Locarno Pro’s 2023 First Look strand to focus on UK
Six UK projects will be chosen in partnership with the British Film Institute. Source: Locarno Pro’s 2023 First Look strand to focus on UK | News | Screen
New Business of Film MA aims to boost UK screen sector
London’s University of Westminster, supported by the BFI (British Film Institute) and the Regent Street Cinema, is creating a master’s programme called Business Of Film. Source: New Business of Film MA aims to boost UK screen sector | Promotion | … Continued
Alex Pumfrey, CEO of UK’s Film and TV Charity, to step down
Pumfrey has spearheaded the charity’s focus on mental health support. Source: Alex Pumfrey, CEO of UK’s Film and TV Charity, to step down | News | Screen
Producer David Parfitt named as chair of the UK’s North East Screen agency
North East Screen was previously known as Nothern Film and Media. Source: Producer David Parfitt named as chair of the UK’s North East Screen agency | News | Screen
Bankside’s ‘Ballywalter’ lands UK and Ireland deal
UK filmmaker Prasanna Puwanarajah’s directorial debut Ballywalter has been picked up for release in the UK and Ireland, with Break Out Pictures releasing in the Republic and Northern Ireland, and CAA-backed Elysian Film Group distributing in Great Britain. Source: Bankside’s … Continued
UK producer Daisy Allsop joins WestEnd Films as head of acquisitions & development
Archface Films producer Allsop will oversee WestEnd’s film and TV slate. Source: UK producer Daisy Allsop joins WestEnd Films as head of acquisitions & development | News | Screen