Harriet Tubman feature doubled Virginia for Maryland
Based on the true story of heroic freedom fighter Harriet Tubman, the Focus Feature production is the first time that her story has been told on the big screen.
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straight 8 shootout online announces line-up and details of FOCUS premier
The line-up for this shootout includes Prettybird, Progress Film Company, Spindle, Ana, Marshall Street Editors, The Network Productions, Groundglass, Adelphoi Music and more. Each 2.5 minute short film will premier live at FOCUS The Meeting Place for International Production in Islington, London on December 3rd at 09:45 GMT. Attendance is free with a delegate pass available here.
FOCUS spotlight interview with Victoria Yarmoshchuk of Ukrainian Motion Picture Association
Spotlight on FOCUS exhibitor Victoria Yarmoshchuk, Coordinator of the Cinema Division of the Humanitarian Policy Development Office of Ukraine and Executive Director of Ukrainian Motion Picture Association.
Mammoth Screen's adaptation of H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds filmed on location in Liverpool
Set in London and the surrounding home counties Mammoth Screen's adaptation of H.G. Wells’ classic science fiction novel stays true to the period Edwardian setting of the orginal novel, but substitutes southern locations in favour of doubles in the north-west of the UK.
The Christmas countdown officially begins as John Lewis unveils 2019 ad
This year’s offering sees a fire-breathing dragon cause havoc during yuletide festivities. The John Lewis spot is much anticipated in the UK, marking the beginning of Christmas for many, but other retailers have also been busy releasing their Christmas spots in recent weeks.
Fast and Furious wraps production after five month shoot
Fast and Furious 9 has wrapped shooting after a five month shoot after a shoot taking place in the UK, Thailand and central Asia and the US.
Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield filming The Eyes of Tammy Faye on location in North Carolina
Principal production has started on the Fox Searchlight Film based on the acclaimed 2000 documentary of the same name which chronicled the rise and fall of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker.