As editor-in-chief of Far Out Magazine, I’m pleased to announce that we have teamed up with the British Film Institute (BFI) to acts as the official media partner for the forthcoming season focusing on the work of Wong Kar-wai. Source: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/far-out-bfi-media-partnership-wong-kar-wai-season/ … [Read more...]
‘My kids learnt the concept of sarcasm from TV’: Konnie Huq on celebrating children’s television that’s smart
The author and former Blue Peter presenter says the family viewing experience is key for great children’s series. Source: https://inews.co.uk/culture/konnie-huq-smart-kids-tv-1043786 … [Read more...]
Sundance Winner ‘Surge’, Starring Ben Whishaw, Gets North America Deal
Sundance and Berlin 2020 drama Surge, starring Ben Whishaw, has sold to FilmRise for North America. Source: https://deadline.com/2021/06/ben-whishaw-surge-sundance-movie-north-america-deal-1234771186/ … [Read more...]
BFI London Film Festival Set to Vacate Long-Time Hub of Odeon Leicester Square
In recent years, the British Film Institute (BFI) London Film Festival has become synonymous with the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, with many of the two-week festival’s screenings taking place in and around the central London venue. This year, however, Variety can reveal that the festival will take place on the opposite side of the Thames river, … [Read more...]
Plans for ‘Film Studio of the North’ in West Yorkshire
A "Film Studio of the North" could be built in West Yorkshire as a way of boosting the region's economy. The idea has been proposed by new West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin, who said she has already had meetings with the British Film Institute about the plans. Source: https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/ … [Read more...]
Cannes: Charlie Chaplin Doc, Directorial Debut From ‘I May Destroy You’ Star Among BFI’s “Great8”
Now in its fourth year, the BFI and British Council's Great8 initiative will present eight upcoming features from rising British filmmakers to buyers and festival programmers ahead of the Cannes Marche. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ … [Read more...]
