Richard Sharp resigns as BBC chair
Independent report concludes Sharp breached public appointment governance rules. Source: Richard Sharp resigns as BBC chair | News | Screen
Eva Green wins “painful and damaging” UK court battle over collapse of sci-fi film ‘A Patriot’
In a statement Green said she was proud to stand up against “bully-boy tactics”. Source: Eva Green wins “painful and damaging” UK court battle over collapse of sci-fi film ‘A Patriot’ | News | Screen
Why Film and TV Studios Could Be a Blockbuster Alternative Asset Class
Studios are excellent opportunities for operational real estate, with even more upside available to those who are able to provide important ancillary services. Source: Why Film and TV Studios Could Be a Blockbuster Alternative Asset Class | Goodwin – JDSupra
Christine Healy steps down as chair of UK’s ScreenSkills HETV council
Healy oversaw £28m of investment into HETV Skills fund in her tenure. Source: Christine Healy steps down as chair of UK’s ScreenSkills HETV council | News | Screen
‘What Is the Internet Doing to Us?’ Director David Borenstein Asks
Pitched at the Work-in-Progress industry section of international documentary film festival Visions du Réel, U.S. director David Borenstein’s sophomore feature “Can’t Feel Nothing” explores the connection between internet use and emotional disorders. Source: ‘What Is the Internet Doing to Us?’ … Continued
10 Directors Who Financed Their Own Movies
Self-funding a film can be a pretty daunting task, but these 10 filmmakers pulled it off wonderfully. Source: 10 Directors Who Financed Their Own Movies