Mike Leigh is “very concerned” about lack of “creative freedom” for young filmmakers in UK
“There are plenty of people with money, but they are inhibited by relinquishing control over the material.”
“Come and work with us,” CNC president Gaëtan Bruel urges UK producers
Bruel said more UK productions should access the CNC’s Aide aux Cinémas du Monde
Aimee Lou Wood says she had to “quieten” her voice to temper “fragile male egos” on film sets
Plus, Johnny Flynn says filmmakers can “take bigger risks” in European cinema than in the UK.
‘Wicker’ screening fire alarm causes Southbank evacuation at BFI London Film Festival
BFI says audience member’s electronic device overheated and started smoking.
Javier Bardem discusses safety on sets and the need “to push away toxic personalities”
“We’re not going to destroy ourselves in front of the camera so people can have fun.”
Danny Boyle says he would use AI again despite ‘Ink’ criticism: “It’s a no-brainer”
“I wouldn’t replace actors with it unless I had a very specific use,” he told Screen.
James Wilson on the “vituperative, aggressive” Israeli backlash to ‘NAZA’ and class privilege in UK film
Wilson was reflecting on his career as part of the BFI London Film Festival Industry Forum.
‘Paper Tiger’ director James Gray expresses optimism for WBD-Paramount deal, support for US federal credit
Adam Driver discussed his belief in the “dictatorship” of filmmaking.
‘La Bola Negra’ directors on Netflix theatrical deal and video-calling Anne Hathaway
”We wanted a [theatrical release] so badly. We made a movie for the screen.”
‘Elsinore’ star Andrew Scott talks positioning of gay stories, his own producing ambitions
“The shame does not lie with the gay people,” says Scott at LFF talk.
BFI London Film Festival opens 70th edition with emotional ‘Elsinore’ screening
Some of the real-life individuals who were portrayed in ‘Elsinore’ were in attendance.
BFI celebrates outgoing fund head Mia Bays, introduces Isabel Davis, at pre-LFF handover event
BFI CEO Ben Roberts urged people to support the National Lottery: “We need you to buy these tickets.”
“It’s much more than just sales”: Bankside’s Stephen Kelliher on the evolution of the modern sales agent
Kelliher gave this year’s Production Finance Market keynote.
