All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 20
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NewsDogwoof founder Andy Whittaker takes legal action against company
Whittaker’s claim for unfair dismissal will proceed at a hearing in late June
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News‘Bardot’ producer Featuristic Films hires Laura Brook as head of film as part of UK expansion plan (exclusive)
UK production company is looking to make as many as 10 films this year.
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NewsUK studios, cast and crew facing quiet summer as impact of WGA strike ripples across Atlantic
The downturn is mainly in high-end TV, with UK studios expecting US studio tentpoles to keep on rolling.
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NewsCannes Critics’ Week drama ‘Power Alley’ lands UK-Ireland deal (exclusive)
Brazilian drama marks the directorial debut feature of Lillah Halla.
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NewsCircle Women Doc Accelerator reveals 10 participants (exclusive)
The first part will take place on the Greek island of Evia in June.
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NewsUK’s 1185 post house moves into film financing (exclusive)
1185 will provide gap funding, secured against minimum guarantees, equity investment and tax break/expenditure credit cashflow.
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NewsUS indie projects eyeing European shoots as threat of strike escalation looms large
“Distributors are getting concerned about supply,” said one sales exec.
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NewsMedia Luna takes on psychological thriller ‘Sparrow Call’ (exclusive)
The film stars David Bark-Jones, Billie Vee, Anita Albrecht and Amber Lily-Butterworth.
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NewsItaly’s EFM focus to spur further state investment in Italian film industry
Italy has boosted its minority coproduction fund from €5m-€6m.
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NewsWim Wenders shares details about planned 3D architecture doc ‘The Secrets Of Places’
German director is in Cannes with two films in official selection.
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NewsAutlook takes on sales for Ken Wardrop doc ‘I Hate Christmas’ (exclusive)
Doc is about characters in a small village in Ireland who have an unfortunate relationship with Christmas.
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NewsEager buyers circle Cannes packages as production uncertainty looms
Aggressive Russian buyers paying “insane” prices.
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News‘Pirate Mo And The Legend Of The Red Ruby’ sets sail for Playmaker (exclusive)
‘Pirate Mo’ was invited to pitch at Cartoon Movie in March 2023.
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NewsWhy is the red carpet such a write-off for Cannes market badge holders this year?
”This is my 38th Cannes and I have never had problems like this.”
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NewsDutch filmmaker Ate De Jong lines up romantic drama ‘Heart Strings’ (exclusive)
The film shot on location in Kentucky and now in post-production at Lipsync Studios in London.
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NewsBenelux buyers show hand for Official Selection titles (exclusive)
September Film and Rival Cineart have snapped up multiple festival titles.
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NewsImax CEO calls out “flawed” Netflix theatrical strategy
Rich Gelfond predicted the US platform might make a volte-face when it comes to theatrical.
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NewsM-Appeal scores key territory deals for Cannes ACID romantic drama ‘Let Me Go’ (exclusive)
Jeanne Balibar stars in Swiss film directed by Maxime Rappaz.
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NewsCineworld’s relationship with ‘bruised’ UK landlords in the spotlight as Leicester Square 4DX screen boarded up (exclusive)
UK landlords are being forced to renegotiate leases with embattled exhibition giant.
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FeaturesFuture Leaders 2023: Gijsje Grosfeld (Netherlands)
Grosfeld is a talent manager at Henneman.