All articles by Audrey Ward – Page 18
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UK Film Council moves comedians artists, authors into film
Comedians, novelists and playwrights are among those to received first feature film development awards from the UK Film Council. The recent First Feature Film Development awards will support new films being developed by talent from all areas of the arts across the UK.Awards range from $9000 to $37,000 with a ...
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Shooting of The Sea Change begins in the UK
The Sea Change has started shooting on a remote Scottish Island. It will star Janet McTeer (As You Like It) and Nathalie Press (Red Road).It is based on Jane Rogers' novel The Island. Brek Taylor adapted the novel and is co-directing with Elizabeth Mitchell. Clare Tinsley is producing. It will ...
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Conn appointed CFO of Universal's International Film Groups
Rowan Conn has been appointed to the newly combined role of chief financial officer for Universal Pictures International Entertainment (UPIE) and Universal Pictures International (UPI). He will oversee the financial departments of both the home entertainment and theatrical film businesses outside the US. The position is effective from 1st January ...
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The Media Festival: Digital key to reaching new audiences
Digital technologies have the potential to bridge the gap between customer demand and what producers make, delegates to The Media Festival in Manchester heard.The event, backed by Screen International and ScreenDaily,focused on the challenges of ensuring a sufficiently broad and diverse range of content to satisfy audiences across today's multi ...
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Mamma Mia! - The Movie is fastest selling UK DVD ever
Day one sales of Mamma Mia! - The Movie have beaten Titanic's record, to become the fastest selling DVD of all time in the UK.Sales reached 1.669 million units, following its launch on November 24.The previous record for day one DVD sales was held for 10 years by James Cameron's ...
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Marshallmade deputymdat Warner Brothers Pictures International UK
Neil Marshall, previously sales director at Warner Brothers Pictures International UK (WB), has been promoted to the role of deputy managing director. He will report to Josh Berger, president & managing director of Warner Bros. UK.In his new role, Marshall will be increasingly involved in the day-to-day running of the ...
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UK London mayor Boris Johnson puts focus on film
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has set out his plans to make film a key part of Londoners' experience of arts and culture in the capital. The publication of Cultural Metropolis yesterday highlights cultural initiatives to be taken and focuses on film amongst the creative industries.Planned initiatives include:- the London ...
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Neil Marshall promoted to deputy managing director at Warner Brothers UK
Neil Marshall, previously sales director at Warner Brothers Pictures International UK (WB), has been promoted to the role of deputy managing director at the company. He will report to Josh Berger, president & managing director of Warner Brothers International UK.In his new role, Marshall will be increasingly involved in the ...
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UK and Denmark claim top prizes at Encounters Short Film Festival
The 14th Encounters Short Film Festival drew to a close last night as Danish film-maker Mads Matthiesen took the International Jury Award, for his short film Dennis, while Danish film Office Noise won the Children's Jury Award.UK and Danish short films dominated the awards at the festival, which took place ...
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UK -based Illuminated Films to produce Not The End Of The World
The Illuminated Film Company (Illuminated Films) is to produce adventure story Not The End Of The World. Piet Kroon (Shrek 2, Christmas Carol - The Movie) will direct the film which he adapted from Geraldine McCaughrean's novel of the same name. Currently at the pre-production stage, the film is set ...
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Shooting of Serge Gainsbourg (Vie Heroique) to start in France in January
Principal photography of Serge Gainsbourg (Vie Heroique) is due to start on January 19, 2009 and will continue for 13 weeks on location in Paris. The film will be the directorial feature debut of Joann Sfar, the award-winning French graphic artist. Sfar also wrote the screenplay.Serge Gainbourg (Vie Heroique) is ...
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UK short film-makers given boost with $1.1m from the UKFC
The UKFC has awarded $59,600 each to three short film programmes.These are The Magic Hour, a new shorts scheme for disabled film-makers; The Digital Shorts scheme, a digital shorts programme in Scotland; and a scheme focusing on film-makers from a range of disciplines, including those from non-traditional routes into film, ...
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Waltz With Bashir, Dean Spanley to receive UK lottery funding
Israeli film Waltz with Bashir is one of the latest films to benefit from the UK Film Council's Prints and Advertising Fund.Artificial Eye was awarded $ 371,195 to broaden the release of Ari Folman's film from 25 to 60 screens. The money will pay for national advertising and an online ...
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Shooting of Wide Open Spaces begins in Ireland
Principal photography of coming of age comedy Wide Open Spaces has started in Ireland. The film was written by Arthur Mathews, co-writer of TV series Father Ted, is directed by Tom Hall and shot by Tim Fleming (Once).The film is a co-production between Irish company Grand Pictures (Spin the Bottle) ...
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Lord Puttnamto bepresident of UK Film Distributor's Association
The Film Distributor's Association (FDA) has appointed Lord Puttnam CBE as its president.His remit is to champion the business of film distribution at a time when the industry is reshaping itself to embrace the challenges and opportunities of digital technology. He will start in the position on December 1.Lord Puttnam ...
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Film treaty to boost relations between UK and Morocco
UK and Moroccan Government officials have completed negotiations on a film co-production agreement that will enable UK and Moroccan film-makers to co-produce films eligible for national status in both countries. The treaty is due to come into effect in the first half of next year.Commenting on the agreement, Culture minister ...
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UK 's Women in Film and Television honours Julie Walters
Julie Walters to be honoured by Women in Film and Television with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Golden Globe and BAFTA award-winning actress Julie Walters CBE is the latest British star to be honoured by Women in Film and Television (WFTV).She will receive its highest accolade - the Lifetime Achievement Award ...
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James McAvoy joins Orange Rising Star jury
James McAvoy has joined the jury of the Orange Rising Star Award. McAvoy, winner of the firstOrange Rising Star Award in 2006, joined his fellow jurors to cast their final votes for the five 2009nominees.
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Directors UK announces additional board members at its first AGM
Directors UK, which represents over 3,500 members, held its first AGM last Thursday at BAFTA. At the meeting, seven new board members were named.The seven members are: Anna Davies (Wife Swap, Extraordinary People), Piers Haggard (Quatermass, The Ruth Rendell Mysteries), Roger Michell (Notting Hill, Enduring Love), Stuart Orme (Merlin, Colditz), ...
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Curzon Artificial Eye announces senior management changes
Curzon Artificial Eye has announced a number of senior management changes. The company has said the restructuring is to meet the challenges faced by the growing group.Richard Napper will move from his role as managing director of Curzon Cinemas to Chief Operating Officer of Curzon Artificial Eye. He will have ...