workshops, featuring audiovisual presentations, music, and other cultural activities focused on Amazonian indigenous and traditional communities.

The Arsenal of Hope in São Paulo is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the launch of a short film produced by individuals supported by this social assistance shelter, through a training program in audiovisual skills.

The Japan Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC) is relocating its headquarters as part of a strategic move to reflect its positive growth and overcome past controversies.

Maceió's cultural agenda from Friday to Monday features various events, both free and paid, including popular culture, theater, music, audiovisual activities, and memory events.

Ten years after gaining fame on the internet while sharing her battle against brain cancer, Lorena Reginato, also known as 'Careca TV', is now focusing on paralympic swimming and has recently graduated in audiovisual studies.

PcComponentes is holding a major promotional event for Apple products, offering substantial discounts on items like AirPods, smartphones, and laptops.

The classification of whether audiovisual works are Brazilian has become a contentious issue affecting streaming regulations, particularly regarding governmental funding and catalog quotas for platforms.

Audiovisual companies in Spain significantly increased their investment in national cinema due to new regulatory requirements.

Südalinna Theatre in Estonia will host the COMPOSTER festival from March 19-21, 2026, featuring electroacoustic music and audiovisual art.

Young students in Rio de Janeiro are participating in free audiovisual courses, aiming to build careers in the film industry inspired by the upcoming Oscar ceremony.

Dorgival Dantas has launched his audiovisual project 'Raízes', highlighting his connection to his roots through a production filmed in a significant cultural heritage site in Brazil.

The GET Audiovisual space in the Municipal School Camilo Castelo Branco in Rio de Janeiro aims to enhance student engagement through digital and audiovisual production.

The Brazilian audiovisual market experiences significant fluctuations, with a noticeable decline in the number of series produced amid stalled streaming regulations.

The Tiradentes Film Festival showcases 28 unreleased Brazilian films in São Paulo from March 12 to 18, emphasizing contemporary experimental Brazilian cinema.

The Ondas Awards 2026 will include new categories for podcasts, reflecting the growing popularity of this audio format.

Polish filmmakers propose significant reforms to the government’s audiovisual production subsidy system, asserting its ineffectiveness and suggesting ways to enhance its benefits for the economy.

The city of Presidente Prudente in Brazil has been selected to join the São Paulo State Film Commission's catalog of audiovisual locations, enhancing its potential for film and media production.

Audiovisual productions from the 1980s and 1990s shaped a bias towards absolute gratification upon achieving specific adult life goals, contributing to the cognitive bias known as 'the arrival fallacy.'

Amazônia Play, a free streaming platform dedicated to audiovisual productions from Amapá and the Amazon, was launched to promote local creative industries.

The 'MC.Mulheres' project in Salvador is accepting applications from black women in the creative economy, music, and audiovisual sectors, offering training and cash prizes.

Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an AI technology company founded by Ben Affleck, which aims to enhance creativity in audiovisual production.

The beach festival in Vilnius is set to feature Kevin De Vries as its main star in 2026, with an expanded program and enhanced audiovisual experiences.

The Estonian government has increased the reimbursement rate for the Film Estonia program from 30% to 40% to enhance the country's position in the international film production market.

Aya's latest album 'Hexed!' showcases her innovative sound that combines heavy bass with elements of techno, metal, and screamo, earning accolades from major music publications.

Brazil and New Zealand have signed an agreement to enhance collaboration in audiovisual production, including films and TV series.

Former long-time director of the State Fund for Cinematography, Helena Bezděk Fraňková, will receive the Czech Lion award for her significant contributions to Czech cinema.

Spanish authorities have summoned Cloudflare's CEO, Matthew Browning Prince, as part of a legal case regarding audiovisual piracy affecting professional football rights.

The exhibition 'Amazônia Imersiva' offers a 360° audiovisual experience that allows the audience to immerse themselves in the works of Amazonian artists, starting on March 10 in Belém.

Banijay has formed a strategic partnership with All3Media to create a global powerhouse in independent audiovisual production, increasing its revenue to over 7 billion euros.

Actor Guillermo Francella has voiced his concerns about the declining state of Argentine cinema and the lack of job opportunities in the industry.

The post-rock band Godspeed You! Black Emperor returned to Estonia on March 2 to perform their second full-length audiovisual concert, featuring their latest album.

The Puxirum Audiovisual Show will take place in Santarém and Alenquer, offering free screenings of local films to promote regional culture.

Open enrollment has begun for a free training program that integrates audiovisual skills with entrepreneurship in Brazil's Sertão region.

Short films addressing issues such as bullying, sexual abuse, and violence were awarded at the fourth edition of the contest held in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Marcella Rica has launched her own production company and signed the opening title for 'Dona Beja', expressing her aspirations to direct.

Ecotec University in Ecuador has launched a new academic program aimed at digital content creation and audience management that integrates audiovisual production, strategic analysis, and digital management.

The hearing of Mediawan shareholders, including Xavier Niel, was canceled last minute due to Niel's unavailability.

The CNMC has opened a case against popular content creator Ibai Llanos for a serious violation of the General Law of Audiovisual Communication, potentially resulting in a fine of up to 750,000 euros.

Pierre-Antoine Capton, founder of Mediawan, defended the company's identification as a French entity amidst allegations regarding major American investment in its ownership.

The winners of the national film award 'Lielais Kristaps' will be selected by an international jury composed of respected professionals from the film and audiovisual industry in Finland, Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania.

Movistar Plus+ is preparing to launch Canal Red, an online channel created by former Spanish Vice President Pablo Iglesias, with availability expected for March following technical testing.

The São Paulo City Hall has opened registrations for 1,440 free vacancies in courses focused on sound, image, audiovisual, and scene techniques for young people aged 14 to 29.

The Greek Ministry of Culture has completed studies for the establishment of the State School of Cinema and Audiovisual Media, aimed at enhancing professional education in the field.

The Government of Rondônia is selecting artistic and cultural projects funded by the Aldir Blanc National Policy to support initiatives in audiovisual, digital culture, visual arts, and fashion.

The studies for the establishment of the State School of Film and Audiovisual Media have been completed, representing a significant step in enhancing Greece's audiovisual sector.

Paula Fernandes is set to record her audiovisual album '30 & a few years' during a show on April 16 at the Vibra São Paulo venue.

The 1982 performance of Maria Bethânia, celebrated for its emotional depth and artistry, is now available in a newly rediscovered audiovisual record made in Buenos Aires in 1984.

Porto Iracema das Artes in Ceará, Brazil, is now accepting registrations for its 14th edition of free creative laboratories in various artistic fields.

The Croatian Audiovisual Center (HAVC) provided financial support for the controversial documentary film 'Peacemaker,' contributing a total of over 79,000 euros over several years.

Tiina Lokk reflects on her leadership of the PÖFF film festival, emphasizing that one should leave at their peak rather than in decline.