All Territory Focus articles – Page 3
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FeaturesIceland: Baltasar Kormakur & Agnes Johansen, RKV Studios
Film-maker Baltasar Kormakur and his producing partner Agnes Johansen talk to Wendy Mitchell about building RVK Studios, a Reykjavik firm that has global ambitions while staying true to its local roots.
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FeaturesTERRITORY FOCUS: Iceland
Iceland has seen a recent Hollywood boom with projects such as Noah, Game Of Thrones and The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty, and local talents are also thriving despite funding challenges. Wendy Mitchell looks at the filmic draw of this unique island nation.
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FeaturesAustralia: Wet and wild
Australia boasts diverse locations - from rain forests to deserts - and established studios that attract a string of international productions. Sandy George reports.
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FeaturesAustralia: Advancing Australian fare
With its depth of talent, financial incentives and appeal as a co-production partner, the growth of Australia’s film industry continues unabated. By Sandy George.
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FeaturesAustralia: The festive spirit
Australian festivals are increasingly high-profile launch pads, and their funding streams are taking local projects to the next level. By Sandy George.
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FeaturesAustralia: Bright stars
Australia has a diverse set of producers working across the territory. Sandy George profiles some of the key names and previews a selection of the year’s hottest projects.
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FeaturesAustralia: The talent show
Screen profiles four of the hottest new Australian stars making waves on the international circuit, both in front of and behind the camera.
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FeaturesAustralia: A perfect partner
With new guidelines due to come into force, Australia could see a boost to its already healthy co-production sector. Sandy George reports.
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FeaturesRosemary Blight, Goalpost Pictures
Goalpost Pictures’ Rosemary Blight talks to Sandy George about the company’s ambitious upcoming projects and its increasingly international outlook.
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FeaturesMalta: Buoyant industry
Rebecca Cremona’s Simshar — Malta’s first fully fledged home-grown feature — marks a turning point for the indigenous film-making community. Melanie Goodfellow reports.
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FeaturesMalta: Treasure island
An improved film rebate and renowned water facilities make Malta a big draw. Melanie Goodfellow reports.
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FeaturesNorthern Ireland: The next stage
Northern Ireland offers low costs, studio space and great locations — and that’s before the expansion of Titanic Studios. Sarah Cooper reports.
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FeaturesNorthern Ireland: The talent pool
Some of Northern Ireland’s hottest creative film talents tell Sarah Cooper about their latest projects.
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FeaturesNorthern Ireland: Prepared for battle
Northern Ireland Screen plans to place the territory at the forefront of the UK industry thanks to an ambitious new investment plan. Sarah Cooper reports.
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FeaturesNorthern Ireland: The game changer
Northern Ireland’s production scene has been expanding rapidly thanks to major projects such as Game Of Thrones. Sarah Cooper looks at how the territory is continuing to grow its infrastructure and crews, while building up its local film-making industry.
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FeaturesMexico: 2014 hot picks
Buzz titles for 2014 from the rising stars of Mexico’s film industry.
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FeaturesMexico: taking off
Beyond Alfonso Cuaron’s Oscar win, Mexico’s growing film industry has much to celebrate, from a new wave of talent to steady box-office growth and smart global partnerships. Jeremy Kay reports.
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FeaturesSpain: Bust. Or Boom?
Will Spain’s economic crisis actually prove a good thing for its film industry in the long term?
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FeaturesSpain: Hot titles 2014
The hottest Spanish productions of 2014 range from a $50m sci-fi epic to a Penelope Cruz tragicomedy to a live-action film with talking dogs.
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FeaturesSpain: Living the low life
An underground cinema is emerging in Spain and injecting the territory with a shot of vitality. Juan Sarda reports on the low-budget film-makers earning international plaudits.