Working Title’s Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner to “make more under-$15m movies” 1376p
Speaking at the London Film Festival, the duo also told the audience that “films need to cost less money”.
Searchlight is outbid on a “daily basis” by streamers says UK exec; updates on future projects 6o733l
Katie Goodson-Thomas was speaking as part of a BFI London Film Festival spotlight conversation.
“Make the movie sexy”: International sales agents talk market wish lists 1y1z38
Bankside, Memento, Alpha Violet and Visit Films execs were speaking at the BFI London Film Festival.
Denis Villeneuve wants to make dialogue-free film, talks ‘Dune’ aims 67162y
“I tried to do the ‘Dune’ adaptation to be as faithful [as possible] to Frank Herbert’s initial desires.”
Asif Kapadia “unequivocally apologises” for sharing Israel-Gaza social media posts 111z3p
The Grierson Trust withdrew Kapadia’s patronage earlier today over the posts.
‘The Cats Of Gokogu Shrine’ lands Europe, ANZ sales ahead of LFF screening (exclusive) 4p6yp
The Japanese documentary premiered at the Berlinale.
Palestinian thriller ‘To A Land Unknown’ scores UK-Ireland deal ahead of LFF premiere (exclusive) 4h722h
Mahdi Fleifel’s fiction feature debut follows two refugees who pose as smugglers.
Ben Roberts, Tim Bevan laud UK tax credit lift at BFI London Film Festival opening night 371lc
“This tax credit is specifically about telling British stories,” suggested Bevan.
Steve McQueen talks on-set behaviour: “Being a director is not about being an arsehole” 53135n
The filmmaker gave a Screen Talk ahead of opening the BFI London Film Festival with ‘Blitz’.
Daniel Kaluuya says there is “less hierarchy” on UK productions than in the US 1o4mh
The Oscar-winning actor also spoke about working with the late Chadwick Boseman.
Indie tax credit could make UK “a home for horror”, enthuses Production Finance Market keynote 6k2ca
John Graydon, senior partner at UK law firm Saffery, said the IFTC would attract more US indies to shoot in the UK.
BFI Network@LFF unveils 2024 cohort, partners with Doc Society (exclusive) 4095d
Participants include Screen Star of Tomorrow Elizabeth Rufai and The Ceremony producer Hollie Bryan.
BFI London Film Festival sets 2024 Competition juries 2s392a
Filmmaker Alexandre O. Philipe to head Official Competition jury.
London Features 5p6x5g
London Film Festival head Kristy Matheson on stars, politics and broadening the audience 334d4e
