All Screen articles in June 13 2014
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CommentWhere to lunch in London
Stephen Street smartens up with a new restaurant connected to the BFI.
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NewsICO plans fest, digital marketing courses
The Independent Cinema Office, the UK’s national organisation for the development and support of independent film exhibition, has confirmed speakers for its two flagship courses this summer.
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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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FeaturesScreenTech: Sound investments
With the dust barely settled on digital switchover, exhibitors have begun investing in new audio technology to further differentiate their offer from home cinema. Adrian Pennington reports
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FeaturesScreenTech: Laser technology
A better 3D experience and cheaper running costs bode well for laser projection’s success, but are its benefits enough to encourage mainstream theatres to make the investment? John Hazelton reports.
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FeaturesIMAX: big and bigger
IMAX is set for a huge summer, continuing its global expansion. Wendy Mitchell talks to company executives Andrew Cripps and Greg Foster.
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NewsABC-Cinemien takes Cannes six-pack
Benelux distributor ABC-Cinemien has confirmed its acquisition of six titles from Cannes festival and market.
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FeaturesSchedule 2: stand and deliver
Schedule 2, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary and opened a New York outpost, makes sure films are seen at their very best. Michael Rosser meets Rebecca Hawkes, chief of the ‘technical police’.
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FeaturesLipSync Post at 30
LipSync Post celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and has invested in more than 50 feature films. Wendy Mitchell talks to financial director Norman Merry about the company’s flexibility and the diversity of its work.
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FeaturesVFX on Maleficent
Digital Domain’s Kelly Port tells Elbert Wyche how he created technical processes to produce the stellar effects for Disney’s fantasy blockbuster Maleficent.
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NewsConversations wraps London shoot
The Conversations, a comedy co-directed by Haider Zafar [pictured] and Marcus Flemmings, has wrapped production in London after shooting over the past year.
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NewsArts Alliance combines event cinema businesses
Arts Alliance Ventures has merged its events cinema businesses into one integrated operation, to be led by CEO Mark Foster.
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FeaturesSet report: Yakuza Apocalypse
Japan’s Takashi Miike returns to his action roots with a suitably off the wall gangster-vampire story, Yakuza Apocalypse. Jason Gray visits the set.
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FeaturesAnonymous Content: dramatic leanings
Ahead of Karlovy Vary’s tribute to Anonymous Content, CEO Steve Golin tells Jeremy Kay about how his company is finding its niche as talent continues to migrate from film to television drama.
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FeaturesFestival Focus: Karlovy Vary 2014
Karlovy Vary (July 4-12) offers an eclectic guest list — ranging from Lech Walesa to William Friedkin — and screens close to 200 films. Artistic director Karel Och gives the lowdown to Michael Rosser.
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FeaturesIcon Film Distribution: on target
After investment eight months ago, the relaunched Icon Film Distribution is ready to fill a gap in the UK distribution market. CEO Ian Dawson talks to Wendy Mitchell about the team and its new slate
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FeaturesAltitude Film Entertainment: raising the game
Altitude’s joint CEO, Andy Mayson, tells Wendy Mitchell about how the company has expanded smartly and why distribution is the next focus.
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FeaturesRoundtable: Tapping into talent
Industry experts gathered at a Creative England, British Council and Screen International roundtable in Cannes to discuss ways to support new film-making talent. Andreas Wiseman recaps the key discussion points.
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FeaturesCreative Week: creative solutions
At MBI’s inaugural Creative Week, some 800 delegates heard about the latest inspiring work across new and old platforms. Andreas Wiseman highlights the discussions across a variety of industry issues.