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Advertorial: Madrid Film Office Sponsors Iberseries & Platino Industria 2022
Madrid City Council and Madrid Film Office sponsored last week's Iberseries & Platino Industria 2022, a key international Ibero-American film and television event which began last year in Madrid. The sponsorship was part of the Madrid Film Office's support for the promotion of the city's audiovisual industry. The event also created forums and networking spaces for the sector.
Antoine Fuqua’s Emancipation brings Will Smith back to the Oscars conversation
Apple Original Films revealed their first trailer for Antoine Fuqua’s gripping slavery thriller Emancipation. Starring Will Smith, the film is set to be released on the streaming platform on 2 December 2022. The first screening of the film was shown at an event between Apple and the NAACP during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Legislative Conference
Winners Announced for BFI and Chanel Filmmaker Awards
On Thursday 29 September 2022, Oscar-winning actor and BFI fellow Tilda Swinton announced the four winners of the BFI and Chanel Filmmaker Awards. Receiving a prize of GBP 20,000 each, the winners include Baff Akoto, Kathryn Ferguson, Sam Firth and Erfan Saadati.
The Production Guild of Great Britain announce members of North West England Committee
Yesterday 21 September 2022, the Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) announced the members of their North West England Committee. This marks the third out of six National and Regional Committee s launched by the organisation.
Locarno Film Festival announces gender neutral category
The Locarno Film Festival announced that they will be including gender neutral acting categories for their 2023 ceremony. Following the change at the Berlin Film Festival, Locarno is already preparing for the 76th edition, aiming to make the event an inclusive space for all talents.
Emmy Awards 2022 winners make history
On 13 September 2022, the Emmy Awards held their 74th annual celebration. Honouring the most influential programmes and talents of the television industry, tis year’s show made history with their list of winners including Euphoria’s Zendaya and Squid Games’ Lee Jung-jae.
World premiere of Sidney graces the stage of TIFF
The Toronto International Film Festival saw the world premiere of the Sidney documentary on 11 September 2022. The film centering around actor, filmmaker and Civil Rights activist Sidney Poitier, features candid interviews with admirers of the beloved star. Sidney is set to release on Apple TV+ on 23 September 2022.