All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 86
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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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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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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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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.
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NewsDutch execs launch distribution company, Periscope
Dutch industry veteran San Fu Maltha of Fu Works has partnered with Bruno Felix and Femke Wolting of Amsterdam-based Submarine Films to launch a new distribution company.
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NewsNetherlands Film Festival kicks off amid drama
At the Holland Film Meeting (HFM) several new projects and new policy initiatives have been announced.
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NewsCurzon boss reveals ‘Beasts’ UK release details
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: Philip Knatchbull talks about Curzon’s theatrical deal with Netflix for Cary Fukunaga’s festival hit.
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NewsDutch distributor A-Film "close to bankruptcy"
A-Film, for many years one of the leading independent arthouse distributors in the Netherlands, is teetering close to bankruptcy.
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FeaturesTIFF 2015: Jeremy Irons talks 'The Man Who Knew Infinity'
The British actor discusses his role as a brilliant mathematician alongside co-star Dev Patel in Matthew Brown’s period drama.
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FeaturesIn focus: screenwriting
Ahead of the eve of the sixth Bafta and BFI Screenwriters’ Lecture Series (Sept 23-Oct 3), four celebrated screenwriters discuss how the Netflix era has put them back in control.
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NewsVenice: ‘Mediterranea’ still hunting domestic deal
Award-winning Italian immigration film struggling to find distribution on director’s home turf.
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NewsFonda replaces Lee, Stone replaces Thurman in 9/11 drama
EXCLUSIVE: Peter Fonda is to replace the late Sir Christopher Lee in ensemble 9/11 drama The 11th, which is closing financing in Toronto.
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News'Looking For Grace' director Sue Brooks reveals two new films
Australian writer-director Sue Brooks, whose latest feature Looking For Grace has premiered at the Venice Film Festival, has revealed details of her upcoming projects.
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NewsCinecitta Studios reveals upswing from 'Ben-Hur', 'Young Pope'
Cinecitta Studios in Rome is reaping the benefits of the generous new Italian tax credit, which has recently been extended to all audiovisual activity, including high-end TV drama.
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NewsM-Appeal acquires Venice Biennale College film 'Blanka'
Berlin-based sales outfit M-Appeal has swooped to add Venice Biennale College title Blanka to its autumn market slate.
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NewsLumiere acquires new Marion Cotillard, Terrence Malick films
Benelux distributor Lumiere has been on an acqusition drive, ramping up its release slate for next year.
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NewsSeptember Films to combine production, distribution, exhibition
September Films boss Pim Hermeling has revealed details of his ambitious plans to remould his company as a vertically integrated outfit, combining production and exhibition with distribution.