All UK & Europe Newsletter articles – Page 55
-
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.
-
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.
-
FeaturesCannes 2020: Industry debates pros and cons of festival label
Expectations are running high that the festival will announce some sort of Official Selection in the coming weeks.
-
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+.
-
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.
-
NewsFilmmakers and industry colleagues pay tribute to Sue Bruce-Smith
“Sue was the kind of person who makes a difference to your life.”
-
NewsIreland unveils plans to re-open cinemas in August
Venues must adhere to social distancing guidelines.
-
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.”
-
FeaturesUS industry contemplates possible impact of much shorter theatrical window
”I don’t see a lot of day-and-date, however there could be a shorter window, like 30 or 45 days.”
-
FeaturesCelebrating Sue Bruce-Smith: from Palace to Film4, how she made her mark
Mike Goodridge wrote about the UK indie champion’s career for her Bafta tribute.
-
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.
-
NewsNorwegian Film Institute awards NOK 36.5m in latest funding round
Projects include two features, series two of ‘Exit’.
-
NewsUK producer trio option young adult novel ‘Amelia Westlake Was Never Here’ (exclusive)
Loran Dunn, Sorcha Bacon and Savannah James-Bayly have formed new company.
-
NewsBFI Audience Fund “very relaxed” on activity, targets during coronavirus shutdown
Ben Luxford gives details following March funding round.
-
NewsKarlovy Vary directors on their reimagined 2020 plans, online industry component
They are planning a local focus to be beamed around the country.
-
![JB Headshot[1]](https://d1nslcd7m2225b.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/8/7/4/1323874_jbheadshot1_41975_crop.jpg)
NewsDanny Perkins’ Elysian Film Group hires head of acquisitions and development
First production will be musical ’Greatest Days’.
-
FeaturesMy Working From Home Life: Heretic co-founder Giorgos Karnavas
“We feel shooting in Greece can start during the summer.”
-
NewsLondon mayor Sadiq Khan launches £2.3m Culture at Risk fund
The fund will support arts venues including independent cinemas.
-
NewsPremium VoD will complement, not replace, theatrical distribution after Covid-19 – NBCU head
“We’re in an unprecedented environment.”
-
FeaturesMy Working From Home Life: Park Circus CEO Mark Hirzberger-Taylor
“I hope we can remember what we have achieved so collaboratively in the last few weeks.”