Thats why I am arrested in absentia, he said.

Im on trial right now and I am about to get a sentence of from eight-to-ten years of imprisonment.

Many of my friends already received these sentences; writers, journalists, some filmmakers.

Alexander Rodnyansky in 2024

Alexander Rodnyansky at NATPE BudapestDaniel Vegel/NATPE Budapest

He added that he is not fearful when it comes to his situation.

Its too late to be scared, he said.

Fear is a good thing when it’s possible for you to make a change I cant.

George Levendis and Malnay B. Levente are receiving the North Star Award at NATPE Honors Europe awards at NATPE Budapest

The [authorities] want to silence them.

Its too late to silence me.

The 2025 slate will feature a similar volume although spread across feature and TV content, he told Deadline.

This year were much more active in movies [than series].

We will have eight in production, he said.

Next year, were going to have probably the same number and more TV shows.