UK News – Page 219
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NewsSundance London lead progammer David Courier to retire
“David’s incredible generosity and fierce support of artists will remain imprinted on our work at Sundance.”
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NewsEdgar Wright’s ‘Last Night In Soho’ moved to April 2021
Wright said the film ”is not quite finished yet due to Covid 19”.
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NewsVertigo acquires ‘Infamous’, ‘Ghosts Of War’ for UK; sets digital releases (exclusive)
Both will also be released in Australia and New Zealand through a partnership with Rialto Distribution.
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NewsUK indie cinemas will only survive three months with social distancing, says survey
The majority of respondents were community cinemas, charity venues and film festivals.
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NewsUK industry fast-tracks training to help film and TV production resume
ScreenSkills-lead training will be ready to roll out in June.
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NewsScreen Stars of Tomorrow 2020: submissions close today
The successful talent showcase will announce its 2020 selection later this year.
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NewsEmma Mackey, Joe Alwyn, Fionn Whitehead, Emily Beecham board Brontë origin story ‘Emily’
‘Sex Education’ star Mackey will play Emily Brontë for Frances O’Connor’s directing debut.
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NewsHow UK-Sweden feature ‘Ultra Pure’ is planning a socially-distanced shoot this summer
“Cast and crew will be briefed on hygiene procedures at the beginning of each day.”
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NewsFour UK producers secure single-project awards from Creative Europe
They include Hurricane Films’ Sid Vicious biopic ’Something Else’.
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News‘The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck’ set for documentary adaptation (exclusive)
GFC Films and Universal Content Group acquire rights to the international bestseller.
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NewsEdgar Wright, Nira Park, Joe Cornish, Rachael Prior launch production company Complete Fiction
They are developing three projects for Netflix.
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News‘Harry Potter’ producer David Barron makes TV move with ‘A Treachery Of Spies’
Marks first foray into TV drama for Barron’s BeaglePug production outfit.
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NewsVertigo acquires ‘Saint Frances’ for UK, sets digital release (exclusive)
SXSW award winner marks feature directorial debut of Alex Thompson.
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NewsTwo-thirds of UK film and TV freelancers receiving no government support, warns survey
Women in Film and TV (UK) carried out a survey of women and men in the UK industry.
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NewsUK producer Alan J. ‘Willy’ Wands dies aged 67
Tributes pour in for the veteran producer, best known for his work on films including ‘The Magdalene Sisters’.
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NewsBack-to-work blueprint for UK TV production unveiled
Major broadcasters, Pact, Coba and ITN fire starting gun on return to production.
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NewsUK’s Film and TV Charity launches mental health support scheme
The free resource provides a safe space for industry professionals.
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NewsFrench film publicists unite to create association as lockdown bites
Publicists have been hard hit by cinema closures and festival cancellations.
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NewsDavid Freyne’s ‘Dating Amber’ to debut on Amazon Prime Video in June
Altitude handles international sales and will screen the film at Cannes virtual market.
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NewsGoldfinch creates £500,000 loans fund for independent UK producers
Companies must pay a minimum £2,000 admin charge.