All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 18
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FeaturesVAF’s Koen Van Bockstal talks funding, talent and his big ambitions
VAF is the regional funding powerhouse behind Flemish showcase Connext.
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NewsProgrammers, execs look forward to first glimpse of buzzy Flemish projects at Connext 2023
“The number of talents and good films is amazing,” says Renata Santoro, head of programming at Giornate Degli Autori.
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Features“Marketing is important,” says the festival expert bringing her know-how to Connext 2023
Kathleen McInnis has been coaching the Connext teams ahead of their pitches.
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FeaturesThe challenges and opportunities of co-productions for UK producers
Rising production costs, a weakened presales market and ongoing Brexit challenges are prompting an increasing number of UK producers to work with international partners for the first time.
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NewsNetherlands Film Fund to rethink strategy as report confirms Dutch films struggle internationally
“It is time to rethink, said Fund’s Sandra Den Hamer in response to report by Olsberg SPI.
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FeaturesHow are the changes to the BFI distribution funding affecting independent companies?
It has been made clear the BFI Audience Projects Fund is now “much more than simply a P&A fund”.
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NewsWang Bing, Leonor Teles, Werner Hezog and Frederick Wiseman titles head to Doclisboa 2023
The Portuguese festival showcases documentaries from around the world.
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NewsIDFA lines up first 50 titles for 2023 edition, including focus on East and Southeast Asian cinema
Programme includes ‘top 10’ films selected by director Wang Bing and selection of Peter Greenaway films.
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FeaturesWhat are the pros and cons of AI for the independent film sector?
Indie filmmakers are concerned the streaming platforms’ AI-driven algorithms are pushing their movies to the margins – but others welcome the time- and labour-saving opportunities.
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FeaturesTIFF spotlight: See-Saw’s production ‘One Life’ showcases the wartime heroics of Nicholas Winton
One Life tells the story of Nicholas Winton, a stockbroker who rescued hundreds of children from Nazi Germany
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NewsNearly 300 and counting leading film figures call for Berlinale’s Carlo Chatrian to stay in open letter
The letter has been signed by filmmakers including Martin Scorsese, Joanna Hogg, Radu Jude and Tilda Swinton.
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FeaturesJasmila Žbanić explains why she moved into showrunning for Venice series ‘I Know Your Soul’
Žbanić wrote the story as a feature script several years ago but it was rejected by the Bosnian Film Fund.
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NewsGlobal Screen acquires German odd couple romance ‘The Intangible Joy Of Love’ (exclusive)
The sales company will start talking to buyesr
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NewsUS streamers causing “extreme disturbance” for Europe’s independent film producers, warns Film i Vast report
Public film agencies, national incentives and the windows system all need urgent reform, said respondents
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NewsInward investment doubled in Scotland between 2019-2021 as Screen Scotland says future looks good
Inward investment film spend in Scotland increased by 110%, from £165.3m in 2019 to £347.4m in 2021.
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NewsJessica Hausner to make workplace culture film with working title ‘Toxic’ (exclusive)
The Austrian director gave a masterclass at the Sarajevo Film Festival.
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NewsSarajevo’s CineLink unveils 2023 industry winners
Hungarian project ’My Mother, The Monster’, directed by Olivér Rudolf, one of the big winners.
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NewsEuropean broadcasters must invest in “offering more diverse content”, say drama producers
“It is definitely the role of public money to shape the audience of tomorrow”
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NewsHBO Max pledges ongoing support of vibrant doc scene in central and southeastern Europe
“Topics like diversity, equity, the environment, LGBTQ projects are really important to us,” says HBO’s Tereza Keilová.
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NewsEurimages finalises details of €21m pilot programme for series co-productions
Just under €7m will be available to 10-12 projects in the first year.