![The Brightest SunScreen[Courtesy HKIFF]](https://d1nslcd7m2225b.cloudfront.net/Pictures/274x183/3/5/0/1448350_thebrightestsunscreencourtesyhkiff_312678.jpg)
All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 128
-
News
Lorber takes US rights to kidnap thriller Rapt
Lorber Films, the theatrical releasing arm of Kino Lorber Inc., has taken all US rights to Rapt, the French thriller starring Yvan Attal.
-
NewsProtagonist is ship shape with more key deals on Submarine
On the eve of the AFM, Protagonist Pictures has announced sales to key territories of Richard Ayoade’s coming-of-age comedy, Submarine.
-
NewsMemento on board for Laurent Cantet's English-language debut
Cantet to adapt Joyce Carol Oates bestseller Foxfire.
-
News
Revolver takes UK rights to A Serbian Film
Revolver Entertainment has snapped up UK rights to A Serbian Film, sold by Jinga Films.
-
News
Gaumont launches pre-sales on Untouchable, A Gang Story
Gaumont also announces staffing changes to sales team.
-
NewsUnifrance vacates Loews; Wolf says he hopes to present AFM options
Companies cite expense compared to Cannes or Berlin; AFM notes that other French companies still work out of Loews.
-
FeaturesIncentives survive global cutbacks
Austerity measures may be kicking in around the world, but governments are keener than ever to use financial incentives to attract inward investment from international film productions. Geoffrey Macnab reports
-
FeaturesThe powerhouse
BSkyB pioneered the lucrative UK pay-TV market for movies. But there are concerns about the power it wields when it comes to premium movie rights, and some critics argue the broadcaster should be doing more for UK production. Geoffrey Macnab reports
-
FeaturesThe hit crowd
The UK theatrical market was worth $1.5bn in 2009 — but with more than 90 companies releasing films, and some of Europe’s lowest rental rates, competition is cut-throat. Geoffrey Macnab reports
-
Features
UK independent distributors step up
With screen space so tight for foreign-language, arthouse and specialised fare, the UK independents are stepping up their game when promoting their product. Geoffrey Macnab reports
-
NewsJeremy Thomas at PFM Keynote: UK should re-enter Eurimages
Oscar-winner Thomas also says producers should get enhanced recoupment positions so they aren’t paupers; he says festival heads are more crucial contacts than studio heads.
-
NewsAbbie Cornish replaces Emily Blunt in The Girl
Australian actress Abbie Cornish has stepped in to take the leading role in The Girl, which Goldcrest will be pre-selling at the AFM nextmonth.
-
NewsLFF Keynote: Ken Loach says UK TV industry is 'enemy of creativity'
In his London Film Festival industry keynote, the filmmaker also calls for reform of cinema exhibition.
-
FeaturesAnxious? Healthy? Both.
The UK industry still awaits clarity about Government’s new plans for film, but there are successes still to cheer. Geoffrey Macnab takes the temperature of the industry at this week’s Screen Film Summit.
-
FeaturesHannah Rothschild
UK writer/director Hannah Rothschild talks about her documentary Mandelson: The Real PM, which is world premiering at the LFF on Oct 24.
-
NewsScreen Film Summit: Woodward says Lottery money to broadcasters would be 'insanity'
In what is likely to be one of his last public appearances as UK Film Council chief executive, John Woodward has made some outspoken remarks about the prospect that Lottery money might be channelled through a UK broadcaster such as the BBC or Channel 4.
-
NewsScreen Film Summit: Upbeat Vaizey says plans for UK industry will be known 'by end of year'
Vaizey apologises for ruining the industry’s summer with the shock announcement to close the UK Film Council, but says there is a “good story” currently in the UK film industry.
-
NewsWarner, Universal strike deals for Ben Ammar's Black Gold
Tarak Ben Ammar’s Quinta Communications has signed multi-territory distribution deals with Warner Bros and Universal Pictures for the $55 million epic adventure Black Gold. Warner Bros will distribute the film in France, the United Kingdom, Latin America and the Middle East.
-
FeaturesLFF's increased ambition
The UK industry may be in a state of upheaval but the programme of the 54th BFI London Film Festival (today through Oct 28) underlines the scope and quality of UK film-making. Geoffrey Macnab reports
-
NewsSouth Africa's film rebate cap is doubled
South Africa’s two-tier Department of Trade and Industry rebate system for filmmakers has received a major boost with the approval last week of proposals to extend the “cap” for the system.