All UK/Ireland articles – Page 271
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NewsBafta considers moving awards screenings online and help with fees for freelancers
“We are aware that membership fees will be a concern for some members at this time.”
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NewsSundance London, Hong Kong festivals postponed amid coronavirus pandemic
Sundance Institute to “reimagine” 58 live programmes planned through August.
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FeaturesHow the UK film and TV sectors will remain fully open for business after Brexit
The British Film Institute and British Film Commission are in Berlin to reassure the international screen industries.
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NewsCurzon, BFI Player, MUBI reveal viewing data after UK and European cinemas shut down
‘The Truth’ was the most-viewed title on Curzon Home Cinema from March 20-22.
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Reviews‘Maxxx’: TV Review
Fast and filthy comedy from E4 created by O-T Fagbenle and co-starring Christopher Meloni and Jourdan Dunn
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NewsBFI, Film and TV Charity create Covid-19 emergency relief fund; Netflix donates £1m
Covid-19 Film and TV Emergency Relief Fund will provide short-term relief to active workers and freelancers in the UK film industry.
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NewsOpposition party, actors union pressure UK government to act on freelancers
Equity today demanded an income guarantee for creative workers over the coming months.
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NewsFilm4 acquires ‘Dogs Don’t Wear Pants’ TV rights (exclusive)
Finnish sex drama was set for UK theatrical release before cinema closures.
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NewsNoah Media Group acquires indigenous sports star documentary ‘The Australian Dream’
It is the company’s first third-party sales project.
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Reviews‘Feel Good’: TV Review
Mae Martin’s semi-autobiographical comedy could be as good as it gets
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NewsUK box office stalls as cinemas close amid pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak has led to all cinemas across the UK being closed.
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NewsUK trade bodies issue £15bn freelancer coronavirus masterplan
Bectu, ScreenSkills and Directors UK among trade bodies to submit letter to chancellor.
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FeaturesWho are the next generation of UK film awards contenders?
The UK has an ever-growing pool of skilled filmmakers across every sector.
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NewsUK’s ScreenSkills outlines workforce support measures
Measures include daily training sessions and work-from-home guidance.
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NewsHow UK indie cinemas are coping with the impact of coronavirus
Indie cinema heads in Glasgow, Nottingham, London and Uckfield reflect on the current crisis.
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NewsBafta in talks with UK distributors to bring in emergency eligibility rules for film awards (exclusive)
Bafta wants to ensure films not released theatrically due to pandemic closedown can still qualify.
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NewsUK government to close cinemas; faces criticism over freelancer support
The situation will be reviewed each month.
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FeaturesComment: “The bounce-back, when it comes, is likely to be fast-moving”
Nia Daniels, editor at KFTV and The Knowledge, believes that behind the scenes there are reasons to be cheerful for the screen sector.
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NewsCurzon staff agree to “short-term pay cut” in the wake of coronavirus closures
Employees across exhibition, distribution and Curzon Home Cinema take salary cut.