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Olia Hercules
Olia Hercules is UK, Russia & CIS reporter and web content manager for Screen.
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CinemaNX strikes partnership with Warner Bros, Vue, Tesco, NX Distribution
17-Nov-2009
Warner Bros, cinema chain Vue, retailer Tesco and NX Distribution is working with the producer/financier CinemaNX to promote Richard Linklater’s upcoming drama Me And Orson Welles in the UK. -
Thessaloniki’s Balkan Fund honours three films with screen development grant
17-Nov-2009
Three European features will receive $15,000 (€10,000) in grants for script development from the Balkan Fund. -
Paranormal Activity lingers as Jackson reigns
4-Nov-2009
Michael Jackson’s This Is It was the undisputed champion of the global box office this weekend (October 31 to November 1), grossing more than a $100m over a staggering 12,391 screens. -
Norwegian film body appoints international relations head
30-Oct-2009
Sandrew Metrodome’s acquisitions chief Stine Helgeland has been appointed as executive director of promotion and international relations of the Norwegian Film Institute. -
Desedo Films founders snap up the Babelgum Pixel Pitch Award
19-Oct-2009
Michael Hastings-Black and Raafi Rivero of Desedo Films have won the £6,000 Babelgum Pixel prize with their urban teen project Heart Of The City. -
Mississipi Damned, Fish Tank, Vincere swipe top awards at the Chicago Film Festival
19-Oct-2009
Tina Mabry’s Mississipi Damned took the Gold Huge for best festure as the 45th Chicago Film Festival, which closes on October 22. -
The 3rd Russian Film Festival to show 10 UK premieres
14-Oct-2009
The 3rd edition of Academia Rossica’s Russian Film Festival will host 10 UK premieres including Russia’s Oscar entry Ward No.6. -
Power to the Pixel’s Cross-Media Forum to be webcast live on ScreenDaily
13-Oct-2009
Power to the Pixel’s Cross-Media Forum will be held in association with The Times BFI London Film Festival tomorrow, October 14. -
Russia plots legislation to increase international interest
8-Oct-2009
A group of deputies in Russia has put forward an amendment request regarding the definition of “national film” in Russia in order to lure more foreign investment. -
Abu Dhabi’s twofour54 launches production hub
30-Sep-2009
twofour54 has launched a range of post-production facilities on September 27 in Abu Dhabi. -
Shakhnazarov’s Ward No.6 to represent Russia at the Oscars
28-Sep-2009
Karen Shakhnazarov’s Ward No.6 has been selected as the Russian foreign-language Oscar contender for next year’s Academy Awards. -
Russian government considers single ticket system
17-Sep-2009
Russian Duma is to introduce a legislation that aims to give the government more accurate data on cinema ticket sales in the country. -
European Film Academy to honour Ken Loach
15-Sep-2009
The European Film Academy will present Ken Loach with a lifetime achievement award for his contribution to film and his body of work. He will receive the award at the 22nd European Film Awards on December 12. -
Sheffield Doc/Fest to open with Moving To Mars
27-Aug-2009
Sheffield Doc/Fest will open with the world premiere of Mat Whitecross’ film Moving To Mars on November 4. -
Russian cinemas forced to close as economic crisis bites
21-Aug-2009
Russian cinemas have been hard hit by the global recession with 43 out of the country’s 1700 closing down in the first six months of the year. -
Wenders to rework 3D dance feature after choreographer’s death
21-Jul-2009
Director Wim Wenders and the German production company Neue Road Movies are planning to develop a new concept for Pina, following the sudden death of choreographer Pina Bausch late last month. -
Wim Wenders halts production of 3D dance feature Pina
3-Jul-2009
German director Wim Wenders has halted production of his planned 3D dance film with legendary choreographer Pina Bausch following her unexpected death earlier week. -
$40m independent studio underway in Russia
25-Jun-2009
Moscow authorities have given the go-ahead for the construction of a new fully independent film studio, Movie Town. -
Brazilian romcom A Mulher Invisível beats Terminator into second place
23-Jun-2009
Romantic comedy A Mulher Invisível, the second feature from Brazilian director Claudio Torres, has beaten Terminator Salvation into second place at the box office in Brazil. -
Moscow celebrates golden year with greater international focus
18-Jun-2009
The Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) is seeking to boost its position on the festival circuit with a 16-strong competition line-up, including world and Russian premieres. -
Volchok debutants snap up three top Kinotavr prizes
15-Jun-2009
Vasili Sigarev’s directorial debut Volchok scooped The Grand Prize at Russia’s 20th Kinotavr Open Film Festival, which wrapped yesterday (June 14). -
Recession will “weed out” amateurs in Russian film
8-Jun-2009
The recession may help the Russian film industry by weeding out the number of “wealthy amateurs” involved in film-making, according to a discussion held as part of the St Petersburg Economic Forum on June 5. -
Russian box office predicted to see dramatic fall in 2009
4-Jun-2009
The Russian box office is predicted to fall to $650m over 2009 compared to $830m last year. The dramatic fall is attributed to the drop in the number of new releases and a lack of Government support. -
Russian musical Hipsters scoops best film at Nika Awards
6-Apr-2009
Valery Todorovksy’s Hipsters has won the best film award atthe 22nd Nika Awards. The musical also took awards for best cinematography, costume design and sound editing. -
Inhabited Island: Part II to hit Russian screens on April 23
3-Apr-2009
The second part of the $36.6m Russiansci-fi blockbuster, Inhabited Island: Part II will be released on April 23. -
Monsters Vs Aliens takes top spot at Russian box-office
2-Apr-2009
DreamWorks' Monsters Vs Aliens continues its dominance of the global box-office becoming the highest-grossing foreign film in Russia so far this year. -
Fourth X-Men film leaked online a month before official release
2-Apr-2009
X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which is due for its US release on May 1, has been leaked online exactly one month before its official release. -
Central Partnership brings in law firm to protect online content
1-Apr-2009
Central Partnership (CP), one of Russia’s top distributors, has signed a deal with law consultancy firm and rights agency, O,B&Ps to protect and secure its library rights on theInternet. -
Kino City plans to double 3D screens in Russia
31-Mar-2009
Kino City, the Russian cinema initiative to open 122 new screens in mid-sized cities, is planning to nearly double the number of 3-D screens in the country. The company is looking to install 3-D screens and digital equipment at all of the planned Multimedia and Education Film Centres. -
Art Alliance Media (AAM) announces expansion and new appointments
30-Mar-2009
Art Alliance Media (AAM), the European digital cinema provider, has promoted Fiona Deans to chief operating officer as part of an expansion of its operations team. Deans, who was previously senior vice president of content and distributor services, takes over the role immediately. -
Norwegian blockbuster Max Manus to open Norwegian Film Days
18-Mar-2009
Max Manus, from directors Espen Sandberg and Jachim Ronning, will open the 3rdedition of Norwegian Film Days in Stockholm, taking place on March 19-22. -
E1 Entertainment promote Knowing with Sci Fi UK sponsorship
13-Mar-2009
E1 Entertainment will use niche marketing to promote its latest acquisition Knowing by providing the Sci Fi channel with a five figure sponsorship payment to run film ads during Sci Fi prime time slots. -
Russian International Film Market gets underway in Moscow
9-Mar-2009
The 77th edition of the Russian International film market (the IRFM) has opened with the world premiere of Sergei Solovyev's rock-music drama 2-ASSA-2, a sequel to his cult 1987 film ASSA. -
Dubai International Film Festival announces 2009 dates
9-Mar-2009
The Dubai film festival has announced that the 6th edition will take place from December 9-16. -
Russian Financial Alliance Bank puts film fund operation on hold
20-Feb-2009
As reported by Kommersant, Russian Financial Alliance's (RFA) $10m mutual fund, Kinofond, has been put on hold. -
Russian Film Hub - Company Profile - New world order
20-Feb-2009
Founded a decade ago by Yuri Sapronov and Andrei Smirnov, Russian World Studios (RWS) comprises state-of-the-art studios in both Moscow and St Petersburg, a production company, a location scouting service and a camera rental house. -
$405m cinema chain, Kino City, planned for mid sized Russian cities
19-Feb-2009
Three Russian industry heavyweights, Eduard Pichugin, the CEO of Cinema Invest and founder of Kronwerk Cinema chain, the producer Sergei Selyanov of CTB production company, and the director and businessman Fyodor Bondarchuk will embark on Kino City, a project to build 122 cinemas across Russia. -
UK 's Pinewood and Shepperton Studios win Bafta award
6-Feb-2009
Pinewood and Shepperton Studios will receive a Bafta contribution award at the Orange British Academy Film Awards ceremony at London's Royal Opera House on Sunday 8 February 2009. -
Pinewood and Shepperton to receive BAFTA award
5-Feb-2009
Pinewood and Shepperton Studios will receive the award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award atthe Orange British Academy Film Awards on Sunday. -
Canadian co-production market spotlights Germany and Ireland
4-Feb-2009
Strategic Partners, Canada's co-production market and part of the 29th Atlantic Film Festival, will highlight the Irish and German film markets at the 2009 Strategic Partners event. -
Thaddeus O'Sullivanto to direct Obsession
4-Feb-2009
BAFTA-nominated director Thaddeus O’Sullivan (Ordinary Decent Criminal, The Heart Of Me) will direct Obsession after completing his BBC Churchillbiopic, Into The Storm. -
Fortissimo to represent world sales of Mexican thriller Daniel & Ana
3-Feb-2009
Fortissimo Films has bought international distribution rights (excluding Mexico and Spain) to the upcoming thriller Daniel & Ana from writer/director Michel Franco. -
Warner Bros' Josh Berger joins UK Film Council board.
29-Jan-2009
Minister for Culture Barbara Follett has announced today that Josh Berger, President and MD of Warner Bros. Entertainment UK Ltd (WBEUK) has been appointed to the UK Film Council's board of directors. -
Russia and CIS box office up 46.9% year on year
29-Jan-2009
Russia and CIS box office grossed $830m in 2008, a 46.9% year on year rise from 2007's $565m, according to Russian Film Business Today. -
New distributor enters Russian film market despite credit crunch
23-Jan-2009
Eugene Beginin, UIP Russia's former general director, has set up the new distribution company, Profit Cinema International, a title he might find hard to live up to in today's economic climate. -
David Moscato appointed Managing Director of Universal Pictures Italy
21-Jan-2009
Universal Pictures International Entertainment (UPIE) has announced the appointment of David Moscato as Managing Director of Universal Pictures Italy. -
Axiom Films and Journeyman Pictures to co-produce The Girl.
20-Jan-2009
The London-based independent production/distribution company Axiom Films will team up with New York-based Journeyman Pictures to produce The Girl. -
Moget new managing director of Paramount Pictures France
10-Dec-2008
Andrew Cripps, President of Paramount Pictures International, has announced the appointment of Frederic Moget as Managing Director of Paramount Pictures France (PFF). -
Dubai Festival announces 12 documentaries up for Muhr Award
5-Dec-2008
DIFF has announced 12 Muhr Documentaries, which examine subjects such as memory, identity and war. -
Shooting Stars laureates to present European Film Awards 2008
2-Dec-2008
Eight former laureates of the Berlin film festival's shooting stars award will present the 2008 EFAs in Copenhagen, including Anamaria Marinca, (4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days). -
First ever Norway-Spain co-production The Frost completes filming
1-Dec-2008
Co-produced by Spanish Alta Realitat and Norwegian Frost Media, The Frost, is a mystical drama inspired by Henrik Ibsen's play Little Eyof. -
Europa Distribution highlights challenge of digital switchover
26-Nov-2008
European distributors called for a collective approach to the common challenges presented by digitisation at Europa Distribution's 2nd Annual Conference. -
Warner Brothers UK appoints Polly Cochrane to oversee market
20-Nov-2008
Josh Berger, President and Managing Director of Warner Brothers UK, has named Polly Cochrane as WBUK's new Vice President and Group Marketing Director. -
New Year's Day release for Russia's most expensive film
11-Nov-2008
Russia's most expensive film, the $36.5m Inhabited Island, will be released on January 1.The New Year's Day opening comes against a background of financial difficulties which have led to other local films being delayed.'None of our projects were put on hold. We only have a couple of films in the pipeline anyway, and those were all very carefully and securely financed,' said Alexander Rodnyansky, the film's producer and President ... -
Berlin to showcase German film industry to Bollywood
31-Oct-2008
The German film industry will showcase its services and funding opportunities to Bollywood in a special presentation to the Indian film industry in Mumbai. -
Aramid launches second entertainment fund, Aramid II
27-Oct-2008
Following the success of its first entertainment fund (Aramid I), film financier Aramid Capital Partners has launched a second fund. -
Dardenne's Lorna's Silencewins European Parliament Lux Prize 2008
23-Oct-2008
Lorna's Silence by the Belgian director brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne has won the European Parliament's Lux Cinema Prize. -
International - Sea Change at the top
17-Oct-2008
Russia's Admiral sailed to the top of the international chart this week, following its world premiere on October 6, amassing $12.5m from 1,223 engagements in two territories and ending the reign of Universal's dancing queen, Mamma Mia! The Movie, which dropped 41% to $8.4m. -
Russian cinema struggles to overcome arthouse stereotype
13-Oct-2008
The international development of new Russian cinema is struggling to overcome the shadow of the great tradition of Soviet arthouse, according to leading Russian critic and FIPRESCI president Andrei Plakhov.Speaking at an Academia-Rossica roundtable at BAFTA in London, Plakhov warned there was a tendency to stereotype Russian film-making based on a giant arthouse past including Eisenstein and Tarkovsky.'We need to break that image,' he said, 'so little new talent ... -
In Focus: Andrei Kravchuk's Admiral
13-Oct-2008
Russia 's Channel One/Solyaris production and 20th Fox CIS distributor topped the Russian box office with Admiral following its world premiere last Monday. -
Michael Winterbottom presents Short Circuit prize at Raindance
10-Oct-2008
25 yer old Robert Reed was declared the winner of the Short Circuit competition with his short The Driving Test. He was presented with his prizeby Michael Winterbottom at the Raindance Film Festival. -
Russia's Central Partnership Group to boost its theatrical distribution
10-Oct-2008
In a move designed to improve domestic release standards, Russian Central Partnership Sales House has created a new position of vice president theatrical distribution, and appointed Andrey Radko to the role. Radko's previous role of theatrical distribution general manager is taken by Vadim Vereshchagin. -
ScreenDaily interview: Sergey Selyanov
7-Oct-2008
In the first of a series of interviews with Russian film-makers, ScreenDaily reporter Olia Hercules talks to the President of the Russian Guild of Producers, Sergey Selyanov. -
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14-Apr-2008
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International - Flame burns bright
4-Apr-2008
More than 100,000 Danes flocked to cinemas to watch Ole Christian Madsen's war epic Flame & Citron, which at $10m is one of the region's most expensive local productions.
