San Sebastián Sets José Giovanni Retrospective Honoring French Crime Cinema Pioneer
The 20-film program spans almost all of Giovanni’s directing career and eight screenplays written for major French auteurs. Source: Variety
Assembly debates Cinema and Audiovisual Reform today
The Chamber of Deputies has addressed today the discussion on the general lines of the unified text of reform of Law 220/2016 (Cinema and Audiovisual Law). The measure, born from the convergence of five separate legislative proposals and unanimously approved … Continued
British Film Commission names region official hub
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight say he is “thrilled” after the West Midlands was recognised as an official production hub by The British Film Commission (BFC). Source: BBC
Swiss film industry calls for incentive to attract international productions
Industry alliance Cinéconomie said an initial $50m (CHF40m) should be earmarked for a film incentive scheme. Source: Screen Daily
Secret Cinema seeks to build first long-term venue
Entertainment company Secret Cinema, which produces immersive theatre experiences, has applied for a premises licence for its first long-term venue on the Greenwich Peninsula in south-east London. Source: BBC
Haugesund unveils the programme for the 54th Norwegian International Film Festival
Erik Poppe’s Beloved will open this year’s edition, which will showcase a selection of Norwegian productions alongside acclaimed titles from Cannes and Berlin. Source: CineEuropa