Cannes Film Festival announces its official selection for 2023

Written by Kianna Best on Apr 16, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

With just a month to go until the start of one of the most anticipated cinema celebrations of the year, the 2023 instalment of the Cannes Film Festival has announced its official lineup. The festival’s director made the announcement on 13 May alongside incoming festival president Iris Knobloch. As Swedish filmmaker and two-time Palme d’Or winner Ruben Östlund takes the helm as jury president, the material on offer for judging features entries from talent such as Jonathan Glazer, Ken Loach, Wes Anderson and many more. Delivering a star studded slate of projects, this year’s festival will also present a record number of women directors as well as a culturally diverse array of entrants  in competition.

Focus Features debuts Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City trailer

Written by Kianna Best on Mar 29, 2023. Posted in Production News

Filmmaker Wes Anderson’s trailer for his latest venture Asteroid City has been revealed. Coated in candied pastel tones, the trailer features quirky snapshot of Anderson’s signature symmetrical style. The film consists of  a star studded cast including Hong Chau, Margot Robbie, Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson. Asteroid City is set for limited theatre release on 16 June and wider release on 23 June.

Spike Lee to be honoured with BFI Fellowship

Written by Kianna Best on Jan 30, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

General sale for tickets to the honouring of writer, actor, producer, author and NYU Grad Film Tenured professor Spike Lee will go on sale today at 4pm GMT. Lee will be honoured with the BFI Fellowship, the highest honour to be bestowed by the BFI. The filmmaker’s work includes his Academy Award-winning BlacKkKlansman and classics such as She’s Gotta Have It, later adapted for the Netflix series of the same title, and Do The Right Thing. The ceremony will take place at the BFI Southbank on 13 February, hosted by BFI Chair Tim Richards and BFI Chief Executive Ben Roberts.

Ama Ampadu appointed as BFI Film Fund’s new senior production and development executive

Written by Kianna Best on Jan 24, 2023. Posted in General Interest

The BFI announced on Friday 20 January the instatement of independent producer Ama Ampadu as the new senior production and development executive for the BFI Film Fund. Replacing Kristin Irving, Ampadu will report to Natascha Warton, the Fund’s Head of Editorial, and work alongside Louise Ortega who joined as senior production and development executive last year, as well as editor-at-large Lizzie Francke.

The Inspiration Tour brings international showrunners to Côte d’Azur

Written by Kianna Best on Oct 10, 2022. Posted in On Location

From 20 to 23 September, a roster of global guests gathered on the Côte d’Azur for an “inspiration tour”, to discover the wonders of the county, from lanscapes to talent. With representatives from the USA, Israel and nations across Europe, attendees included showrunners from critically acclaimed projects such as Westworld, Mad Men and Insecure.

Cannes Lions returns for 2022

Written by Joe Jackson on Jun 15, 2022. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is back. The festival will take place from 20 to 24 June 2022. A series of special talks, networking events, and beach parties are scheduled throughout the week – and The Location Guide cannot wait to see everyone again.

Filmmakers for Ukraine fundraiser continues at Cannes Lions 2022

Written by The Location Guide on Jun 13, 2022. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The fundraising campaign for the Ukrainian filmmaking community will continue at Cannes Lions with support from Gerety Awards and Tantor Films. Ukrainian lapel pins will be available at the Gerety Awards and Tantor Films villa events, and a minimum donation of EUR10 is required for each lapel pin.

straight 8 shootout 2022 - presented by APA and Cinelab Film & Digital - will premiere 20 short films at Cannes

Written by Joe Jackson on May 30, 2022. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The straight 8 shootout 2022 is set to premiere 20 short films at Cannes. Presented by APA and Cinelab Film & Digital, the competition's screenings are scheduled for Friday June 24th at Cinema Les Arcades, 77 Rue Felix Faure. Breakfast sponsored by LS Productions takes place from 10.00am 10.45am. This is then followed by a prompt 11.00am call time, with wrap time scheduled for 12:45pm after the official voting and awards ceremony in the cinema.