All Features articles – Page 401
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FeaturesChina's international steps
Chinese investors are also beginning to explore overseas opportunities. By Sen-lun Yu
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FeaturesThe powerhouse
The runaway success of the Chinese film business has led to an influx of investment capital. Sen-lun Yu explores how the flow of finance is shaping the future of the industry
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FeaturesScreen grab
The Chinese box office hit $1.5bn in 2010 — yet the territory remains vastly under-screened. Sen-lun Yu explores the fierce competition in China’s exhibition sector, and the potential for foreign investment
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FeaturesTeddy power
From their origins in a bookshop, the Teddy awards celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2011 as part of the Berlinale. Matt Mueller explores how they became the most prestigious festival awards for gay, lesbian and transgender cinema
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FeaturesBerlin buzz: non-US sellers
From auteur fare by big-name directors such as Polanski and Besson, to directorial debuts and genre titles, Geoffrey Macnab previews the new projects available for sale for the first time in Berlin’s market
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FeaturesBerlin buzz: US sellers
The international sales market had grounds for optimism after last year’s European Film Market, and a host of hot new projects are heading to the EFM in 2011. Jeremy Kay explores US sellers’ offerings
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FeaturesBerlin buzz: the Competition
The Competition lineup at the 61st Berlinale (Feb 10-20) includes a mouthwatering selection of new work fom established and new directors - including 16 world premieres. Screen profiles the films
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FeaturesFinding A Place In The Crowd
With all the buzz about crowdsourcing being one way to save the indie film sector, the International Film Festival Rotterdam this year put the concept to the test – with mixed results.
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FeaturesDexter Fletcher
The Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels actor talks about the challenges of shooting his directorial debut, Wild Bill, starring Charlie Creed-Miles and Will Poulter.
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FeaturesBAFTA to give special honour to Harry Potter franchise
BAFTA will give this year’s Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema to the Harry Potter film series at this year’s Orange BAFTAs.
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FeaturesWisit Sasanatieng
Thai filmmaker Wisit Sasanatieng is having a busy Rotterdam, presenting his new film The Red Eagle, pitching his next project at CineMart, and serving on the Tiger jury.
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FeaturesWeekly international box office Jan 28 – 30
Disney’s Tangled on top at international box office after grossing $17m.
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FeaturesTangled lets loose at UK box office
Disney comedy Tangled tops UK on $8.2m (£5.1m) from 445 locations.
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FeaturesGoteborg International Film Festival
The 34th edition of Sweden’s premier festival ran Jan 28 - Feb 7.
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FeaturesGareth Unwin
One of the producers of The King’s Speech talks about the film’s 12 Oscar nominations and the box-office boom.
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FeaturesMike Cahill, Brit Marling, William Mapother
Another Earth writer-director-producer Mike Cahill, co-writer, producer and leading lady Brit Marling and lead actor William Mapother talk to Jeremy Kay about the story of a guilt-ridden girl who pins her hopes of redemption on winning a contest to visit a mirror planet.
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FeaturesJC Chandor
Writer-director JC Chandor talks to Jeremy Kay about making his feature directorial debut with financial thriller Margin Call, one of the first films to sell in Sundance.
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FeaturesSundance's boom year
With more than $30m shelled out in minimum guarantees and countless more committed to p&a spends, one week into Sundance the festival was on a roll unlike any it had seen in years. Jeremy Kay analyses the deals and the market.
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FeaturesAlbert Nobbs
Glenn Close’s long awaited passion project Albert Nobbs is now shooting in Dublin, with Rodrigo Garcia directing an all-star cast including Mia Wasikowska, Aaron Johnson and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.