All UK/Ireland articles – Page 270
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NewsSheffield Doc/Fest's industry activities to move online for later in 2020
Industry platforms including MeetMarket will take place virtually.
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NewsVertigo sets early UK digital release for ‘The Assistant’
Harvey Weinstein-inspired drama was due for UK theatrical release in April.
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NewsThe UK’s Film & TV Charity issues mental health guidance
Charity suggests steps for staying safe amid lockdown.
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NewsJinga closes key deals on paranormal horror ‘Reborn’ (exclusive)
Supernatural thriller sold to UK, US and Germany distributors among others.
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NewsCurzon, BFI Player, MUBI reveal latest viewing data during UK lockdown
More than 5,000 people watched Curzon’s first in a new series of live-streamed Q&As.
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NewsUrgent call for UK creative businesses and freelancers to respond to Covid-19 survey
The Creative Industries Federation (CIF) is looking to work out where the gaps are in government support the pandemic-struck industry.
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NewsModern Films launches initiative to support UK indie cinemas
Distributor invites audiences to contribute to the independent cinema of their choice.
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FeaturesBFI Flare filmmakers plot next steps for their films: “We can’t allow ourselves to be bitter”
When coronavirus forced the festival to cancel, Flare directors had to make a choice.
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FeaturesHow NFTS graduates are powering the UK film industry
Nearly all of the biggest budget inward investment films in the UK since 2015 had NFTS graduate involvement.
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FeaturesWhy Element Pictures adapted ‘Normal People’ as a TV series rather than a film
Screen speaks to Element Pictures’ Ed Guiney and director Lenny Abrahamson.
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NewsEquity pledges £1m for member support, issues call for further contributions
Actor Mark Rylance has led the drive for funds.
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Reviews‘The Luminaries’: TV Review
Eva Green and Eve Hewson star in Eleanor Catton’s adaptation of her own Booker Prize-winning novel
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FeaturesMy Working From Home Life: Organic managing director Caragh Cook
”Organic has a very active WhatsApp group.”
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NewsUK government unveils plan to support self-employed
“We now must ensure that this package is comprehensive and interim relief is immediately accessible.”
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NewsRaindance sets 2020 festival dates, will take place “no ifs, no buts”
The festival has moved from its previous September slot.
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NewsHow smaller UK streaming platforms are stepping up in the time of coronavirus
Curzon Home Cinema, BFI Player, MUBI and more are moving fast to respond to cancelled theatrical releases and cinema closures.
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NewsUK’s Cineworld backtracks on staff layoffs after government action
Exhibitor to benefit from the government’s furlough scheme.
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FeaturesMy Working From Home Life: Jon Wardle, director of the UK’s National Film & Television School
”My two-year old is now a regular contributor to my meetings with colleagues.”
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NewsLionsgate to break theatrical window with ‘Military Wives’ digital release
Feelgood drama set for premium VOD release on March 27.
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News‘Frozen 2’ scores second biggest ever digital debut in UK
Animated sequel recorded nearly 220,000 digital downloads in its first week.