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NewsEmil Elmer joins FFI as svp international sales
The executive will be based in London and reports to co-president of Focus Features International Alison Thompson in the run-up to a prestigious Cannes for the company.
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NewsPathe boards Long Walk to Freedom
Pathe International has come on board for the Nelson Mandela biopic, described as “the largest South African production ever mounted.”
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NewsCarlo Dusi to head business affairs at Scott Free London
As the new head of business and commercial affairs Dusi will report to head of film and television Liza Marshall.
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NewsNo More Shall We Part team plans Spanish shoot for Carino
After their success on short film No More Shall We Part,Scottish director Shaun Hughes and Iceland-born cinematographer Hakon Palsson plan to reunite on Cariño, which is now in pre-production for a likely May shoot.
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NewsVikranditya Modwane to be director in residence at London's East End Film Festival
The 11th East End Film Festival (EEFF) will run 1-8 July, with a focus on Indian and Bangladeshi cinema.
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NewsThe Devil Inside possesses UK box office
Paramount’s found footage horror knocks John Carter from top spot and holds off strong fellow newcomer 21 Jump Street; The Woman in Black crosses £20m.
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Screen Yorkshire, Northern Film & Media launch Triangle 2012
Screen Yorkshire, Northern Film and Media and Skillset are launching a new national talent development initiative aimed at encouraging writers, directors and producers to develop new working relationships.
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NewsiFeatures2 opens for submissions
Creative England’s low budget film-making scheme has been extended across the UK; 3 projects will be greenlit to shoot on budgets of £350,000 with backing from the BFI Film Fund, BBC and Skillset.
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NewsOne World Media Awards unveils nominees
Miss Bala, Otelo Burning and Shuga: Sex, Love And Money are up for the best drama prize.
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Media Luna picks up rights to UK thriller Unconditional
Christian Cooke and Harry McEntire star in thriller from Stone City Films.
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NewsBudget set to grant tax breaks for UK TV drama
The campaign to secure tax breaks for high-end UK drama looks set for victory,with sources suggesting the Chancellor will announce the scheme in next week’s Budget.
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NewsOutnumbered team writes feature with Origin, BBC Films
EXCLUSIVE: Writer-directors Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin are developing a feature comedy with similar techniques and themes to hit BBC series.
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Curzon Artificial Eye announces raft of promotions, looks to fill four positions
Debbie Rowland becomes director of sales, marketing and distribution; company recruiting Curzon Cinemas MD.
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NewsBBC confirms pay TV download service
The BBC will submit proposals for a paid-for TV download service to the Trust this year, it has revealed.
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NewsUK's DCMS receives 'half a dozen' responses to Creative Europe public consultation
Culture minister Ed Vaizey reiterates government’s opposition to Creative Europe budget increase during House of Lords EU sub-committee.
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NewsSundance London shorts include Comedy winner The Arm
The new Sundance London festival has confirmed the eight shorts screening in its one short film programme.
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NewsBradford Film Festival to open with Damsels In Distress
Olivier Assayas, Barbara Windsor and Ray Winstone are amongst the high profile guests expected to attend.
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NewsLFS, Skillset launch industry programme for UK producers
Skillset-backed Fast Forward: the Whole Story tutors include Colin Vaines, Rebecca O’Brien.
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NewsUK Pay-TV movie probe to include Lovefilm and Netflix
The Competition Commission has extended its investigation into movies on pay-TV as a result of the launch of VoD providers Lovefilm, Netflix and Sky’s forthcoming standalone service.