All articles by Matt Mueller – Page 7
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NewsJerusalem Film Festival directors talk 2016 programme
Festival set to open tonight with a screening of Pedro Almodovar’s Julieta [pictured].
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NewsStudiocanal UK: 10 years in the making
From Optimum Releasing to Paddington and Legend, Studiocanal is now the UK’s biggest indie producer-distributor. Screen speaks to CEO Danny Perkins.
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NewsMPAA boss rails against Digital Single Market plans
Motion Picture Association of America chairman-chief excecutive Christopher Dodd confirms opposition to Digital Single Market proposals in CineEurope keynote address.
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FeaturesCineEurope: Reaping digital’s rewards
Thanks to a booming box office, there is an air of confidence among Europe’s distributors and exhibitors ahead of the 25th edition of CineEurope (June 20-23). Matt Mueller previews an event set to host screenings of US and European titles, high-level debate and Jeffrey Katzenberg.
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CommentCOMMENT: Riding out the turbulence
Screen editor Matt Mueller discusses the shifting sands of the digital age and looks ahead to CineEurope and the Annecy animation festival.
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NewsJames Schamus talks Muhammad Ali movie
Former Focus Features CEO James Schamus also discussed the “bloodbath” of awards season at Sundance Film Festival London.
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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 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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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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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.