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
The Jordanian‑Swedish producer changing who gets to tell European cinema’s stories
From Tarik Saleh’s award‑winning Cairo thrillers to a new Palestinian tragicomedy, Linda Mutawi’s cross‑cultural approach has made her one of the most in‑demand producers in Nordic cinema. Source: Hyphen Online
Movie paradise? How Malta became a magnet for big film shoots
EU’s smallest country has played ancient Rome, the Land of Spells and Bay of Pentos and draws more than 30 productions annually. Source: The Guardian