All Features articles – Page 127
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FeaturesHow Bifan’s Scary Tales is looking to foster a new generation of genre talent
Initiative launched in 2020 to discover and archive scary stories.
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Features“I can’t hide my identity”: Hong Kong filmmaker Kiwi Chow on his surprise Cannes selection ‘Revolution Of Our Times’
Chow’s documentary offers an unflinching look at Hong Kong’s latest pro-democracy movement.
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FeaturesNabil Ayouch discusses youthful Cannes hip-hop drama ‘Casablanca Beats’
Drama was inspired by cultural centre Ayouch spearheaded in Casablanca slum neighbourhood.
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FeaturesMy Screen Life: New Europe Film Sales’ Jan Naszewski on the best festival to end the year
The New Europe Film Sales chief on his influences, both on and off screen, his favourite festivals, and what it takes to impress his mother.
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FeaturesUK production boom sees ScreenSkills focus on in-demand roles
ScreenSkills is ensuring the UK film and TV industry has the workforce it needs by training and upskilling professionals to excel in roles and grades that are particularly in-demand.
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FeaturesPaul Verhoeven on making ‘Benedetta’, intimacy coordinators, and his 'Bel Ami' and Jesus projects
Benedetta caused a stir following its premiere in Cannes’ Competition.
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FeaturesIndie Sales builds strong Cannes slate after challenging two years
Indie Sales line-up includes six Cannes tiles including Bruno Dumont’s Competition film France, starring Léa Seydoux.
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FeaturesValdimar Jóhannsson on the inspiration behind Cannes title ‘Lamb’
Icelandic filmmaker Valdimar Jóhannsson brings his debut feature Lamb to Cannes Un Certain Regard.
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FeaturesWhy Ireland’s production sector is soaring
International interest in Ireland’s producers, filmmakers, content and locations is sky high.
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FeaturesFunding challenges and difficult subject matter: making Justin Kurzel’s ‘Nitram’
Australian producer Nick Batzias discusses the Palme d’Or contender.
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FeaturesTotem Films team talk Cannes slate, creating unique sales campaigns
Having risen to the challenges of the pandemic, Paris-based sales company Totem Films is enjoying a high-profile Cannes.
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FeaturesCannes regular Sergei Loznitsa on his archive documentary ‘Babi Yar. Context’
In his latest film, the Ukrainian director examines a notorious Second World War massacre.
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FeaturesBerlin prize-winner Ryusuke Hamaguchi talks Cannes Competition title ‘Drive My Car’
The film is based on a Haruki Murakami short story.
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FeaturesSix Nordic rising talents making a splash at Cannes
Nordic countries are having one of their busiest Cannes ever.
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FeaturesJoachim Trier on his existential romantic comedy ‘The Worst Person In The World’
The Worst Person In The World is in Cannes’ Competition section.
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FeaturesHow Spain is aiming to become a world-beating production hub
The Spanish film and TV sector is attracting increased investment from the government intent on ensuring the territory becomes a world-beating production hub.
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FeaturesHow investment from US streamers has transformed the Spanish production landscape
The US streaming giants are investing heavily in Spain and Spanish-language content, and are transforming the kind of projects local producers are making.
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FeaturesVersatile locations play key role in Spain’s production boom
Spain is one of the busiest international production hubs thanks to its ability to replicate far‑flung parts of the world and a series of attractive financial incentives.
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FeaturesNew talent fuels Spain’s buzzing independent sector
Spain’s independent producers are adapting their business models to challenging times, armed with slates brimming with new projects made by exciting new filmmakers.
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FeaturesCannes 2021: Spain hot projects
International buyers should keep an eye on this selection of projects from Spanish filmmakers including Iciar Bollain, Cesc Gay and Alex de la Iglesia.