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FeaturesBerlin buzz: the Competition
The Competition lineup at the 61st Berlinale (Feb 10-20) includes a mouthwatering selection of new work fom established and new directors - including 16 world premieres. Screen profiles the films
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FeaturesBerlin buzz: US sellers
The international sales market had grounds for optimism after last year’s European Film Market, and a host of hot new projects are heading to the EFM in 2011. Jeremy Kay explores US sellers’ offerings
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FeaturesBerlin buzz: non-US sellers
From auteur fare by big-name directors such as Polanski and Besson, to directorial debuts and genre titles, Geoffrey Macnab previews the new projects available for sale for the first time in Berlin’s market
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FeaturesTeddy power
From their origins in a bookshop, the Teddy awards celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2011 as part of the Berlinale. Matt Mueller explores how they became the most prestigious festival awards for gay, lesbian and transgender cinema
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FeaturesThe talent pool
When it comes to acting and film-making talent, Spain is an international hotspot. Chris Evans rounds up the new names emerging from the country
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FeaturesThe pain in Spain
The Spanish box office may have risen in 2010 but the market remains squeezed by piracy. Chris Evans reports
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FeaturesHot properties
Spain has a wealth of high-profile projects lining up for 2011, from the anticipated new film from Pedro Almodovar to the latest horror titles. Chris Evans profiles some of the most exciting titles
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FeaturesThe new face of Spain
Spain’s film-makers are tapping international talent and scoring success on the world stage. Chris Evans explores the growing ambition of the territory — and the realities of film financing
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FeaturesCo-producing with Spain
What makes Spain so attractive to foreign co-producers? Chris Evans reports
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FeaturesDigging for gold
The ambitious $55m oil epic Black Gold is emblematic of the rising ambition of film-making in the Middle East. Geoffrey Macnab speaks to producer Tarak Ben Ammar about mounting an international epic on which he first started work more than 30 years ago
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FeaturesFountain of youth
Colombia is one of the most exciting emerging markets in Latin America, with a diverse range of films breaking out on the international stage. Hugo Chaparro Valderrama explores how the territory’s new wave of directors are combining local support with international savvy
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FeaturesCritical window: Cartagena international film festival
With a new artistic director this year, Colombia’s oldest film festival (Feb 24-March 3) is aiming to become the leading international platform for the territory’s fast-rising film-makers. By Hugo Chaparro Valderrama
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FeaturesRules of attraction
With a growing economy, diverse locations and an expanding skills base, Colombia is aiming to overcome foreign misconceptions and attract international shoots. By Hugo Chaparro Valderrama
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FeaturesAn emerging force
With rising admissions and an expanding exhibition sector, Colombia is trying to confront piracy and build on the success of the 3D phenomenon. Hugo Chaparro Valderrama reports
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FeaturesPlaying the field
From political dramas to US studio-backed thrillers, Hugo Chaparro Valderrama looks at some of the hottest Colombian titles gearing up for 2011 — and the talent behind them
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FeaturesIn the chair: top Colombian directors
Hugo Chaparro Valderrama profiles some of Colombia’s leading film-makers
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FeaturesCage unlocked
Nicolas Cage cut his teeth playing offbeat characters in independent films before changing gears to become a major blockbuster star. With Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance and Drive Angry coming up in 2011, Leonard Klady assesses Cage’s continuing appeal at the global box office
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FeaturesTaking the stage
Cross Creek Pictures, a new film fund backed by US oil and gas players, has jumped onto Hollywood’s radar with its first investment, Black Swan. Its president, Brian Oliver, tells Mike Goodridge the company’s gameplan