With just under a month to go, Prime Video’s upcoming project Sitting in Bars with Cake has released their trailer. The Yara Shahidi and Odessa A’zion led film follows the true story of two twenty-somethings navigating their life in Los Angeles when a combination of baked goods and bar settings lead them on an unexpected […]
Celebrating 20 years in the business, Los Angeles’ Riverfront Stages Inc (RSI) announced the expansion of their flagship Atwater production complex. The opening of their STAGE 4 facility will support the growing demand for content, providing 9,000 square feet and 25,000 square feet of support warehouse space.
On Thursday 29 September 2022, Oscar-winning actor and BFI fellow Tilda Swinton announced the four winners of the BFI and Chanel Filmmaker Awards. Receiving a prize of GBP 20,000 each, the winners include Baff Akoto, Kathryn Ferguson, Sam Firth and Erfan Saadati.
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 […]
The Saudi Film Commission has unveiled its new incentive programme: ‘Film Saudi.’ This scheme offers cash rebates worth up to 40%. Qualifiers for the new incentives include: featuring the Kingdom’s culture, history and people; showcasing the diverse selection of landscapes in Saudi Arabia; or recruiting Saudi crew and talent above and below the line. Incoming […]
Cannes Film Festival is back in its traditional May slot after two years of disruption. Attendance figures for Cannes’s 75th Anniversary are expected to reach pre-pandemic levels, hitting between 30,000 and 35,000 accredited guests in comparison to 20,000 at last year’s July edition. While the 2021 festival included over 80 titles in its Official Selection […]
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 […]
The film industry recovery is gathering pace in the UK but some uncertainty remains as the infection rate rises and quarantine is imposed on returning travelers. The COVID-19 guidelines issued by various industry bodies has allowed some production to resume and the domestic film industry has been given hope by the announcement of a “Film […]
Advertising Producers Association (APA) Christmas Party on Monday 2nd December at the Ace Hotel Roof Terrace with FOCUS, Dude Services and Hero Productions Iceland. The annual party is the must-attend event for the UK advertising industry during the Christmas period ahead of FOCUS. Steve Davies, Chief Executive of the APA comments “The APA and FOCUS […]
Set in the early 1980’s, Joanna Hoggs semi-autobiographical film The Souvenir tells the story of Julie, young film student played by Honour Swinton-Byrne, who becomes romantically involved with a deceptive older man, portrayed by Tom Burke. The film filmed exclusively in Norfolk, where a former RAF base was adapted into a soundstage.