All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 83
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FeaturesDocumentary: US flourishing while Europe struggles
While Netflix and Amazon among others are revitalising the documentary sector in the US, it’s a different story in Europe, where factual film-makers are fighting for funds.
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NewsStun Originals, Paula van der Oest team for US mini-series
EXCLUSIVE: Dutch director to remake 2014 feature with US outfit Stun Originals.
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FeaturesThe changing face of the European Film Awards
The role of the EFAs is changing as they become more than just a chance to celebrate the best in European film-making. They now have a part to play in campaigning on important issues and bringing collaborators together.
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FeaturesDubai: Meet the jury
DIFF has assembled an eclectic group of international film-makers to take a seat on the festival juries, Screen meets Deepa Mehta [pictured], Nujoom Alganem, Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, Ali F Mostafa and Kim Magnusson.
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News'Don Juan', 'Ukrainian Sheriffs' win at IDFA
Festival also confirms Michael Moore set to compile next year’s ‘Top 10’.
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NewsCPH:DOX moving to March
EXCLUSIVE: In a major shift to the documentary festival landscape, CPH:DOX has announced it is to change dates.
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NewsDogwoof to handle sales of Jennifer Peedom's 'Mountain'
EXCLUSIVE: Feature documentary made by the Australian director of Sherpa [pictured].
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NewsUlrich Seidl readies trophy hunter doc
Austrian filmmaker’s new documentary to be ready in time for Cannes.
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NewsIDFA: Autlook strikes doc deals; reshuffles structure
New appointments and sales of titles including Toto and His Sisters.
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NewsEagles of Death Metal doc pulled from IDFA
All screenings cancelled of a film following the frontman of Eagles Of Death Metal, who were on stage at the Bataclan.
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FeaturesLaszlo Nemes talks Hungary's Oscar submission 'Son Of Saul'
Since its debut at Cannes, Laszlo Nemes’ Son Of Saul has become one of the most admired films of recent years. So why did so few financiers want to back it?
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NewsRiots cancel 'Black' screenings
Two screenings in Brussels of the Toronto award-winner cancelled over age-rating dispute.
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NewsBeta fired up for Hitler comedy sales
German sales outfit Beta is reporting huge buyer interest in Look Who’s Back; also launching Hevn.
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FeaturesDigital Single Market: winds of change
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: The initial reaction to the European Commission’s digital single market proposals was dismayed panic among Europe’s film industry. While emotions have cooled, deep unease and distrust still linger. Geoffrey Macnab outlines the EC’s proposals, gathers industry reactions and assesses whether common ground can be found
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NewsCreative Scotland launches $2.7m fund
The fund will target productions that bring benefits to the Scottish film sector and economy.
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NewsIceland's Pegasus reveals project slate
Snorri Thórisson, CEO of Reykjavík-based production outfit Pegasus Pictures (Icelandic line producer of Game Of Thrones), has revealed details of the company’s latest feature projects.
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FeaturesGerman director Margarethe von Trotta reflects on career
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: In Reykjavik to collect a lifetime achievement award, Margarethe von Trotta reflects on an illustrious career with ScreenDaily.
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NewsTalent agent Richard Cook calls for film fund/festival rethink
Leading European talent agent Richard Cook has called for a radical re-thinking of both the European film festival system and of public funding bodies like Eurimages and MEDIA.
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NewsFormer A-Film exec reveals struggles at Benelux distributor
In an outspoken interview, Erik Engelen, former director of acquisitions at Benelux distribution outfit A-Film (and still a consultant there), has given his views on what has brought one of the region’s most respected independent companies to its knees.
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NewsReykjavik festival director reflects on growing event
When RIFF (Reykjavik International Film Festival) was founded in 2004, expectations for the new event were far from high.