UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’, ‘Godzilla x Kong’ headline bumper weekend
‘Mothers’ Instinct’, ‘Disco Boy’, ‘Hate To Love: Nickelback’ also playing.
Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Ted Sarandos recognised in surprise UK honours list
Surprise list awarded ‘Oppenheimer’ duo for services to film.
The UK’s Film and TV Charity unveils Reel Impact Fund for Black and Global Majority creatives
The fund offers up to £10,000 for individuals and £25,000 for companies.
BFI promotes Melanie Hoyes to director of inclusion
Hoyes has been working with the BFI since 2016.
TorinoFilmLab unveils selection for first ever ComedyLab feature development programme (exclusive)
ComedyLab pairs directors and scriptwriters with comedians to help develop comedy feature film projects.
Ollie Madden confirmed to expand Film4 role into TV drama for Channel 4
Madden’s expanded role comes after the departure of Caroline Hollick, Channel 4’s head of TV drama at Channel 4.
Lithuanian teen drama ‘Toxic’ heads prizes at lively Meeting Point Vilnius
International producers praised Meeting Point Vilnius as productive networking event.
European content garnering 30% viewing share on Europe’s SVoD plaforms
Spain is the country with the highest share of viewtime for national works.
Busan postpones festival director appointment, names Pak Dosin deputy director
The 29th edition of the festival to be held under the leadership of recently appointed chairperson Park Kwang-su.
NonStop buys 17 titles including festival hits ‘Dahomey’, ‘A Different Man’ (exclusive)
Other acquisitions include Steve McQueen’s ‘Occupied City’, Shiori Ito’s ‘Black Box Diaries’.
MetFilm Distribution to release Embankment Films doc ‘Strike: An Uncivil War’ in the UK
Rainmaker Content is selling international rights on the Embankment-produced feature docs ‘Strike: An Uncivil War’ and ‘Dwarf Strory’.
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Ukrainian doc ‘In The Rearview’ wins main prize at Vilnius International Film Festival
‘The Peasants’ won both the best Lithuanian film prize and the audience award.
Fifth Season promotes Christopher Slager to film head, Alexis Garcia departing to set up venture
Executive to focus on in-house development and production.
Academy promotes Bridgette Wilder to first chief people and culture officer
Bridgette Wilder reports to Academy CEO Bill Kramer, Academy Museum head Jacqueline Stewart.
UK charity Reclaim The Frame reshapes top team, creates audience engagement role (exclusive)
Aashna Thakkar has previously held posts at Hot Docs and Into Film.
Romania relaunches cash rebate programme after two-year pause
It is being extended until 2026 and the value of the rebate has been set at 30% on eligible local spend.
Marché du Film, CNC launch film adaptation programme Cannes Remakes
Event will curate a selection of European feature film IP with strong potential for international adaptations.
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight unveils audience award
It is supported by the Fondation Chantal Akerman, which will award the winning filmmaker a €7,500 prize.