‘The Fear’s Artist,’ ‘We Won’t Get Old Together’ Win Big at Transilvania Industry Awards

Cristi Iftime’s “The Fear’s Artist” and Marius Olteanu’s “We Won’t Get Old Together” were jointly awarded the inaugural Transilvania HBO Award at the Transilvania International Film Festival's industry awards ceremony this week. Each Romanian project, presented in the Works in Progress program, received a €30,000 ($34,400) prize. The Transilvania HBO Award is a new initiative aimed at supporting emerging filmmakers. "The Fear's Artist" is described as a psychological drama, while "We Won't Get Old Together" is a romantic drama. Both films are in post-production and are expected to be completed by early 2025. The festival's industry section also presented other awards, including the Eurimages Co-Production Development Award, which went to "The Last Day of Summer" directed by Ioana Uricaru. The Transilvania Film Festival, held annually in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, is a significant event for the Central and Eastern European film industry, fostering new talent and facilitating co-production opportunities. The festival's commitment to supporting filmmakers through initiatives like the Transilvania HBO Award underscores its role in the development of European cinema.