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NewsEFP unveils digital edition of Producers on the Move
This year’s iteration will take place on its original dates – May 11-15, 2020 – independently of Cannes.
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NewsEx-BFI CEO Amanda Nevill joins UK screen consultancy firm Olsberg SPI (exclusive)
In a special advisory role, Nevill will focus on diversity, talent development and screen sector expansion.
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NewsHong Kong cinemas to reopen this weekend as Covid-19 infections decline
Cinemas have been closed since March 28 as part of safety measures in the fight against the Covid-19 coronavirus.
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NewsSundance psychodrama ‘Black Bear’ starring Aubrey Plaza finds US home
Tandem Pictures, Blue Creek Pictures, Oakhurst produced.
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NewsFocus Features / Working Title’s ‘The High Note’ gets digital-first release
Nisha Ganatra’s follow-up to Late Night had been scheduled to open theatrically on May 8.
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NewsTaika Waititi to direct ‘Star Wars’ film; ‘1917’ writer to co-write screenplay
Disney also announces Leslye Headland (Russian Doll) currently developing untitled Star Wars series for Disney+.
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NewsFirst Texas theatre chain to reopen drew roughly 3,000 patrons (reports)
Hollywood distribution executives understood to be encouraged by results.
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NewsUK’s ScreenSkills opens fresh funding for mentoring initiatives
Funds of more than £200,000 are available to support organisations or companies delivering mentoring programmes.
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NewsFilmmakers and industry colleagues pay tribute to Sue Bruce-Smith
“Sue was the kind of person who makes a difference to your life.”
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NewsIreland unveils plans to re-open cinemas in August
Venues must adhere to social distancing guidelines.
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NewsVisions du Réel director hails expanded reach of online event; ‘Punta Sacra’ leads 2020 winners
“There are audiences in remote places that we wouldn’t have imagined would’ve been interested.”
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NewsScreen Talks live Q&A: How indie producers are keeping their 2020 slates alive
The speakers are Elizabeth Karlsen of Number 9 Films, Mike Elliott of Emu Films and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures.
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NewsTrevor Green, Entertainment chief and UK distribution stalwart, dies aged 66
Tributes have been paid from across the film industry to Green, who was joint managing director of Entertainment Film Distributors.
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NewsSue Bruce-Smith, Film4 deputy director and UK indie champion, dies aged 62
Bruce-Smith had previously worked for Palace Pictures and the BFI.
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NewsFirst Texas cinemas reopening in US after coronavirus lockdown
Major chains keeping doors closed until further notice.
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NewsIndiecan acquires ‘Baskin’ director’s ‘Girl With No Mouth’, ‘Werewolf’ (exclusive)
Distributor’s pipeline includes Alex Chung’s Contracts.
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NewsLionsgate dates ‘Voyagers’, ‘John Wick 4’, ‘Saw’ spin-off ‘Spiral’
Run remains undated, Jesus Revolution has been undated.
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NewsAFM organisers say market still on course for November edition
Market committed to hosting industry in “safe and secure environment”.
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NewsNeon’s Super Ltd claims industry’s first documentary deal from cancelled SXSW
Documentary premiered in Arquette’s California home 24 hours after festival cancellation.
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NewsNorwegian Film Institute awards NOK 36.5m in latest funding round
Projects include two features, series two of ‘Exit’.