All Features articles – Page 87
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FeaturesBerlin 2015: a window on EFM
After a relatively low-key 2014, will this year’s European Film Market spark some life back into the independent sector? Jeremy Kay looks at the prospects for deal-making in Berlin.
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FeaturesRobert Redford, George Lucas
SUNDANCE: Robert Redford and George Lucas helped kick off Sundance’s new Art Of Film Weekend programme with the Visions Of Independence panel at The Egyptian Theatre.
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FeaturesBackstreet Boys: Backstreet’s back
On the eve of its much-anticipated US opening, director Stephen Kijak and producer Mia Bays reveal why an ambitious event theatrical release is the right strategy for their Backstreet Boys documentary.
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FeaturesShort Films: short change
Short films are more visible than ever thanks to promotional showcases in theatres and online distribution opportunities, but is this translating into more revenues for the format? Melanie Goodfellow investigates
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FeaturesCinema bookers: the show business
Time and trust goes into the relationship between distributor and cinema booker. As several influential UK programming directors leave their posts, Geoffrey Macnab looks at the possible impact on the local market
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FeaturesDan Berk and Robert Olsen, Body
Dan Berk and Robert Olsen tell Jeremy Kay about what makes them jump in the night and their Slamdance-bound story of three bored, stoned girls who head out to a vacant mansion.
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FeaturesUK documentary: big-screen truths
With the UK market growing for theatrical documentary releases, Geoffrey Macnab looks at how distributors and exhibitors are planning event releases and dedicated screens to appeal to documentary lovers
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FeaturesLucia Recalde Langarica, MEDIA
MEDIA’s new head of unit, Lucia Recalde Langarica, talks to Martin Blaney about how innovation in technology, people and content can be used to realise Europe’s untapped potential
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FeaturesJessica Chastain, A Most Violent Year
Jessica Chastain talks to Wendy Mitchell about bringing the wife out from behind the scenes in JC Chandor’s A Most Violent Year.
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FeaturesFelicity Jones, The Theory of Everything
Felicity Jones tells Wendy Mitchell about her intimidating first experience with Jane Hawking, and meeting carers and families during preparation for The Theory Of Everything
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FeaturesJulianne Moore, Still Alice
Julianne Moore talks to Jeremy Kay about the research and emotions behind her impressive turn in Still Alice
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FeaturesJK Simmons: The Whiplash effect
JK Simmons tells Michael Rosser how he brought the brutal teacher in Whiplash to life and how the role may change his career forever.
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FeaturesWeta Digital: Maximum effect
Weta Digital has grown from one computer to a global VFX powerhouse employing 1,000 people. John Hazelton talks to key executives Richard Taylor and Joe Letteri
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FeaturesThe Theory of Everything, the making of...
The Theory Of Everything is far more than a Stephen Hawking biopic - it’s a ‘triple helix’ of scientific breakthrough, debilitating disease and a one-of-a-kind love story. Wendy Mitchell talks to the team behind the film
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FeaturesMike Leigh, Mr. Turner
Mike Leigh talks to John Hazelton about raising finance, going digital and the importance of research in creating three-dimensional and historically accurate characters for his latest feature, Mr. Turner.
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FeaturesPalm Springs: Special focus
Palm Springs is showcasing 19 features as part of its central and eastern Europe focus. Screen meets the film-makers behind two of the titles.
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FeaturesHideaki Anno, Evangelion
Japanese animator and creator of the Evangelion series, Hideaki Anno, talks to Liz Shackleton about the joys of destruction.
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FeaturesAndy Whittaker & Anna Godas, Dogwoof
UK distributor Dogwoof Films is celebrating a decade of championing its socially conscious films across multiple platforms. Company founders Andy Whittaker and Anna Godas tell Geoffrey Macnab about their vision.
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FeaturesEnjaaz supported films shine at DIFF
A total of 17 films supported by Dubai’s Enjaaz programme are screening at this year’s edition of the festival, including Waleed Al Shehhi’s Dolphins and Mohammed Rashed Buali’s The Sleeping Tree, which are both receiving gala screenings.
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FeaturesWim Wenders & Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, The Salt of the Earth
Wim Wenders and Juliano Ribeiro Salgado tell Elbert Wyche how they had to beat their own egos on documentary The Salt of the Earth.