Interviews
Clifford Werber
Clifford Werber of Fluent Entertainment talks about the company’s studio-aligned equity finance model for local-language films, and its new deal with Sony. Jeremy Kay reports.
FilmNation building
FilmNation’s Glen Basner and Aaron Ryder reveal to Jeremy Kay their recipe for success: whip up commercial productions, add a sales roster from leading directors, and feed a network of international distribution partners
Most wanted
Stephen and Simon Cornwell, the sons of writer John le Carré, tell Screen why their company Ink Factory (with Rhodri Thomas) is following the models used by Unknown and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy to produce a slate of upscale thrillers with global appeal out of Europe
Independent streak
Steve Bersch leads the formidable Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions team, which has made its mark on numerous indie hits in recent years. He tells Screen what they will be looking for at Toronto.
Special relationship
UK marketing outfit FIVE33 has been making waves on both sides of the Atlantic. CEO Emily Castel talks about the company’s global ambitions.
Warp speeds ahead
UK production outfit Warp Films has a reputation for innovative, low-budget film-making. Now the 10-year-old company is shifting up a gear with international partners, bigger budgets and intriguing titles.
In their Element
Ireland’s Element Pictures is ramping up its international co-production activity and is increasing its focus on Irish distribution. As the firm marks its 10th anniversary, Screen talks to Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe and Lee Magiday
Where money finds talent
The film finance department at CAA is thriving as the agents work as strategic consultants to high-net-worth individuals, gaining investment for mid-range projects. Screen talks to Roeg Sutherland and Micah Green.
The world from Wilshire
UTA independent film group is using its international insight to connect film-makers to innovative financing partners. Screen talks to Rena Ronson and Rich Klubeck about comedies, co-productions and Cannes
Tarak Ben Ammar
Quinta Communications chief Tarak Ben Ammar talks about his role in the recent popular uprising in Tunisia and what he believes are the implications for the Arab entertainment business
The prize fighters
David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman, who together run Mandeville Films and Television, tell Jeremy Kay about the challenges of bringing two wildly different projects — The Fighter and The Muppets — to the screen
Taking the stage
Cross Creek Pictures, a new film fund backed by US oil and gas players, has jumped onto Hollywood’s radar with its first investment, Black Swan. Its president, Brian Oliver, tells Mike Goodridge the company’s gameplan
A new sphere
Launched at the AFM, the Hemisphere Media Capital fund is utilising Japanese partners to invest in studio films. Liz Shackleton talks to co-founder Jean-Luc De Fanti
Parallel lives
Arguably India’s biggest film star, Aamir Khan has had a prolific year as a producer, with Peepli Live named this year’s Indian Oscar submission. But he also chose to star in his latest production Dhobi Ghat and, Khan tells Mike Goodridge, he wants his fanbase to know what to expect when ...
World Exclusive
Nigel Sinclair and Guy East talk to Mike Goodridge about building Exclusive Media Group, now in its third year of operations, into a diversified global operation for the digital age
Exclusive's Nigel Sinclair and Guy East
Nigel Sinclair and Guy East talk to Mike Goodridge about building Exclusive Media Group, now in its third year of operations, into a diversified global operation for the digital age
Graham King
With two mega-budget films in production under a new deal at Sony Pictures and the launch of their own distribution outfit, FilmDistrict, Graham King and his business partner Tim Headington have become Hollywood’s most ambitious empire-builders.
Festival Scope
An online service is looking to help rights holders and festivals to take their films to a wider industry viewing base.
Ealing hands
One of the UK’s most commercially successful producers, Ealing Studios chief Barnaby Thompson has ambitious plans to bring a slate of big-budget commercial films to the independent marketplace. Geoffrey Macnab reports.
Profile: Vertigo Films
The success of StreetDance 3D has given UK producer-distributor Vertigo Films ambitions for larger-scale films. Wendy Mitchelltalks to Rupert Preston and James Richardson.
