All articles by Mona Tabbara – Page 59
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NewsUK thriller ‘The Stoic’ swept up for sales (exclusive)
The completed thriller is the directorial debut of ‘Line Of Duty’ and ’His Dark Materials’ first assistant director Jonathan Eckersle.
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NewsRussian buyers and sellers out in force at AFM
“We are following the same protocol as last year,” said AFM’s organiser, IFTA.
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NewsRoyal Marines Commandos action feature ‘Sunray’ lined up for sales (exclusive)
It is created by and stars former Royal Marines Commandos.
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NewsKaleidoscope adds modern-day ‘Hamlet’ starring Ian McKellen to AFM slate (exclusive)
The film was produced by the late Bill Kenwright, who died last week.
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NewsBlue Finch Films locks in North America for ‘Hostile Dimensions’ (exclusive)
The UK sci-fi horror has played at Beyond Fest and FrightFest.
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NewsAustralian romantic comedy ‘He Loves Me Not’ starts shooting for SC Films (exclusive)
It is set and is being shot entirely on K’gari Fraser Island and Hervey Bay in Queensland.
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FeaturesAFM 2023: The buzz titles from the UK
Includes Samuel Beckett biopic ‘Dance First’ and ’Freud’s Last Session’ with Anthony Hopkins
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NewsAlief boosts Tallinn slate with competition, First Feature pickups (exclusive)
The hip-hop inspired surreal fantasy is directed by ‘Max’ filmmaker and ‘The Harder They Fall’ co-writer Boaz Yakin.
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NewsMister Smith Entertainment hires director, international sales and acquisitions
Sales executive Antone Saliba has left to pursue a new venture.
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Features“It will be business as usual in a slightly odd world”: UK sellers discuss navigating AFM in strike times
Execs from Bankside, Cornerstone, Altitude, HanWay Films, Mister Smith Entertainment and Metro International Entertainment talk to Screen.
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NewsMister Smith, CAA board ‘Young Werther’ starring Alison Pill, Douglas Booth (exclusive)
The contemporary romantic comedy also stars Patrick J. Adams and Iris Apatow.
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NewsUK film fund The Uncertain Kingdom fires up fresh funding opportunities
The fund, launched in response to Brexit, is celebrating its fifth anniversary.
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NewsIndependent Entertainment rings in key territories for Christmas slasher ‘It’s A Wonderful Knife’ (exclusive)
European territories have sold, in addition to the US, Middle East and Taiwan.
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FeaturesInside Film4: Exec team talk development, production strategy and supporting UK producers
The company will receive the special recognition award for outstanding contribution to UK film at the Big Screen Awards.
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Features“We’re the SXSW of the UK,” say artistic directors of Raindance Film Festival
Malaika Bova and Martyna Szmytkowska talk about their first edition as artistic directors.
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NewsBFI opens Creative Challenge Fund, seeks partners for development labs
The BFI will award up to £150,000 per programme and £2.7m across three years.
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NewsBritish Urban Film Festival unveils winners for 2023 edition
British Urban Film Festival drew to a close on October 20.
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NewsHanWay Films boards ‘Cowgirl’s Last Ride’ starring Geena Davis ahead of AFM
The title is set to be introduced to buyers at the American Film Market (AFM).
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News‘All Quiet On The Western Front’, ‘Succession’ composers win at 23rd World Soundtrack Awards
The awards took place at the closing night of Film Fest Gent.
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NewsSky boards Margy Kinmonth’s ‘Women At War – The Invisible Army’
The documentary feature will be released theatrically internationally before heading to UK TV channel Sky Arts.