All articles by Wendy Mitchell – Page 120
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NewsRotterdam starts new competition for films without Benelux distribution
The International Film Festival Rotterdam is introducing a new competition that aims to support film distribution in Dutch cinemas.
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FeaturesLes Misérables: a revolutionary new approach
For the veterans behind Les Misérables, it was a film of firsts – including the bold move to capture actors singing live on set. Wendy Mitchell talks to the team that brought the iconic musical to life on screen.
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NewsWarp Films branches out into family films by optioning Wild Boy
EXCLUSIVE: Warp Films is planning its first children’s film, after optioning Rob Lloyd Jones’ forthcoming book Wild Boy.
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CommentLet the games begin
TargetMCG has decorated its London office to match a custom-build holiday game that will benefit a local soup kitchen.
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NewsRotterdam to open with Resurrection of a Bastard
The 42nd International Film Festival Rotterdam will open on Jan 23 with the world premiere of The Resurrection of a Bastard by Dutch director Guido van Driel.
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NewsFirst Berlinale Competition titles unveiled
Selections include Ulrich Seidl’s Paradise: Hope and Gus Van Sant’s Promised Land.
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CommentCredit where credit is due
Why the UK Film Tax Relief is essential for the health of local productions, including big films like Les Misérables.
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NewsLondon Film School launches MA in Film Business with University of Exeter
Scott Meek to chair advisory board.
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NewsAdam Wimpenny starts shooting debut feature Blackwood in London
EXCLUSIVE: Ed Stoppard, Sophia Myles, and Russell Tovey star in the supernatural thriller.
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NewsBerberian Sound Studio, Broken, The Imposter lead winners at BIFAs
UPDATE: Berberian Sound Studio scooped the biggest haul of trophies at the 15th British Independent Film Awards but was beaten to the Best Film prize by Rufus Norris’ drama Broken.
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CommentWomen's work -- in the spotlight
There was plenty of festive spirit on display at Friday’s Sky Women in Film and TV Awards at London’s Park Lane Hilton.
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NewsFilm4.0 readies new projects with Entwistle, Shynola
EXCLUSIVE: Screen talks to Anna Higgs, Film4.0’s head, about its busy slate including films from Ben Wheatley and collective Shynola.
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FeaturesJacqueline Durran
UK costume designer Jacqueline Durran continues her collaboration with Joe Wright on Anna Karenina, creating costumes lush enough for 1870s Russia yet with a modern twist. Wendy Mitchell reports
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CommentLes Mis premiere hits high note
It was an appropriately star-studded evening in London last night for the world premiere of the star-studded film adaptation of Les Misérables.
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CommentSpirit of independence
Cloud Atlas is a $100m epic spanning centuries and continents; and no matter your review of the final film, you have to admire the project’s ambitions.
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FeaturesHitting close to home
Lionsgate UK has had a banner year led by The Hunger Games - but the distributor is also committed to backing British film. Wendy Mitchell talks to CEO Zygi Kamasa [pictured]