All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 87
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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.
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NewsUK’s ScreenSkills opens fresh funding for mentoring initiatives
Funds of more than £200,000 are available to support organisations or companies delivering mentoring programmes.
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NewsIreland unveils plans to re-open cinemas in August
Venues must adhere to social distancing guidelines.
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NewsKarlovy Vary directors on their reimagined 2020 plans, online industry component
They are planning a local focus to be beamed around the country.
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NewsDanny Perkins’ Elysian Film Group hires head of acquisitions and development
First production will be musical ’Greatest Days’.
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NewsFlanders’ VAF launches €2m emergency production fund
Temporary aid scheme to support production slates during Covid-19 lockdown.
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NewsCurzon acquires UK rights to three features to strengthen online offer during lockdown (exclusive)
Plans to screen all three theatrically when UK cinemas reopen.
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NewsRussia unveils virtual content market for international buyers in early June
The Key Buyers Event: Digital Edition to launch on June 8.
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NewsBIFA takes unconscious bias training free and online during crisis
BIFA voters to take part in training, adapted for social distancing.
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NewsBFI launches £2m crisis fund for UK indie films impacted by Covid-19
Up to £150,000 will be awarded to productions interrupted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsVertigo acquires ‘Fanny Lye Deliver’d’ for UK; sets digital release (exclusive)
Thomas Clay’s period drama stars Maxine Peak and Charles Dance.