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NewsHanWay comes on board for Kevin Macdonald's Life In A Day
HanWay Films has taken on international sales rights to Life In A Day, the unique user-generated feature film that is being directed by Kevin Macdonald (Last King of Scotland) and executive produced by Ridley Scott (Gladiator).
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NewsHPI revs up AFM slate with Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance 3D
Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park International will commence sales at AFM next week on the action sequel with Nicolas Cage back in the saddle as the motorcycle stuntman with supernatural powers.
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NewsGodard not to travel to US to collect honorary Oscar
Jean-Luc Godard will not attend the Governors Awards hosted by the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences to collect his honorary award on November 13.
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NewsCelluloid Nightmares pounces on Sitges hit Atrocious for AFM
Celluloid Nightmares has acquired worldwide sales rights to the Spanish horror film following the world premiere at Sitges.
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NewsVietnamese hit Clash finds US home at Indomina
Indomina Releasing continues to bulk up its initial distribution slate with US rights to the action title.
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NewsVisit Films announces slew of sales in run-up to AFM
New York-based sales company Visit Films has closed a number of deals ahead of next week’s AFM in Santa Monica.
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NewsBerry to enter awards race with Frankie & Alice
Halle Berry has thrown her hat into the awards contest as it was announced that Freestyle Releasing will give Frankie & Alice a qualifying run on December 17 in New York and Los Angeles.
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LA Greek Film Festival sets 2011 dates
The fifth annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival will run from June 9-12, 2011.
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NewsDubai International Film Festival to open with The King’s Speech
The King’s Speech, directed by Tom Hooper, will open the 7th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) on December 12.
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FeaturesMarie-Pierre Macia
The head of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival’s Sanad fund talks about how the new initiative is supporting Arab filmmakers from across the region.
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FeaturesJacqueline Lyanga
AFI Fest director Jacqueline Lyanga talks to Jeremy Kay about programme selections, David Lynch and the decision to keep the festival free.
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FeaturesRoom in Rome
The International Rome Film Festival (Oct 28 - Nov 5) is an effective launchpad into the Italian market and is an increasing industry draw. Sheri Jennings reports
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NewsParanormal Activity 2 shakes up the UK box office
Paranormal Activity 2 won the first battle of the half-term box office grossing $6m (£3.8m) from 389 screens for a week-high screen average of $15,340 (£9,678).
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NewsAmsterdam doc fest reveals 52-projects for co-finance market
The IDFA’s co-finance market reveals line-up, including projects from the US, New Zealand, Mexico, China, South Korea, and Canada, as well as Europe.
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NewsHenry's Crime to open 10th Marrakech Film Festival
Director Malcom Venville is expected to attend the opening night gala.
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NewsDouble Edge to start shooting $12m Black & White in Dec
Bo Huang and Angelababy join cast of first China/Taiwan co-production Black & White; budget increased to $12m.
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NewsStockholm to open 21st edition with Dolan's Heartbeats
Festival receives a record 1,500 submissions.
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FeaturesHome is where the heart is
The Gulf territories have attracted international attention with their investment clout and bold plans to create a world-class film infrastructure. But the message is now clear that the region is not a funder for the West but intent on building its local industry and talent base. Matt Ross reports
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Fourth Parisfx announces dates
The programme features the makers of the next Harry Potter instalment, and Despicable Me
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FeaturesHunky Dory
Minnie Driver stars as a high school teacher in Marc Evans’ Swansea set musical feature which is being sold by Independent at the forthcoming AFM.