All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 121
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FeaturesLocarno finds a new voice
This year’s Locarno Film Festival has a distinctly French flavour as the event stakes its claim to become the perfect stepping stone between Cannes and Venice.
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NewsLars von Trier's Nymphomaniac being lined up for summer 2012 shoot
Nymphomaniac now looks certain to be Lars Von Trier’s next feature project, with production slated to begin in the summer of 2012.
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NewsBFD was "victim of own success"
Details have emerged of the shock decision last month to break up Benelux Film Distributors (BFD).
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NewsJeremy Thomas, Paul Berczeller developing film about Kim Jong-Il
Leading British producer Jeremy Thomas (Crash, The Last Emperor) has confirmed that he is working on a project about North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il.
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FeaturesAn eye on Sky
With Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation under intense pressure in the wake of the phone-hacking scandal, the UK industry is once again discussing BSkyB’s lack of investment in British film – and whether now is the time to push for change.
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FeaturesComes A Bright Day
The directorial debut of award-winning commercials director Simon Aboud is a romantic thriller set in the heart of London’s West End. It is produced by Christine Alderson of Ipso Facto and sold internationally by Intandem.
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NewsLocarno announces more than 30 world premieres, including Morten Tyldum's Headhunters
US titles include Piazza Grande opening film Super 8 and Cowboys & Aliens, with Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig expected to attend
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NewsEli Roth's next projects include producing Chilean earthquake film
New projects include producing next film by young director Nicolas Lopez; he also talks about radical solution to film piracy.
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FeaturesElizabeth Karlsen and Stephen Woolley, Number 9 Films
Number 9 producers Stephen Woolley and Elizabeth Karlsen talk to Screen about Mike Newell’s adaptaiton of Great Expectations and the challenges of running an independent production company in the UK.
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NewsCineart takes on titles including Winding Refn's Drive and Only God Forgives
Leading independent Benelux distributor Cineart has revealed details of its latest round of acquisitions.
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FeaturesNo badge required
Informal and fun, Ireland’s Galway Film Fleadh (July 5-10) is also becoming a significant European co-production hub.
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NewsCell 211 director Monzon gears up for The Kid, Murder Weekend
Multi-award winning Spanish writer-director Daniel Monzón has revealed further details of his new projects to follow his hit Cell 211.
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NewsUK distributor Crabtree prepares first theatrical release
New UK distributor Crabtree Films has revealed details of its plans for its first theatrical pick-up, Kevin Asch’s Holy Rollers starring Jesse Eisenberg and Justin Bartha.
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FeaturesAmid UK upheaval, LUFF stands strong
Now in its eighth edition, London UK Film Focus 2011 (27-30 June) is an event which, on the face of it, seems to have been remarkably untroubled by the recent upheavals in public film funding in the UK.
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NewsGFM to handle world sales on Malkovich-starrer Drunkboat
Project will screen at the London UK Film Focus next week.
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NewsUPDATED: Dutch industry worries about minister's plans for support organisations
The Dutch film sector has been dismayed by Deputy Culture Minister Halbe Zjilstra [pictured]’s response to last month’s “advice” from the Council of Culture on how 30% cuts in public funding should be achieved in the culture sector. Groups under threat include Binger Filmlab.
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NewsHolliday Grainger cast in Mike Newell’s Great Expectations
Number 9 Films production also stars Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter; starts shooting in the UK on October 10
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NewsSchumacher, Spielhoff promoted as Haslam leaves HanWay
Following CEO Tim Haslam’s departure from HanWay Films last week, company Chairman Jeremy Thomas has announced two senior appointments at the London-based sales company.
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NewsHoldom lines up Marcel, Deathtrap Dungeon
Mark Holdom, Inc., the Los Angeles-based production and financing company run by Mark Holdom in Italy and Sam Braslau in LA, has announced further details of its slate.
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FeaturesDutch Courage
With the Dutch government recommending 30% cuts in the culture sector, local film industry experts brace for film spending cutbacks and potential job losses and bankruptcies.