All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 75
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NewsBerlinale’s Carlo Chatrian joins Sarajevo Film Festival jury
French filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius to preside over competition jury.
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NewsUK cinemas launch Covid-19 safeguarding campaign to reassure audiences
Two informercials explain the safeguards put in place by exhibitors.
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NewsMelbourne Film Festival reveals online selection
‘First Cow’ to open festival, which will run as a virtual event due to the virus crisis.
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NewsMotovun, Pula film festivals cancelled as Sarajevo and Cluj remain on track
Festivals in Sarajevo and Transilvania pressing ahead as neighbouring events cancel.
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NewsVertigo acquires ‘Miss Juneteenth’ for UK and Ireland (exclusive)
Drama premiered at Sundance and marks feature directorial debut of Channing Godfrey Peoples.
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NewsParamount signs home entertainment deal with UK’s Elevation
Agreement commences in January 2021.
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NewsVinnie Jones launches 4G Vision production outfit with $100m backing (exclusive)
Debut feature from the production company is crime drama ‘The Big Ugly’.
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NewsUK’s Grimmfest to move online for 2020 edition; reveals first titles (exclusive)
Around 20 horror features will be selected for the four-day virtual event in October.
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NewsUK’s Barbican launches first cinema on demand platform
The London arts venue has been closed since March 17 due to the Covid-19 crisis.
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NewsSundance London to shift online with fewer films
Festival will present three UK premieres, a short film programme and online discussions.
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FeaturesEmmys spotlight: Nathaniel Halpern on showing a different side to sci-fi in ‘Tales From The Loop’
‘Tales From The Loop’ creator Nathaniel Halpern on why he wanted his anthology series to show a different side to science fiction
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NewsKarlovy Vary 2020 reveals industry programme winners
Father-daughter drama ‘Wild Roots’ won the top prize at the Eastern Promises industry showcase.
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FeaturesEmmys spotlight: Crossing a cultural chasm to shoot ‘Giri/Haji’ in Japan
Executive producer Christopher Fry and lead director Julian Farnio reveal the challenges and rewards of filming crime thriller Giri/Haji on location in Japan.
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NewsVertigo acquires Taika Waititi exec’d ‘Baby Done’ for UK and Ireland (exclusive)
Comedy starring Rose Matafeo set for release in 2021.
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NewsJonathan Glazer’s ‘Strasbourg 1518’ to debut on BBC
Dance film part of a BBC initiative to bring the arts into homes during lockdown.
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NewsLila Avilés second feature among new Hubert Bals projects
Mexican filmmaker won acclaim with debut ‘The Chambermaid’.
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NewsVenice Film Festival reveals changes to slimmed-down event
Number of films in Official Selection to be lower, but “not by much”.
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NewsIceland’s only arthouse cinema Bíó Paradís saved
Theatre was facing closure due to a proposed rental hike, further impacted by the virus crisis.
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NewsBFI launches £500,000 fund to support UK sales companies
Funding available for UK sales companies to support business development impacted by Covid-19.
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NewsNetflix donates £500,000 to UK theatre workers fund led by Sam Mendes
”So many emerging talents and original ideas begin life on the stage,” said the US streamer.