The filmmakers behind an intimate short film created at the height of lockdown in Leicester have high hopes for their project after it was selected for an international film festival. Double Word Score is the title of a 90-second short exploring a blossoming romance between two neighbours as they self-isolate during the coronavirus … [Read more...]
Blue Story director sparks BAFTA race row as he slams ‘lack of black faces’ in nominations
The director of gritty British drama Blue Story has slammed BAFTA over the "lack of black faces" in this year's nominations. The shortlist for the 2020 ceremony was announced this morning, and the critically-acclaimed movie failed to get a single mention. Source: Blue Story director sparks BAFTA race row as he slams 'lack of black faces' in … [Read more...]
BAFTA caught up in diversity row once again – but is it really that surprising?
BAFTA caught up in diversity row once again - but is it really that surprising? 5 minute read Posted by Steven Sheehan Published 2 Days Ago BAFTA caught up in diversity row once again - but is it really that surprising? Following the announcement of this year's BAFTA nominations earlier morning, there was an immediate backlash online about the … [Read more...]
Curzon CEO Responds To Vue’s BAFTA Letter Criticizing ‘Roma’ Support | Deadline
Philip Knatchbull, CEO of leading UK arthouse exhibitor and distributor Curzon, has responded to Vue’s open letter to BAFTA in which the commercial chain criticized the organization for bestowing four movie prizes on Netflix’s “made for TV film” Roma. Scroll down for Knatchbull’s open letter in full. Source: Curzon CEO Responds To Vue’s BAFTA … [Read more...]
Meet the man who became a BAFTA competition winner by taking cinema where it had never gone before | Press and Journal
Iain McColl initially thought it was a wind-up when he received a phone call telling him he was a BAFTA competition winner. Source: Meet the man who became a BAFTA competition winner by taking cinema where it had never gone before | Press and Journal … [Read more...]
Cineworld withdraws its support from BAFTA over its policy on streaming movies
The cinema chain Cineworld has withdrawn its support from BAFTA, following wins for the streaming movie Roma at this year’s awards. Source: Cineworld withdraws its support from BAFTA over its policy on streaming movies … [Read more...]
