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NewsRepublic picks up NYFF doc ‘The Booksellers’ for UK & Ireland
The film centres on New York’s obsessive book vendors.
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News‘Better Days’ sweeps Hong Kong Film Awards in virtual ceremony
Derek Tsang’s school bullying drama won eight awards including best film and best director.
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NewsHow Nordic cinemas have been navigating Covid-19
Nordic exhibitors can offer examples to others looking to bounce back from the pandemic.
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NewsDisney takes $1bn parks hit, mulls windows strategy shift amid pandemic
“We very much believe in the value of the theatrical experience overall to launch blockbuster films.”
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NewsIFF Panama launches first virtual co-production forum
$10,000 prize-winner to be announced on May 22.
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News‘Embrace Of The Serpent’ filmmakers highlight indigenous threat after star dies amid pandemic
”Antonio was not only our dear friend and honourary grandfather, but he was a teacher and master to us all.”
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NewsHot Docs to launch online festival in late May
Programme includes pre-recorded Q&As with filmmakers, subjects. Additional virtual live events being planned.
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NewsTroika co-founders to depart as agency rebrands
Management company’s clients include Michael Fassbender, Lena Headey and Paddy Considine.
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News‘Extraction’ producers AGBO appoint Jason Bergsman CEO
Promotions announced for Angela Otstot, Jake Aust, Nicholas Anglewicz to COO.
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NewsIndieLisboa announces new August dates, unveils 2020 selection
Portuguese event could be one of the first film festivals to take place physically in Europe as lockdowns ease.
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NewsUK union Bectu to consult members on ‘return to work’ standards for production
Proposals will be put to members this week.
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NewsEFP unveils digital edition of Producers on the Move
This year’s iteration will take place on its original dates – May 11-15, 2020 – independently of Cannes.
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NewsEx-BFI CEO Amanda Nevill joins UK screen consultancy firm Olsberg SPI (exclusive)
In a special advisory role, Nevill will focus on diversity, talent development and screen sector expansion.
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NewsHong Kong cinemas to reopen this weekend as Covid-19 infections decline
Cinemas have been closed since March 28 as part of safety measures in the fight against the Covid-19 coronavirus.
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NewsSundance psychodrama ‘Black Bear’ starring Aubrey Plaza finds US home
Tandem Pictures, Blue Creek Pictures, Oakhurst produced.
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NewsFocus Features / Working Title’s ‘The High Note’ gets digital-first release
Nisha Ganatra’s follow-up to Late Night had been scheduled to open theatrically on May 8.
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NewsTaika Waititi to direct ‘Star Wars’ film; ‘1917’ writer to co-write screenplay
Disney also announces Leslye Headland (Russian Doll) currently developing untitled Star Wars series for Disney+.
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NewsFirst Texas theatre chain to reopen drew roughly 3,000 patrons (reports)
Hollywood distribution executives understood to be encouraged by results.
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NewsUK’s ScreenSkills opens fresh funding for mentoring initiatives
Funds of more than £200,000 are available to support organisations or companies delivering mentoring programmes.