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    An emerging force

    2011-02-07T14:53:00Z

    With rising admissions and an expanding exhibition sector, Colombia is trying to confront piracy and build on the success of the 3D phenomenon. Hugo Chaparro Valderrama reports

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    Rules of attraction

    2011-02-07T14:42:00Z

    With a growing economy, diverse locations and an expanding skills base, Colombia is aiming to overcome foreign misconceptions and attract international shoots. By Hugo Chaparro Valderrama

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    Critical window: Cartagena international film festival

    2011-02-07T14:34:00Z

    With a new artistic director this year, Colombia’s oldest film festival (Feb 24-March 3) is aiming to become the leading international platform for the territory’s fast-rising film-makers. By Hugo Chaparro Valderrama

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    Fountain of youth

    2011-02-07T14:23:00Z

    Colombia is one of the most exciting emerging markets in Latin America, with a diverse range of films breaking out on the international stage. Hugo Chaparro Valderrama explores how the territory’s new wave of directors are combining local support with international savvy

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    Net worth

    2011-02-07T12:07:00Z

    With 450 million internet users and moves to tackle piracy, the online video market in China has huge potential. Liz Shackleton assesses a burgeoning market which is striking content deals with Hollywood

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    Who to know in China

    2011-02-07T11:53:00Z

    Key business leaders are plotting the future course of the Chinese film industry. Screen profiles the leading executives on the international radar

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    Playing the field

    2011-02-07T11:44:00Z

    From political dramas to US studio-backed thrillers, Hugo Chaparro Valderrama looks at some of the hottest Colombian titles gearing up for 2011 — and the talent behind them

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    When East meets West

    2011-02-07T11:43:00Z

    International film-makers are increasingly exploring Chinese co-productions — not least because it means a film can bypass the territory’s import quotas. Liz Shackleton looks at the opportunities for co-producing with China

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    Internet pioneers

    2011-02-07T11:36:00Z

    Liz Shackleton profiles China’s major online players

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    Entering the dragon

    2011-02-07T11:29:00Z

    The Chinese market may be booming, but with quotas very much in place it remains off-limits to many foreign films. Liz Shackleton explores the reality of releasing in China

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    The China hotlist, 2011-12

    2011-02-07T11:28:00Z

    Liz Shackleton profiles some of the hottest new films coming out of China

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    China's international steps

    2011-02-07T11:27:00Z

    Chinese investors are also beginning to explore overseas opportunities. By Sen-lun Yu

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    The powerhouse

    2011-02-07T11:24:00Z

    The runaway success of the Chinese film business has led to an influx of investment capital. Sen-lun Yu explores how the flow of finance is shaping the future of the industry

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    Screen grab

    2011-02-07T11:23:00Z

    The Chinese box office hit $1.5bn in 2010 — yet the territory remains vastly under-screened. Sen-lun Yu explores the fierce competition in China’s exhibition sector, and the potential for foreign investment

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    Teddy power

    2011-02-07T10:57:00Z

    From their origins in a bookshop, the Teddy awards celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2011 as part of the Berlinale. Matt Mueller explores how they became the most prestigious festival awards for gay, lesbian and transgender cinema

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    Berlin buzz: non-US sellers

    2011-02-07T10:54:00Z

    From auteur fare by big-name directors such as Polanski and Besson, to directorial debuts and genre titles, Geoffrey Macnab previews the new projects available for sale for the first time in Berlin’s market

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    Berlin buzz: US sellers

    2011-02-07T10:51:00Z

    The international sales market had grounds for optimism after last year’s European Film Market, and a host of hot new projects are heading to the EFM in 2011. Jeremy Kay explores US sellers’ offerings

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    Berlin buzz: the Competition

    2011-02-07T10:49:00Z

    The Competition lineup at the 61st Berlinale (Feb 10-20) includes a mouthwatering selection of new work fom established and new directors - including 16 world premieres. Screen profiles the films

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    Finding A Place In The Crowd

    2011-02-03T13:49:00Z

    With all the buzz about crowdsourcing being one way to save the indie film sector, the International Film Festival Rotterdam this year put the concept to the test – with mixed results.

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    Toast

    2011-02-03T12:31:00Z

    Helena Bonham Carter and director SJ Clarkson will be in Berlin to promote Toast, an adaptation of UK food writer Nigel Slater’s memoirs of his childhood, produced by Ruby Films.