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All Screen articles in February 24 2017 – Page 1277
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NewsFocus Features / Working Title’s ‘The High Note’ gets digital-first release
Nisha Ganatra’s follow-up to Late Night had been scheduled to open theatrically on May 8.
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NewsTaika Waititi to direct ‘Star Wars’ film; ‘1917’ writer to co-write screenplay
Disney also announces Leslye Headland (Russian Doll) currently developing untitled Star Wars series for Disney+.
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NewsFirst Texas theatre chain to reopen drew roughly 3,000 patrons (reports)
Hollywood distribution executives understood to be encouraged by results.
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NewsUK’s ScreenSkills opens fresh funding for mentoring initiatives
Funds of more than £200,000 are available to support organisations or companies delivering mentoring programmes.
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NewsFilmmakers and industry colleagues pay tribute to Sue Bruce-Smith
“Sue was the kind of person who makes a difference to your life.”
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NewsIreland unveils plans to re-open cinemas in August
Venues must adhere to social distancing guidelines.
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NewsVisions du Réel director hails expanded reach of online event; ‘Punta Sacra’ leads 2020 winners
“There are audiences in remote places that we wouldn’t have imagined would’ve been interested.”
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FeaturesUS industry contemplates possible impact of much shorter theatrical window
”I don’t see a lot of day-and-date, however there could be a shorter window, like 30 or 45 days.”
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NewsScreen Talks live Q&A: How indie producers are keeping their 2020 slates alive
The speakers are Elizabeth Karlsen of Number 9 Films, Mike Elliott of Emu Films and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures.
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FeaturesCelebrating Sue Bruce-Smith: from Palace to Film4, how she made her mark
Mike Goodridge wrote about the UK indie champion’s career for her Bafta tribute.
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NewsTrevor Green, Entertainment chief and UK distribution stalwart, dies aged 66
Tributes have been paid from across the film industry to Green, who was joint managing director of Entertainment Film Distributors.
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NewsSue Bruce-Smith, Film4 deputy director and UK indie champion, dies aged 62
Bruce-Smith had previously worked for Palace Pictures and the BFI.
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NewsFirst Texas cinemas reopening in US after coronavirus lockdown
Major chains keeping doors closed until further notice.
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NewsIndiecan acquires ‘Baskin’ director’s ‘Girl With No Mouth’, ‘Werewolf’ (exclusive)
Distributor’s pipeline includes Alex Chung’s Contracts.
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NewsLionsgate dates ‘Voyagers’, ‘John Wick 4’, ‘Saw’ spin-off ‘Spiral’
Run remains undated, Jesus Revolution has been undated.
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NewsAFM organisers say market still on course for November edition
Market committed to hosting industry in “safe and secure environment”.
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NewsNeon’s Super Ltd claims industry’s first documentary deal from cancelled SXSW
Documentary premiered in Arquette’s California home 24 hours after festival cancellation.
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NewsNorwegian Film Institute awards NOK 36.5m in latest funding round
Projects include two features, series two of ‘Exit’.
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NewsUK producer trio option young adult novel ‘Amelia Westlake Was Never Here’ (exclusive)
Loran Dunn, Sorcha Bacon and Savannah James-Bayly have formed new company.
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NewsBFI Audience Fund “very relaxed” on activity, targets during coronavirus shutdown
Ben Luxford gives details following March funding round.