UK News – Page 227
-
NewsUK domestic film production falls 72% in Q1 pre-shutdown as inward investment booms
Film and high-end TV production spend hit record £3.6bn in 12 months from April 2019 to March 2020.
-
NewsAdrian Wootton addresses “very detailed” British Film Commission Covid-19 guidelines
The BFC has given itself until May 15 to complete its consultation.
-
NewsVirus crisis plunges UK cinema admissions to record low
Box office was performing strongly in Q1 2020 before nationwide cinema closures.
-
NewsWarp, Element execs join Inside Pictures scheme mentored by BBC Films’ Rose Garnett (exclusive)
The NFTS scheme has chosen 20 participants representing 13 territories.
-
NewsCharades boards sales on ‘Boiling Point’ starring Stephen Graham (exclusive)
Philip Barantini’s film stars Graham as a stressed-out head chef in a high-end restaurant.
-
NewsCornerstone, Genesius launch Australian firm The Reset Collective
The company will handle distribution and production for film and TV.
-
News‘The Assistant’ helps Curzon Home Cinema record best ever weekend
Harvey Weinstein-inspired drama received an early digital release in the UK due to cinema closures.
-
NewsUK cinemas eyeing late June reopening
The UK Cinema Association confirmed Covid-19 safeguards could be in place for a late June reopening.
-
NewsRepublic picks up NYFF doc ‘The Booksellers’ for UK & Ireland
The film centres on New York’s obsessive book vendors.
-
NewsTroika co-founders to depart as agency rebrands
Management company’s clients include Michael Fassbender, Lena Headey and Paddy Considine.
-
NewsUK union Bectu to consult members on ‘return to work’ standards for production
Proposals will be put to members this week.
-
NewsEx-BFI CEO Amanda Nevill joins UK screen consultancy firm Olsberg SPI (exclusive)
In a special advisory role, Nevill will focus on diversity, talent development and screen sector expansion.
-
NewsUK’s ScreenSkills opens fresh funding for mentoring initiatives
Funds of more than £200,000 are available to support organisations or companies delivering mentoring programmes.
-
NewsFilmmakers and industry colleagues pay tribute to Sue Bruce-Smith
“Sue was the kind of person who makes a difference to your life.”
-
NewsIreland unveils plans to re-open cinemas in August
Venues must adhere to social distancing guidelines.
-
NewsScreen Talks live Q&A: How indie producers are keeping their 2020 slates alive
The speakers are Elizabeth Karlsen of Number 9 Films, Mike Elliott of Emu Films and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures.
-
NewsTrevor Green, Entertainment chief and UK distribution stalwart, dies aged 66
Tributes have been paid from across the film industry to Green, who was joint managing director of Entertainment Film Distributors.
-
NewsSue Bruce-Smith, Film4 deputy director and UK indie champion, dies aged 62
Bruce-Smith had previously worked for Palace Pictures and the BFI.
-
NewsUK producer trio option young adult novel ‘Amelia Westlake Was Never Here’ (exclusive)
Loran Dunn, Sorcha Bacon and Savannah James-Bayly have formed new company.
-
NewsBFI Audience Fund “very relaxed” on activity, targets during coronavirus shutdown
Ben Luxford gives details following March funding round.