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CommentComment: Cannes takes a stand by selecting Russian and Ukrainian filmmakers 472a3j
The festival has programmed titles by both Russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov and Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa.
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Comment: Academy must reclaim its authority after Will Smith fiasco 3a5m5w
Academy leadership needs to get in front of the news rather than merely reacting to developments – or not reacting, as the case may be.
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Comment: Are diverse filmmakers excluded by what is considered an ‘awards worthy’ film? 1z3q5r
It’s possible there will be no filmmakers of colour among the finalists for best film and best director at the Baftas or Oscars, unless King Richard pushes through.
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Comment: Will Bifa success translate into Bafta nominations this year? c3m6j
After a big sweep at the Bifas, After Love is looking to follow in Rocks’ footsteps and secure major Bafta nods.
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Comment: Should Oscars change ‘one country, one entry’ rule for international feature category? 6h65p
The international category is better than it was, but it’s still not quite right.
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Comment: Bafta’s reopening is just in time for what should be an upgraded, inclusive awards season 491871
The reopening of the Academy’s Piccadilly HQ after refurbishment aims to symbolise Bafta’s more inclusive hip and ambitions.
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Comment: Front-loaded Venice delivers glittering cinema, multiple award contenders 334x59
Several films and performances are already setting out their stall for awards season.
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Comment: Johnny Depp shows honorary awards need a rethink 4a331b
”This system of arbitrary honours has to change. It isn’t working, it isn’t able and, in certain cases, it’s causing pain.”
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Comment: Cannes 2021 was a triumph for Spike Lee’s jury 1n6d3u
The jury recognised all the better pictures in the 24-film line-up, and made a statement by awarding the top prize to ‘Titane’.
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Cannes 2021: to scrap quarantine for fully-vaccinated UK, US visitors 6zc22
The new rules will come into effect from June 9.
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Comment: Cannes selects a muscular line-up for comeback edition q405x
“Only Fremaux would field that precise selection of films, that quixotic mix of directors.”
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Guest comment: Why smartphone filmmaking is here to stay i2b67
Adam Gee, co-director of the London International Smartphone Film Festival, on how smartphone filmmaking offers efficiency and diversity.
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Comment: MGM deal is a game-changer for Amazon and Hollywood 1w566i
Now that streamer-buys-legacy studio has become a reality, it begs the question, ‘Who will be next?
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Comment: pandemic-led awards season ends with high-quality crop of Oscar winners 6q2u3
The Oscars reminded everyone of the perseverance, ingenuity and heart that lie behind so much of the film industry.
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Guest comment: Global Screen Fund will help UK talent export their films overseas, says Oliver Dowden 32a3z
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden shares his thoughts on the UK’s Global Screen Fund (GSF), the first strand of which is launching next week.
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Guest comment: Use tax credit to promote greater diversity in the UK film industry 436m5c
The diversity of this year’s Bafta and Oscar nominations is welcome, but how does the UK industry make the change permanent?
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Comment: Berlin grins and bears it 2td2b
An arthouse-orientated Berlin line-up could ultimately reveal some pleasant surprises.
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Comment: Sundance Online has set a new industry gold standard 493jw
It was different, certainly, but vibrant and full of the Park City spirit with a feeling of wider – in a way more democratic – access.
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Comment: Film business should kick off 2021 by knuckling down to reality 591m55
Every sector rallied last year to the best of its ability in a constantly twisting scenario.
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Comment: It is time to rethink the awards season conversation 331n5r
The rules have changed and attitudes could do with a makeover too.
