All articles by Charles Gant – Page 5
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FeaturesNew head of film Gareth Ellis-Unwin on his ambitious plans for Creative Skillset
The King’s Speech producer believes his experiences in the filmmaking trenches will prove vital in his new role.
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FeaturesSix urgent challenges for Creative Skillset
The skills gap, inclusivity and Brexit all present questions for the charity to consider.
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Features‘7 Days In Entebbe’ filmmakers on the true tale's four-year journey to the screen
Director Jose Padilha and producer Kate Solomon discuss the Berlinale-premiere title’s quest for veracity.
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FeaturesThe story behind 'Three Billboards' production company Blueprint Pictures
Graham Broadbent and Pete Czernin on going from university pals to Oscar nominees.
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Features13 films to look out for at the 2018 Berlin Film Festival
Films from Wes Anderson, Emily Atef, Jose Padilha all screening at the 68th Berlinale.
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FeaturesBaftas 2018: The stories behind the best British debut nominees
Screen profiles Lady Macbeth, I Am Not A Witch, Jawbone, The Ghoul and Kingdom Of Us.
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FeaturesJudi Dench on 'Victoria & Abdul': 'It was such a fascinating story'
With 22 Oscar and Bafta nominations under her belt, Dench is in contention again with Victoria & Abdul.
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FeaturesPaul King, David Heyman talk 'Paddington 2', Baftas and sequels
How do you follow the most successful non-US studio family film of all time?
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FeaturesSaul Dibb talks 'honest and uncompromising' war drama 'Journey's End'
Director Saul Dibb jumped into First World War tale Journey’s End towards the end of its development journey, intent on making the ticking-clock drama as tense and vividly real as possible. Charles Gant reports.
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FeaturesUK box office 2017 verdict: a strong year despite US downturn
Box office may be down in the US and much of western Europe, but UK cinemas are powering forwards, buoyed by the local appeal of key titles.
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Features'Last Flag Flying' star Bryan Cranston on his late-career surge
The Breaking Bad star speaks to Screen about his “working-class” work ethic.
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FeaturesSam Claflin on 'Journey's End' and playing "damaged" characters
Screen talks to the actor about his passion for RC Sherriff’s 1928 play.
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FeaturesHow the BIFAs are growing up this year
As the BIFAs shrug off their teenage years, change is on the agenda.
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FeaturesDavid Heyman on 'Paddington 2', Weinstein, future projects
Heyday Films topper on being ”tarnished with the Weinstein brush”, plus plans for more Paddington films.
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FeaturesAltitude boss Will Clarke talks expansion plans and next phase for company
UK outfit is celebrating its fifth year in operation.
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FeaturesHow Clare Stewart transformed the BFI London Film Festival
With five editions of BFI London Film Festival under her belt and a sixth just beginning, Clare Stewart has transformed the event after five years of radical evolution.
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FeaturesDeparting NFTS director Nik Powell reflects on his 14-year tenure
Screen asks the maverick producer: how did it all go so right?
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FeaturesClio Barnard talks Toronto premiere 'Dark River'
The Selfish Giant director on her new feature.
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FeaturesWhy this summer's box office results are not all doom and gloom
It’s undeniable that many US blockbusters have flopped his summer, but the picture is more nuanced worldwide.
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FeaturesSummer box office: how the UK is bucking a downward trend
It’s been a dire summer in the US but locally relevant titles like Dunkirk have performed well in Britain.