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    Sheffield Doc/Fest, June 8-12

    2011-06-13T14:19:00Z

    The 18th edition of Sheffield Doc/Fest wrapped June 12. The festival moved from November to its new June slot for the first time this year with delegate attendance at a record high.

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    ScreenSingapore, June 5 - 12

    2011-06-13T13:44:00Z

    Tom Hanks, Zhang Ziyi and Lee Byung Hun were among the stars at the ScreenSingapore closing night red carpet gala premiere of Larry Crowne

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    Cate Blanchett and Clare Stewart at the Sydney Film Festival

    2011-06-09T16:57:00Z

    Festival patron Cate Blanchett and festival director Clare Stewart at the opening night of the Sydney Film Festival

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    Weekly International Box Office June 3 - 5

    2011-06-09T11:15:00Z

    Pirates crosses $600m, X-Men: First Class enters the fray and local productions fare well in Japan

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    Mike Lerner

    2011-06-09T09:00:00Z

    The founder of London-based Roast Beef Productions talks to Screen about his latest feature doc, Danfung Dennis’s Sundance winning Hell And Back Again, which will jointly premiere at Sheffield Doc/Fest and the EIFF.

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    Carey Fitzgerald

    2011-06-09T08:00:00Z

    21 years after she founded sales company High Point, Carey Fitzgerald talks to Screen about adapting to change, moving into UK distribution and the secrets of survival.

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    Perfect pitch

    2011-06-08T18:44:00Z

    Co-production markets have become a vital resource for producers looking for partners, and backers looking for projects. As the number of events continues to grow, Screen profiles selected co-production events from around the world, talking to participants — both producers and financiers — to discover how to work the co-production ...

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    Hungary's next move

    2011-06-08T15:53:00Z

    Budapest-born Hollywood producer Andy Vajna tells Screen how he has helped put together from scratch a new national film fund for Hungarian producers, and the lessons he has learned from around Europe

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    March of the caped crusaders

    2011-06-07T16:01:00Z

    With the majority of superhero films based on adaptations of US comic books, how well do these titles and franchises perform in territories not familiar with the original characters?

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    The gatekeepers

    2011-06-07T16:00:00Z

    Who do you need to know to do business with Russia?

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    Talk of the town

    2011-06-07T16:00:00Z

    Meet Russia’s rising stars and upcoming projects with international potential

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    One size does not fit all

    2011-06-07T15:59:00Z

    In a fast-moving US distribution market, XLrator Media is focused on multi-platform releasing and is now moving into production. CEO Barry Gordon talks to Screen.

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    New Chinese talent

    2011-06-07T15:58:00Z

    Shanghai is the place to discover commercial independent Chinese cinema

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    Buyer watch

    2011-06-07T15:54:00Z

    Russia has a thriving independent distribution sector which is in the market for international films of all stripes.

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    Budapest launches festival plan

    2011-06-07T15:53:00Z

    The organisers of the new Budapest International Film Festival and the Hungarian culture minister were in Cannes last month to discuss what is hoped will become a prestigious event in the European calendar

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    In their Element

    2011-06-07T15:52:00Z

    Ireland’s Element Pictures is ramping up its international co-production activity and is increasing its focus on Irish distribution. As the firm marks its 10th anniversary, Screen talks to Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe and Lee Magiday

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    Where money finds talent

    2011-06-07T15:51:00Z

    The film finance department at CAA is thriving as the agents work as strategic consultants to high-net-worth individuals, gaining investment for mid-range projects. Screen talks to Roeg Sutherland and Micah Green.

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    Moscow means business

    2011-06-07T15:50:00Z

    Moscow International Film Festival (June 23-July 2) is strengthening its business offering and exploring new financing opportunities.

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    Piracy spins its web

    2011-06-07T15:48:00Z

    The face of piracy in Russia is changing.

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    China in their hands

    2011-06-07T15:47:00Z

    Shanghai cinema-goers are trail-blazers when it comes to supporting indie cinema in China, and are helping the Shanghai International Film Festival (June 11-19) to increase its global significance. Sen-lun Yu reports