The 69th BFI London Film Festival, running from 8 to 19 October 2025, is set to launch with a spectacular cinematic event: the International Premiere of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third instalment in Rian Johnson’s celebrated murder mystery series. The film, a Netflix production, will have its gala debut at […]
Deepak Chopra, Ian Wright and Katherine Ryan may have their fair share of differences to the public, but one thing they have had in common this week is their attendance at the inaugural SXSW London. The eclectic festival which brings together the music and screen industry through a series of panels, screenings and performances, took […]
Film London, the capital’s screen industries agency, has announced the appointment of four distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors. Jane Moore, Priya Sahathevan, Vicky Stanbury, and Natalie Usher join as charitable trustees, bringing a wealth of expertise across international film production, legal services, technology, and public sector regulation.
The historic Gillette Factory in Isleworth, West London, is poised for a transformative redevelopment into a cutting-edge film and virtual production facility. After securing approval from Hounslow Council’s Planning Committee on 17 March, 2025, the iconic Art Deco building on Syon Lane will undergo significant refurbishment to house state-of-the-art studios specialising in film, digital content […]
In the bustling heart of London, where historic charm meets modern vibrancy, Amazon Prime Video’s latest romantic comedy, Picture This, unfolds a tale that resonates with both the heart and the city’s rich tapestry. Released on 6 March, the film stars Simone Ashley as Pia, a struggling photographer navigating love and ambition, and Hero Fiennes […]
Producer Becky Brake approached the photo pod of a restored Ilyushin iL-14P at Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport and innocently inquired “what does that mean?” Sepi, our colleague from Lufthansa said, “Please Do not Touch!” Brake defensively replied, “I wasn’t going to touch it! I just wanted to know what it says…” Thus our first German lesson […]
FOCUS London 2024 are excited to welcome Angel Films, Hungary’s leading full service production company. In addition to being ready to meet you all on the show floor at their stand, Angel Films will sponsor the first ever Meet the Makers Lunch. Come and chat with Angel Films and many other extraordinary exhibitors from 10-11 […]
Berkshire based Shinfield Studios, one of the UK’s newest additions to its studio facility roster, will join FOCUS London 2024 as its conference sponsor. The state of the art space, completed in Spring of this year most recently contributed to the filming of 1980’s reboot You Bet starring Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern. As the […]
FOCUS London 2024 is excited to welcome The emPOWER Breakfast on Wednesday 11 December. Founder Athene Parker moderates the panel along with three industry leaders, exploring the question of Is Self-Care a Dirty Word in an Uncertain World, discussing how to maintain the optimal balance between physical, mental and emotional health in the high octane […]
This summer, Madrid witnessed a zombie invasion that transformed the city. It was not the end of the world, but rather a spectacular transformation of some of its locations. Just steps away from the iconic Four Seasons Hotel, the city turned it into apocalyptic London for the beginning of the highly anticipated filming of the third […]