All articles by Screen staff – Page 91
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NewsWang Xiaoshuai starts work on Mosaic
Chinese film-maker Wang Xiaoshuai has started shooting his new drama Mosaic, with backing from Beijing-based entertainment group Tempo Films Investment.
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NewsUMedia and Brazil's Dezenove sign three year, multi-picture deal
Brazilian production company Dezenove and UMedia, the French independent production and distribution company, have signed a three-year, multi-picture deal.
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NewsKaohsiung fest removes controversial doc from line-up
In an attempt to minimise controversy, Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City Government has decided to separate the screening of documentary 10 Conditions Of Love from the upcoming Kaohsiung Film Festival in October.
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NewsTaipei Golden Horse reveals 25 projects for third FTPP
Taiwan’s Leon Dai, French filmmaker Lorenzo Recio and Israel’s Micha Kinsbruner are among the filmmakers who have had projects selected for the third edition of the Taipei Golden Horse’s co-production market.
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NewsJames Schamus and Simon Beaufoy join Scriptwriters fest line-up
Focus Features chief executive James Schamus and Oscar-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy have joined the line-up of the Screenwriters’ Festival (SWF), which runs October 26 – 29 in Cheltenham.
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NewsFounding Of A Republic has record-breaking opening day
China Film Group’s The Founding Of A Republic, a patriotic film made to celebrate the 60th anniversary of People’s Republic of China, was given the widest release ever in China on Sep 16, and unsurprisingly scored a record-breaking opening half day.
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NewsScreen England appoints Ruth Pitt as executive director
Screen England has appointed Ruth Pitt to the new role of executive director and John Newbigin as it first independent chair.
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NewsPower to the Pixel reveals Ted Hope as keynote speaker, Pixel Pitch finalists
Veteran independent film producer Ted Hope will give the keynote speech at this year’s Power to the Pixel Cross-Media Forum, which will be held at The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival in October.
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NewsStephen Rollins and Todd Allen launch Identity Entertainment
Producers Stephen Rollins and Todd Allen have formed a new venture called Identity Entertainment, which has signed a multi-picture deal with New York-based trading company, Ginepri Capital.
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NewsThe Italian Job screenwriter Troy Kennedy Martin dies at 77
Troy Kennedy Martin, the British screenwriter whose credits include The Italian Job, died of cancer yesterday (September 15) aged 77 years old.
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NewsRegional agency EM Media receives $800,000 boost
EM Media, the screen agency for the East Midlands, has received an $829,696 (£500,000) boost from the East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA) to invest in film and media.
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NewsRevolver appoints Lucy Savage as head of TV and new media
Revolver Entertainment has appointed Lucy Savage to the new role of head of TV and new media. It is part of the distributor’s ongoing expansion.
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NewsWorld premiere of Disney's A Christmas Carol to kick off festive season
London will host the world premiere of Disney’s A Christmas Carol across three screens simultaneously, in what it is claimed will be the biggest UK 3D screening to date.
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NewsKalev, Schmid and Lioret shortlisted for European LUX prize
Kamen Kalev’s Eastern Plays, Hans-Christian Schmid’s Storm (Sturm) and Welcome by Phillippe Lioret have been selected to compete for this year’s European Parliament LUX Prize.
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NewsUK opens The September Issue, Storm brews in Germany
ScreenDaily’s weekly round-up of the local and independent releases in key markets this week.
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NewsThe 17th Raindance Film Festival reveals award nominations
Independent film showcase Raindance Film Festival has revealed the shortlist for its annual awards.
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NewsStrand picks up US rights to Lou Ye's Spring Fever
US independent sets spring 2010 release for Chinese drama which played in competition at Cannes and is in TIFF this week.
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NewsScreenDaily named one of the world's top ten film sites
ScreenDaily has been named one of the top ten film sites in world by The Sunday Times.
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NewsEntertainment unions join calls for tough action on digital pirates
A group of leading UK trade unions have joined forces with the creative industries in a bid to save thousands of jobs at risk from illegal file-sharing.
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NewsLondon Film Festival boosts awards for 53rd edition
The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival is boosting its awards this year introducing new categories, including Best Film and Best British Newcomer, and hosting a dedicated ceremony for the first time.