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Boehm moves to Icon Australia
Susan Boehm will take up a new Sydney-based role as head of acquisitions and development at Icon Film Distribution in January.
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NewsSheridan Smith, Jaime Winstone, Kate Nash join DJ Films’ Powder Room
Director MJ Delaney’s feature debut, based on hit Edinburgh play, is shooting now in London.
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NewsHelen Mirren to receive PSIFF International Star Award
The Oscar earned a SAG lead actress nomination earlier on Wednesday (12) for her performance as Alma Reville in Hitchcock. She will collect her honour on Jan 5 in Palm Springs.
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NewsThe Hobbit off to storming start in New Zealand
Peter Jackson’s return to Middle Earth begins with a flourish as the opening day in his native land breaks records.
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Marshall Lewy options rights to The Impostor’s Daughter
The director of California Solo will adapt Laurie Sandell’s Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel through his company Zambry Films and plans to direct.
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NewsEurimages mulls border extension
Pan-European production fund Eurimages is mulling how it can extend cooperation beyond the borders of its 36 member states, executive director Roberto Olla revealed at a Film Forum panel on the body on Wednesday.
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NewsCINELAN focuses on award finalists
New York-based short film programme CINELAN has announced the 20 finalists in its $200,000 Focus Forward Filmmaker Competition which include films about a low-cost solution to landmine clearance and a model Indian village.
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NewsMichael Apted plots Eight Months
EXCLUSIVE: UK director Michael Apted is set to direct an adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novel Eight Months on Ghazzah Street, which he plans to shoot in the Middle East.
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NewsExhibitors claim EC's attempts to influence release schedules threaten European film industry
In an open letter, leading organisations representing European cinema exhibitors warn ministers that attempts by the European Commission threaten the future of theatrical exhibition.
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NewsEgyptian film rebels form breakaway union
Independent film movement takes root in Cairo challenging film and TV industry’s old guard.
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NewsIndia's indie filmmakers question new wave
The concept of the Indian New Wave has been over-hyped and doesn’t reflect the current situation in Indian cinema, said Miss Lovely director Ashim Ahluwalia at a DIFF Forum panel yesterday.
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NewsDistributors network MEDIS sets out objectives
Recently launched Middle East distributors network MEDIS set its first objectives at an inaugural general assembly in Dubai on Monday (Dec 10).
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CommentCredit where credit is due
Why the UK Film Tax Relief is essential for the health of local productions, including big films like Les Misérables.
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CommentUK's tax credits are a 'win-win'
The UK government listens to the concerns of the animation industry in its new tax credit.
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FeaturesWill investors join EIS club?
The boosted Enterprise Investment Scheme was expected to be a big bonus for the UK film industry, but financiers say times are tougher than expected. Geoffrey Macnab talks to the experts.
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NewsExclusive Media launches TV division
Division to be headed by Exclusive/Hammer’s Simon Oakes [pictured].
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FeaturesAlexandre Desplat
Acclaimed composer Alexandre Desplat talks about the challenges of covering a wide range of moods in his score for Rise of the Guardians. By Katherine Krueger.
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NewsLincoln leads the way with seven Golden Globe nods
The Master garners actor noms but misses out on Best Film nod; Tom Hooper, Paul Thomas Anderson miss out on Best Director nods.
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NewsTriggerfish Animation partners with Accelerate
Accelerate will support the animation studio across merchandising development, licensing and IP rights distribution across multiple territories.
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NewsbeActive certified in Research, Development and Innovation Management Systems
Company is the first production company to be certified in the NP 4457:2007 standards.