All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 128
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FeaturesLocarno's Grande ambition
Under new artistic director Olivier Pere, the 63rd Locarno International Film Festival (which kicked off last night) is building its industry appeal with a wide-ranging programme that emphasises young talent.
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Loft remake goes ahead despite injuries to director, cinematographer
The Dutch remake of Belgian box-office hit Loft suffered a freak setback late last month when both the director Antoinette Beumer and the cinematographer Danny Elesen sustained serious injuries during shooting.
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FeaturesUKFC bombshell: What will it all mean?
Geoffrey Macnab examines the possible reasons for the government’s planned shutdown of the UK Film Council; and looks at what the future might hold.
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UK industry reacts with shock to UKFC closure plans
Members of the UK film industry have reacted with anger, bafflement and dismay at today’s shock DCMS decision to abolish the UK Film Council.
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New Belgian distributor Starway strikes output deal with E1
New Belgian outfit Starway Film Distribution is to launch in September and will be handling exclusively E1’s films.
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FeaturesLyn Goleby and Richard Eyre
City Screen Managing Director Lyn Goleby and acclaimed theatre and film director Richard Eyre reflect on the growing appeal of the “live” cinema experience.
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Don Boyd's Hibrow launches with plans for theatre, music and poetry events
UK-based filmmaker and producer Don Boyd has revealed details of his new venture Hibrow, billed as “the world’s first comprehensive online platform for the performing and visual arts.”
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NewsBenelux distributor Lumiere ramps up with new investment
Brussels-based distribution outfit Lumiere has secured extra financing from one of Belgium’s biggest banks, KBC, and is now looking to acquire bigger movies.
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Tender Son, Le Quattro Volte continue deals for Coproduction Office
Post-Cannes deals include French acquisition of Le Quattro Volte and Czech deal for Tender Son — The Frankenstein Project.
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BFI to start building new Archive storage facility in autumn
Work is finally set to begin in the autumn on the building of the British Film Institute’s new £12 million National Film Archive “sub-zero storage facility.” The aim is to have the new facility, housed at Gaydon in Warwickshire, by early 2012.
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NewsUKFC clarifies position on quango high earners list
The film industry body points out a significant restructure means only two members of staff should be included on the list.
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FeaturesHattie Dalton
The director of Third Star, which the Closing Night Gala at EIFF, talks about her experiences of shooting the low-budget film in a remote part of Wales and how she set out to confound genre expectations.
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FeaturesBritish Invasion
Geoffrey Macnab previews the seventh London UK Film Focus, which is including non-British films for the first time.
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FeaturesNow appearing in theatres
The cinema is being redefined by alternative content - screenings of opera, theatre, sport and rock concerts to bring in new audiences. And with digital expansion, it is an area set for further growth.
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UK film industry breathes sigh of relief over Budget
Lottery funding to remain in place, only one small change made to film tax relief.
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NewsUKFC/BFI merger called off
Creative Industries Minister Ed Vaizey said in a written statement that there were “no current plans to merge” the two bodies.
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Stassen plans 3D wildlife doc in Africa
The Belgian film-maker plans to shoot in November this year.
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NewsSoda Pictures plans September launch for SoulBoy
UK outfit Soda Pictures is to release new Northern Soul movie SoulBoy under its recently launched distribution fund, Soda Film Fund.
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NewsUK government pulls funding for BFI's National Film Centre
The British Film Institute has reacted with a mix of stoicism and dismay to the news (confirmed today) that the new UK coalition Government has scrapped plans for a National Film Centre. UKFC-BFI merger now looking shakier.
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NewsLe Pacte continues sales on Amalric's On Tour
Mathieu Amalric’s On Tour, which won Best Director and Fipresci awards after its Cannes competition screenings last month, has now been sold to a host of international buyers.