Mona Tabbara
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NewsDanish director Tea Lindeburg on her unflinching San Sebastian competition title ‘As In Heaven’
The director talks taking inspiration from ‘Carrie’, Islam and motherhood.
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San Sebastian 2021 unveils packed industry programme
Major events will also be live-streamed, including the European Film Forum.
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Nearly half of the UK’s independent cinema are operating at a loss, says report (exclusive)
The survey asked 133 venues in the UK about the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Amazon UK casts Malachi Kirby in 'Anansi Boys', unveils new Marnie Dickens project
The projects bolster Amazon’s commitment to UK production.
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Anton takes stake in Benedict Cumberbatch’s SunnyMarch
The companies will partner on a development slate of high-end features.
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Blue Finch boards sales on Fantastic Fest premiere ‘Homebound’ (exclusive)
The psychological thriller is Sebastian Godwin’s feature directing debut.
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Creative England to invest £500,000 in EMU Films (exclusive)
“We’re setting our sights on high-end television,” said EMU Films co-founder Mike Elliott.
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World Soundtrack Awards reveals final wave of 2021 nominations
’The Reason I Jump’ composer Nainita Desai now has three nominations.
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Visual effects studio Pixomondo launches virtual production-focused London division
Alex Webster of Framestore Pre-Production Services has been appointed as head of studio.
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Altitude to launch sales at TIFF on sci-fi thriller ‘The Occupant’
The sci-fil thriller is directed by Hugo Keijzer and stars Ella Balinska.
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Cambodia selects ‘White Building’ as Oscar entry; first trailer revealed (exclusive)
The drama is Kavich Neang’s feature debut.
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‘Breathless’ star Jean-Paul Belmondo dies aged 88
His film roles included Two Women, That Man From Rio, Pierrot le Fou, The Thief Of Paris and The Brain.
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‘True Things’, ‘The Hand Of God’ among eight titles selected for LFF competition
The winner will be announced at a virtual awards ceremony on October 17.
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‘Compartment No. 6’ wins top international prize at Jerusalem Film Festival
All Eyes Off Me and Shake Your Cares Away shared the prize for best Israeli film.
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Protagonist Pictures unveils sweeping staff restructure
The aim is for greater emphasis on executive production and co-production.
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HanWay boards sales on Paul Schrader’s ‘Master Gardener’
It follows HanWay Films and Schrader’s collaboration on Venice title ’The Card Counter’.
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Lauren Dark leaves Film4 to partner with Vanessa Kirby’s production company at Netflix
Netflix has signed a first look deal with Vanessa Kirby’s production company, Aluna Entertainment.
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Disney+ bolsters commitment to European production
“There’s never been a more exciting time to be in European production,” said Jan Koeppen.
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Bille August to direct Karen Blixen adaptation ‘Ehrengard’ for Netflix
The set designer will be Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II.
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UK’s Distributor Slate Days confirms 26 distributors for 2021 edition
The event will take place on September 14 and 15 at Picturehouse Central, London.
