Don’t celebrate Pakistan’s return to the movies just yet
There’s not much of a pipeline of international films and the problems of Pakistan’s film industry remain. Source: Don’t celebrate Pakistan’s return to the movies just yet – Film & TV – Images
Hausa film explores human tragedy of Islamist violence
A Nigerian film about abducted sisters is due to have its European premiere at the British Film Institute in London on Saturday.The film’s director, Desmond Ovbiagele, told BBC’s Newsday insecurity had become a problem in the African continent and it … Continued
The Office at 20: Why we’re all David Brent now
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s office-life mockumentary first aired 20 years ago but its influence on shows from ‘Twenty Twelve’ to ‘Parks and Recreation’ has been immense. As for its central character, that’s how we live now Source: The Office … Continued
For Film’s Sake and Sydney Film Festival partner on prizes, incubator program
For Film’s Sake (FFS), the advocacy organisation behind the female-focused film lab Attagirl, has joined with Sydney Film Festival (SFF) to announce two new prizes and an incubator program aimed at supporting filmmakers of diverse backgrounds. Source: For Film’s Sake … Continued
U.K. Studio Boom “White Hot” Despite a Year of Lockdowns
Hollywood tentpoles and high-end TV are driving production activity to record heights: “This bottleneck was built because of COVID-19.” Source: U.K. Studio Boom “White Hot” Despite a Year of Lockdowns – The Hollywood Reporter
India, U.K. Discuss Co-Production at Cannes Virtual India Pavilion
While India does not have its usual physical pavilion at the Cannes market this year, due to pandemic travel restrictions, and Bollywood stars aren’t setting the red carpet on fire, the business of cinema continues to be discussed at the … Continued