All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 133
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NewsRotterdam recruits The Fighter as new closing film
The 40th International Film Festival Rotterdam has moved quickly to plug the hole left in its schedule by the surprise last-minute withdrawal of The King’s Speech as closing film on Feb 5.
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NewsThe King's Speech pulled from Rotterdam
International Film Festival Rotterdam now searching for a new closing night film.
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NewsCineart pre-buys Polanski's Gods of Carnage
Benelux distributor also takes on Luc Besson’s The Lady starring Michelle Yeoh.
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FeaturesStewart Till
Stewart Till talks to Screen about his new role as chair of Skillset and the importance of training in the film industry.
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NewsMUBI raises further $2.4m in financing
Fast-growing online cinema platform MUBI has just completed a new round of financing to strengthen its balance sheet and has raised $2.4 million from individuals who’s been following the site’s progress.
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FeaturesJohn Smithson
The creative director of London-based factual production company Darlow Smithson talks about working with Danny Boyle on 127 Hours.
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NewsParamount takes German, Swiss rights to Chalet Girl
More buyers are checking in to Chalet Girl, the British romantic comedy directed by Phil Traill and starring Felicity Jones, Ed Westwick, Tamsin Egerton, Brooke Shields, Bill Bailey and Bill Nighy.
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FeaturesAdventure land
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the International Film Festival Rotterdam remains a major champion of indie and experimental cinema — despite a difficult climate for arts funding in the Netherlands.
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FeaturesSpreading the word
Cannes Grand Prix winner Of Gods And Men was a breakout success in 2010, earning more than $30m. Key European distributors met at Les Arcs to discuss how they helped Xavier Beauvois’ film to attract audiences.
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FeaturesThe Lars picture show
The independent landscape may be tougher than ever but Lars von Trier’s films attract financing and pre-sales — despite their unpredictability. In the first of two case studies held at Les Arcs European Film Festival (Dec 11-18) and moderated by Geoffrey Macnab, some of the director’s associates discuss his forthcoming ...
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FeaturesOn The Campaign Trail
A Bafta win or nomination can bring prestige and financial benefits for UK distributors. Geoffrey Macnab explores the realities of campaigning for a Bafta
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FeaturesAlan Maher
Irish Film Board production executive Alan Maher talks about the resilience of Ireland’s film industry and the rise of Irish documentaries.
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NewsMarc Price now shooting The Coffin in London
Low budget maestro Marc Price, the Welsh filmmaker behind the “£45 zombie movie” Colin, has begun work on a new feature, The Coffin.
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FeaturesFrederick Wiseman
Boston-born documentary film-maker Frederick Wiseman talks about his new project, Crazy Horse, which he shot in the legendary erotic cabaret club in Paris.
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FeaturesBenelux eyes cuts
Production has been brisk but producers are bracing themselves for cuts. By Geoffrey Macnab
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NewsWestEnd heats up with deals on Garcia's Albert Nobbs
Joining Glenn Close in the cast will be Mia Wasikowska, Aaron Johnson, Brendan Gleeson and Brenda Fricker.
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NewsArrow picks up three for UK, including Hatchet 2
Growing UK distributor Arrow has announced three more all-rights acquisitions.
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FeaturesLeague of nations
The 2010 European Film Awards, held December 4 in Tallinn, Estonia, is trying to open doors for the continent’s film-makers — both within and beyond Europe. Geoffrey Macnab reports
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NewsPosition Among The Stars takes top awards at IDFA
The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) announced its prize winners on Friday evening.
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Celsius continues sales on Freakonomics
Thierry Wase-Bailey’s sales outfit Celsius has been doing brisk business with its feature doc Freakonomics.