All articles by Tim Dams
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NewsDistributor organisation FIAD names Adeline Chauveau as secretary general
EXCLUSIVE: Chauveau is a former managing director of sales organisation Europa International.
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NewsEuro film and TV bodies call for €2.83bn funding support from AgoraEU programme
The European Union’s proposed AgoraEU programme is set to replace Creative Europe from 2028.
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NewsIranian government accused of confiscating exiled filmmakers’ assets
Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association says the regime is confiscating assets to silence dissent.
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NewsMarco Chimenz leaves French production group Federation Studios
Co-managing director left French production and distribution group on April 8.
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NewsItaly’s Vision boards Claudio Cupellini’s school shooting drama ‘The Survivor’
EXCLUSIVE: Filming has just wrapped in Italy on new feature from director of Gomorrah TV series.
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FeaturesEmilie Bujès explains how Visions du Réel is reflecting a shifting documentary landscape
Festival’s outgoing artistic director talks AI, doc funding challenges and the importance of events like VdR.
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FeaturesHow major and indie cinema chains are using AI tools: “They are saving me at least one day a week”
Cinemas are still struggling in the wake of the pandemic and many are turning to artificial intelligence tools in a bid to win back audiences.
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NewsUK’s John Gore Studios acquires UK film and TV costumier Angels Costumes
Founded in 1840, Angels is a key supplier to global film, television and theatre productions.
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NewsUK’s National Theatre strikes European cinema distribution deal with Piece of Magic
EXCLUSIVE: NT Live productions will be released in cinemas across much of Europe by Amsterdam-based distributor.
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NewsHow long will regulators probe Paramount WBD merger, and what remedies might they ask for?
Deal is likely to be investigated by competition authorities in the US, UK and Europe.
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NewsCannes unveils 2026 Official Selection
Competition includes films by Ira Sachs, Pawel Pawlikowski, Marie Kreutzer, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi and Asghar Farhadi.
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NewsMultiplex Ukraine to receive international exhibitor award at CineEurope
Ukrainian exhibitor has continued to run the largest network of cinemas in the country during the war.
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NewsItaly’s David di Donatello awards reveal nominations
The David di Donatello awards will take place on May 6 at Cinecittà Studios in Rome.
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NewsBelgian court rejects Netflix appeal against streaming obligations in landmark case
But, in a win for Netflix, court refers key questions about the working of the financial obligation to the European Union’s Court of Justice.
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NewsLocarno to focus 2026 retrospective programme on infamous Hollywood blacklist
”It is the timeliest one I have worked on in my life,” said curator Ehsan Khoshbakht.
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NewsTorinoFilmLab unveils projects selected for 2026 ScriptLab, ComedyLab and Green Film Lab
EXCLUSIVE: TFL also unveils participants of 2026 Green Film Lab programme
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NewsThe rise of far-right politics is threatening freedom of expression, warn Europe’s screenwriters
Broadcasters and producers are moving away from stories that ”might attract the opprobrium of increasingly powerful far-right actors”.
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NewsMinerva Pictures boards Hot Docs title ‘A War On Women’, about Iran’s feminist movement
EXCLUSIVE: Doc uncovers how women’s struggle for equality has shaped the recent uprisings in Iran.
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NewsHarry Lighton, Saulė Bliuvaitė among six filmmakers selected for Cannes’ La Residence programme
Development programme of Cannes Film Festival unveils participants for 51st edition.
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NewsGermany’s DCM acquires leading Swiss distributor Ascot Elite
Takeover of family-run Swiss company marks latest acquisition by DCM.