Robin Wright feature directorial debut ‘Land’ begins shooting for Focus Features in Canada
John Sloss, Steve Farneth of Cinetic Media among executive producers.
First look at Film London Microwave feature ‘Sweetheart’ as production wraps (exclusive)
The film is the final one from the latest Microwave slate to wrap.
Peter and Christina Birro plan film about Swedish publishing legend Amelia Adamo (exclusive)
Adamo is sometimes called the ‘Oprah of Sweden’.
Indie film sector vital in supporting UK production boom, says study (exclusive)
For those working in UK-based inward investment films, 41% of career credits came from working on independent films.
Michael Caine to play Fagin in Sky day-and-date release ‘Twist’
Raff Law to lead contemporary take on ‘Oliver Twist’.
Dagenham Studios looking for new partners after US backers pull out citing Brexit “uncertainty”
Film London chief Adrian Wooton argues that there’s “no evidence” for Brexit impacting UK inward investment.
Cologne, Brindisi project forums uncover emerging talent (exclusive)
Industry professionals get first look at new work.
Transatlantic feature doc ‘The Rower’ starts shooting in the UK (exclusive)
Filming underway in Scotland and Northumberland.
China’s Momo, Jia Zhangke to collaborate on Beijing-set drama
Social media and live streaming giant is moving into film production with project exec produced by Jia.
Beta Film deepens Nordic ties with creation of regional production group
Beta has taken a majority stake in Finland’s Fisher King and created Beta Nordic Studios.
Lucinda Syson, Jason Flemyng team up for film and TV production company
Duo to form The Kernel Factory alongside Dickensian actor Ben Starr and financial controller Cristiano D’Urso.
Dario Argento to shoot fantasy thriller series 'Longinus' for Wild Bunch’s Bim Production, Publispei
New Italian production arm unveils first project.
Alfonso Cuarón signs multi-year TV deal with Apple
Mexican auteur expected to partner with longtime partner Anonymous Content and others.
Felicity Jones, Shailene Woodley, Joe Alwyn, Nabhaan Rizwan, Ncuti Gatwa set for Blueprint, Studiocanal’s ‘Last Letter From Your Lover’
‘Euphoria’ director Augustine Frizzell to direct.
Netflix starts production on Mumbai-set generational drama ‘Tribhanga’
Renuka Shahane directing female-led film.
‘Four Brothers’ wins CONNeXT work-in-progress award
Documentaries and dramas impressed industry professionals at the Ghent event.
‘Animals’ producer Sarah Brocklehurst options two new books (exclusive)
‘Super Gran’ and ‘The Outrun’ will be adapted through Sarah Brocklehurst Productions.
German funds, producers to visit China in anticipation of co-pro treaty
Delegates include the German Federal Film Fund, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg and FFF Bayern.
Philippines launches location incentive, co-production fund
Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) launched the two shooting incentives in Busan.
Wild Bunch expands into production in Italy with creation of BIM Production
The new entity is being created in partnership with Riccardo Russo in the role of CEO and managing director.
