All articles by Matt Mueller – Page 7
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NewsSTX interview: president Sophie Watts on David Kosse's arrival and European distribution plans
STX president expects Kosse to have a team of at least 24 staff in place by mid-2017; UK and international distribution plans underway.
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CommentConfessions of a telly addict
Screen editor Matt Mueller on preparing for Cannes and catching up on top TV drama.
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FeaturesFilm4 eyes "bigger plays"
Now with $35m to invest annually in UK film-making, Film4 chief David Kosse and his team talk to Matt Mueller about their new strategy and what it means for international film-makers
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FeaturesDuncan Kenworthy talks his under-the-radar strategy for 'The Pass'
How the Love Actually producer guided the gay-footballers chamber piece from Royal Court sell-out to BFI Flare opening-night film.
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NewsAleksandr Sokurov: "Cinema does not have any achievements"
The Golden Lion-winning filmmaker discussed his ambivalent relationship with cinema, his stormy friendship with Tarkovsky and the merit of actors, during a Qumra masterclass.
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NewsJoshua Oppenheimer's next projects include a Samuel Beckett-inspired musical
EXCLUSIVE: The Act Of Killing director’s next film will be a documentary, but he is also developing two narrative features including a musical inspired by a Samuel Beckett play.
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NewsPinewood Pictures appoints MD
Former Rocket Pictures exec joins as studio also promotes commercial director.
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NewsFilm4 appoints Phil Cairns as press and publicity manager
Arriving from Premier, Cairns will oversee the company’s communications strategy.
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NewsBerlin head Dieter Kosslick talks refugees, future changes
Berlinale director discusses Meryl Streep, Fire At Sea and the digital future.
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NewsInternational producers discuss challenges at Screen's EFM panel
At Screen International’s EFM panel at the Gropius Mirror restaurant, four international producers shared their tips for success and survival in the modern film landscape.
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FeaturesBerlin Q&A: Michael Grandage, 'Genius'
Donmar Warehouse artistic director Grandage talks making his film directing debut.
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NewsFilm4's David Kosse set to take "bigger swings" with budget boost
Ahead of today’s announcement that Film4’s 2016 budget has been increased from $22m to $36m (£15m to £25m), Film4 CEO David Kosse sat down with Screen to discuss what the extra investment will mean to the company.
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NewsFilm4 funding increased to record $36m; signs Fox Searchlight deal
New deals announced with Fox Searchlight and The Inbetweeners creators FP Films in statement of intent from Film4 boss David Kosse.
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CommentSpotlight shifts to Berlin
After a buzzy Sundance for US deals, attention now turns to Berlin and the European Film Market (EFM), which for the European film industry always serves as the pre-eminent launchpad to the year’s deal-making.
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FeaturesWildgaze: building on 'Brooklyn'
Celebrating six BAFTA nominations and three Oscar nominations, Wildgaze Films duo Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey look back at Brooklyn’s journey and ahead to their future slate and ambitions
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News'Brooklyn' TV spin-off being developed by Wildgaze
EXCLUSIVE: Wildgaze Films is developing a TV spin-off to Oscar and BAFTA-nominated Brooklyn, the company’s producers Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey have confirmed to Screen.
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NewsBAFTA canvasses diversity in UK membership
BAFTA seeks greater insight into membership make-up as #Oscarssowhite furore builds.
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CommentCOMMENT: The Oscar doesn't go to...
A lack of diversity was glaringly apparent in this year’s Oscar nominations, writes Matt Mueller.
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CommentCOMMENT: Bafta nominations shine a spotlight on British film
Screen editor Matt Mueller on the deserved recognition for British filmmaking in this year’s Bafta nominations – despite not securing a single entry in the Best Film category.
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CommentGlobe bends to the Force
Has the start to a year ever been so dominated by one five-word film title, writes Screen editor Matt Mueller.