All Features articles – Page 82
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FeaturesJames Schamus: What makes something a movie?
In a preview of his talk at Sundance Film Festival London on June 4, the American industry veteran looks at the challenges of how to define a film in the era of multi-platform content.
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FeaturesNathan Morlando, from the shadows
Nathan Morlando talks Screen through his coming-of-age drama Mean Dreams, which takes its place in Directors’ Fortnight.
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FeaturesKim Nguyen, love in the cold
Four years on from the Oscar-nominated War Witch, Kim Nguyen returns with a romantic drama set near the North Pole. Screen speaks to the writer-director.
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FeaturesAgustin Almodovar talks 'Julieta', producing and the state of Spanish film
With brother Pedro in Cannes Competition with Julieta, Agustin Almodovar reflects on their role as international producers and why he is less than thrilled with Spain’s film landscape. By Elisabet Cabeza
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FeaturesVertical Entertainment: Straight Shooters
Vertical Entertainment has expanded from being a US distributor focused on independent releases to becoming an international player in global day-and-date distribution. Jeremy Kay reports
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FeaturesBac Films at 30: The Bac List
As Bac Films expands into English-language production, Melanie Goodfellow meets its ambitious CEO David Grumbach and discovers this is just the beginning for a company with big plans.
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FeaturesIn-Flight Entertainment: Cinemas In The Sky
As wifi becomes increasingly available on airplanes, how is it changing the way we consume films and TV while travelling and what impact is this having on the airline rights business?
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FeaturesUK Private Financiers: Adventure Capital
Investor confidence in the UK film industry is growing thanks to the country’s embedded tax credit and the efforts of an increasing number of dynamic private financers. Geoffrey Macnab reports
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FeaturesCannes Market 2016: Climate Change
While there is space in the market for the mid-budget, adult-oriented fare no longer pursued by Hollywood, buyers and agents warn against bringing a mediocre project. Jeremy Kay gauges the mood ahead of Cannes
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FeaturesFuture Leaders 2016: Agents
Find out who are the hottest upcoming agents from around the world.
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FeaturesCinemaCon: exhibitors strike back
What happens in a year without Star Wars or Bond? On the eve of CinemaCon (April 11-14), John Hazelton looks at how US exhibitors plan to keep audiences visiting the big screen.
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FeaturesSpain focus: hot projects, big-name draws
Among the most anticipated Spanish productions of the year are a Paleolithic period drama, the new Almodovar and a regal role for Penelope Cruz.
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FeaturesMIPTV: high-end drama, cinema crossover set to dominate
The cinema world’s growing love affair with TV will be more evident than ever at this year’s MIPTV.
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FeaturesMIPTV: drama on the Croisette
Screen’s selection of MIPTV titles to look out for from both broadcasters and streaming players.
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FeaturesAFCI Locations: Show on the road
The AFCI Locations show in Los Angeles (April 21-23) is where the world’s film commissions come to catch the eye of Hollywood. John Hazelton gives the lowdown on how to get the most out of the event
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FeaturesTraining: Diversity - an attainable dream
The UK’s diversity challenge is being tackled by both film schools and high schools. Geoffrey Macnab reports on the efforts being made to ensure every child and teenager in the country considers the creative industries a viable career choice
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FeaturesLocations: Panama’s bright future
The Latin American country’s spectacular locations, film-friendly environment and cash rebate are helping to win over an increasing number of international film-makers.
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FeaturesTraining: Visual Effects
Huge numbers of people are working around the world in the rapidly expanding VFX and computer animation sector. But where is the next generation of specialised talent coming from?
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FeaturesTraining: E-Learning
E-learning initiatives are breaking down the economic and geographical barriers to training for European producers.
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FeaturesTraining: Executive MBAs
Film executives looking to hone their business smarts have a new EMBA in the UK to consider, created with Oscar-winning UK producer and former Hollywood chief David Puttnam.