All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 148
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NewsFabrega, Suwichakornpong and Rubio scoop 2010 Tiger Awards
The International Film Festival Rotterdam reveals the winners of this year’s Tiger Awards for first and second time directors.
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NewsThe Work Media Group restructures to cut overheads
London-based sales and production company restructures to “improve efficency”.
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NewsHandMade joint chiefs Patrick Meehan and David Ravden step down
UK company HandMade Plc reveals senior level departures and interim chief executive.
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NewsContentFilm boards Gabriel Range's untitled thriller
ContentFilm take worldwide rights to untitled Gabriel Range project ahead of the European Film Market.
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NewsPia Marais, Anocha Suwichakornpong take CineMart prizes
Awards winners announced as Rotterdam’s co-production market draws to a close.
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NewsProtagonist reveals further cast, sales for Bel Ami
Protagonist Pictures confirms new female cast members and international sales for Bel Ami adaptation.
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FeaturesEmir Kusturica, film-maker and founder of the Kustendorf Festival
Emir Kusturica speaks to Geoffrey Macnab about Kustendorf Film Festival, which he founded three years ago, and honouring Johnny Depp, who is set to star in his forthcoming film, Pancho Villa.
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FeaturesChoosing wisely
In the two years since it was founded, WestEnd Films has prospered in backing titles which have scored theatrical sales in a tough global marketplace. The principals talk to Geoffrey Macnab.
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NewsICA Films pulls out of distribution
Independent UK distributor ICA Films is to stop buying new films as part of structural review of the company.
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NewsPark Chan-ok's Paju opens 39th Rotterdam film festival
The 39th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) opened last night with the world premiere of South Korean director Park Chan-ok’s Paju.
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FeaturesIntroducing the market
The festival’s 10-year-old Lab teaches a select group of international producers how to navigate their way through a film festival and market. By Geoffrey Macnab
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FeaturesCineMart highlights
Geoffrey Macnab highlights some handpicked projects at the co-production market.
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NewsMore2Screen takes theatrical and TV rights to White Stripes doc
London-based More2Screen has taken the theatrical and TV rights to Under Great White Northern Lights, a film about US rock band The White Stripes. It is planning a spring release.
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FeaturesWill the Tiger earn its stripes?
How is the Rotterdam Film Festival (Jan 27-Feb 7) adapting to a market where it is more difficult than ever for a film to secure a theatrical release? Geoffrey Macnab reports
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FeaturesMaking movies the main event
The lines between producers, distributors and exhibitors are blurring as independents attempt to stand out in a crowded theatrical field with innovative event and selfreleasing strategies. But do the figures add up? Geoffrey Macnab reports
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NewsEmir Kusturica set to start work on Pancho Villa biopic in 2011
Double Palme d’Or winner Emir Kusturica will start shooting his biopic of Mexican revolutionary figure Pancho Villa on February 15 2011.
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NewsIdo Abram leaves Binger Filmlab to join new Dutch film body
Ido Abram, the director for training and development centre Binger Filmlab, is leaving to join Eye, the new national film agency for the Netherlands.
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NewsLevelK picks up Ounpuu's The Temptation Of St Tony
Tine Klint’s new sales outfit LevelK has picked up Estonian director Veiko Öunpuu’s The Temptation Of St Tony (Püha Tonu Kiusamine). It is the Copenhagen-based company’s first acquisition.
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NewsHigh Point boards Czech war movie Protektor
High Point Films has snapped up world sales for Marek Najbrt’s Second World War movie Protektor.
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NewsRotterdam reveals 15 contenders for 2010 Tiger awards
The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has announced the line-up for the VPRO Tiger Awards Competition. The festival’s 39th edition runs January 27 – February 7.