Mona Tabbara
London-based reporter
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NewsFilm Constellation acquired by Vuelta, merges with Global Screen
Film Constellation and Global Screen will operate as Global Constellation.
NewsMatthew Broderick, Sally Hawkins, Martin Freeman to star in Simon Bird’s ‘Pretend I’m Not Here’
Cornerstone is launching international sales at Cannes, co-repping US with CAA Media Finance.
NewsWhy BBC Film and Film4 each backed a Cannes Competition film with no UK director or production company
Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ is backed by BBC Film, while Film4 has supported Oliver Hermanus’ ‘The History Of Sound’.
NewsCannes Investors Circle to showcase Sebastián Lelio, Lukas Dhont, Jasmila Zbanic projects
Ten projects from eight countries will be presented to investors at the invite-only event.
NewsArmenian Berlinale title ‘After Dreaming’ picked up for sales
EXCLUSIVE: It is the debut feature of US-Armenian filmmaker Christine Haroutounian.
News‘Stans’, produced by Eminem, to open SXSW London
Mubi CEO Efe Cakarel will give a keynote address.
NewsCannes Scotland Docs-in-Progress showcase unveils projects
Brazil, Canada, Spain, Palestine and Chile also are taking part in the Docs-in-Progress.
NewsHow is UK-Ireland represented in the Cannes 2025 lineup?
‘My Father’s Shadow’, ’Pillion’ and ‘Urchin’ are among the UK-Irish films heading to the Croisette.
NewsBFI re-opens Creative Challenge Fund with targeted focus on independent producers
Exclusive: The fund will invest a further £1.7m before March 2026, and is now open on a rolling basis.
NewsUK AI creative studio Wonder secures $3m in pre-seed funding
The funding includes independent investment from OpenAI and Google DeepMind execs.
NewsIreland puts streamer levy plans on hold
The minister for arts, media, communications, culture and sport has intervened to block a levy proposed by media regulator Coimisiún na Meán.
NewsNetflix, BFI, ScreenSkills react to sweeping recommendations from UK MPs
British Film Commission, Banijay and Bectu have also spoken out.
NewsThe UK’s film and high-end TV inquiry urges 5% levy on streamers
Other proposals include targeted tax reliefs across development and distribution.
NewsDaisy-May Hudson’s ‘Lollipop’ lands UK-Ireland release (exclusive)
The film will be released in cinemas on June 13.
NewsBafta confirms date for 2026 film awards
Eligibility criteria and other key dates are still yet to be revealed.
NewsGuardian editor-in-chief defends “clear public interest” in reporting Noel Clarke allegations
Katharine Viner gave evidence at London’s High Court today (April 4).
NewsNoel Clarke sources told journalist they were acting out of “moral obligation”, court told
The sources said they wanted to stop Clarke from being able to “abuse or harrass other women”.
NewsBerlinale title ‘Christy’ locks in European deals for Charades
EXCLUSIVE: The film has sold in France, Benelux, Romania, Scandinavia and Greece.
NewsGuardian journalist denies “contamination” between sources in Noel Clarke investigation
Lucy Osborne is one of the journalists giving evidence at the High Court libel trial.