Husam “Sam” Asi
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Economic meltdown threatens Film 4
Film Four’s head, Tessa Ross, appeared in front of the House of Lords Communications Committee, which is undertaking an investigation into the state of the UK’s film and TV industries, and warned that her company’s future…
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Winners announced at SXSW festival
Winners announced at SXSW festivalSXSW (South by Southwest), one of the most important independent film festivals in the US, has just announced its winners. 133 feature-length films, including 57 world premiers, were screened in the festival.“Made…
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Project Involve (LA): An Evening with Casting Directors and Actors
This evening, Director Rodrigo Garcia (Nine lives, Sopranos), Actress Michelle Forbes (Kalifornia, Swimming with Sharks), Actor David Norona (Six feet under), and Casting directors Libb…
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BFI set to tell the Story of London as seen on film
BFI set to tell the Story of London as seen on filmBy Erica RobertsThe BFI is delighted to be involved in the Story of London season – an exciting month of events that celebrates the history…
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Mike Leigh and Project Involve shorts
I received an email from a colleague telling me that Mike Leigh has mentioned my encounter with him in his blog in the Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/feb/25/mike-lei…
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Project Involve: A night at Universal Studios
Fellows from Project Involve and other Film Independent labs were invited to Universal studio for a presentation and a Cocktail reception. We were welcomed by Publicists and e…
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“The Wrestler wins the Independent Spirit Awards.
Miki Rourke, the star of the “The Wrestler”, has also pinned the competition in the lead male category. He was given a standing ovation this afternoon from the A-list stars, who came to the ceremony in…
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My encounter with Mike Leigh at Miramaxs party
It’s one day before the Oscar’s ceremony and the parties are in full swing in Hollywood. It began with a DreamWorks brunch at Campanilla in La Brea to honour the Animation Academy …
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A New French Film Channel to launch on Sky
From 23rd February, Cinémoi will be launching on Sky channel 839 bringing a touch of glamour and style to Britain’s TV screens. Cinémoi will show a wealth of classic and contemporary films and documentaries, all shown…
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Project Involve: New Wave Scripts announced.
Today, fifteen scripts have been selected as finalists for PI shorts. Alas, my scripts were not selected. Reading the selected scripts, I could see that they bear the spirit of Fr…
