All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 123
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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.
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NewsA-Film picks up slew of Cannes titles for Benelux
Amsterdam-based Benelux distributor A-Film, which buys both arthouse and mainstream fare, has been on an acquisition drive in Cannes.