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UK training bodies unite to launch Centre of Screen Excellence in Leeds
It is the first Centre of Screen Excellence in the country.
UK box office preview: ‘The Invisible Man’ faces ‘Portrait Of A Lady On Fire’
‘True History Of The Kelly Gang’, ‘Downhill’ among other new openers.
In pictures: Screen International and Panama Film Commission Berlin 2020 reception
The event was held at the Karlsson Penthouse in Berlin.
UK set to crash out of Creative Europe on December 31 (exclusive)
No mention of Creative Europe in negotiation policy paper published today.
UK’s NFTS awards 2020 student prizes
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings participated in a masterclass as part of the graduate showcase.
‘Blue Story’, ‘1917’ actors to lead Reggie Yates’ directorial debut ‘Pirates’ for BBC Films (exclusive)
Yates’ debut follows extensive television work.
UK box office rises 18% year-on-year in the first seven weeks of 2020
The FDA unveiled 2019 statistics today in London.
‘The Mandalorian’ to open Canneseries; Competition line-up includes Apple UK original ‘Trying’
Competition titles include UK’s Trying, Norway’s Atlantic Crossing and Israel’s Losing Alice.
Shola Amoo, Alice Seabright projects among new BBC drama commissions
The BBC has declared its commitment to being the “primary incubator of story-telling talent in the UK”.
Plans emerge of Russia-UK film exchange
Insiders say Russia needs to convince international filmmakers that it is a safe and reliable potential partner.
‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ tops UK box office again with strong hold
’Parasite’ up to £8m after expanding into 560 sites this weekend.
Embankment rides to EFM with Frankie Dettori documentary
Anthony Wonke directs the feature about the iconic jokey.
First Look: Joan Collins and Luke Goss in dark comedy ‘The Loss Adjuster’ (exclusive)
Vincent Woods directs the film, which is set for a Christmas release.
Jim Sturgess to star in Antonia Campbell-Hughes’ directorial debut ‘It Is In Us All’ (exclusive)
The film is fully-funded through Screen Ireland’s POV scheme.
Jinga dominates with ‘Red Latex’ deal (exclusive)
In the film, a young husband escapes his pregnant wife and her smothering family to find refuge with a deranged dominatrix.
Picturehouse Entertainment takes UK rights on Sundance winner ‘The Reason I Jump’ (exclusive)
The documentary is based on Naoki Higashida’s 2007 book.
Berlinale Forum title ‘In Deep Sleep’ to be sold by Reason8 (exclusive)
In addition, Nigina Sayfullaeva’s explicit drama Fidelity that is handled in the market by M-Appeal has been sold to France’s ARP Selection.
Protagonist pacts with Elevation, JunaFilm for female-led thriller (exclusive)
The untitled project is written and directed by Hamburg-based Canadian newcomer Carly May Borgstrom.
BFI, British Council in Berlin to unite UK and international outfits
A senior BFI delegation is encouraging collaboration between international and UK producers.
7&7 takes rights to Rutger Hauer’s final film, ‘Break’ (exclusive)
Written and directed by Michael Elkin, Break follows a troubled but talented young snooker player who attempts to break free from a world of crime.
