All Features articles – Page 31
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Directors’ Fortnight’s Julien Rejl on a line-up “exploring serious issues with comedy, fantasy, and imagination”
”“We don’t want radical films or films that are chic or snobby,” said Rejl.
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“My films are cut through with the need to resist the violence of our times,” Alice Diop tells Visions du Reel audience
“My aim is to find the right format for the film I want to make,” said the French filmmaker of documentaries and ‘Saint Omer’.
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How the ‘Back To Black’ designers revived Amy Winehouse’s most iconic looks for screen
Costume designer PC Williams and hair and make-up designer Peta Dunstall discuss raiding the singer’s wardrobe, not using wigs and keeping track of tattoos.
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12 documentary talents with first films at Visions du Réel
Screen profiles some of the up-and-coming directors with films at the Swiss documentary festival.
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Visions du Reel’s Emilie Bujès on why the festival is a platform for new documentary talent
The Swiss film festival runs in Nyon from April 12-21.
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EIKON: A global service for a global audience
EIKON was founded on the ethos that global entertainment clients want consistency of output and quality from global servicing.
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My Screen Life: Vue CEO Tim Richards on skiing, Starbucks and growing up in Brazil
”The industry is at a turning point, and I’m more excited [now] about the future than I have been in 34 years in the business.”
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NATO boss talks exhibition landscape, cheering for Christopher Nolan and indie cinemas
April’s CinemaCon will be the first with Michael O’Leary at the helm of the National Association of Theatre Owners.
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Alison Owen talks Amy Winehouse biopic 'Back To Black', new 'Wuthering Heights' film (exclusive)
Owen is making a new feature film of ‘Wuthering Heights’ with Studiocanal, casting now.
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European cinemas focus: how continental exhibitors are getting creative to boost audiences
Screen International takes the pulse of European exhibition, including reports from France, Spain, Italy, Denmark and Germany.
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European cinemas focus: France is embracing new hit-making strategies
The sector continues its push to turn films into events with splashy premieres, creative campaigns and improved cinema experiences.
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European cinemas focus: how Denmark’s Cinema Club is boosting arthouse releases
The Danish Cinema Club’s support can make or break a film’s release.
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European cinemas focus: how Spain’s Cine Seniors scheme is luring back older audiences
Exhibitors and distributors in Spain are delighted with the results of the campaign launched by national film body ICAA.
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European cinemas focus: Italy’s exhibitor association CEO on the country’s cinema landscape
Italy’s post‑pandemic recovery was behind the pace, but surged ahead in 2023 — helped by one enormous local hit.
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European cinemas focus: Yorck Cinema Group head Christian Brauer on Germany’s arthouse recovery
German cinemas have had a tough start to 2024, but the arthouse sector is bucking the trend.
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Rising Asian film talent heading to Vietnam’s Autumn Meeting in Ho Chi Minh City
A total of 25 projects will be presented across two programmes.
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Breaking ground: how Ho Chi Minh City’s first international film festival was created
More than 100 films will screen over the eight-day festival.
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Word of Mouth - BFI’s Ben Luxford: “It’s always useful to hear from people not in the industry what to watch”
The BFI team, his neighbours over the fence and a WhatsApp group of ageing skateboarders help inform the cultural viewing of Ben Luxford, the BFI’s director of UK audiences.
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North American cinemas braced for uneven 2024 but March showed glimmers of hope
“Hang tight and get to 2025,” seems to be the mantra in Hollywood as the industry prepares for CinemaCon.
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Original-IP titles are bringing optimism to UK & Ireland cinema operators
“One of the key takeouts from 2023 was the infectious power of originality for audiences.”