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    UK’s Tea Shop on bustling development slate and why commerciality is not “a dirty word” (exclusive) 73154y

    2024-05-20T05:00:00Z 1mz2r

    The producer of Cannes thriller ’The Surfer’ is developing projects with Ruth Paxton, Merman, Searchlight and Jimmy Dean. 

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    The Palme d’Or whisperer: Neon’s Jeff Deutchman on the company’s Cannes strategy 1b1h2g

    2024-05-19T09:30:00Z

    “The only real way to do Cannes is to go see as many movies as you can.”

  • Rungano Nyoni headshot (photo by Gabriel Gauchet)
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    Rungano Nyoni talks feeling the pressure with her second film ‘On Becoming A Guinea Fowl’ 365e

    2024-05-17T17:32:00Z

    The feature is showing in Cannes Un Certain Regard

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    Eva Yates on her vision for BBC Film 1x9z

    2024-05-13T09:12:00Z

    Two years into her role, BBC Film director Eva Yates reflects on challenges and opportunities for the UK public-funding pillar.

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    ‘Exhuma’ director Jang Jae-hyun on what lies beneath his horror hit and next project plans (exclusive) x3944

    2024-05-02T08:54:00Z

    The filmmaker reflects on the blockbuster success of his latest occult thriller and muses on vampires for his next production.

  • Filmmaker Neil Diamond in 2024 Hot Docs selection 'Red Fever'
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    Neil Diamond, Catherine Bainbridge talk 2024 Hot Docs world premiere ‘Red Fever’ 1r4t4p

    2024-04-27T21:36:00Z

    ”One of the things we’re known for is not shaming people.”

  • Drew Simon
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    Drew Simon of FilmNation label Infrared talks early strategy: “I want to make clutter-busters” (exclusive) 2p6k1l

    2024-04-25T21:39:00Z

    “We saw an opportunity to deliver action movies, comedy movies, thrillers, sci fi and horror.”

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    Nthibah Pictures heads on fully financing projects, filming in South Africa, plans for ‘Boy Kills World’ spin-offs 615f1w

    2024-04-25T08:31:00Z

    “What makes us a little different is that we are making content for the global marketplace,” says CEO Simon Swart. 

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    ‘Robot Dreams’ producer Sandra Tapia on forging a career based on international collaboration 5v5u1v

    2024-04-18T10:33:00Z

    Tapia is the recipient of the inaugural Screen International Catalan Producer of the Year award, to be presented with BCN Film Fest.

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    Film Export UK chief executive Charlie Bloye to retire: “We aren’t a zombie legacy business” (exclusive) 1n3u1f

    2024-04-12T11:02:00Z

    The long-serving executive will step down after 17 years this July.

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    Alison Owen talks Amy Winehouse biopic 'Back To Black', new 'Wuthering Heights' film (exclusive) 3o2o9

    2024-04-08T12:58:00Z

    Owen is making a new feature film of ‘Wuthering Heights’ with Studiocanal, casting now.

  • (L-R): John Fithian, Jackie Brenneman, Patrick Corcoran of The Fithian Group
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    Former top NATO execs The Fithian Group on why global industry is poised for growth 4k5l2x

    2024-04-05T20:51:00Z

    Founding partners talk direct distribution, clients’ plans for European studio, and why data rules.

  • Vika!
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    “I’m scared as hell of ageing”: the story behind making ‘Vika!’, about the 84-year old DJ still partying hard 5c466p

    2024-03-25T10:16:00Z

    Poland’s Agnieszka Zwiefka has combined observational documentary with scripted musical scenes for the feature doc ‘Vika!’

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    How the UK first-time directors of ‘Grand Theft Hamlet’ made a film within a game 5g1043

    2024-03-23T08:01:00Z

    “Grand Theft Auto and Hamlet - it’s these two cultural beacons that are often misunderstood.”

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    Meeting Point Vilnius is putting the emphasis on “doing rather than talking”, says Ena Rahelić 3833e

    2024-03-22T16:31:00Z

    Ena Rahelić has reimagined MPV as a boutique event to help internationalise the careers of Lithuanian talent. 

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    Mara Gourd-Mercado on developing H:DOX’s industry activities 4n1g70

    2024-03-18T15:00:00Z

    Documentary festival’s new head of industry and training talks raising money and creating a safe space for discussions.

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    “You’re always on time. You’re always polite”: Why Ema Ryan Yamazaki directed ‘The Making Of A Japanese’ 4e196u

    2024-03-18T13:18:00Z

    The Japanese doc director turned her camera on a Japanese elementary school, 

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    Filipino doc director Ramona S Diaz on why she will release ‘And So It Begins’ herself at home 303838

    2024-03-18T11:50:00Z

    Diaz has tangled with the ruling Marcos family before, with the former first lady trying to prevent the release of ‘Imedia’ in 2003.

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    Exclusive Rishi Sunak interview: UK prime minister explains why he hopes indie will safeguard the UK film industry 5qf19

    2024-03-15T15:52:00Z

    Sunak also explains where he believes there is for UK freelancers. 

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    Video: Far East Film Festival founder on the impact of Asian film on Western audiences 3i6n2y

    2024-03-15T10:27:00Z

    Sabrina Baracetti spoke to Screen at Hong Kong Filmart.