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Scottish film industry facing key challenges
Local producers lobby government for funding while Creative Scotland struggles to attract film director.
Scotland identifies studio opportunities
A long-awaited feasibility report commissioned by Scottish Enterprise has identified “a clear opportunity for a film and TV studio facility in Scotland” and pinpointed a £15m ‘Foundation Studio’ as “the strongest” of five options.
Fortissimo, Fox team on Another Me
Fortissimo Films will work with Fox International Productions (FIP) to oversee sales of select international rights on Isabel Coixet’s Another Me.
Veronica Mars tops SXSW buzz chart
INFOGRAPHIC: Research reveals online activity around the festival, which also saw positive buzz for The Grand Budapest Hotel, Bad Neighbours and Frank.
Showbox gets Gangnam Blues
South Korea’s Showbox/Mediaplex has picked up A Dirty Carnival director Yoo Ha’s upcoming Gangnam Blues starring rising pan-Asian star Lee Min-Ho.
Festivals and Awards
Veronica Mars tops SXSW buzz chart
INFOGRAPHIC: Research reveals online activity around the festival, which also saw positive buzz for The Grand Budapest Hotel, Bad Neighbours and Frank.
ScreenTech
Scotland identifies studio opportunities
A long-awaited feasibility report commissioned by Scottish Enterprise has identified “a clear opportunity for a film and TV studio facility in Scotland” and pinpointed a £15m ‘Foundation Studio’ as “the strongest” of five options.
Cinando launches Chinese version
A Chinese version of film industry database Cinando is to launch at Filmart.
Production News
Showbox gets Gangnam Blues
South Korea’s Showbox/Mediaplex has picked up A Dirty Carnival director Yoo Ha’s upcoming Gangnam Blues starring rising pan-Asian star Lee Min-Ho.
Latest box office news
300 sequel battles Speed
300: Rise Of An Empire is expected to still be the one to beat heading into its second session, although it can expect a spirited challenge from DreamWorks’ Need For Speed.
India box office up 10% in 2013
FICCI Frames: India’s box office grew by 10% to reach $1.53bn (Rs93.4bn) in 2013, according to a FICCI-KPMG report released on the opening day of the FICCI Frames conference in Mumbai.
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Scottish film industry facing key challenges
Local producers lobby government for funding while Creative Scotland struggles to attract film director.
