BBC police drama The Responder follows in a long line of prestigious TV cop shows shot and set in the city. Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/nostalgia/six-police-tv-dramas-been-22756493 … [Read more...]
Nil by Mouth was Gary Oldman’s bleak, brutal triumph – but why hasn’t he directed anything since?
Released 25 years ago, the celebrated actor’s filmmaking debut was widely praised as one of the best British films of its era, but it remains his sole directorial effort. Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/culture/nil-by-mouth-gary-oldman-b1997104.html … [Read more...]
CABLES & CAMERAS ANNOUNCES FREE FIVE-WEEK WORKSHOP FOR ASPIRING DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS
Anyone who’s observed structural inequalities in the film industry over decades could be forgiven for a certain cynicism at the enthusiasm with which organisations recently slapped smug messages in support of Black Lives Matter on their websites, having done nothing themselves to promote inclusivity since the last outpouring of fine words. Or, in … [Read more...]
‘Go-to place for film lovers’: Birmingham’s Electric cinema reopens
Owners want to bring venue up to date while maintaining heritage of cinema that first opened in 1909. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jan/22/go-to-place-for-film-lovers-birminghams-electric-cinema-reopens … [Read more...]
The grandiose lost Edinburgh cinema that you’ve probably never heard of
There are very few Edinburgh residents born after a certain era that will be able to understand the historical significance of the current Iceland supermarket site on Manse Road. Source: https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/history/grandiose-lost-edinburgh-cinema-youve-22847063 … [Read more...]
UK Government axes Young Audiences Content Fund
The UK government has decided not to continue with the Young Audiences Content Fund (YACF) beyond its three-year pilot stage, with no further funding to be made available after February 2022. The fund, which was launched in 2019 by the British Film Institute (BFI), made tens of millions of pounds available to local firms, contributing up to 50% … [Read more...]
