All Features articles – Page 354
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FeaturesWill investors join EIS club?
The boosted Enterprise Investment Scheme was expected to be a big bonus for the UK film industry, but financiers say times are tougher than expected. Geoffrey Macnab talks to the experts.
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FeaturesVFX breaks new ground
The shortlisted films for this year’s visual effects category at the Academy Awards reveal how the sector has moved beyond the sci-fi and fantasy realm into comedies and dramas. John Hazelton eyes the field of contenders.
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FeaturesKhairy Beshara
Marking a return to feature filmmaking after 16 years, Khairy Beshara talks to Screen about experimental docu-drama Moondog.
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FeaturesDubai is cast in central role
Dubai International Film Festival (Dec 9-16) is welcoming international stars alongside up-and-coming local talent in its mission to boost cinema and film-making in the region.
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FeaturesTripling up on talent
XYZ Films’ Nate Bolotin, Nick Spicer and Aram Tertzakian talk about their busy company,which is building on the global success of The Raid [pictured]. Jeremy Kay reports
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FeaturesThe journey begins
Global grosses rose with each of the three Lord Of The Rings releases. Can Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit [pictured] improve on the original trilogy? Ian Sandwell reports
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FeaturesBaftas’ glory
As Bafta season intensifies, Geoffrey Macnab looks at the streamlined voting process and how this year’s nominations will be revealed just before those of the Oscars.
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FeaturesBIFAs: the British are voting
Many of this year’s nominated films may be less well known than in previous years, but they lie at the heart of what the BIFAs stand for. Ian Sandwell reports.
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FeaturesJacqueline Durran
UK costume designer Jacqueline Durran continues her collaboration with Joe Wright on Anna Karenina, creating costumes lush enough for 1870s Russia yet with a modern twist. Wendy Mitchell reports
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FeaturesVirtual impasse
The structure of the UK’s virtual print fee remains highly unsatisfactory for many of the territory’s distributors. Andreas Wiseman reports on new efforts to improve it.
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FeaturesHitting close to home
Lionsgate UK has had a banner year led by The Hunger Games - but the distributor is also committed to backing British film. Wendy Mitchell talks to CEO Zygi Kamasa [pictured]
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FeaturesHitchcock: Psycho path
The film-makers behind Hitchcock talk to Michael Rosser about bringing the iconic director ― and one of his most famous works ― back to the big screen
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FeaturesPresidential campaign
After a strong US debut, Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln is set for its international roll-out. Ian Sandwell assesses the global box-office record of cinema’s most successful director
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FeaturesLeaders of the pack
With a host of contenders now screening for awards voters, the front runners are becoming clearer. Jeremy Kay reports
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FeaturesMatthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey overcame his fear of stripping to create the memorable Dallas in Steven Soderbergh’s Magic Mike. Wendy Mitchell talks to the actor, who is having a career boom playing a whole gang of outlaws.
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FeaturesJohn Hawkes
John Hawkes talks to Jeremy Kay about tackling two of US cinema’s biggest taboos in The Sessions.
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FeaturesFilm's place in the queue
The role of cinemas in a digital world was one of the main points of discussion at the annual conference of the Europa Cinemas Network. Melanie Goodfellow reports
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FeaturesPanorama of European Cinema Festival
25th edition of the festival ran Nov 15-25 with Miroslav Momsilovic’s black comedy Death of a Man in the Balkans winning best film.
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FeaturesGone Too Far
The directorial feature debut by Destiny Ekaragha is based on the stage play by Bola Agbaje and stars newcomers Malachi Kirby and O.C. Ukeje. Screen visits the film set to find out more about the project and its origin.