All Comment articles – Page 4
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CommentFramestore CEO William Sargent looks to the future of film
Films will soon exist in formats we can’t yet even imagine. Fundamental change will help meet the challenge, writes Framestore CEO and co-founder Sir William Sargent.
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Documentaries should impact society (COMMENT)
Creative England CEO Caroline Norbury suggests documentary filmmakers should hit upon a subject matter or story that has the potential to impact society - and how her organisation is working to support the filmmaker’s vision.
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COMMENT: Riding out the turbulence
Screen editor Matt Mueller discusses the shifting sands of the digital age and looks ahead to CineEurope and the Annecy animation festival.
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Thirty years of getting docs on screen (COMMENT)
Unsung hero Jan Tomalin on her award-winning career.
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Brian Hill: Why the documentary musical? (COMMENT)
The director behind City Of Dreams: A Musical , which received its world premiered at Sheffield Doc/Fest on Sunday, on why he uses song and music in his documentaries.
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Liz McIntyre: 'Film can inspire change' (COMMENT)
Sheffield Doc/Fest head on how the festival explores who is telling the stories, how are audiences watching, and who has the funds.
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COMMENT: Can you trademark a film title?
What’s in a name? Kostyantyn Lobov of London law firm Harbottle Lewis on the pitfalls behind film titles.
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John McVay: "Producers stand to lose $9bn from DSM"
COMMENT : A strong digital economy is in everyone’s interest but the Digital Single Market agenda risks leaving us poorer, says John McVay, CEO of UK independent producers body Pact.
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Cross-border access and the Digital Single Market: a poorer new landscape?
The Commission wants to make it easier for us to enjoy Europe’s rich cinematographic culture online, but its proposal may put that richness in jeopardy, argues Reed Smith film finance partner Michael Maxtone-Smith.
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What use can I make of other people’s material without needing consent?
Harbottle Lewis partner Andy Millmore outlines the need for consent when using third-party material in film.
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Confessions of a telly addict
Screen editor Matt Mueller on preparing for Cannes and catching up on top TV drama.
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The Big Question: TV at film festivals
Should film festivals be looking to add, or expand upon, high-end TV drama strands?
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What terms must I include if I commission a screenplay from a writer?
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS : Abigail Payne, a partner in the Film and Television Group of law firm Harbottle Lewis, explains.
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Spotlight shifts to Berlin
After a buzzy Sundance for US deals, attention now turns to Berlin and the European Film Market (EFM), which for the European film industry always serves as the pre-eminent launchpad to the year’s deal-making.
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COMMENT: Birth of a game-changer
It is safe to say by this time next year, The Birth Of A Nation will not only feature among the best picture Oscar nominees but most likely will be the first on the list.
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Making the most of co-pro opportunities in Germany
Interest in international co-production among Germany producers has never been higher. Miriam Ducke, senior trade adviser for Creative Industries, Berlin explains why.
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COMMENT: The Oscar doesn't go to...
A lack of diversity was glaringly apparent in this year’s Oscar nominations, writes Matt Mueller.
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COMMENT: Oscar nominations show Academy rewards ambition
The Revenant’s 12 Oscar nominations have put Fox/New Regency’s drama at the top of the pile and reflects the Academy’s appreciation of a work of supreme craft and ambition.
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COMMENT: Globes winners eye Oscar glory
The 2016 Golden Globe Awards belonged to The Revenant and The Martian on Sunday while two of the most nominated films at the start of the night left the Beverly Hilton empty-handed.
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COMMENT: Bafta nominations shine a spotlight on British film
Screen editor Matt Mueller on the deserved recognition for British filmmaking in this year’s Bafta nominations – despite not securing a single entry in the Best Film category.
