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NewsStrand finds Missing Picture
Strand Releasing has acquired Rithy Panh’s Un Certain Regard winner following its recent world premiere in Cannes.
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NewsIFT hires Joseph Lanius
The legal and finance expert has joined International Film Trust (IFT) from After Dark Films in the newly created post of head of business and legal affairs.
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NewsSean McManus to leave FIND
Board chair Mary Sweeney said on Wednesday [24] that McManus was stepping down as co-president after 15 years at Film Independent to pursue other opportunities.
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NewsKino Lorber acquires Ali
Kino Lorber executives announced on Wednesday [24] the acquisition of North American rights to Kartemquin Films’ documentary The Trials of Muhammad Ali.
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NewsSPC takes Armstrong doc
Alex Gibney’s The Armstrong Lie recounts the story of the disgraced cyclist’s life and career over the last four years.
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NewsSan Sebastian unveils Spanish selection
Denis Villeneuve’s Enemy, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, will compete as part of the official selection of the 61st San Sebastian Film Festival (Sep 20-28).
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NewsBaby wins top PiFan project prize
The 6th Network of Asian Fantastic Films (NAFF) has announced its winners with Kei Ishikawa’s Japan-Poland co-production Baby taking the top Bucheon Award with cash prize of $13,500 (KW15m).
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NewsWheatley: I’d repeat simultaneous release
Ben Wheatley has said he would repeat the simultaneous release strategy that accompanied A Field in England following the results of its performance.
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Latvia unveils €500k co-pro grants
The Latvian government has launched new international co-financing grants worth $660,000 (£500,000).
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NewsHiggs joins Film London board
Film London has appointed three new members to its board of directors including Film4.0 commissioning executive Anna Higgs and Paramount Pictures UK managing director Ian George.
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NewseOne reports 40% revenue boost
Now You See Me and Behind the Candelabra also helped increase film revenues at the producer-distributor.
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NewsMason to head Screen Australia
Australia is abuzz with long-awaited news: Graeme Mason is the new chief executive of government agency Screen Australia.
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NewsTWC to remake Shaw Brothers classics
The Weinstein Company (TWC) and Celestial Pictures are to partner on remakes of two classic martial arts titles by the Shaw Brothers.
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NewsGuiding Lights mentors include Madden, Park, Abrahamson
Lighthouse and Creative Skillset have confirmed a number of top filmmakers in mentoring scheme Guiding Lights.
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NewsRigor Mortis in Venice Days
The tenth edition of Venice Days has announced its lineup of 12 films in the official selection, three special events, two shorts in Women’s Tales and two special screenings (pre-opening and closing night).
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NewsBill Marks Joins CineCoup
The longtime filmmaker has been hired as head of production at the CineCoup Film Accelerator.
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You Belong To Me starts shoot
Florida-based production company Deliberate Murder has commenced principal photography on the documentary about race and sexual exploitation.
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NewsWolfe buys Outfest trio
EXCLUSIVE: LBGT Wolfe Releasing has acquired rights to three films that screened at Outfest Los Angeles, which concluded at the weekend. Separately, Image Entertainment has set then release pattern for The Colony.
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NewsToronto reveals first 2013 titles
Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave and Wikileaks drama The Fifth Estate are among a raft of world premieres set for the 38th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
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NewsHeaven kicks off in Canada
Production is underway in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on the TriStar Pictures family feature starring Greg Kinnear and Kelly Reilly.