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All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 11
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NewsBill Nighy to lead voice cast for ‘Gracie And Pedro’; Luminescence launching AFM sales (exclusive)
Voice cast also includes Alicia Silverstone, Brooke Shields, Danny Trejo and Susan Sarandon.
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NewsDirector Paula Albuquerque on laying bare colonialism through her Doclisboa ‘glitch art’ documentary
Experimental, archive-based documentary edits footage from a Dutch religious short shot in Suriname in the 1950s.
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NewsExperimental projects triumph as Doclisboa unveils industry winners
The winners from the Arche lab and the Nebuale industry programme were announced halfway through the festival,
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FeaturesWhy Doclisboa’s Arche lab selects the most difficult doc projects to finance
The five-day event focuses on mentoring film teams from a creative and artistic viewpoint.
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NewsDistributor Green Light Films launches in Ukraine and targets film acquisitions at AFM (exclusive)
Distributor is backed by firm behind he Ukraine-based Multiplex chain of theatres.
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FeaturesNebulae industry programme welcomes Finnish, Spanish filmmakers to Doclisboa
Nebulae’s Joana Cunha Ferreira is keen to strenghen links between Portuguese and European partners.
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NewsDoclisboa’s Miguel Ribeiro gives the lowdown on this year’s typically radical lineup
The Portuguese doc fesitival has a reputation for showcasing formally bold films with attitude.
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NewsUK’s Documentary Film Council warns of ‘existential threat’ to indie doc sector
Signatories include Kim Longinotto, Sean McAllister, Orlando von Einsiedel, Jeanie Finlay, Jerry Rothwell, Andre Singer, Mark Cousins, Andrew Kötting, and Mike Lerner.
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News'It has been devastating': UK crews call for urgent government support as SAG-AFTRA strike nears 100 days
UK crew members feel they have been abandoned.
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NewsCircus doc ‘Fantastique’ leads winners as Connext 2023 ends on a high
Emmanuel Eckert, deputy director, acquisitions at French media giant Mediawan, gave a keynote speech.
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NewsTeodora Mihai takes over as director of ‘Heysel 85’ (exclusive)
Hans Herbots, the original director, stood down because of scheduling conflicts.
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FeaturesLukas Dhont reflects on nurturing a rising generation of Flanders filmmakers
”After film school, you only learn by doing,” says Dhont. “By experimenting and choosing. By feeling your choices aren’t always right and then changing.”
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NewsBen Roberts, Thierry Fremaux lead tributes to Terence Davies
“All his major works feel as fresh and relevant as when they were made.”
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FeaturesIn profile: Connext’s The Future Five 2023 line-up
Director Lukas Dhont has selected five emerging Flemish filmmakers for Connext’s inaugural The Future Five initiative.
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FeaturesFemale producers lead the charge at Flanders showcase Connext 2023
Elisa Heene, Helen Perquy and Ivy Vanhaecke discuss gender equality.
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FeaturesVAF’s Koen Van Bockstal talks funding, talent and his big ambitions
VAF is the regional funding powerhouse behind Flemish showcase Connext.
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NewsProgrammers, execs look forward to first glimpse of buzzy Flemish projects at Connext 2023
“The number of talents and good films is amazing,” says Renata Santoro, head of programming at Giornate Degli Autori.
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Features“Marketing is important,” says the festival expert bringing her know-how to Connext 2023
Kathleen McInnis has been coaching the Connext teams ahead of their pitches.
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FeaturesThe challenges and opportunities of co-productions for UK producers
Rising production costs, a weakened presales market and ongoing Brexit challenges are prompting an increasing number of UK producers to work with international partners for the first time.
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NewsNetherlands Film Fund to rethink strategy as report confirms Dutch films struggle internationally
“It is time to rethink, said Fund’s Sandra Den Hamer in response to report by Olsberg SPI.