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.
We caught up with Stephen Strachan, film commissioner at Film AlUla, and Paul Miller, producer of upcoming feature film Norah. The pair discussed filming in Saudi Arabia's AlUla area, exploring the filming locations, incentive schemes, and filmmaking resources that the region offers to incoming production teams.
Officials have confirmed that the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival will remain an in-person event. Although the European Film Market (EFM) - which typically runs alongside the Berlinale - is now taking place as fully virtual event, organisers have told the global film community that the core festival will continue as planned from 10th to 20th February. Strict protocols will be put in place to protect delegates from Covid-19, with the precise terms to be revealed shortly.
The Cruella de Vil origin story is set in a vibrant punk era of 1970s London. Production was based at Shepperton Studios, and filming took place at over 44 locations in central London and around the UK.
TLG speaks to Stephen Strachan, Film Commissioner at Film ALULA, Saudi Arabia. The newly formed commission represents filming in Saudi Arabia's north-western region known for its desert landscapes and heritage sites.
The sixth edition of its intensive workshop and think-tank for projects that are suitable for collaboration between Europe and China is going ahead. The call for entries is open until Wednesday 23 September, 2020.
Chile is the 'Country in Focus' at the European Film Market 2020, taking place in Berlin from the 20 – 27 February. TLG talks to EFM Director Matthijs Wouter about the programme.
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.