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ENCOUNTERS 2009 Goes Green
Now in its 15th year, Encounters Short Film Festival (17 – 22 November 2009) has become known world-wide for the extraordinary community of filmmakers it attracts, and for the quality and scope of its programming. This…
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Slumdog Millionaire star riding high
Freida Pinto, Slumdog Millionaire star, has joined the cast of Julian Schnabel’s “Miral” – an adaptation of a book about Hind Husseini, who founded an orphanage in Jerusalem in the wake of 1948 partition of Palestine…
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Ridley Scott receives BFI Fellowship
Ridley Scott receives BFI FellowshipThe BFI announced yesterday that Ridley Scott became the 62nd recipient of a BFI Fellowship, joining other distinguished names in cinema history such as David Lean, Clint Eastwood, Bernardo Bertolucci and Bette…
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BBC to increase Web spending
Variety reports that the BBC is to increase spending on its Web-based activities by 27 over the next three years. This will bring the Corp’s online spend to over £144 million per annum for the next…
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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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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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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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“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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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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Winners in Berlin
David Lee Miller’s “My Suicide” about a world-weary teen who announces his intention to make a movie about his suicide and so triggers a storm of attention, has won the Berlinale’s Crystal Bear for best feature…
