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Ryan Coogler, W. Kamau Bell and Nikyatu Jusu to be honoured at inaugural Opening Night: A Taste of Sundance

The inaugural edition of Opening Night: A Taste of Sundance from the non-profit institute will take place on 19 January 2023 in Park City, Utah. The evening will honour Ryan Coogler, W. Kamau Bell and Nikyatu Jusu, and many other inspiring and breakout storytellers who have also had journeys connected to the festival throughout the […]

Gunnersbury Park Museum transforms into Victorian hospital for The Essex Serpent

Gunnersbury Park Museum plays a Victorian hospital in new mini-series The Essex Serpent. Based on the award-winning novel by Essex author Sarah Perry, the show stars Tom Hiddleston and Claire Danes. The Essex Serpent premiered on Apple TV this week, and London-based location specialists FilmFixer helped transform the museum during the shoot.

Cannes Lions honours Anheuser-Busch InBev with Creative Marketer of the Year award

Cannes Lions are celebrating Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) as Creative Marketer of the Year. The honorary accolade is presented to a marketer that has amassed a body of Lion-winning work over a sustained period of time. Last year’s Cannes Lions awards (which were given for work from 2020/2021) saw AB InBev amass an outstanding haul […]

BFI reports GBP5.64 billion record spend on UK film and high-end television for 2021

The combined spend by film and high-end television production has reached record levels. According to the BFI, the industry contributed GBP5.64 billion to the national economy during 2021. This total spend is the highest ever reported, reaching GBP1.27 billion more than the pre-pandemic year 2019. April to June was the largest three-month period on record, […]

All-star UK jury announced for Gerety Awards 2022  

A star-studded line-up of leading businesswomen will represent the UK as part of 2022’s Gerety Awards Grand Jury. Named after copywriter Frances Gerety (who coined the iconic De Beers slogan: “A diamond is forever”) the awards ceremony celebrates the best women in advertising and marketing. UK representatives on this year’s jury include: Chaka Sobhani, global […]

2 In Tents set to host first ever Location Managers Brunch at FOCUS 2021

On Tuesday 7th December, FOCUS’s inaugural Location Managers Brunch is set to launch in partnership with 2 In Tents. This entirely new event is designed to let location managers interact in a relaxed atmosphere alongside their morning pastries and coffee. It offers a chance to catch-up and reconnect. 2 In Tents is a Kent-based company operating […]

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