Leon Forde
FeaturesHow the screen sectors can help to reboot international economies
The findings of a major new report reveal how screen production can generate speedy economic impact.
NewsTre Vänner moves into English thrillers
EXCLUSIVE: Swedish production company announces first English-language projects.
FeaturesLenny Abrahamson, Frank
On the eve of Frank’s Sundance premiere, Screen talks to Irish director Lenny Abrahamson about getting a different kind of performance from Michael Fassbender in that giant fake head.
NewsExpanding storytelling through convergence
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: Understanding the differences between platforms is key to unlocking the potential of a converging world, attendees at Screen’s Film Summit at the BFI Southbank heard today (Dec 2).
FeaturesAlexandros Avranas, Miss Violence
Screen speaks to the Venice winner about his unsettling drama.
NewsStill Life wins top prize in Reykjavik
Moodysson’s We Are The Best! wins audience award at Icelandic festival’s 10th anniversary.
FeaturesScotland's new film-making landscape
Thanks to ambitious shoots for films such as World War Z and Under The Skin, Scotland’s reputation as a film-making hub is growing. Leon Forde reports.
NewsTre Vanner outfits with Golden Trousers
Swedish production powerhouse also planning autumn shoot for heist film Mastermind.
FeaturesJens Jonsson, Snabba Cash III
The Snabba Cash III director talks old school storytelling and the thrillers he is plotting next.
NewsIrish comedy The Stag sells to UK
EXCLUSIVE: Metro International Entertainment is to handle world sales for Treasure Entertainment’s comedy The Stag, which makes its world premiere in the Discovery section of the Toronto International Film Festival.
NewsSweden's Way Out West breaks record
Gothenburg music and film festival Way Out West wrapped on Saturday (August 10) after holding the world premiere of Snabba Cash: Life Deluxe, the third and final instalment in the hit Swedish crime trilogy (known as Easy Money in English).
CommentOne rocking festival
Sweden’s Way Out West festival delivers a hot music line-up and packed film screenings.
NewsRun & Jump wins at Galway
Steph Green’s Run & Jump has picked up the Best Irish Feature Award at the Galway Film Fleadh.
NewsEurimages to expand fund outside Europe
Eurimages executive director Roberto Olla has confirmed that the Council of Europe’s film fund is to be expanded beyond Europe.
NewsIFB backs new films from Sheridan, Crowley, Dillon
The Irish Film Board (IFB) has announced its funding awards for the first and second quarters of 2013.
NewsGalway welcomes Flanagan, Ronan, Temple, Quinto
Ireland’s Galway Film Fleadh launched its 25th edition last night (July 9) with a screening of Spanish-Irish co-production Tasting Menu [pictured].
FeaturesRuairi Robinson, The Last Days On Mars
Irish film-maker Ruairi Robinson talks to Leon Forde about his feature debut The Last Days On Mars, which screened in Cannes’ Directors Fortnight section.
FeaturesAmit Kumar, Monsoon Shootout
Leon Forde talks to Amit Kumar about his feature debut Monsoon Shootout, which screens in Cannes as a Midnight Screening.