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FeaturesEgyptian director Omar El Zohairy talks ‘Feathers’ backlash, next film
Social satire defied local criticism to win best Arab narrative film at the El Gouna Film Festival this year.
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Features“It’s a place for people to share ideas and experiences,” say Doclisboa’s three co-heads
The festival is running from October 21 to 31
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FeaturesMy Screen Life: Danish producer Kim Magnusson on his love of TIFF, Zurich and ‘Bugsy Malone’
Magnusson is co-founder and head of creative at Scandinavian Film Funds and Scandinavian Film Distribution.
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FeaturesWhich arthouse films stood out at the 2021 autumn festivals?
This fully physical 2021 fall festival drop has left plenty to feast on.
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FeaturesLongman Leung on how ‘The Crown’ helped him research Busan closing film ‘Anita’
Leung’s biopic of Canto-pop icon Anita Mui is receiving its world premiere as the closing film of Busan International Film Festival.
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FeaturesAntonio Monda on making Rome Film Fest relevant to young audiences, international sales companies
The opening of Rome Film Fest coincides with Italian cinemas returning to 100% capacity.
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FeaturesCatchplay CEO Daphne Yang on entering high-end series production
After launching Screenworks Asia as a joint venture with TAICCA, Taiwan’s Catchplay is aiming to produce 100 hours of content a year.
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FeaturesWhere can UK sales agents and distributors turn for support following Brexit?
Now the UK has finally withdrawn from lucrative EU funding programmes, sales agents and distributors face challenges ahead.
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FeaturesLevelling up: UK film and TV sector makes strides in tackling skills shortage
“With the constant production demand, the need for skills training is one of the most pressing issues facing our industry today.”
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FeaturesThe hot titles from French sales companies at MIA 2021
French sales companies are getting behind MIA’s film and TV market in Rome this week.
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FeaturesThe buzz titles from European sellers at MIA 2021
European buyers will be out in force at MIA in Rome this year in what will be their last physical market of 2021.
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FeaturesHow key European TV drama execs are navigating the platform-driven drama boom
Maintaining a diverse production and distribution ecosystem is key to retaining talent and rights.
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FeaturesHas MIA finally become a must-attend autumn event thanks to the pandemic?
European sales companiers and distributors heading to Rome with AFM off limits for second year.
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FeaturesRussian director Alexander Zeldovich on his billionaire-backed ‘Medea’
‘Medea’ was playing at the FilmFest Hamburg.
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FeaturesWhy cinematheques should pay attention to the price of a sandwich
Being inclusive means much more than having a diverse programme, a Filmfest Hamburg panel affirmed.
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FeaturesKenneth Branagh talks shooting ‘Belfast’, stealing washing powder and working with Van Morrison
The Northern Ireland-born director was at the Filmfest Hamburg with his latest film ‘Belfast’.
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FeaturesThe Centrepiece interview: Producer Lorenzo Mieli on being at the vanguard of the high-end drama boom
Mieli discusses the projects that changed his career, collaborating with Paolo Sorrentino and working with the streamers.
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FeaturesCineEurope’s belated return generates key talking points for cinema sector
Bond euphoria, Cruise springs surprise, but Disney is AWOL.
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FeaturesAml Ameen on making ‘Boxing Day’, the UK’s first Christmas-set romantic comedy led by an all-Black cast
Meeting his now-agents at Idris Elba’s wedding accelerated the project.
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FeaturesHow local streamers are holding up against global competition in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia’s local and regional streamers such as Viu, Vidio and Catchplay are carving out market share despite the entrance of global giants.