All UK & Europe Newsletter articles – Page 54
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NewsFantasia audience-award winner ‘Dead Dicks’ sells around the world (exclusive)
Deals include UK and Ireland, Canada, Russia, and Benelux.
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NewsAdrian Wootton addresses “very detailed” British Film Commission Covid-19 guidelines
The BFC has given itself until May 15 to complete its consultation.
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NewsVirus crisis plunges UK cinema admissions to record low
Box office was performing strongly in Q1 2020 before nationwide cinema closures.
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FeaturesMy Working From Home Life: ‘Midsommar’ producer Lars Knudsen
“We were one week away from filming in Belfast on [Robert Eggers’] The Northman.”
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NewsWarp, Element execs join Inside Pictures scheme mentored by BBC Films’ Rose Garnett (exclusive)
The NFTS scheme has chosen 20 participants representing 13 territories.
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NewsCharades boards sales on ‘Boiling Point’ starring Stephen Graham (exclusive)
Philip Barantini’s film stars Graham as a stressed-out head chef in a high-end restaurant.
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NewsCornerstone, Genesius launch Australian firm The Reset Collective
The company will handle distribution and production for film and TV.
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NewsSpain increases filming incentive to 30% as lockdown eases
wFilm and TV series are set to resume shooting on May 11.
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NewsFrench government announces fund for delayed shoots
Fund is part of larger government plan to support culture sector as lockdown eases.
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FeaturesMy Working From Home Life: Middle East distributor Gianluca Chakra
”Because the weather has been amazing, I’ve turned the terrace into a workstation.”
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News‘The Assistant’ helps Curzon Home Cinema record best ever weekend
Harvey Weinstein-inspired drama received an early digital release in the UK due to cinema closures.
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NewsUK cinemas eyeing late June reopening
The UK Cinema Association confirmed Covid-19 safeguards could be in place for a late June reopening.
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NewsRepublic picks up NYFF doc ‘The Booksellers’ for UK & Ireland
The film centres on New York’s obsessive book vendors.
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NewsHow Nordic cinemas have been navigating Covid-19
Nordic exhibitors can offer examples to others looking to bounce back from the pandemic.
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NewsDisney takes $1bn parks hit, mulls windows strategy shift amid pandemic
“We very much believe in the value of the theatrical experience overall to launch blockbuster films.”
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News‘Embrace Of The Serpent’ filmmakers highlight indigenous threat after star dies amid pandemic
”Antonio was not only our dear friend and honourary grandfather, but he was a teacher and master to us all.”
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NewsIndieLisboa announces new August dates, unveils 2020 selection
Portuguese event could be one of the first film festivals to take place physically in Europe as lockdowns ease.
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FeaturesMy Working From Home Life: UK writer Jack Thorne
”I’ve actually taken part in my first Zoom readthrough.”
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NewsUK union Bectu to consult members on ‘return to work’ standards for production
Proposals will be put to members this week.