All articles by Tim Dams – Page 4
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FeaturesSeven talking points from Cannes 2026: Market perks up, Dogma returns, AI moves in
The general view was that the range and quality of packages and scripts marked an improvement over 2025’s bloated fare.
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NewsPegah Ahangarani’s ‘Rehearsals For A Revolution’ wins Cannes documentary award
Alexander Murphy’s Tin Castle receives a special mention from L’Œil d’or jury.
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FeaturesWho are the key private equity players backing film productions in Europe?
Europe is a haven for films looking for soft money, but has very few private investors prepared to put in equity.
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NewsSarah Arnold’s Cannes Directors’ Fortnight premiere ‘Too Many Beasts’ wins Europa Cinemas prize
Arnold’s feature debut will now receive the support from the European exhibition network during its release.
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Features“Diversity is the defining feature of European cinema,” says European Film Promotion president Vítor Pinheiro
One year into the job, Pinheiro reflects on the challenges facing the European industry and how some of EFP’s programmes can help.
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NewsTimeless Cinema unveils platform for connecting classic film programmers and rights owners
Cannes launch comes as classic films enjoy a resurgence in cinemas.
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NewsWhich films are in the running for the 2026 Venice Film Festival?
The Adventures Of Cliff Booth, Wild Horse Nine, A Woman Unknown, Being Heumann tipped for Lido bows.
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NewsScreen International’s Global Production Awards reveal 2026 winners in Cannes
14 competitive awards and one special recognition prize were handed out at the Mademoiselle Gray Plage Barrière in Cannes.
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NewsRome’s MIA market unveils financing and animation initatives for 2026 edition
MIA unveils programme launches for 12th edition which takes place October 19-23
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NewsBerlin’s European Film Market names South Africa as 2027 Country in Focus
It is the second African country in a row to be highlighted at the EFM after Morocco last year.
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NewsEuropa Cinemas unveils nine projects for 2026 Collaborate to Innovate scheme
EXCLUSIVE: Selected projects include a Danish version of the Cineville subscription scheme.
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NewsEU underlines support for European film: “The industry shouldn’t be too nervous”
The proposed AgoraEU programme will replace Creative Europe.
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NewsSaudi Arabia boosts film incentive to headline 60% rate
Saudi Film Commission said increase was part of overall update of incentive programme that would include improved and quicker pay outs.
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NewsIsraeli award winner ‘The Sea’ finally secures international sales
EXCLUSIVE: The producer has been representing the film himself until now.
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NewsKino Swiat CEO Dorota Eberhardt on pushing into Polish production
Eberhardt estimates Kino Swiat will invest in two to four productions a year.
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NewsScanbox acquires Swedish producer DramanationNordic
Projects in development include heist thriller Made in Sweden (working title).
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FeaturesTheatre impresario John Gore on his £100m bet on the UK film industry
In the space of 15 months, John Gore Studios has financed six films and acquired a slew of UK companies.
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FeaturesCannes market 2026: 15 buzz titles from Europe
Screen presents a selection of the buzziest projects from Europe available to international buyers at this year’s Cannes market.
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FeaturesEuropean distributors talk Cannes titles and the state of the market: “Audiences either love a film or hate it”
Screen International hosted a roundtable conversation with Stefan Bradea, Sara Frain, Johanna Mayer, Dorothee Pfistner and Andrea Romeo.
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NewsOpen Reel takes on sales for Brazilian feature ‘Low Light’ starring Palme d’Or winner Sandra Corveloni
EXCLUSIVE: Directed by Bel Bechara and Sandro Serpa, Low Light won the three prizes as a work in progress at last year’s Ventana Sur.