All UK/Ireland articles – Page 611
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CommentExploring possibilities with Edwyn Collins
Pulse Films creatives explained how incorporating narrative into documentaries helps push the boundaries of the genre, in a panel at London’s Open City Docs Festival.
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NewsFault in Our Stars tops UK BO
Fox’s adaptation posts $5.8m (£3.4m) debut, including previews, to dethrone 22 Jump Street; Warner Bros’ Jersey Boys is off-key with $706,000 (£415,000) bow.
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NewsCreative England doubles production pot to £1m
Individual awards will increase to a maximum of £200,000 per project.
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NewsRefreshed London Screenings launches
London’s biggest film export event returns with a new name and strong selection of upcoming titles.
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NewsFilm4 edges closer to new boss
Broadcaster expected to decide on new Film4 head in July, Screen looks at some likely candidates.
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FeaturesWe Are Monster, Leeshon Alexander
Ahead of the world premiere in Edinburgh of We Are Monster, writer and star Leeshon Alexander talked to Screen about bringing a harrowing true story back into the public eye.
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CommentWhere to lunch in London
Stephen Street smartens up with a new restaurant connected to the BFI.
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NewsBBC boss reveals diversity plans
Tony Hall has set out his blueprint for boosting diversity at the BBC, including creating a £2.1m commissioning fund to help ensure the corporation “represents every family and community in the UK”.
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NewsICO plans fest, digital marketing courses
The Independent Cinema Office, the UK’s national organisation for the development and support of independent film exhibition, has confirmed speakers for its two flagship courses this summer.
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NewsConversations wraps London shoot
The Conversations, a comedy co-directed by Haider Zafar [pictured] and Marcus Flemmings, has wrapped production in London after shooting over the past year.
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NewsArts Alliance combines event cinema businesses
Arts Alliance Ventures has merged its events cinema businesses into one integrated operation, to be led by CEO Mark Foster.
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FeaturesIcon Film Distribution: on target
After investment eight months ago, the relaunched Icon Film Distribution is ready to fill a gap in the UK distribution market. CEO Ian Dawson talks to Wendy Mitchell about the team and its new slate
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FeaturesAltitude Film Entertainment: raising the game
Altitude’s joint CEO, Andy Mayson, tells Wendy Mitchell about how the company has expanded smartly and why distribution is the next focus.
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FeaturesRoundtable: Tapping into talent
Industry experts gathered at a Creative England, British Council and Screen International roundtable in Cannes to discuss ways to support new film-making talent. Andreas Wiseman recaps the key discussion points.