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What do the Bifa nominations say about the UK indie film industry? - The Screen Podcast
On this week's episode of The Screen Podcast, the team unpacks what this year's Bifa nominations say about the UK indie film industry at large. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by awards and box office editor Charles Gant and UK producer Helen Simmons…
Perspective Films Reveals Inaugural Documentary Film Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Perspective Films, a new documentary co-production initiative led by independent producer Jess Devaney, has unveiled its inaugural slate of films, Variety can report exclusively. The subjects of Perspective's first five documentaries include the…
A Group of Industry Dealmakers Are Offering $1 Million to Turn a Rising Director's Short Film Into a Feature (EXCLUSIVE)
InTension Industries is a new independent production company out of Provo, Utah, that is focused on indie and genre film fare. Founded by a quartet of seasoned Hollywood dealmakers, the company is looking to shake up the industry by offering one…
Globe-trotting' action film is polarising fans as sequel airs on BBC tonight
When a classic film like this lands on your screen, it's not one you'll want to overlook, boasting unforgettable action sequences and one of Hollywood's most celebrated stars. Hitting cinemas in 2003, this action franchise was an enormous hit, yet…
Stephen Fung reflects on the challenges of filming Hong Kong's busy streets
Hong Kong director and actor Stephen Fung Tak-lun says filming with a smartphone offers greater flexibility, particularly for street shoots, as it requires fewer crew members and attracts less attention from passers-by. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH…
San Diego Asian Film Festival kicks off its 27th year with nearly 200 films
Pac-Arts kicks off the 27th annual San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) on Nov. 5. The festival will showcase nearly 200 films from 35 countries over the next 10 days. SDAFF opens Thursday at the San Diego Natural History Museum with the animated…
Celebrity Race Across the World locations: Where is the new series filmed?
One of Britain's favourite adventure travel shows is back, and this time it's the celebrities' turn to take on Race Across the World. Celebrity Race Across the World sees four new pairings take part in the adventure as they race to the finish line…
Palm Springs Film Awards 2027 List
The Palm Springs International Film Awards, the event that annually kicks off the Palm Springs Film Festival in the heart of awards season, is revealing its list of 2027 honorees. We are updating as the list rolls out ahead of the opening-night…
Ranbir Kapoor in Ramayana: India's costliest film retells a beloved Hindu epic - but divides critics
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, Sony Pictures India's most expensive film - a lavish retelling of the Hindu epic Ramayana, made in two parts for a reported $500m - has opened in cinemas worldwide, sparking enormous expectations and mixed reviews.
Keanu Reeves Returns as John Wick in Animated Prequel Film
Keanu Reeves is returning as John Wick in an animated film that aims to tell the assassin's story before the tragic events of the first movie. The animated flick will be produced by the same team that produced the John Wick movies, comprised of…
Tender Loving Care: Trailer For Mike Leigh's New Film Released
Posted in: Movies, Trailer | Tagged: Mike Leigh, Tender Loving Care The trailer for what could possibly be Mike Leigh's final film has been released. Tender Loving Care releases in theaters in December. Tender Loving Care trailer arrives ahead of…
'Black Doves' season 2 filming locations: Where was Keira Knightley's hit Netflix show filmed?
Black Doves, Netflix's ace answer to Slow Horses, blasts back this month with a second season that builds, and even improves, on the excellent first run. Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a spy with the covert Black Doves agency, is now the PM's wife.
'Godzilla,' Record Anime Boom and a Global Co-Production Hunt: Takeaways From the Tokyo Film Festival and Market
The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival wrapped this week, a few days after its content market TIFFCOM, with Japan's government talking up a JPY20 trillion ($126.6 billion) content export target, and the anime industry arriving with numbers to…
Oscar Micheaux Film & Media Institute Launches Theatrical Roadshow
EXCLUSIVE: Noel Braham, founder of the Oscar Micheaux Film and Media Institute, has set plans to launch The Micheaux Roadshow 2027, a touring theatrical program for independent features and short films. The Roadshow will take indie filmmakers…
Finn Wittrock, Supriya Ganesh Set Robert Schwartzman's Film 'Portrait
EXCLUSIVE: Robert Schwartzman ‘s next movie is the supernatural horror thriller Portrait we've just learned. It's just wrapped production and stars American Horror Story ‘s Finn Wittrock and The Pitt ‘s Supriya Ganesh. Upgrade…
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