formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Leading figures from the UK documentary world have thrown their support behind an open letter from the Documentary Film Council (DFC) raising the alarm about the predicament of the UK indie doc sector. Despite rhetoric about this being a golden … Continued
UK independent film producers are being systematically devalued and unfairly treated as the industry booms around them. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/features/screen-comment-uk-indie-producers-are-in-crisis-and-need-urgent-support/5186466.article
The associate producer programme will support up to eight emerging producers, and the BBC’s Small Indie Fund is now open to film companies. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/bbc-film-bolsters-its-support-for-uk-producers-with-fresh-initiatives-exclusive/5186479.article
The British Film Institute (BFI) is partnering with London and Manchester-based marketing and brand partnerships agency, elevenfiftyfive, to bring year-round free screenings of independent films to UK cinemas from early 2024. Open Cinemas will see a regular free screening offered … Continued
In September, thousands of monuments, civic buildings and private homes throw open their doors to offer a rare glimpse of normally off-limits spaces. Here are some lesser-known treasures around the country…. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/sep/05/open-house-days-10-of-the-best-uk-architectural-attractions-to-visit-for-free
Blockbuster film lots are deserted and thousands of industry workers have been laid off as the walk-out grinds on. Source: https://www.thenationalnews.com/weekend/2023/08/25/tumbleweed-blows-through-uk-movie-studios-as-ripples-of-hollywood-strike-are-felt-abroad/