All articles by Tim Dams – Page 3
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NewsSpain’s Jaime Tarrazón elected president of international cinema body UNIC
Tarrazón takes over from the UK’s Phil Clapp who has held the role for the past 13 years.
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NewsProducer groups from France, Germany and Spain team up as Euro lobbying accelerates
EXCLUSIVE: France’s Eurocinema, Germany’s PROG and Spain’s PATE, which represent three of largest European production territories, have begun working closely together.
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NewsScreenSkills CEO Laura Mansfield to step down
ScreenSkills chair Lisa Opie will step in as executive chair until new CEO appointed.
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NewsAgnieszka Holland to direct biopic of Marlene Dietrich
Film reunites producers behind Holland’s Franz.
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NewsEuropa Distribution’s new co-presidents to focus on AgoraEU negotiations
A Contracorriente’s Eduardo Escudero and Polyfilm’s Sabine Hofmann have been elected co-presidents.
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NewsHBO Max names Movistar Plus+ film exec Guillermo Farré as head of Spanish originals
Movistar+’s former head of original films’ credits include Oscar nominee Sirât by Oliver Laxe.
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NewsLocarno unveils partners and participants for first Open Doors Connect programme
Programme sees foundations, film institutions, and organisations sponsor industry professionals from Global South.
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NewsTIFF: The Market says over 130 buyers confirmed so far for launch edition
List of buyers includes UK’s Picturehouse, Greece’s Tanweer, Benelux’s Cineart, Germany’s Plaion, China’s Bona Film Group, and Spain’s A Contracorriente.
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NewsVenice title ‘Gioia’ and Rome premiere ‘The Eyes Of Others’ secure North American deals
EXCLUSIVE: Both films are being sold by Italy’s Vision Distribution.
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NewsAsia Argento to receive lifetime achievement award at Locarno Film Festival
Actress and filmmaker will receive honour at festival’s 79th edition this summer.
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NewsFox Corp strikes $22bn deal for Roku
Fox shareholders will own about 73% of the merged business, with Roku shareholders taking the other 27%.
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NewsBàrbara Mestanza and Marc Pujolar’s ‘Filthy’ leads Sheffield DocFest winners
The Spanish documentary won the grand jury award in the international competition.
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NewsHelen Mirren, Aardman co-founders and Glasgow Film’s Allison Gardner recognised in King’s Birthday honours
Film composer Patrick Doyle, actor and director Dexter Fletcher and vfx exec Paul J. Franklin also honoured.
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NewsBendita Film Sales boards Karlovy Vary title Jan-Eric Mack’s ‘A Happy Family’
EXCLUSIVE: The film explores themes of poverty and social inequality in Switzerland.
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NewsKarlovy Vary Film Festival unveils 2026 official selection
Lineup includes new films by Nader Saeivar, Valeria Sarmiento, and Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov.
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NewsLocarno’s Open Doors unveils projects, producers and directors for Africa-focused 2026 edition
Open Doors programme is part of the festival’s industry strand Locarno Pro and runs from August 5-10.
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NewsTeodora Ana Mihai and Fien Troch projects set for Flanders Film Days showcase
First titles for programme also include works in progress by Anthony Nti & Chingiz Karibekov, Stijn Coninx and Bas Devos.
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NewsThe Match Factory unveils multiple deals on Cannes prize-winners
The Mubi-owned sales company has scored multiple deals on its Cannes slate
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NewsBuyers and sellers give their verdict on Cannes 2026
General view was that the range and quality of market packages marked an improvement on 2025.
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NewsHammer Films to release 4K restoration of 1958 horror ‘Dracula’ with addition of long-lost footage
EXCLUSIVE: Theatrical and home entertainment release in time for Halloween will incorporate footage only ever seen by audiences attending the film’s original Japanese theatrical launch in 1958.