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MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke calls decision ”a clarion call”.
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Protagonist is launching world sales on the black comedy at Cannes.
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The Hindi-language title is the narrative fiction debut from UK-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, a Screen Star of Tomorrow 2023.
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NewsTrue Brit Entertainment hires eOne, Pathé UK exec Chris Besseling
Besseling joins Zygi Kamasa’s company as head of theatrical distribution, marketing and publicity.
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NewsIATSE, US below-the-line workers union, resumes contract talks
All 13 West Coast local chapters have reached tentative agreements with employers.
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NewsNordic film institutes rebrand umbrella organisation as The Five Nordics (exclusive)
The Five Nordics increases the organisation’s focus on sustainability and data collection
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NewsFrance’s Mediawan acquires Germany’s Leonine Studios
European-based production and distribution group now has a presence across 13 countries.
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NewsParamount Global Q1 sees 6% revenue gain, Paramount+ reach 71m-plus subs
Streaming business cut losses by 44%.
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FeaturesLocal Heroes: ARP’s Michèle Halberstadt on releasing ‘Peninsula’ in France under curfew
“That’s what being an independent is all about – we can take risks that big companies cannot afford.”
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The crime thriller is produced by Amblin Entertainment and will shoot this summer.
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NewsWME Independent heading to Cannes with ‘Nuremberg’ starring Russell Crowe
Nick Meyer’s Sierra Pictures consulting on sales and distribution.
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Panellists cite slowdown in streamer investment and difficulties in attracting audiences to cinemas.
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FeaturesWhy ‘Four Daughters’ director chose to blend documentary and fiction
Oscar-nominated for best documentary feature, Kaouther Ben Hania’s Four Daughters is based on a “spectacular and shocking” case of two missing girls. The Tunisian filmmaker talks about taking inspiration from fiction for her latest true-life story.
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The film explores the life and career of Kim Dong-ho, known as the godfather of the Korean film industry.
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Netflix’s ’Warrior Nun’ creator/showrunner Simon Barry makes feature directorial debut.
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NewsLaurent Cantet, Palme d’Or-winning French director, dies
The French director of films including 2008’s The Class was 63.
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NewsCecile Gaget joins European indie Carrousel Studios as CEO
Carrousel was launched in March by Omar. Sy, Louis Letterier and Thomas Benski.
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Heretic handles international sales for Argentinian comedy drama by Iair Said.
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“We saw an opportunity to deliver action movies, comedy movies, thrillers, sci fi and horror.”
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