Skopje Film Buzz: Macedonian director Ana Opačić has entered postproduction on her debut feature Third Shift / Tretasmena, a North Macedonia–Croatia–Montenegro–Poland coproduction about an ageing music professor sent to rehab after a breakdown, with a cast led by Senko Velinov and Iskra Veterova. International Film Industry: Thessaloniki Film Festival’s Agora Crossroads Forum picked 14 projects from 15 countries, adding a new Frenel Post Lab post-production award and spotlighting themes from representation to folk tales and vampires. Tokyo Film Festival: The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival unveiled its full competition lineup, including North Macedonia-led Sister Brother Manhole Cover by Milcho Manchevski, alongside world premieres from Garin Nugroho and Mishima Yukiko. Cinema Release (Cyprus): Gothic fantasy Motherwitch (Dodekameron), directed by New York Emmy winner Minos Papas, lands in Cypriot cinemas in late October after a festival run. Arts & Culture (Sports Symbol Row): The Albanian Mountaineering and Mountain Tourism Federation condemned the removal of a double-headed eagle placed on Mount Korab, calling it a breach of respect in sport. EU/Politics Spillover: Bulgarian organizations in North Macedonia protested a proposal to include Bulgarians in the constitution with delayed effect, saying the EU accession process should bring clearer commitments. Local Spotlight (Sports on TV): North Macedonia vs Scotland in the UEFA Nations League is set for Oct 3 at the National Arena Tose Proeski, with BBC coverage and iPlayer streaming.