All Features articles – Page 389
-
FeaturesHala Alabdalla
Paris-based filmmaker Hala Alabdalla was in the middle of making her documentary, As If We Were Catching A Cobra, about cartoonists and caricature artists in Syria and Egypt, when revolution swept the region.
-
FeaturesManjeet Singh
The director talks about his debut feature Mumbai’s King, about slum kids in India.
-
FeaturesUPDATED: Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2012 slideshow
Photos from this year’s festival which kicked off with Richard Gere-starring Arbitrage.
-
-
FeaturesEffendee Mazlan
Malaysian husband-and-wife filmmaking team, Effendee Mazlan and Fariza Azlina Isahak, have gone against the grain of the unabashedly commercial Malay-language film industry with Songlap, a drama about the illegal trafficking of babies.
-
FeaturesReaching for the Sky
Bond is back for his 23rd mission. Ian Sandwell explains how Skyfall looks set to maintain the momentum of the series.
-
FeaturesBig screen opportunities
State-of-the-art multiplexes are helping to grow the Gulf box office.
-
FeaturesBlooming in the desert
The introduction in 2012 of Abu Dhabi’s generous production rebate underlines the region’s ambition as an international production hub.
-
FeaturesVision of the future
A few years after splashy Hollywood deals put the region on the film map, the Gulf has been refocusing its efforts on building a sustainable industry - and now local talent is finding its voice.
-
FeaturesThe power of three
The Gulf festivals are playing a central role in the Arab film-making renaissance.
-
FeaturesAli Al Jabri, Abu Dhabi Film Festival
With increasing international clout, the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (Oct 11-20) is also a key backer of international films.
-
FeaturesSplit screen
The television business is seeing an influx of independent US film companies. John Hazelton explores the shifting production landscape that is making the small screen so attractive - even if the move can be tough
-
Features'A huge opportunity for local films'
The global potential of regional films was among the hot topics under discussion at the Third Film Finance Forum @ Zurich Film Festival. By Wendy Mitchell
-
FeaturesComing to London
The revamped BFI London Film Festival features three competitive sections and new thematic categories. Fionnuala Halligan profiles the Official Competition and selected world premieres.
-
FeaturesThe public eye
The BFI London Film Festival (Oct 10-21) enters a new era in 2012, with Clare Stewart at the helm and a focus on engaging audiences.
-
FeaturesScreen Marketing & Distribution Awards 2012
Photos from the third Screen UK Marketing & Distribution Awards, held at The Grange St Paul’s Hotel on Oct 4.
-
FeaturesHaifa International Film Festival
Fill the Void, Out in the Dark and Six Acts were among the winners at the 28th Haifa International Film Festival, which ran Sept 29-Oct 8.
-
-
FeaturesScreen Awards winners brochure
Read all about the reasons why the judges chose our 2012 winners at the Screen UK Marketing & Distribution Awards.
-
FeaturesJames Higgins
Screen talks to esteemed industry veteran James Higgins, recipient of the outstanding contribution to the industry accolade at this year’s Screen International Marketing & Distribution Awards.