A dystopian survival film that expands the lens of Canadian cinema
With 40 Acres, R.T. Thorne projects Black and Indigenous stories into a sci-fi future. Source: A dystopian survival film that expands the lens of Canadian cinema | CBC Arts
UK government confirms “no plans” to rejoin Creative Europe, introduce a streamer levy or cut VAT on cinema tickets
The government has issued its response to the culture, media and sport committee’s inquiry into film and high-end TV. Source: UK government confirms “no plans” to rejoin Creative Europe, introduce a streamer levy or cut VAT on cinema tickets | … Continued
“It’s a miracle we made this film”: Ukraine’s Dmytro Hreshko on documenting the ecological impact of Russia’s full-scale invasion
Hreshko’s documentary Divia, which world premieres at Karlovy Vary, has been a labour of love during extraordinarily difficult times. Source: “It’s a miracle we made this film”: Ukraine’s Dmytro Hreshko on documenting the ecological impact of Russia’s full-scale invasion | … Continued
Malta’s film commissioner on keeping his country a leading destination for international shoots
The commissioner spoke to Screen ahead of the third Mediterrane Film Festival, which runs June 21-29. Source: Malta’s film commissioner on keeping his country a leading destination for international shoots | Features | Screen
How historic Ealing Studios is hoping to regain ground with £20m revamp
Co-owner of west London studios tells of dunking Victoria Beckham, industry upheavals and 25-year labour of love. Source: How historic Ealing Studios is hoping to regain ground with £20m revamp | Film industry | The Guardian
Munich film festival’s Julia Weigl and Christoph Gröner talk about the rising German filmmakers to watch
Artistic director Weigl and managing director Gröner are at the helm for a third year. Source: Munich film festival’s Julia Weigl and Christoph Gröner talk about the rising German filmmakers to watch | Features | Screen