All BFI articles – Page 4
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NewsBlack and Global Majority producers from the UK head to the EFM to progress projects
The BFI is supporting the EFM participatio of Carol Harding, Luke Oliveira-Davies, Lorine Plagnol and Tolu Stedford.
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NewsAlief acquires Lucy Cohen’s Glasgow premiere 'Edge Of Summer’ (exclusive)
Cohen’s narrative feature debut is produced by Dorothy St Pictures, with backing from BBC Film and BFI.
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NewsBFI appoints David Hamilton to newly-created role of exec director of engagement, marketing and comms
David Hamilton takes up the newly created role of executive director of engagement, marketing and communication.
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NewsAmrou Al-Kadhi’s ‘Layla’ to open BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival (exclusive)
‘Layla’ heads to Flare from its Sundance world premiere.
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NewsBFI launches £1.5m programme to improve working practices in screen sector, seeks partner organisation (exclusive)
“The UK’s screen sector makes world leading content, but our operational management practices fall below par,” said the BFI’s Sara Whybrew.
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NewsBFI to transform streaming platform following £1m philanthropic donation
BFI+ (a working title) will replace BFI Player, with aims to fully launch in 2025.
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NewsThe Bureau, Quiddity Films, Recorded Picture Company among UK Global Screen Fund recipients
Over £3.3m has been allocated across the international co-pro and business development strands.
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NewsUK indie filmmakers react to arrival of streamer head as next BFI chair
Apple TV+ European creative director Jay Hunt is the first streamer executive to take up the mantle.
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NewsUK TV execs applaud Jay Hunt’s new role at the BFI: “She will be a real friend and force for the organisation”
Hunt is renowned for her vast experience in the UK TV landscape.
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NewsJay Hunt to be next chair of the British Film Institute
The Apple TV+ exec will take over from Vue CEO Tim Richards.
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FeaturesSeven talking points for the UK film industry in 2024
Rocky times ahead are anticipated for exhibition, distribution and independent production heading into the new year.
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FeaturesThe BFI’s 10 biggest distribution awards of 2023
Titles include ‘Blue Jean’, ’All The Beauty And The Bloodshed’ and ‘Talk To Me’.
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Features‘Sebastian’, ‘Kneecap’ among key BFI production and development award recipients in 2023
2023 saw a shift in how BFI production funding is administered, as the latest National Lottery funding strategy kicked in.
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NewsJay Hunt tipped as next British Film Institute chair
The AppleTV+ exec is emerging as the frontrunner to take over from Tim Richards.
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NewsDigital content production sectors face skills shortage, says BFI report
Post-production alone generated £2.2bn in revenue in 2022, but retaining workforce at the mid and senior levels has proven challenging.
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NewsChristopher Nolan to receive BFI Fellowship award, the Institute’s highest honour
The ‘Inception’, ‘Dunkirk’ director will receive the award at the BFI Chair’s dinner in February.
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NewsUK Global Screen Fund awards ‘Hoard’, ‘The Radleys’, ‘How To Have Sex’ in latest funding round
A total of £208,217 was awarded to 10 projects through the international distribution strand.
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NewsWhat are the key themes to emerge from the submissions to the UK government film and TV committee?
Hot topics included more support for the public funders, an enhanced tax break for lower-budget productions and streamer interventions.
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NewsBFI Filmmaking Fund taps Studiocanal exec for senior production executive post (exclusive)
Ama Ampadu, Louise Ortega, Aoife Hayes, Phoebe Sutherland and Charley Fox all have expanded their remits within the fund.
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NewsScotland secures £3m in funding for film and TV skills development
The funding will be used across three years for its BFI Skills Cluster.