UK News – Page 658
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NewsCarlo Dusi to head business affairs at Scott Free London
As the new head of business and commercial affairs Dusi will report to head of film and television Liza Marshall.
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NewsNo More Shall We Part team plans Spanish shoot for Carino
After their success on short film No More Shall We Part,Scottish director Shaun Hughes and Iceland-born cinematographer Hakon Palsson plan to reunite on Cariño, which is now in pre-production for a likely May shoot.
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NewsVikranditya Modwane to be director in residence at London's East End Film Festival
The 11th East End Film Festival (EEFF) will run 1-8 July, with a focus on Indian and Bangladeshi cinema.
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NewsThe Devil Inside possesses UK box office
Paramount’s found footage horror knocks John Carter from top spot and holds off strong fellow newcomer 21 Jump Street; The Woman in Black crosses £20m.
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Screen Yorkshire, Northern Film & Media launch Triangle 2012
Screen Yorkshire, Northern Film and Media and Skillset are launching a new national talent development initiative aimed at encouraging writers, directors and producers to develop new working relationships.
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NewsiFeatures2 opens for submissions
Creative England’s low budget film-making scheme has been extended across the UK; 3 projects will be greenlit to shoot on budgets of £350,000 with backing from the BFI Film Fund, BBC and Skillset.
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NewsOne World Media Awards unveils nominees
Miss Bala, Otelo Burning and Shuga: Sex, Love And Money are up for the best drama prize.
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Media Luna picks up rights to UK thriller Unconditional
Christian Cooke and Harry McEntire star in thriller from Stone City Films.
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NewsBudget set to grant tax breaks for UK TV drama
The campaign to secure tax breaks for high-end UK drama looks set for victory,with sources suggesting the Chancellor will announce the scheme in next week’s Budget.
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NewsOutnumbered team writes feature with Origin, BBC Films
EXCLUSIVE: Writer-directors Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin are developing a feature comedy with similar techniques and themes to hit BBC series.
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Curzon Artificial Eye announces raft of promotions, looks to fill four positions
Debbie Rowland becomes director of sales, marketing and distribution; company recruiting Curzon Cinemas MD.
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NewsBBC confirms pay TV download service
The BBC will submit proposals for a paid-for TV download service to the Trust this year, it has revealed.
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NewsUK's DCMS receives 'half a dozen' responses to Creative Europe public consultation
Culture minister Ed Vaizey reiterates government’s opposition to Creative Europe budget increase during House of Lords EU sub-committee.
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NewsSundance London shorts include Comedy winner The Arm
The new Sundance London festival has confirmed the eight shorts screening in its one short film programme.
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NewsBradford Film Festival to open with Damsels In Distress
Olivier Assayas, Barbara Windsor and Ray Winstone are amongst the high profile guests expected to attend.
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NewsLFS, Skillset launch industry programme for UK producers
Skillset-backed Fast Forward: the Whole Story tutors include Colin Vaines, Rebecca O’Brien.
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NewsUK Pay-TV movie probe to include Lovefilm and Netflix
The Competition Commission has extended its investigation into movies on pay-TV as a result of the launch of VoD providers Lovefilm, Netflix and Sky’s forthcoming standalone service.
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News3D Storytelling conference sets speakers including Sky’s John Cassy, director Julian Napier, Vision 3’s Chris Parks
Programme details have been confirmed for the 3D Storytelling conference at London’s Ravensbourne on March 22 and 23.
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NewsNorthern Film & Media, Film4, Skillset launch development programme
The 12 week intensive programme will be headed up by Ivana Mackinnon, Kate Leys and Jo McClellan.