All Territory Focus articles
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FeaturesHow streamer investment and a revamped public funding mechanism are driving Mexico’s production scene
Mexico’s production scene continues to deliver vibrant new voices into the international marketplace.
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FeaturesHow to work with the Spanish film industry
The Spanish industry is booming, with several films playing at Cannes this year.
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FeaturesTerritory focus: Ireland aims to sustain success
The Irish film industry is riding high thanks to a blossoming of creative talent and the rise in international productions shooting in the country.
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FeaturesChina and Hollywood: why the romance has cooled
Liz Shackleton explores why the Chinese government continues to restrict overseas investment.
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FeaturesChina Focus: box office - the quotas question
Is there hope for a new deal on the number of foreign films released in China and a restructuring of the existing profit-sharing arrangement?
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FeaturesBerlinale: Mexico in Focus
As divisive rhetoric continues to swell across the Atlantic, it is appropriate that Mexico took centre stage at the 2017 Berlinale as the EFM’s inaugural Country In Focus.
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FeaturesArgentina focus: How Patagonik drove record admissions in 2016
Patagonik is not only Argentina’s leading production outfit but one of the world’s most exciting film companies. Artistic director Juan Vera talks to Jeremy Kay.
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FeaturesIn Focus: the UK's booming VFX scene
With the exchange rate in their favour, the UK’s visual-effects houses have never been in greater demand. But how is the sector adapting as Brexit looms and investment heads east?
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FeaturesNordic focus: new talent schemes break the mould
Three initiatives in Scandinavia are encouraging film-makers to experiment by breaking out of production norms.
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FeaturesBusan focus: international industry undeterred by controversy
BIFF matters for everyone doing business with Asia. But will international visitors be affected by the continuing row between the festival and the city authorities?
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FeaturesSpanish film-makers to follow: the magnificent seven
Who are the exciting new film-makers emerging from Spain? Elisabet Cabeza profiles seven to keep an eye on.
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FeaturesSpain focus: hot projects, big-name draws
Among the most anticipated Spanish productions of the year are a Paleolithic period drama, the new Almodovar and a regal role for Penelope Cruz.
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FeaturesSpain: territory focus
Mainstream Spanish films are thriving as TV broadcasters fill the gap in public funding. But at what cost to auteur film-making? Could a new Pedro Almodovar emerge now?
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FeaturesArgentina: Hot projects
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: From domestic crime thrillers to broad comedies about debauched youth, Jeremy Kay previews a selection of the most anticipated local productions poised for release this year.
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FeaturesArgentina: Talking points
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: Two leading Argentinian producers and a top distributor discuss the state of the local industry and reveal their international ambitions. Interviews by Jeremy Kay.
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FeaturesArgentina: Damian Szifron interview
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: After the global success of Wild Tales, Argentinian writer-director Damian Szifron is taking advantage of the kudos. He tells Jeremy Kay about signing up for The Six Million Dollar Man remake.
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FeaturesArgentina: INCAA's new boss
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: In an exclusive interview only weeks into his four-year term as the head of Argentina’s national film body, Alejandro Cacetta speaks to Jeremy Kay about partnering with private investors, embracing a multi-platform future and working with the new government.
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FeaturesArgentina: Overview - a breath of fresh air
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: Argentina is booming, with record admissions, dynamic directors making films local audiences are flocking to see, and widening global ambitions.
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FeaturesProduction Focus: Ireland hits its stride
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: The Irish film industry is walking tall thanks to the success of Brooklyn and Room, and a record seven titles launching at Sundance. Tom Grater looks at how Ireland aims to build on its creative prosperity.