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Why Europe’s Together Fund has raised €58m in venture capital to invest in indie film and TV producers
“We are looking to take minority shares in independent scripted film and TV companies,” says Alexandra Lebret.
Could EU’s new financing schemes reshape the European film industry?
The EU is seeking to boost financing for European filmmakers through its equity investment scheme and loan-guarantee facility.
Six talking points from CinemaCon 2025
Annual exhibitors convention ran March 31-April 3 in Las Vegas.
How upstart Korean distributor By4M Studio is scoring box office hits and beating the competition
The newcomer has scored a hat-trick of box office leaders with ‘Firefighters’, ‘Hitman 2’ and ‘The Match’.
“It’s a form of resistance,” says Visions du Réel’s Emilie Bujès of record submissions to 2025 edition
The documentary competition opens today in Switzerland with Christian Frei’s ‘Blame’.
“The English-language market is key,” says Mediawan Pictures CEO of the group’s ambitious strategy
Elisabeth d’Arvieu, CEO of Mediawan Pictures, explains why leveraging the company’s global reach and talent relationships is key.
How France maintains its vibrant market for arthouse films
“The work of distributors and cinemas has been built up for the past 20 or 30 years, and audiences have evolved with it.”
How indie Oscar contenders flourished at the North American box office
‘Anora’, ‘Flow’ and ‘I’m Still Here’ have also brought in flourishing results.
How local blockbusters helped cinemas in Vietnam recover from the pandemic
Given that major markets such as China and the US are struggling to match pre-pandemic levels, Vietnam has staged a remarkable recovery.
“Donna Langley trusts us”: Focus Features’ Peter Kujawski on Universal relationship
Screen talks to Focus Features chairman about the company’s ethos and future plans.
How North American cinemas are aiming to “eventise” the theatrical experience
After years of under-investment since the pandemic, the top eight North American exhibitors have pledged to spend $2.2bn on upgrades over the next three years.
What next for Ireland’s Omniplex Cinemas after move into UK market?
Screen talks to director Paul John Anderson about the company’s ambitions.
"Plenty of room in the market": What’s next for the thriving premium format cinema sector?
Premium format technologies are creating compelling reasons for audiences to see films on the big screen.
