A report published from the Independent Cinema Office (ICO) has revealed the continuing impact of Covid-19 across UK cinemas, with 47% of respondents operating at a loss and unsure when they will return to profit. Source: Nearly half of the UK’s independent cinema are operating at a loss, says report (exclusive) | News | Screen … [Read more...]
15 acquisition titles to look out for at Toronto 2021 | Screen Daily
Ben Foster playing a concentration camp survivor, Jessica Chastain and Ralph Fiennes dealing with the aftermath of a fatal accident, and Naomi Watts as a mother during a school shooting are among the crop of acquisition titles in selection at 2021 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Source: 15 acquisition titles to look out for at Toronto … [Read more...]
UK’s Independent Cinema Office launches BFI-backed revenue-sharing film platform
UK support organisation the Independent Cinema Office (ICO) has launched a new revenue-sharing virtual platform for independent cinemas. The platform, named The Cinema of Ideas, provides curated events, talks and screenings, which can be provided virtually to the audiences of independent venues. It was developed in response to the challenges … [Read more...]
How the Global Screen Fund is supporting two Cannes-bound British films
The UK Global Screen Fund is making a mark on the Croisette through its support of two British films that illustrate perfectly the fund’s international focus. Source: How the Global Screen Fund is supporting two Cannes-bound British films | Features | Screen … [Read more...]
“Incredibly short-sighted”: UK industry reacts to possible privatisation of Film4
Leading UK filmmakers and executives in the UK film industry have reacted with dismay and concern to the prospect of a privatised Film4, the film arm of UK public service broadcaster Channel 4. Source: “Incredibly short-sighted”: UK industry reacts to possible privatisation of Film4 | Features | Screen … [Read more...]
Black British cinema pioneer Menelik Shabazz dies aged 67
UK filmmaker Menelik Shabazz, known as a pioneer in the development of contemporary Black British cinema, has died aged 67. Shabazz’s death was confirmed to Screen by his daughter, film curator Nadia Denton, who said he died in Zimbabwe of diabetes-related complications. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/ … [Read more...]
