As cinemas gradually re-open around the world with unprecedented hygiene and physical distancing measures in place, all eyes on cinemagoers to see what they make of the new procedures. Will they deter potential audiences or reassure them their cinemas are safe? Cinemagoers around the world describe the experience of visiting a movie theatre in … [Read more...]
Screen Awards to go ahead as virtual event in 2020
The Screen Awards is set to take place this year as a virtual event before returning as a physical ceremony in 2021. The move, taken as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, will see 10 awards handed out to winners across the industry during a virtual celebratory event. Read … [Read more...]
Cinema reopening dates around the world: latest updates
Countries across the world are outlining plans to reopen cinemas as they attempt to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. This page will provide updates for each territory as they come through, with details on dates, distancing, and distribution where relevant. Information on European territories has been collated in conjunction with the … [Read more...]
Diane Tammes, pioneering UK cinematographer, dies aged 78
Pioneering British cinematographer Diane Tammes – the first woman to graduate in camera from the UK’s National Film and Television School (NFTS) – has died, on May 30 aged 78. Tammes began her career as a stills photographer in Scotland, working at Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum and Glasgow’s Scottish Opera and Citizens Theatre. After attending the … [Read more...]
UK indie cinemas will only survive three months with social distancing, says survey
The majority of respondents were community cinemas, charity venues and film festivals... Read more: https://www.screendaily.com/news/uk-indie-cinemas-will-only-survive-three-months-with-social-distancing-says-survey/5150072.article … [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...]
