All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 79
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NewsScreen Ireland reveals screenwriters selected for Spotlight initiative (exclusive)
Initiative received additional investment as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsGalway Film Fair to be reimagined as a digital event (exclusive)
Long-running Irish industry event will take place digitally due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsProduction set to resume in Poland on May 18
Film and TV production in Poland has been shut down since mid-March.
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NewsHungary’s NFI backs three films as production awaits relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions
Projects include historical drama ‘Erasing Frank’.
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NewsMentors, participants revealed for 2020 BFI Network/Bafta Crew scheme (exclusive)
Mentors include Becky Martin, Nia DaCosta, Bart Layton, Stephen Beresford and Michael Pearce.
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NewsCorneliu Porumboiu’s ‘The Whistlers’ leads Curzon streaming chart
Mubi also reveals ’Portrait Of A Lady On Fire’ has become its most-viewed film in the UK to date.
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NewsRome’s MIA Market unveils digital and “Covid-proof” plans
Film and TV market set to mix physical and digital events when it goes ahead in October.
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NewsOnline premieres will be eligible for the European Film Awards for the first time
Annual awards will also extend the first-run date from May to November 2020.
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NewsMaze Theory secures backing from BFI-backed UK Creative Content Fund
Investment will expand gaming experiences around ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’.
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NewsGalway Film Fleadh unveils plans for digital 2020 edition
The 2020 festival will be reimagined as a digital event from July 7-12.
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NewsGermany’s Beta group appoints new chief content officer
Award-winning producer joins from Israel’s Yes.
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NewsScreen business can help restart UK economy, says ex-BFI CEO Amanda Nevill
Independent production will “need very careful support and nurturing” but cinema will bounce back.
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NewsMelbourne artistic director Al Cossar talks virtual 68 ½ edition
Festival exec talks MIFF’s first virtual edition and the impact of Cannes’ postponement.
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NewsFlanders’ VAF launches Covid-19 fund to support local film distribution
The temporary aid scheme aims to benefit indigenous features when cinemas reopen.
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NewsUK domestic film production falls 72% in Q1 pre-shutdown as inward investment booms
Film and high-end TV production spend hit record £3.6bn in 12 months from April 2019 to March 2020.
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NewsVirus crisis plunges UK cinema admissions to record low
Box office was performing strongly in Q1 2020 before nationwide cinema closures.
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NewsMelbourne Film Festival unveils plans for online edition
Australia’s biggest film festival unveils details for MIFF 68 ½.
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News‘The Assistant’ helps Curzon Home Cinema record best ever weekend
Harvey Weinstein-inspired drama received an early digital release in the UK due to cinema closures.
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NewsUK cinemas eyeing late June reopening
The UK Cinema Association confirmed Covid-19 safeguards could be in place for a late June reopening.
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NewsEx-BFI CEO Amanda Nevill joins UK screen consultancy firm Olsberg SPI (exclusive)
In a special advisory role, Nevill will focus on diversity, talent development and screen sector expansion.