All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 127
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NewsSoda Pictures takes Norwegian Wood
The UK distributor has also confirmed a number of other recent acquisitions.
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NewsVaizey confirms BFC, regional screen agencies will stay
UK Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has stated that the government will retain the regional screen agencies and the activities of the British Film Commission, and that wider film support plans will be in place by November.
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European digital distribution network Ichnos launches with Venice titles
A new plan for a pan-European digital distribution network specially for festival films was announced in Venice.
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NewsSome UKFC activities to continue, says culture secretary
The Culture Secretary, who was speaking in London today, said that the Government had a “very clear idea” about its plans for public investment in the UK film industry.
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FeaturesSofia Coppola
Sofia Coppola talks about the inspriations for her latest film, Somewhere, which is playing in competition in Venice.
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NewsBritish films in spotlight as LFF programme announced
The programme for the 54th BFI London Film Festival also includes 11 world premieres, 23 international premieres and 33 European premieres.
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FeaturesNew media: End of the paper trail?
Auditors argue that in the electronic age there will be a new transparency
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FeaturesCheck the small print
Audits are becoming common practice for producers and rights holders looking to ensure they are getting what they’re owed. Geoffrey Macnab explores the process
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Contracts — clause and effect
The success of an audit can depend on the wording of a contract. Geoffrey Macnab looks at common contract flashpoints — and how they can be avoided
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FeaturesFollowing the money trail
Rights holders are becoming more proactive about using collection agencies to process revenues from around the world. Geoffrey Macnab explores how revenues can be maximised in the global film business
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NewsOzon defends Potiche star Gerard Depardieu
Speaking in Venice this weekend, François Ozon has launched an impassioned defence of actor Gerard Depardieu, who co-stars in Ozon’s new film Potiche, a competition contender on the Lido.
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NewsPaul Verhoeven, San Fu Maltha reunite for The Hidden Force
Story will be set in year 1900 in Java in Dutch East Indies.
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UK veteran James Lee proposes creation of Government-backed film distributor
Ex-UK Film Council Board member and former Chairman of Scottish Screen James Lee has called for the creation of a State-backed “British National Distribution Company.”
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NewsVaizey accuses UKFC of 'overzealously' promoting its own interests
Amid signs of increasing tension between the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the UK Film Council, the DCMS has effectively accused UKFC of briefing against it — a charge that the Film Council has strongly denied.
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NewsMike Leigh involved in London 2012 Olympics project
A number of top British filmmakers, including Palme D’Or and Golden Lion winner Mike Leigh, look set to participate in the cultural events being staged across Britain in 2012 to celebrate London’s hosting of the Olympic Games.
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FeaturesLooking inward
The current uncertainty about the office of the British Film Commissioner is one worrying sign that US studios could soon find the UK less attractive for production.
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NewsBelgian distributor Belga set to move into production
The news of Belga’s forthcoming foray into production and development comes as the company’s ownership structure has changed.
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FeaturesEaling hands
One of the UK’s most commercially successful producers, Ealing Studios chief Barnaby Thompson has ambitious plans to bring a slate of big-budget commercial films to the independent marketplace. Geoffrey Macnab reports.