The United Kingdom is home to some of the world’s most acclaimed and influential filmmakers, but there have been surprisingly few ways for American film fans to stream the best of the country’s cinema in recent years. That’s something that the British Film Institute aims to change via BFI Player Classics, the organization’s upcoming American … [Read more...]
BBC adds drama from ‘Salisbury Poisonings’ writers & hires BFI exec for talent initiative
The BBC in the UK has appointed a British Film Institute (BFI) exec as head of its new writers room and unveiled a raft of new dramas, including a show from the creatives behind The Salisbury Poisonings. Jessica Loveland becomes head of new writing at the BBC’s writersroom in Salford, UK, and has. remit to provide editorial leadership to the new … [Read more...]
Oscars to take place at London’s BFI as well as in LA so British nominees can attend
Part of the Oscars will take place in London this year, so that UK-based nominees can attend. The Academy Awards are set to take place in under two weeks’ time from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, but the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has caused a bit of a headache for … [Read more...]
From a concept about an abandoned clown, to one about autism, the BFI is funding more than a dozen new kids TV projects.
The British Film Institute has unveiled the most recent projects to receive financing through its Young Audiences Content Fund. Source: https://kidscreen.com/2020/12/17/whats-on-yacfs-latest-funding-list/ … [Read more...]
BFI, broadcasters develop made-by-kids content
The production body has partnered with Milkshake!, CITV and TG4, as well as industry orgs, to help children produce short vids that reflect life in lockdown. Read more: https://kidscreen.com/2020/05/13/bfi-broadcasters-develop-made-by-kids-content/ … [Read more...]
Screen Scotland, BFI launch £1m talent development programme
The UK-wide programme will support new and emerging Scottish film talent. Read more: https://www.screendaily.com/news/screen-scotland-bfi-launch-1m-talent-development-programme/5149752.article … [Read more...]
