All Features articles – Page 389
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FeaturesOne size does not fit all
In a fast-moving US distribution market, XLrator Media is focused on multi-platform releasing and is now moving into production. CEO Barry Gordon talks to Screen.
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FeaturesBuyer watch
Russia has a thriving independent distribution sector which is in the market for international films of all stripes.
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FeaturesBudapest launches festival plan
The organisers of the new Budapest International Film Festival and the Hungarian culture minister were in Cannes last month to discuss what is hoped will become a prestigious event in the European calendar
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FeaturesIn their Element
Ireland’s Element Pictures is ramping up its international co-production activity and is increasing its focus on Irish distribution. As the firm marks its 10th anniversary, Screen talks to Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe and Lee Magiday
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FeaturesWhere money finds talent
The film finance department at CAA is thriving as the agents work as strategic consultants to high-net-worth individuals, gaining investment for mid-range projects. Screen talks to Roeg Sutherland and Micah Green.
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Moscow means business
Moscow International Film Festival (June 23-July 2) is strengthening its business offering and exploring new financing opportunities.
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FeaturesChina in their hands
Shanghai cinema-goers are trail-blazers when it comes to supporting indie cinema in China, and are helping the Shanghai International Film Festival (June 11-19) to increase its global significance. Sen-lun Yu reports
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FeaturesComing in from the cold
If the government succeeds in doubling screen numbers in Russia to 5,000, annual admissions could hit 300 million by 2015.
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FeaturesThe kino question
As Russia becomes the world’s sixth biggest film market, Screen looks at what is driving the boom, whether it can be sustained and the impact such box-office growth is having on local film-makers
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FeaturesA digital future
During last month’s Cannes Film Festival, Screen International and Technicolor hosted a lunch with a broad range of guests to discuss how digital technology is enhancing the creative experience
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FeaturesThe woo factor
Animation talent is in demand. On the eve of France’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival (June 6-11), Screen looks at how US studios recruit international animators, and the creative benefits they bring
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FeaturesHome is where the art is
The growing ambition of Europe’s animation industry and an increase in national production incentives means a one-way ticket to California is not always the most desirable career move for the continent’s animators.
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FeaturesTop draw: Annecy International Animation Film Festival
The 2011 Annecy festival is a one-stop shop for the international animation industry.
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FeaturesX-Men schools opposition at UK box office
Fox’s latest spin off in the Marvel franchise takes £5.4m from 507 screens
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FeaturesWeekly International Box Office May 27 – 29
Pirates Of The Caribbean cruises to $125m in second week as US dominates international
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FeaturesWill Cannes deals drive box-office success?
The deals flowed on the Croisette. Now the focus is on buyers to deliver viable distribution results.
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FeaturesBorrowed Time
The seventh film to come out of Film London’s microbudget scheme Microwave is a comedy drama directed by London Film School graduate Jules Bishop and produced by Olivier Kaempfer for Parkville Pictures.
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FeaturesEllen Chenoweth
The acclaimed US casting director talks to Screen about the Actors Studio, working with the Coen brothers and unearthing Hailee Steinfeld.