Picture the scene … you need to find the perfect location for your commercial, tv series or documentary, with the right weather and locations for the month you need to shoot but you don’t want to spend hours, days or even weeks of researching. Whilst having existing relationships with service companies in countries you’re familiar […]
The Baltic States initial foray into the world of FamTours was off the charts. Borne from years of speaking with my Lithuanian colleague Jonas Spokas, it all came to fruition at 2022 Focus. I was talking with Jonas and Jurate Pazikaite, the Vilnius Film Commissioner, about how I had just seen the Lithuanian submission for […]
Leading up to their ceremony in Cannes, the Young Directors Awards (YDA) will be hosting a series of conversations with a number of industry professionals with Shots magazine co-editor Danny Edwards. From the 12-16 June, film industry heavy hitters such as Oscar-winning director Edward Berger and Bafta-winning Sharon Horgan will delve into their experiences and […]
Filmmaker Boots Riley brings I’m A Virgo to Prime Video, starring Emmy-winning actor Jharrel Jerome. The colourful sock wearing creative stands as creator, writer and executive producer for the project adding the eclectic series to his roster of projects which includes Lakeith Stanfield starring Sorry to Bother You. Set for a 23 June release, the […]
FIFTH SEASON has announced the appointment of Jennifer Ebell to an expanded role of EVP EMEA Sales. This is a promotion from her previous role as SVP of EMEA Sales. In addition to this, the company has also acquired new hires from BBC Studios, The Walt Disney Studios., ITV Studios and Vubiquity. These changes are […]
BFI announced their partnership with Film4 on 15 December for the launch of Future Takes, a new pilot to expand the practice of emerging filmmakers from across the UK, offering workshops and structured support for the selected filmmakers, as well as offering a range of expertise across the process. Funded by the BFI National Lottery […]
When watching any film that won at a leading international festival, I find there is an element of prejudice where one’s mind is already leaning towards receiving the film favourably, where for example one might be more patient. But critical acclaim raises expectations and audiences expect to be well awarded for their time. This balances […]
APCP, ICEX and Alía are joining forces to host a Meeting Lounge at Cannes Lions 2022. This new networking opportunity aims to bring advertisers, agencies, production companies and service companies together, promoting Spanish productions among both national and international clients. The Meeting Lounge is scheduled for 5:00pm on 21st June 2022 in Le Grand Hotel’s […]
Film London has announced that Lord David Puttnam CBA will be stepping down as Chair of the Film London Executive Task Force this month. The outgoing Chair will be succeeded by Left Bank Pictures CEO Andy Harries. The Task Force is a collection of key stakeholders from industry and the public sector, including: Netflix, Channel 4, […]
A new collaboration between director Guy Ritchie and actor Jake Gyllenhaal is set to shoot in Spain’s Alicante area. In turn, the Spanish region will double as Afghanistan for the war-themed action-thriller. The as-yet-untitled project is budgeted at an estimated USD55 million. MGM and Amazon have respectively completed separate deals for US and international rights.