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All articles by Wendy Mitchell – Page 65
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NewsIndia's new FFO wants filmmakers’ advice
The ministries behind India’s newly launch Film Facilitation Office are starting a series of workshops next month to open the dialogue between the central, state and local governments and representatives of the film industry to talk how to make India more filming-friendly.
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News'India's Daughter' gets Oscar push
The potential of controversial documentary India’s Daughter making it to the Oscar documentary shortlist could help change its perception at home in India, the film’s US distributor said.
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NewsStray Dogs sells 'Sunrise' to US, UK; 'Island City' deals
EXCLUSIVE: French sales company closes deals on two of its Indian titles.
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NewsRehman, Arora, Shome bite for Singh’s 'Scorpions'
Waheeda Rehman, Shashank Arora (Titli, pictured) and Tillotama Shome (Qissa) have joined the cast of Anup Singh’s third feature The Song of Scorpions, which was first pitched at Film Bazaar 2013.
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NewsStockholm awards top prize to 'Louder Than Bombs'
Laszlo Nemes wins best director for Son of Saul; Mediterranea wins best first film.
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NewsChanging times for Bollywood’s women
Some women are seeing more empowering roles in Bollywood in the past few years, but is this “a small wave or a tsunami in the years to come?,” asked the Film Bazaar Knowledge Series panel ‘Female Protagonists in Bollywood Today.’
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NewsGoteborg plans Italy focus
Luca Guadagnino will come to Goteborg to present A Bigger Splash [pictured].
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FeaturesSaoirse Ronan and John Crowley discuss 'Brooklyn'
John Crowley, the director of Brooklyn, talks to his leading lady Saoirse Ronan about dancing with the camera, connecting to the role and a fortuitous meeting with Patti Smith. Wendy Mitchell reports.
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NewsTrustNordisk, Brain Academy pact for thriller series
EXCLUSIVE: TrustNordisk/Zentropa and Brain Academy are partnering on an eight-part TV series.
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NewsSewitsky's Henie film aims for August shoot
Anne Sewitsky’s anticipated Sonja Henie project, Queen Of Ice, is edging closer to an August 2016 shoot after confirming Norwegian Film Institute funding of €1.6m last week.
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NewsViaplay recruits Stormare for Swedish Dicks
Peter Stormare and Johan Glans to play Swedish detectives in Los Angeles.
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FeaturesNaji Abu Nowar talks Jordan's Oscar submission 'Theeb'
Director Naji Abu Nowar describes how the optimism and energy of the Arab Spring inspired him to make his debut feature, Theeb, Jordan’s entry to the best foreign-language film Oscar.
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FeaturesLisa Aschan talks 'White People'
The Swedish director of hit She Monkeys talks about her detention centre story, which plays in competition this week in Thessaloniki.
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News'Sparrows' wins in Sao Paulo
Other winners at Brazilian festival include An, Pixadores, The Violin Teacher, Wrestlers.
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News'Youth' leads EFAs nominations
Youth leads with five nominations; A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence and The Lobster each have four.
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NewsIcarus goes 'Home' with Akerman's last film
Icarus Films has acquired North American rights to Chantal Akerman’s No Home Movie.
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NewsIsrael Film Fest of LA heads to AFM
The Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles is coinciding with the AFM to showcase Israeli films and TV shows during the market for the first time.
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NewsPopcornflix deals include 'The Lifeguard'
Popcornflix, a free movie and TV streaming service, has taken exclusive rights to a number of titles including The Lifeguard [pictured] with Kristen Bell.
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News'Thithi' wins top prize in Mumbai
MAMI, the 17th Mumbai Film Festival, closed last night after screening more than 200 films from 58 countries.