All Features articles – Page 424
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FeaturesBritish filmmakers raising $120m through Enterprise Investment Schemes
EXCLUSIVE: With Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) rules about to change, there are currently 15 offers out raising funds in the UK, including Oscar-winning producers who between them have made hits including The King’s Speech, My Week With Marilyn and Harry Potter. Tim Adler surveys the EIS landscape and looks at ...
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FeaturesKevin Macdonald
Oscar winning director Kevin Macdonald talks about the challenges of making his latest documentary about reggae legend Marley.
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FeaturesFEST: Belgrade International Film Festival
Winners and attendees at the 40th Belgrade International Film Festival (Feb 24 - Mar 4).
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FeaturesSXSW 2012 preview: Buzz titles to watch for
Festival director Janet Pierson talks about this year’s discoveries, including hot opener The Cabin In The Woods.
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FeaturesGareth Evans
The Wales-born director talks to Screen about the challenges of working in Indonesia, the American remake and The Raid sequel Berandal.
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FeaturesAnysay Keola
The director of the first commercial thriller ever made in Laos talks about kickstarting a film industry in his country.
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FeaturesGreat British Oscar Cocktail Reception
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt was among the guests at the Great British Film Reception hosted by Consul-General Dame Barbara Hay at her Los Angeles residence on Feb 24.
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FeaturesGlasgow Film Festival
The 2012 edition of the Glasgow Film Festival attracted record numbers and a host of film talent.
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FeaturesGermany floats towards €1bn
The German box office increased year-on-year in 2011 but didn’t crack the elusive billion-euro mark. Martin Blaney reports on the year’s highlights
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FeaturesBrits abroad
A string of global successes has underlined the breakout potential of British films. But how easy is it to sell UK projects around the world? Geoffrey Macnab reports
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FeaturesThe hard sell
Selling arthouse cinema from anyone other than a major-name director can be tough, reports Geoffrey Macnab, but can multi-platform releasing help breathe new life into this market?
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FeaturesLocal heroes vs. pirates
Hit hard by piracy, Spain’s box office was down in 2011. But can a new piracy law, a growing VoD market and the popularity of local films give Spanish distributors cause for optimism? Juan Sarda reports
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Trade secrets
Traditional film sales are in flux, with the rise of digital platforms creating new opportunities for sellers against the backdrop of tough economic times. On the eve of Berlin’s European Film Market, John Hazelton explores a fast-evolving sector
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FeaturesTemperature test
From an Oscar winner’s new work to edgy horror films that could become Spain’s next genre breakouts, Juan Sarda profiles the hottest Spanish films coming up in 2012
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FeaturesCounting costs
Spain is an international talent hotspot and a frequent co-producer. But how will funding cuts affect the health of its film sector?
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FeaturesThe Pervert's Guide to Ideology
Producer James Wilson talks about high-concept documentary The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology, directed by Sophie Fiennes and starring the inimitable philosopher and film critic Slavoj Zizek.
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FeaturesBuoyant, but not booming, Berlin market points to busier Cannes
Hottest sellers include 2 Guns starring Denzel Washington [pictured] for Foresight and Steven Soderbergh’s Bitter Pill for FilmNation.
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FeaturesScreen party at Berlinale 2012
Screen International celebrated the Berlinale with a reception at Soho House Berlin.
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FeaturesCharles Finch BAFTA party
Leading luminaries of the British and International film and fashion world joined BAFTA nominees to celebrate a year of film and fashion at the annual pre-BAFTA party co-hosted by Charles Finch and Chanel.
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FeaturesJan Troell
The Swedish film-maker talks to Screen about his first digital film, Truth & Consequence, and how he has no plans to retire at age 80