All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 53
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NewsCPH:DOX reveals 2021 competition and industry winners ahead of physical screenings
Top prizes go to an African documentary and the next project from Radu Ciorniciuc.
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NewsChair of Edinburgh’s CMI steps down after three years
Recruitment underway to replace Sandy Begbie.
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NewsQueer Kenyan doc ‘I Am Samuel’ acquired for new UK streaming platform
Peter Murimi’s documentary to launch on digital platform Bohemia Euphoria.
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NewsCPH:DOX reveals physical screening plans; adds world premiere
Audiences will be required to show their ‘coronapas’ to enter cinemas.
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NewsBFI creative director Heather Stewart to step down
Martin Scorsese, Steve McQueen and Christopher Nolan pay tribute to her work.
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NewsUK free cinema ticket initiative expands ahead of venues reopening
More than 200,000 free tickets to be made available across a weekend in June.
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NewsGuy Davies drama ‘As I Am’ lands US distribution deal (exclusive)
Debut director managed his own UK theatrical release during pandemic.
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NewsEmily Brontë biopic starring Emma Mackey lands UK, Europe deals; first look revealed
‘Emily’ stars Emma Mackey and marks the feature directorial debut of actress Frances O’Connor.
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NewsBerlin film festival considering all-outdoor Summer Special in June
Covid restrictions mean Germany’s cinemas will not open until June 30.
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NewsEuropean producers must reinvent to survive, says EAVE boss
Producers may need to diversify and collaborate if they hope to grow beyond the pandemic.
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FeaturesCPH:DOX director Alvaro F. Pulpeiro – “You can almost touch the image”
The Colombia-based Spanish filmmaker recounts the challenges and inspirations behind his documentary ‘So Foul A Sky’.
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FeaturesHow going virtual has fostered innovation and diversity at CPH:DOX’s industry events
“We’re hoping the pitch itself will become more cinematic,” explained the industry team.
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NewsSheffield Doc/Fest MeetMarket titles tackle corruption, diversity and Beirut explosion
The 55 projects selected for the pitching forum have been revealed.
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FeaturesCPH:DOX director Guido Hendrikx – “I was like an extra-terrestrial”
‘A Man With A Camera’ saw the Dutch filmmaker knock on the doors of total strangers and remain silent while filming their reactions.
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NewsOscar-nominated ‘The Man Who Sold His Skin’ acquired for UK-Ireland
The Tunisian drama debuted at Venice and is nominated for best international feature.
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NewsQuestlove’s ‘Summer Of Soul’ to open Sheffield Doc/Fest 2021
World premiere of Mark Cousins’ ‘The Story Of Looking’ will close the UK documentary festival.
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FeaturesHow CPH:DOX is taking the best elements of online to create a vibrant, challenging hybrid edition
Outgoing CEO Tine Fischer talks revitalising “cold” Zoom panels and the promise of physical screenings.
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NewsVisions du Réel crowns 2021 industry award winners
Documentary projects from the US, Africa and China among those awarded.
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NewsSzabolcs Hajdu’s ‘Treasure City’ acquired for UK-Ireland
Hungarian drama from award-winning filmmaker previously screened at Film Festival Cottbus and Russia’s Sofia International Film Festival.
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NewsSundance, Berlinale bosses reveal uncertainties for their future festivals
Tabitha Jackson and Carlo Chatrian shared challenges of upcoming events.