All articles by Leon Forde
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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.
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NewsTre Vänner moves into English thrillers
EXCLUSIVE: Swedish production company announces first English-language projects.
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Features
Lenny 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.
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Expanding 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).
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FeaturesAlexandros Avranas, Miss Violence
Screen speaks to the Venice winner about his unsettling drama.
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NewsStill Life wins top prize in Reykjavik
Moodysson’s We Are The Best! wins audience award at Icelandic festival’s 10th anniversary.
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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.
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NewsTre Vanner outfits with Golden Trousers
Swedish production powerhouse also planning autumn shoot for heist film Mastermind.
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FeaturesJens Jonsson, Snabba Cash III
The Snabba Cash III director talks old school storytelling and the thrillers he is plotting next.
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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.
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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).
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CommentOne rocking festival
Sweden’s Way Out West festival delivers a hot music line-up and packed film screenings.
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NewsRun & Jump wins at Galway
Steph Green’s Run & Jump has picked up the Best Irish Feature Award at the Galway Film Fleadh.
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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.
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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.
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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].
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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.
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FeaturesAmit Kumar, Monsoon Shootout
Leon Forde talks to Amit Kumar about his feature debut Monsoon Shootout, which screens in Cannes as a Midnight Screening.









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