UK News – Page 178
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NewsBBC Storyville chief heads to Fremantle to lead new factual unit
Mandy Chang exits after four years to become global head of documentaries.
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NewsSundance, IFFR winner ‘The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be Quiet’ lands UK-Ireland deal
Ana Katz’s Argentinian drama set for May release.
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NewsFilm Constellation pre-sells Sofia Boutella sci-fi ‘Settlers’ to UK, Germany, Italy (exclusive)
Brooklynn Prince also stars in the film, which is currently in post.
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NewsUK government to host international ‘green initiatives in film’ event
Conference to address the climate crisis and how to boost sustainability in film through international collaboration.
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NewsUK’s IWC award winners must now meet BFI diversity standards
Annual bursary prize is awarded at the BFI London Film Festival.
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NewsRestart conference: Vue, Picturehouse heads to talk bringing audiences back to cinemas
Time and date: 10:45am BST, Thursday May 20
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News“It is a constant, terrifying tightrope”: 870 sign letter calling for change in film and TV culture
Open letter sparked by Noel Clarke allegations.
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NewsRestart conference: Working Title, See-Saw, Monumental heads to discuss new landscape for producers
Time and date: 9:30am BST, Wednesday May 19
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NewsGlastonbury Festival live shows to play in UK cinemas (exclusive)
Artists including Coldplay, Damon Albarn, HAIM will play.
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NewsMorgan Matthews to direct ‘The Railway Children’ sequel with new and original cast
Cast revealed for sequel, directed by Morgan Matthews.
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NewsCharades, Curzon-backed Mother Tongues development award reveals first projects (exclusive)
Projects are by UK-based filmmakers with non-English language scripts.
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NewsClaire Foy to lead UK thriller series ‘Marlow’ for BritBox
The eight-episode series is from Motive Pictures, Endeavor Content.
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NewsRestart conference: Film4, BBC Film, BFI Film Fund execs to discuss the future of UK public funding
Time and date: 2.45pm BST, Wednesday May 19
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NewsVue Cinemas to reopen all UK venues from May 17
The company has carried out upgrades to several venues during the closure.
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NewsAmazon, Paramount execs join Inside Pictures scheme mentored by Netflix’s Fiona Lamptey
Film4 and Match Factory execs also selected for NFTS scheme from 11 territories.
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NewsSundance London set to return as physical festival
Edgar Wright documentary ‘The Sparks Brothers’ to open UK festival.
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NewsOdeon to open “vast majority” of UK cinemas on May 17
Odeon is the UK’s second-largest cinema chain.
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NewsNoel Clarke “deeply sorry” but “vehemently” denies sexual misconduct
”I will be seeking professional help to educate myself and change for the better.”
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NewsChair of Edinburgh’s CMI steps down after three years
Recruitment underway to replace Sandy Begbie.
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NewsQueer Kenyan doc ‘I Am Samuel’ acquired for new UK streaming platform
Peter Murimi’s documentary to launch on digital platform Bohemia Euphoria.