All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 107
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NewsUK Budget 2012: UK film industry welcomes TV tax relief, but wants update on EIS approvals
Leading UK film industry figures have given a broadly enthusiastic response to the UK Budget. There have been widespread expressions of delight at the promised tax relief for high-end TV drama, animation and video games.
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NewsMachulski and Bromski's Zebra plans several new comedies
EXCLUSIVE: Zebra Film Studio, the outfit behind Agnieszka Holland’s Oscar nominated In Darkness, has revealed its current production plans.
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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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NewsBenelux distributor Lumiere moves into international sales
To handle animated feature Phantom Boy from team behind Oscar nominated A Cat In Paris.
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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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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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NewsBelgium film commission backs new projects from Hansel, Mariage, Garbarski
A host of familiar names have received public backing for new films from the Film Selection Commission of the French community of Belgium.
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NewsPeter Greenaway plans new Death In Venice project
EXCLUSIVE: Peter Greenaway is to make a new film version of Thomas Mann’s Death In Venice.
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NewsThe Coproduction Office secures more sales on Meteora
Philippe Bober’s production and sales outfit The Coproduction Office has announced a raft of new sales of Meteora, which screened in competition in Berlin last week.
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NewsOticons grows composer roster with Craig Gannon
Munich-based film composers’ agency Oticons has added Craig Gannon, former Smiths and Aztec Camera guitarist, to its roster.
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NewsBeki Probst: EFM numbers up in 2012 despite economic issues
Statistics released by the European Film Market suggest that this has been a bumper Berlin. Bucking economic trends, the EFM is reporting increased attendance and screenings.
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NewsRoland Joffe lands Forest Whitaker as Desmond Tutu
EXCLUSIVE: Roland Joffe is plotting a prison movie set in South Africa that will deal with the Truth and Reconciliation hearings.
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NewsVajna puts emphasis on new Hungarian talent
Speaking in Berlin this week, Hungarian film commissioner and troubleshooter Andy Vajna has responded to criticisms from members of the Hungarian Filmmakers’ Association (led by Bela Tarr) that film artistry and culture is being stifled under the film regime he now heads.
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NewsM-Appeal goes Electrick with Aussie deal
Rebecca Thomas’s Electrick Children is generating a buzz with buyers.
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NewsDutch Film Works takes on top titles including The Tomb and Pierre Pierre
Benelux buyer Dutch Filmworks has been on an acquisition spree at the EFM, picking up several of the most highly sought after titles in the market.
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NewsEC Culture Minister keen for budget boost
European Commissioner for Culture Androulla Vassiliou has been in Berlin presenting the Commission’s proposal for the new “Creative Europe” programme.
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Buyers hail Caesar for Rai Trade
Caesar Must Die, the Taviani brothers’ Competition entry and early critics’ favourite has US buyers circling.
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NewsKevin Macdonald travels to Black Sea and Eastern Europe
Oscar winner Kevin Macdonald is working with writer Dennis Kelly, writer of Matilda The Musical, on a project called Black Sea.
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NewsFilmax closes Japan deal for Childish Games
Filmax launches special Valentine’s Day trailer for Rec 3.
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NewsReel Suspects has busy deals for Dolly Parton, X-Femmes, Vanishing Waves
EXCLUSIVE: Matteo Lovadina’s Reel Suspects has been closing multiple deals on its EFM slate.