Tim Dams
Screen International's Europe editor, based in the UK.
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NewsJafar Panahi, ICFR calls for release of Iranian set and costume designer Leila Naghdipari
Naghdipari was detained during street protests marking the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death in police custody.
News‘The Zone Of Interest’, ‘The Green Border’ among 21 titles added to European Film Awards 2023 selection
40 feature films now selected for Academy’s 2023 shortlist.
NewsRome’s MIA unveils 62 projects for 2023 co-production market
More than 500 international projects were submitted to the Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo (MIA).
FeaturesAgnieszka Holland responds to political attacks on ‘The Green Border’
This week the president of Poland attacked the film, comparing it to Nazi propaganda.
NewsRefugee drama to open inaugural South International Series Festival in Cádiz
45 series will play in the festival’s official selection across five different sections
NewsLocarno confirms Maja Hoffmann as festival president, downsizes board
Luma Foundation founder replaces long-serving president Marco Solari.
NewsEuropean Film Academy to honour Vanessa Redgrave with lifetime achievement award
Award will be presented at European Film Awards in Berlin on December 9.
NewsBero Beyer steps down as CEO of Netherlands Film Fund
Exec had taken time away from organisation earlier this year for work related health reasons.
NewsNetflix adds features by Cristina Comencini and Alessandro Genovesi to Italian slate
Comencini’s feature credits include Venice competition titles ’Don’t Tell’ (2005) and ’When The Night’ (2011).
NewsSascha Schwingel takes over from Nico Hofman as CEO of German production giant UFA
Hofman becomes chairman after 26 years with the company.
NewsEuropean directors add support for Agnieszka Holland in face of Polish political attack
Federation of European Screen Directors (FERA) issues statement strongly defending Holland and her film ’The Green Border’
NewsBBC, Channel 4 and Banijay launch investigations after Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual assaults
The allegations were revealed in a joint investigation by ‘The Times’ and ‘Channel 4’’s Dispatches.
NewsBectu calls for financial support from AMPTP for UK crews suffering ‘incredible hardship’ due to strikes
Union says UK film and TV industry has ground to a halt and that AMPTP has “a responsibility to the workforce.”
NewsZurich Film Festival unveils full 2023 line-up; Todd Haynes and Jessica Chastain to be honoured
Swiss festival programmes 148 films for this year’s edition.
FeaturesThe US streamer squeeze: Why Europe is taking on the SVoDs
Screen reports on a struggle that has major implications for European film funding — and why the UK is taking a different approach.
NewsSan Sebastian rejects calls to pull Netflix ETA terrorism documentary from festival line-up
’No Me Llame Ternera’ features interview with a former leader of the Basque terrorist group ETA.
NewsChina to be country of honour at Mipcom
Tencent Online Video CEO Sun Zhonghuai to deliver keynote.
NewsEuropean Film Academy demands end to threats against Agnieszka Holland by Polish justice minister
Filmmaker was criticised last week after the Venice premiere of competition film ’The Green Border’
NewsFive talking points from the 2023 Venice Film Festival
From the strikes to awards contenders and the inclusion of films by controversial directors.