Broadcast and Screen International have appointed Manori Ravindran as senior contributing editor, working across both titles.
Ravindran, a former Broadcast international editor and executive editor, international at Variety, is one of the leading B2B screen industry journalists in the UK.
Her primary focus for both titles will be producing high-quality long-form journalism, delivering a slate of analysis pieces throughout the year.
The role will give her the freedom to explore complex issues and represents a significant addition to the strong existing editorial teams working across Screen International and Broadcast
Ravindran will take up the freelance role with immediate effect.
Ravindran, a former Broadcast international editor and executive editor, international at Variety, is one of the leading B2B screen industry journalists in the UK.
Her primary focus for both titles will be producing high-quality long-form journalism, delivering a slate of analysis pieces throughout the year.
The role will give her the freedom to explore complex issues and represents a significant addition to the strong existing editorial teams working across Screen International and Broadcast
Ravindran will take up the freelance role with immediate effect.
- 2/8/2024
- ScreenDaily
The list features 10 rising actors and filmmakers with the potential for breakout international careers.
The third edition of Spain Stars of Tomorrow, part of Screen International’s talent-spotting series, has been unveiled.
The list features 10 rising actors and filmmakers with the potential for breakout international careers.
Scroll down for profiles of the stars
The 2023 line-up will be presented on September 26 at a special launch event at the San Sebastian film festival.
The list of talents, featuring six actors and four filmmakers, was once again curated by Screen’s Spain correspondent Elisabet Cabeza.
The actors selected are Nourdin Batan, who made...
The third edition of Spain Stars of Tomorrow, part of Screen International’s talent-spotting series, has been unveiled.
The list features 10 rising actors and filmmakers with the potential for breakout international careers.
Scroll down for profiles of the stars
The 2023 line-up will be presented on September 26 at a special launch event at the San Sebastian film festival.
The list of talents, featuring six actors and four filmmakers, was once again curated by Screen’s Spain correspondent Elisabet Cabeza.
The actors selected are Nourdin Batan, who made...
- 9/22/2023
- by Elisabet Cabeza
- ScreenDaily
Talent-spotting initiative celebrates Arab talent who are primed to make their mark in the international industry.
The sixth edition of Screen International’s talent-spotting initiative Arab Stars of Tomorrow will launch at this year’s Red Sea International Film Festival (December 1-10) for the first time.
The 2022 Arab Stars of Tomorrow will be unveiled on ScreenDaily on Sunday December 4, accompanied by a panel discussion at 12pm Ast (9am GMT) at the Red Sea film festival hosted by Screen’s international news editor Michael Rosser and followed by a reception. The line-up will also be featured in an upcoming print edition of Screen.
The sixth edition of Screen International’s talent-spotting initiative Arab Stars of Tomorrow will launch at this year’s Red Sea International Film Festival (December 1-10) for the first time.
The 2022 Arab Stars of Tomorrow will be unveiled on ScreenDaily on Sunday December 4, accompanied by a panel discussion at 12pm Ast (9am GMT) at the Red Sea film festival hosted by Screen’s international news editor Michael Rosser and followed by a reception. The line-up will also be featured in an upcoming print edition of Screen.
- 11/30/2022
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
The talk will take place September 27 at 16:00 BST.
The next episode in our ScreenDaily Talks webinar series will focus on the BFI’s Screen Culture 2033 strategy.
The speakers are BFI chief executive Ben Roberts and deputy CEO and executive director of corporate and industry affairs Harriet Finney. The talk will take place on Tuesday September 27 at 16:00 BST.
Click here to register
Set to be published later this week, Screen Culture 2033 is the BFI’s new 10-year corporate roadmap and National Lottery strategy for investing ‘good cause’ funding to benefit the public and industry.
Roberts and Finney will discuss...
The next episode in our ScreenDaily Talks webinar series will focus on the BFI’s Screen Culture 2033 strategy.
The speakers are BFI chief executive Ben Roberts and deputy CEO and executive director of corporate and industry affairs Harriet Finney. The talk will take place on Tuesday September 27 at 16:00 BST.
Click here to register
Set to be published later this week, Screen Culture 2033 is the BFI’s new 10-year corporate roadmap and National Lottery strategy for investing ‘good cause’ funding to benefit the public and industry.
Roberts and Finney will discuss...
- 9/22/2022
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
List will feature ten rising actors and filmmakers from Spain with the potential for breakout international careers.
The 2022 line-up of Spain Stars of Tomorrow, part of Screen International’s long-running talent-spotting series, will be unveiled in Madrid on November 16 at a special launch event.
The launch party in Madrid will reveal the ten rising actors and filmmakers from Spain who have been selected for the second edition of Screen’s Spain Stars of Tomorrow, all with the potential for breakout international careers. The list of talents will again be curated by Screen’s Spain correspondent Elisabet Cabeza.
HBO Max Spain...
The 2022 line-up of Spain Stars of Tomorrow, part of Screen International’s long-running talent-spotting series, will be unveiled in Madrid on November 16 at a special launch event.
The launch party in Madrid will reveal the ten rising actors and filmmakers from Spain who have been selected for the second edition of Screen’s Spain Stars of Tomorrow, all with the potential for breakout international careers. The list of talents will again be curated by Screen’s Spain correspondent Elisabet Cabeza.
HBO Max Spain...
- 9/22/2022
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Long-time chief critic and reviews editor will also roll out the trade magazine’s new talent programme.
Screen International has promoted Fionnuala Halligan to executive editor, reviews and new talent, formalising the responsibility for developing its new talent ‘Stars’ programme globally alongside her long-term roles as chief film critic and reviews editor.
Halligan, whose association with Screen dates to the late 1990s, will take up the position immediately.
Joining her as deputy reviews editor is Nikki Baughan, who has worked with Screen International as contributing editor since 2016.
Halligan has been building Screen’s reviews desk for the last seven years,...
Screen International has promoted Fionnuala Halligan to executive editor, reviews and new talent, formalising the responsibility for developing its new talent ‘Stars’ programme globally alongside her long-term roles as chief film critic and reviews editor.
Halligan, whose association with Screen dates to the late 1990s, will take up the position immediately.
Joining her as deputy reviews editor is Nikki Baughan, who has worked with Screen International as contributing editor since 2016.
Halligan has been building Screen’s reviews desk for the last seven years,...
- 9/20/2022
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Paris-based Rebecca Leffler and Barcelona-based Emilio Mayorga join Screen’s global network of reporters.
Screen International is bolstering its European editorial team and has appointed Paris-based Rebecca Leffler to cover the French film and TV industry and Barcelona-based Emilio Mayorga to work with Elisabet Cabeza to report on the booming Spanish industry.
Leffler was France correspondent for The Hollywood Reporter from 2006-2012, and has also worked at Le Film Français as international editor, Cannes Market News as editor-in-chief and as a film critic on Canal+ and France 24.
Leffler is also a published author, a presenter and moderator at film...
Screen International is bolstering its European editorial team and has appointed Paris-based Rebecca Leffler to cover the French film and TV industry and Barcelona-based Emilio Mayorga to work with Elisabet Cabeza to report on the booming Spanish industry.
Leffler was France correspondent for The Hollywood Reporter from 2006-2012, and has also worked at Le Film Français as international editor, Cannes Market News as editor-in-chief and as a film critic on Canal+ and France 24.
Leffler is also a published author, a presenter and moderator at film...
- 9/12/2022
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Arthouse cinemas have a “crucial” role in promoting industry diversity,
The Venice Production Bridge panel on ’Visibility for Diversity - Promotional Strategies for Arthouse Cinema’ saw industry experts outline an action plan through which the challenges faced by the independent theatre sector may be addressed.
European Member of Parliament Salima Yenbou, the keynote speaker at the event on September 2, stressed the “crucial” role arthouse cinemas have in promoting industry diversity, and called for new strategies to draw the public back into these theatres.
“It is essential today to make arthouse cinemas dynamic again so as to support the diversity they offer,...
The Venice Production Bridge panel on ’Visibility for Diversity - Promotional Strategies for Arthouse Cinema’ saw industry experts outline an action plan through which the challenges faced by the independent theatre sector may be addressed.
European Member of Parliament Salima Yenbou, the keynote speaker at the event on September 2, stressed the “crucial” role arthouse cinemas have in promoting industry diversity, and called for new strategies to draw the public back into these theatres.
“It is essential today to make arthouse cinemas dynamic again so as to support the diversity they offer,...
- 9/5/2022
- by Alina Trabattoni
- ScreenDaily
Dams is a journalist and editor with more than 20 years’ experience working in the international film and TV sector.
Screen International has appointed Tim Dams to the newly-created role of European editor.
Dams is a journalist and editor with more than 20 years’ experience working in the international film and TV sector.
As European editor, Dams will focus on expanding Screen’s news and features coverage of major European territories across film, television, streaming and festivals, working closely with the other senior editors and Screen’s network of European correspondents.
Dams started his career with posts at Media Week and Broadcast,...
Screen International has appointed Tim Dams to the newly-created role of European editor.
Dams is a journalist and editor with more than 20 years’ experience working in the international film and TV sector.
As European editor, Dams will focus on expanding Screen’s news and features coverage of major European territories across film, television, streaming and festivals, working closely with the other senior editors and Screen’s network of European correspondents.
Dams started his career with posts at Media Week and Broadcast,...
- 9/2/2022
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Michael Rosser named international news editor.
Screen International is strengthening its coverage of Asia with three key appointments, led by the promotion of Jean Noh to Asia editor.
Noh has worked with Screen since 2005, most recently as deputy Asia editor and Korea correspondent.
Based in Seoul, South Korea, she began her career as a sales agent in 1998 and worked for the Busan International Film Festival’s co-production market in 2000. Noh also worked at the Korean Film Council (Kofic) for three years, managing film festivals and international marketing for Korean cinema, and spent two years at Lj Film and Cj Entertainment...
Screen International is strengthening its coverage of Asia with three key appointments, led by the promotion of Jean Noh to Asia editor.
Noh has worked with Screen since 2005, most recently as deputy Asia editor and Korea correspondent.
Based in Seoul, South Korea, she began her career as a sales agent in 1998 and worked for the Busan International Film Festival’s co-production market in 2000. Noh also worked at the Korean Film Council (Kofic) for three years, managing film festivals and international marketing for Korean cinema, and spent two years at Lj Film and Cj Entertainment...
- 2/9/2022
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Watch the full session, which took place on October 5.
Screen held a live online presentation of its 2021 UK and Ireland Stars Of Tomorrow on Tuesday, October 5 - and you can watch the event in full, above.
The event was attended by the actors, writers, directors, producers, and heads of department from the 2021 selection. Screen’s editor Matt Mueller and chief film critic and Stars curator Fionnuala Halligan hosted the session, where they introduced the Stars and chatted about their current and upcoming work.
For the second year, Amazon Prime Video returned as the headline sponsor for UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow,...
Screen held a live online presentation of its 2021 UK and Ireland Stars Of Tomorrow on Tuesday, October 5 - and you can watch the event in full, above.
The event was attended by the actors, writers, directors, producers, and heads of department from the 2021 selection. Screen’s editor Matt Mueller and chief film critic and Stars curator Fionnuala Halligan hosted the session, where they introduced the Stars and chatted about their current and upcoming work.
For the second year, Amazon Prime Video returned as the headline sponsor for UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow,...
- 10/7/2021
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Date and time: October 5, 17.00 BST
Join Screen International editor Matt Mueller and Stars of Tomorrow curator Fionnuala Halligan on Tuesday, October 5 at 17.00 BST for a virtual event to meet the actors, writers, directors, producers and heads of department who have been selected as this year’s UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow.
Register for free here to take part in the webinar
The 2021 UK and Ireland Stars of Tomorrow line-up was announced on Monday, October 4.
The virtual event will see this year’s Stars take part in a live Q&a, and field questions from attendees, which can be submitted on...
Join Screen International editor Matt Mueller and Stars of Tomorrow curator Fionnuala Halligan on Tuesday, October 5 at 17.00 BST for a virtual event to meet the actors, writers, directors, producers and heads of department who have been selected as this year’s UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow.
Register for free here to take part in the webinar
The 2021 UK and Ireland Stars of Tomorrow line-up was announced on Monday, October 4.
The virtual event will see this year’s Stars take part in a live Q&a, and field questions from attendees, which can be submitted on...
- 10/5/2021
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
The most exciting new actors, writers, directors, producers, and heads of department emerging across the UK and Ireland.
Screen International has unveiled the 2021 edition of Stars of Tomorrow, the annual, eagerly anticipated talent showcase of the most exciting new actors, writers, directors, producers, and heads of department emerging across the UK and Ireland.
Take part in Screen’s Stars of Tomorrow 2021 virtual event
Since it was launched in 2004, Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow showcase has demonstrated an unparalleled track record for spotting talented new actors and filmmakers at the early stages of their careers. This year’s Stars follow...
Screen International has unveiled the 2021 edition of Stars of Tomorrow, the annual, eagerly anticipated talent showcase of the most exciting new actors, writers, directors, producers, and heads of department emerging across the UK and Ireland.
Take part in Screen’s Stars of Tomorrow 2021 virtual event
Since it was launched in 2004, Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow showcase has demonstrated an unparalleled track record for spotting talented new actors and filmmakers at the early stages of their careers. This year’s Stars follow...
- 10/4/2021
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Michael Rosser also joins in the role of special projects editor.
Screen International has appointed Mona Tabbara to the role of UK reporter.
Tabbara joins from The Sun’s TV Mag, where she has served as TV and features writer since 2019, having initially joined the publication as forward planning editor in 2018.
Prior to The Sun, Tabbara worked on the Virgin Media account at Redwood Publishing, holding the post of staff writer on Virgin TV Edit for two years. She graduated with distinction from City University’s magazine journalism programme in 2015, and was the recipient of the Ppa’s new talent...
Screen International has appointed Mona Tabbara to the role of UK reporter.
Tabbara joins from The Sun’s TV Mag, where she has served as TV and features writer since 2019, having initially joined the publication as forward planning editor in 2018.
Prior to The Sun, Tabbara worked on the Virgin Media account at Redwood Publishing, holding the post of staff writer on Virgin TV Edit for two years. She graduated with distinction from City University’s magazine journalism programme in 2015, and was the recipient of the Ppa’s new talent...
- 7/30/2021
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
The latest in Screen’s talent-spotting showcases is sponsored by the Atlantida Mallorca Film Fest.
Spain Stars of Tomorrow, the newest edition of Screen International’s long-running talent-spotting series, has revealed the list of 10 rising actors and filmmakers from Spain, all with the potential for breakout international careers.
Scroll down for the full list
The list of rising talents was unveiled at the opening of the Atlantida Mallorca Film Fest (Amff), which is the headline sponsor for Spain Stars of Tomorrow. The initiative is also supported by the Spain Film Institute (Icaa).
“For over a decade, the Amff has focused...
Spain Stars of Tomorrow, the newest edition of Screen International’s long-running talent-spotting series, has revealed the list of 10 rising actors and filmmakers from Spain, all with the potential for breakout international careers.
Scroll down for the full list
The list of rising talents was unveiled at the opening of the Atlantida Mallorca Film Fest (Amff), which is the headline sponsor for Spain Stars of Tomorrow. The initiative is also supported by the Spain Film Institute (Icaa).
“For over a decade, the Amff has focused...
- 7/27/2021
- by Elisabet Cabeza
- ScreenDaily
Screen is teaming with Filmin and the Atlantida Mallorca Film Fest to spotlight emerging talent in Spain.
Spain Stars of Tomorrow, the newest edition of Screen International’s long-running talentspotting series, is to launch at this summer’s Atlantida Mallorca Film Fest (Amff), which is running from July 26 to August 1.
Ten rising actors and filmmakers from Spain, all with the potential for breakout international careers, will be presented during the festival. The inaugural list of Spain Stars of Tomorrow is being curated by Screen’s Spain correspondent Elisabet Cabeza, who will attend Amff to introduce the rising talents.
“For over a decade,...
Spain Stars of Tomorrow, the newest edition of Screen International’s long-running talentspotting series, is to launch at this summer’s Atlantida Mallorca Film Fest (Amff), which is running from July 26 to August 1.
Ten rising actors and filmmakers from Spain, all with the potential for breakout international careers, will be presented during the festival. The inaugural list of Spain Stars of Tomorrow is being curated by Screen’s Spain correspondent Elisabet Cabeza, who will attend Amff to introduce the rising talents.
“For over a decade,...
- 6/18/2021
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Screen International launches new monthly podcast hosted by editor Matt Mueller and chief film critic Fionnuala Halligan.
In the first episode of our new monthly podcast, Screen’s editor Matt Mueller and chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan give their verdict on Cannes Film Festival’s 2021 Official Selection.
The Screen International Podcast · Our verdict on the 2021 Cannes Official Selection
Cannes head Thierry Fremaux announced the titles at a Paris press conference last week for its 2021 edition, which will be held as a physical event again after it was forced to cancel last year.
Screen’s podcast duo pick...
In the first episode of our new monthly podcast, Screen’s editor Matt Mueller and chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan give their verdict on Cannes Film Festival’s 2021 Official Selection.
The Screen International Podcast · Our verdict on the 2021 Cannes Official Selection
Cannes head Thierry Fremaux announced the titles at a Paris press conference last week for its 2021 edition, which will be held as a physical event again after it was forced to cancel last year.
Screen’s podcast duo pick...
- 6/8/2021
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
We are recruiting a trainee reporter who will join Screen and Broadcast’s busy editorial teams on a paid one-year contract.
Mbi, publisher of Screen International and sister publication Broadcast, is launching an annual traineeship to bring more diverse talent and promote career progression into TV and film journalism.
We are recruiting a trainee reporter who will join Screen and Broadcast’s busy editorial teams on a paid one-year contract. The role will involve on-the-job training with the editorial teams along with a mentorship and career development programme in partnership with Creative Access.
Mbi strongly encourages applications for this role from Black,...
Mbi, publisher of Screen International and sister publication Broadcast, is launching an annual traineeship to bring more diverse talent and promote career progression into TV and film journalism.
We are recruiting a trainee reporter who will join Screen and Broadcast’s busy editorial teams on a paid one-year contract. The role will involve on-the-job training with the editorial teams along with a mentorship and career development programme in partnership with Creative Access.
Mbi strongly encourages applications for this role from Black,...
- 2/25/2021
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
The latest in our ScreenDaily Talks live Q&a series will take place on Thursday, January 28 at 3pm UK time / 4pm Cet.
The next episode in our ScreenDaily Talks webinar series will take place this week on Thursday January 28 at 15.00 BST / 16:00 Cet and will look at how International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is preparing to stage its festival during the pandemic.
Click here to register
Facing the twin challenges of a global pandemic to navigate and a 50th anniversary edition to mount, IFFR announced toward the end of last year that it would redesign its 2021 festival into two events.
The next episode in our ScreenDaily Talks webinar series will take place this week on Thursday January 28 at 15.00 BST / 16:00 Cet and will look at how International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is preparing to stage its festival during the pandemic.
Click here to register
Facing the twin challenges of a global pandemic to navigate and a 50th anniversary edition to mount, IFFR announced toward the end of last year that it would redesign its 2021 festival into two events.
- 1/26/2021
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
The 2020 Stars took part in a live webinar with Screen’s Matt Mueller and Fionnuala Halligan.
Screen held a live online presentation of its 2020 UK and Ireland Stars Of Tomorrow on Monday, October 5 - and you can watch the event in full, above.
See the full Stars of Tomorrow 2020 selection here
The event was attended by the actors, writers, directors, producers, and heads of department from the 2020 selection. Screen’s editor Matt Mueller hosted the session, and was joined by chief film critic and Stars curator Fionnuala Halligan to introduce the Stars and chat about their current and upcoming work.
Screen held a live online presentation of its 2020 UK and Ireland Stars Of Tomorrow on Monday, October 5 - and you can watch the event in full, above.
See the full Stars of Tomorrow 2020 selection here
The event was attended by the actors, writers, directors, producers, and heads of department from the 2020 selection. Screen’s editor Matt Mueller hosted the session, and was joined by chief film critic and Stars curator Fionnuala Halligan to introduce the Stars and chat about their current and upcoming work.
- 10/6/2020
- by Ben Dalton¬Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
The 2020 cohort for our annual talent showcase is being revealed on Monday, September 28.
Screen International is proud to welcome Amazon Prime Video as headline sponsor for the UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow, its annual showcase of up-and-coming actors, writers, directors, producers and heads of department from the UK and Ireland.
Amazon Prime Video becomes the first headline sponsor for Screen’s long-running talent initiative, which was launched in 2004. In the ensuing years, Screen’s Stars of Tomorrow showcase has highlighted some of the biggest names working in film and television, from Emily Blunt and Benedict Cumberbatch in the inaugural selection...
Screen International is proud to welcome Amazon Prime Video as headline sponsor for the UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow, its annual showcase of up-and-coming actors, writers, directors, producers and heads of department from the UK and Ireland.
Amazon Prime Video becomes the first headline sponsor for Screen’s long-running talent initiative, which was launched in 2004. In the ensuing years, Screen’s Stars of Tomorrow showcase has highlighted some of the biggest names working in film and television, from Emily Blunt and Benedict Cumberbatch in the inaugural selection...
- 9/24/2020
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Experts were talking in the latest ScreenDaily Talk.
The Venice Film Festival has been applauded for its handling of a physical event during the Covid-19 pandemic while also revealing areas that could be improved.
Taking part in the latest ScreenDaily Talks, Premier PR director of film Jonathan Rutter praised the safety measures employed by the festival, which runs September 2-12, and the positive atmosphere as industry gather together for the first time since the Berlinale in February.
Watch the full session above.
“The festival has done a great job, making it happen in these strange circumstances,” said the PR executive.
The Venice Film Festival has been applauded for its handling of a physical event during the Covid-19 pandemic while also revealing areas that could be improved.
Taking part in the latest ScreenDaily Talks, Premier PR director of film Jonathan Rutter praised the safety measures employed by the festival, which runs September 2-12, and the positive atmosphere as industry gather together for the first time since the Berlinale in February.
Watch the full session above.
“The festival has done a great job, making it happen in these strange circumstances,” said the PR executive.
- 9/8/2020
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Screen’s editor Matt Mueller and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan will be joined by Premier PR director of film Jonathan Rutter live on the Lido.
The latest in our ScreenDaily Talks webinar series is taking place on Monday September 7 at 16.00 BST and will focus on this year’s Venice Film Festival, the first major film festival to take place as a physical event following the outbreak of Covid-19.
Register here
Screen International editor Matt Mueller and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan will be joined by Premier PR director of film Jonathan Rutter live on the Lido at the Venice Film Festival.
The latest in our ScreenDaily Talks webinar series is taking place on Monday September 7 at 16.00 BST and will focus on this year’s Venice Film Festival, the first major film festival to take place as a physical event following the outbreak of Covid-19.
Register here
Screen International editor Matt Mueller and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan will be joined by Premier PR director of film Jonathan Rutter live on the Lido at the Venice Film Festival.
- 9/4/2020
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Screen’s editor Matt Mueller and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan will be joined by Premier PR director of film Jonathan Rutter live on the Lido.
The latest in our ScreenDaily Talks webinar series is taking place on Monday September 7 at 16.00 BST and will focus on this year’s Venice Film Festival, the first major film festival to take place as a physical event following the outbreak of Covid-19.
Register here
Screen International editor Matt Mueller and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan will be joined by Premier PR director of film Jonathan Rutter live on the Lido at the Venice Film Festival.
The latest in our ScreenDaily Talks webinar series is taking place on Monday September 7 at 16.00 BST and will focus on this year’s Venice Film Festival, the first major film festival to take place as a physical event following the outbreak of Covid-19.
Register here
Screen International editor Matt Mueller and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan will be joined by Premier PR director of film Jonathan Rutter live on the Lido at the Venice Film Festival.
- 9/3/2020
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Gant has worked for Screen since 2017.
Charles Gant has been appointed awards/box office editor of Screen International, and assumes the role with immediate effect.
Gant was previously features editor on Screen International, a role he has held since 2017. As awards/box office editor, he will oversee the expansion of Screen’s international box office reporting, while also spearheading the editorial development of the brand’s growing awards-season coverage for both print and online.
He will also continue in his duties commissioning, editing and writing features for Screen’s print and digital output.
Previously Gant held roles as film editor...
Charles Gant has been appointed awards/box office editor of Screen International, and assumes the role with immediate effect.
Gant was previously features editor on Screen International, a role he has held since 2017. As awards/box office editor, he will oversee the expansion of Screen’s international box office reporting, while also spearheading the editorial development of the brand’s growing awards-season coverage for both print and online.
He will also continue in his duties commissioning, editing and writing features for Screen’s print and digital output.
Previously Gant held roles as film editor...
- 8/7/2020
- by 14¦Screen staff¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
David Oyelowo, Noel Clarke, Andrea Riseborough speak up.
Actors and filmmakers David Oyelowo, Noel Clarke and Andrea Riseborough have discussed their hope that “more accountability can be demanded” following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Us police, and the Black Lives Matter protests that are taking place in the Us, UK and across many parts of the world.
The UK trio were speaking with Screen’s editor Matt Mueller in the latest edition of the Screen Talks live Q&a series. The full video of the session is available to watch below.
“It’s been incredibly traumatic,...
Actors and filmmakers David Oyelowo, Noel Clarke and Andrea Riseborough have discussed their hope that “more accountability can be demanded” following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Us police, and the Black Lives Matter protests that are taking place in the Us, UK and across many parts of the world.
The UK trio were speaking with Screen’s editor Matt Mueller in the latest edition of the Screen Talks live Q&a series. The full video of the session is available to watch below.
“It’s been incredibly traumatic,...
- 6/4/2020
- by 1101321¦Ben Dalton¦26¦
- ScreenDaily
The trio will be in conversation with Screen editor Matt Mueller on Thursday June 4 at 16.00 BST.
David Oyelowo, Andrea Riseborough and Noel Clarke will be in conversation with Screen International editor Matt Mueller in the next edition of Screen Talks on Thursday June 4 at 16.00 BST.
Click here to register
The trio of UK actor/producers – who were all named Screen Stars of Tomorrow in the early stages of their careers – will share their experiences as actors and producers during the coronavirus shutdown, including how they’re keeping inspired, future projects and their views on the production guidelines that will allow...
David Oyelowo, Andrea Riseborough and Noel Clarke will be in conversation with Screen International editor Matt Mueller in the next edition of Screen Talks on Thursday June 4 at 16.00 BST.
Click here to register
The trio of UK actor/producers – who were all named Screen Stars of Tomorrow in the early stages of their careers – will share their experiences as actors and producers during the coronavirus shutdown, including how they’re keeping inspired, future projects and their views on the production guidelines that will allow...
- 6/2/2020
- by 14¦Screen staff¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
The executive director of the Cannes Marché will talk about what to expect from the virtual market.
Cannes Marché du Film executive director Jérôme Paillard will be in conversation with Screen International editor Matt Mueller in a one-to-one edition of Screen Talks on Wednesday, May 20, at 15.00 BST.
Click here to register
Following the postponement (and eventual cancellation) of the Cannes Film Festival from its original May 12-23 dates, Paillard announced details in mid-April for an online version of Marché du Film to run this year from June 22-26.
Intended to emulate the Cannes market experience for industry professionals, the online...
Cannes Marché du Film executive director Jérôme Paillard will be in conversation with Screen International editor Matt Mueller in a one-to-one edition of Screen Talks on Wednesday, May 20, at 15.00 BST.
Click here to register
Following the postponement (and eventual cancellation) of the Cannes Film Festival from its original May 12-23 dates, Paillard announced details in mid-April for an online version of Marché du Film to run this year from June 22-26.
Intended to emulate the Cannes market experience for industry professionals, the online...
- 5/14/2020
- by 14¦Screen staff¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
Roberts conducts first major interview since taking the role in mid-February.
The new CEO of the British Film Institute (BFI), Ben Roberts, has revealed that guidelines to resume film and TV production in the UK are “being worked up at speed” in a time of social distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a wide-ranging interview with Screen International editor Matt Mueller, Roberts said a cross-industry Screen Sector Task Force was hard at work on protocols that will be presented to the UK government in a matter of weeks and hoped to get a “quick greenlight” to get inward investment...
The new CEO of the British Film Institute (BFI), Ben Roberts, has revealed that guidelines to resume film and TV production in the UK are “being worked up at speed” in a time of social distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a wide-ranging interview with Screen International editor Matt Mueller, Roberts said a cross-industry Screen Sector Task Force was hard at work on protocols that will be presented to the UK government in a matter of weeks and hoped to get a “quick greenlight” to get inward investment...
- 4/29/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Ben Roberts will be in conversation with editor Matt Mueller in a one-to-one Screen Talk on Tuesday April 28 at 16.30 BST.
In his first interview with Screen International since becoming CEO of the British Film Institute, Ben Roberts will be in conversation with editor Matt Mueller in a one-to-one Screen Talk on Tuesday April 28 at 16.30 BST. Roberts will explain how he is spearheading the BFI’s response to the devastating impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the UK film industry.
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In his first interview with Screen International since becoming CEO of the British Film Institute, Ben Roberts will be in conversation with editor Matt Mueller in a one-to-one Screen Talk on Tuesday April 28 at 16.30 BST. Roberts will explain how he is spearheading the BFI’s response to the devastating impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the UK film industry.
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The password for the webinar will be sent after registration.
The 30-minute discussion will be followed by audience questions.
- 4/27/2020
- by 14¦Screen staff¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
The showcase celebrates Arab talent and highlights rising actors and filmmakers from the region.
The third edition of Screen International’s talent-spotting initiative Arab Stars of Tomorrow will launch at this year’s Cairo International Film Festival (Ciff) which takes place November 20-29.
Arab Stars of Tomorrow celebrates Arab talent and highlight the hottest up-and-coming actors, writers and directors who are primed to make their mark in the international industry.
The first two editions spotlighted 10 emerging talents from the Mena region including Moroccan director Alaa Eddine Aljem, whose debut feature The Unknown Saint premiered in this year’s Cannes Critics...
The third edition of Screen International’s talent-spotting initiative Arab Stars of Tomorrow will launch at this year’s Cairo International Film Festival (Ciff) which takes place November 20-29.
Arab Stars of Tomorrow celebrates Arab talent and highlight the hottest up-and-coming actors, writers and directors who are primed to make their mark in the international industry.
The first two editions spotlighted 10 emerging talents from the Mena region including Moroccan director Alaa Eddine Aljem, whose debut feature The Unknown Saint premiered in this year’s Cannes Critics...
- 5/19/2019
- by Louise Tutt
- ScreenDaily
Screen editor Matt Mueller is joined by critics Wendy Ide and Jonathan Romney, producer Rebecca O’Brien, HanWay’s Gabrielle Stewart, Premier PR’s Liz Miller and Dda’s Lawrence Atkinson.
Screen International reports from the Cannes Film Festival in the second of our new Media Business Podcasts, brought to listeners monthly by Media Business Insight, the publisher of Screen International and Broadcast.
In this special edition recorded on the ground at the Cannes Film Festival, which runs until May 25, Screen International editor Matt Mueller is joined by Screen critics Wendy Ide and Jonathan Romney for a rundown of their...
Screen International reports from the Cannes Film Festival in the second of our new Media Business Podcasts, brought to listeners monthly by Media Business Insight, the publisher of Screen International and Broadcast.
In this special edition recorded on the ground at the Cannes Film Festival, which runs until May 25, Screen International editor Matt Mueller is joined by Screen critics Wendy Ide and Jonathan Romney for a rundown of their...
- 5/18/2019
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Company is the inaugural recipient of Screen’s Outstanding Contribution to UK Film award.
Working Title Films is the inaugural recipient of Screen International’s Outstanding Contribution to UK Film award.
The award has been created to honour the achievements of a company or individual whose contributions to UK film have had a significant impact on the reputation of the industry, both locally and internationally.
It will be presented to Working Title’s co-chairmen Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner at the Screen Awards on November 29 at The Ballroom, Southbank. Now in their ninth year, the Screen Awards recognise excellence in UK film distribution,...
Working Title Films is the inaugural recipient of Screen International’s Outstanding Contribution to UK Film award.
The award has been created to honour the achievements of a company or individual whose contributions to UK film have had a significant impact on the reputation of the industry, both locally and internationally.
It will be presented to Working Title’s co-chairmen Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner at the Screen Awards on November 29 at The Ballroom, Southbank. Now in their ninth year, the Screen Awards recognise excellence in UK film distribution,...
- 11/12/2018
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
Annual talent showcase spotlights the hottest up-and-coming actors and filmmakers in the UK and Ireland.
Screen International has revealed its Stars of Tomorrow 2018, spotlighting the hottest up-and-coming actors and filmmakers in the UK and Ireland.
Now in its 15th year, the annual talent showcase spotlights up-and-coming actors, writers, directors and producers from the UK and Ireland who are primed to make their mark in the industry in the years to come.
The annual showcase has established itself as a key identifier of emerging UK and Ireland talent, both in front of and behind the camera.
Screen International has revealed its Stars of Tomorrow 2018, spotlighting the hottest up-and-coming actors and filmmakers in the UK and Ireland.
Now in its 15th year, the annual talent showcase spotlights up-and-coming actors, writers, directors and producers from the UK and Ireland who are primed to make their mark in the industry in the years to come.
The annual showcase has established itself as a key identifier of emerging UK and Ireland talent, both in front of and behind the camera.
- 10/4/2018
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
The networking session took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel on May 14.
Screen International joined forces with European Film Promotion (Efp) to organise a networking session for Screen’s 2018 Future Leaders together with Efp’s Producers On The Move during the Cannes Film Festival.
The two groups of up-and-coming producers came together on May 14 at the Radisson Blu Hotel to exchange experiences with Tanya Seghatchian and Ewa Puszczynska, producers of Pawel Pawlikowski’s Cold War – one of this year’s Competition favourites.
Seghatchian previously produced Pawlikowski’s My Summer Of Love and jointly owns and runs UK production company Apocalypso Pictures...
Screen International joined forces with European Film Promotion (Efp) to organise a networking session for Screen’s 2018 Future Leaders together with Efp’s Producers On The Move during the Cannes Film Festival.
The two groups of up-and-coming producers came together on May 14 at the Radisson Blu Hotel to exchange experiences with Tanya Seghatchian and Ewa Puszczynska, producers of Pawel Pawlikowski’s Cold War – one of this year’s Competition favourites.
Seghatchian previously produced Pawlikowski’s My Summer Of Love and jointly owns and runs UK production company Apocalypso Pictures...
- 5/17/2018
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Agents from ICM, UTA, Paradigm and Curtis Brown took part.
Matt Mueller (Screen International); Nick LoPiccolo (Paradigm); Cynthia Okoye (Curtis Brown); Kristen Konvitz (ICM); Mikey Schwartz-Wright (UTA)
Four talent agents, three La-based and one from London, were in Cannes for a UK Film Centre panel on Sunday (May 13) to discuss the evolving roles agents play, how to create distinctive projects, and the influence of diversity drives on the business.
The enhanced nature of the role of agents in the film business has been well documented, and the panel spelled out the creative nature of forming packages for their clients, working...
Matt Mueller (Screen International); Nick LoPiccolo (Paradigm); Cynthia Okoye (Curtis Brown); Kristen Konvitz (ICM); Mikey Schwartz-Wright (UTA)
Four talent agents, three La-based and one from London, were in Cannes for a UK Film Centre panel on Sunday (May 13) to discuss the evolving roles agents play, how to create distinctive projects, and the influence of diversity drives on the business.
The enhanced nature of the role of agents in the film business has been well documented, and the panel spelled out the creative nature of forming packages for their clients, working...
- 5/15/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
This year’s programme will focus on Brexit and Inclusion Riders.
The UK Film Centre has announced its full line-up of events and talks for the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
This year’s programme includes Brexit briefing, a discussion on the UK film sector’s European partnerships; How to Budget the Inclusion Rider with speakers including Carol producer Elizabeth Karlsen; and a series of Talent Talks with filmakers whose work is screening at the festival.
UK Film Centre partners include the British Film Institute (BFI), British Council, British Film Commission (Bfc), Creative Scotland, Creative Skillset, Film Export UK, Film London and Northern Ireland Screen.
The UK Film Centre has announced its full line-up of events and talks for the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
This year’s programme includes Brexit briefing, a discussion on the UK film sector’s European partnerships; How to Budget the Inclusion Rider with speakers including Carol producer Elizabeth Karlsen; and a series of Talent Talks with filmakers whose work is screening at the festival.
UK Film Centre partners include the British Film Institute (BFI), British Council, British Film Commission (Bfc), Creative Scotland, Creative Skillset, Film Export UK, Film London and Northern Ireland Screen.
- 5/15/2018
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Grater moves to senior reporter, Dalton joins as online/editorial assistant.
Tom Grater has been promoted to senior reporter for Screen International and ScreenDaily.com with immediate effect.
Tom Grater and Ben Dalton
Based in the company’s London headquarters, he will report on all aspects of the industry with a focus on the UK and Europe, including at markets and festivals. Grater took up his new post yesterday (Feb 6) and will attend the upcoming Berlin Film Festival to report for Screen’s market dailies.
Grater joined Screen in 2015, initially as web assistant/reporter before being promoted to deputy online editor in 2016. As senior reporter, he will report directly to editor Matt Mueller until Screen hires a news editor. The recruiting process for that role is underway.
Mueller said: “Tom has been a fantastic member of the team since joining Screen. His skillset, acumen and knowledge of the global film industry have grown exponentially during his time here...
Tom Grater has been promoted to senior reporter for Screen International and ScreenDaily.com with immediate effect.
Tom Grater and Ben Dalton
Based in the company’s London headquarters, he will report on all aspects of the industry with a focus on the UK and Europe, including at markets and festivals. Grater took up his new post yesterday (Feb 6) and will attend the upcoming Berlin Film Festival to report for Screen’s market dailies.
Grater joined Screen in 2015, initially as web assistant/reporter before being promoted to deputy online editor in 2016. As senior reporter, he will report directly to editor Matt Mueller until Screen hires a news editor. The recruiting process for that role is underway.
Mueller said: “Tom has been a fantastic member of the team since joining Screen. His skillset, acumen and knowledge of the global film industry have grown exponentially during his time here...
- 2/6/2018
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
The entertainment space is going “to be transformed by analytics”, claimed a panelist.
The importance of the independent film industry harnessing data was in the spotlight during day two of International Film Festival Rotterdam’s distribution conference Reality Check.
Source: Iffr
Matt Mueller (Screen International), René Bastian (Cinelytic), Liz Manashil (Sundance Institute), Greg Detre (Channel 4), Isabelle Glachant (Chinese Shadows)
The subject of data had been regularly alluded to during day one – with panellists often at loggerheads about the influence of an algorithmic approach to filmmaking – and yesterday (Jan 29) the topic was addressed head-on during a panel that explored the future of data in the film business.
Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, hosting the discussion, pointed out that data has typically “been the preserve of the studios and online players” to-date, asking his panellists to highlight ways in which the indie industry could harness it.
Rene Bastian from data company Cinelytic – which launched in Cannes last year – claimed...
The importance of the independent film industry harnessing data was in the spotlight during day two of International Film Festival Rotterdam’s distribution conference Reality Check.
Source: Iffr
Matt Mueller (Screen International), René Bastian (Cinelytic), Liz Manashil (Sundance Institute), Greg Detre (Channel 4), Isabelle Glachant (Chinese Shadows)
The subject of data had been regularly alluded to during day one – with panellists often at loggerheads about the influence of an algorithmic approach to filmmaking – and yesterday (Jan 29) the topic was addressed head-on during a panel that explored the future of data in the film business.
Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, hosting the discussion, pointed out that data has typically “been the preserve of the studios and online players” to-date, asking his panellists to highlight ways in which the indie industry could harness it.
Rene Bastian from data company Cinelytic – which launched in Cannes last year – claimed...
- 1/31/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
The winner will be announced during the festival in London
Tom Paton, Dominic Bridges, Joanne Mitchell, Matthew Holness and Danny Morgan have all been nominated for the second Screen International Genre Rising Star Award, in association with Horror Channel FrightFest 2017 (August 24-28).
The award was established in 2016 to celebrate the work of emerging UK genre talent, with the first recipient being Prevenge director Alice Lowe. This year’s winner will be announced on Monday August 28.
Danny Morgan has been nominated for his work on horror comedy Double Date (pictured, top), directed by Benjamin Barfoot. Morgan wrote the screenplay and also stars as hapless 30-year-old virgin Jim, whose desire to find love leads him and best friend Alex (Michael Socha) into danger. Morgan has starred in TV shows like Ideal and features including On The Road, and has written several shorts. Double Date is his first feature screenplay.
Tom Paton has been shortlisted for his second feature [link=tt...
Tom Paton, Dominic Bridges, Joanne Mitchell, Matthew Holness and Danny Morgan have all been nominated for the second Screen International Genre Rising Star Award, in association with Horror Channel FrightFest 2017 (August 24-28).
The award was established in 2016 to celebrate the work of emerging UK genre talent, with the first recipient being Prevenge director Alice Lowe. This year’s winner will be announced on Monday August 28.
Danny Morgan has been nominated for his work on horror comedy Double Date (pictured, top), directed by Benjamin Barfoot. Morgan wrote the screenplay and also stars as hapless 30-year-old virgin Jim, whose desire to find love leads him and best friend Alex (Michael Socha) into danger. Morgan has starred in TV shows like Ideal and features including On The Road, and has written several shorts. Double Date is his first feature screenplay.
Tom Paton has been shortlisted for his second feature [link=tt...
- 8/8/2017
- ScreenDaily
Canne panel debate rise of digital giants at UK Film Centre.
UTA agent nm2817693 autoDavid Flynn[/link], whose clients include Michael Winterbottom, Laszlo Nemes and Rupert Wyatt, has claimed that everyone in the film business should be looking to benefit from the rise of digital giants Netflix and Amazon.
Speaking in Cannes during a panel at the UK Film Centre - Star Power: How to develop film projects to attract world-class talent - Flynn took the opportunity to weigh in on the subject matter that has dominated this year’s festival since day one.
“We can all benefit from it [the rise of Netflix and Amazon]. It’s not just agents – it’s producers, crews, everyone involved,” Flynn said.
“The Netflix model is an extraordinary business [which is] driven to increase its subscriber base. Amazon is one of the biggest companies in the world, and it now makes content.
“It’s forcing the studios to reassess how they do business. Whenever you have...
UTA agent nm2817693 autoDavid Flynn[/link], whose clients include Michael Winterbottom, Laszlo Nemes and Rupert Wyatt, has claimed that everyone in the film business should be looking to benefit from the rise of digital giants Netflix and Amazon.
Speaking in Cannes during a panel at the UK Film Centre - Star Power: How to develop film projects to attract world-class talent - Flynn took the opportunity to weigh in on the subject matter that has dominated this year’s festival since day one.
“We can all benefit from it [the rise of Netflix and Amazon]. It’s not just agents – it’s producers, crews, everyone involved,” Flynn said.
“The Netflix model is an extraordinary business [which is] driven to increase its subscriber base. Amazon is one of the biggest companies in the world, and it now makes content.
“It’s forcing the studios to reassess how they do business. Whenever you have...
- 5/21/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
On Sunday agents and producers discuss what feature film offers talent in the boom era of high-end TV.
The line-up for the UK Film Centre at this year’s Cannes Film Festival (May 18-27) includes a talent talk with the producers of Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Killing Of A Sacred Deer, a discussion about Brexit and a panel on attracting world-class talent (hosted by Screen International editor Matt Mueller).
The UK Film Centre is run by We Are UK Film, whose partners include the British Film Institute (BFI), the British Film Commission (Bfc), British Council, Creative Scotland, Film London and Northern Ireland Screen.
The UK Film Centre will be in Cannes from May 17-26 at Pavilion 119 of the International Village Riviera and is open for international and UK delegates from 9am – 6pm.
The full events line-up is below:
Monday 22Nd
The Practical Guide to Closing your Film (In association with European Film Bonds): 10.00 - 11.00
Experts including [link=nm...
The line-up for the UK Film Centre at this year’s Cannes Film Festival (May 18-27) includes a talent talk with the producers of Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Killing Of A Sacred Deer, a discussion about Brexit and a panel on attracting world-class talent (hosted by Screen International editor Matt Mueller).
The UK Film Centre is run by We Are UK Film, whose partners include the British Film Institute (BFI), the British Film Commission (Bfc), British Council, Creative Scotland, Film London and Northern Ireland Screen.
The UK Film Centre will be in Cannes from May 17-26 at Pavilion 119 of the International Village Riviera and is open for international and UK delegates from 9am – 6pm.
The full events line-up is below:
Monday 22Nd
The Practical Guide to Closing your Film (In association with European Film Bonds): 10.00 - 11.00
Experts including [link=nm...
- 5/21/2017
- ScreenDaily
Panels will tackle Brexit, attracting world class talent and working with Yorgos Lanthimos.
The line-up for the UK Film Centre at this year’s Cannes Film Festival (May 18-27) has been announced.
The free events include a talent talk with the producers of Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Killing Of A Sacred Deer, a discussion about Brexit and a panel on attracting world-class talent (hosted by Screen International editor Matt Mueller).
The UK Film Centre is run by We Are UK Film, whose partners include the British Film Institute (BFI), the British Film Commission (Bfc), British Council, Creative Scotland, Film London and Northern Ireland Screen.
The UK Film Centre will be in Cannes from May 17-26 at Pavilion 119 of the International Village Riviera and is open for international and UK delegates from 9am – 6pm.
The full events line-up is below:
Thursday 18th
Films without Borders (screening): 14.00 - 15.00
A showcase of films from young people living in challenging circumstances...
The line-up for the UK Film Centre at this year’s Cannes Film Festival (May 18-27) has been announced.
The free events include a talent talk with the producers of Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Killing Of A Sacred Deer, a discussion about Brexit and a panel on attracting world-class talent (hosted by Screen International editor Matt Mueller).
The UK Film Centre is run by We Are UK Film, whose partners include the British Film Institute (BFI), the British Film Commission (Bfc), British Council, Creative Scotland, Film London and Northern Ireland Screen.
The UK Film Centre will be in Cannes from May 17-26 at Pavilion 119 of the International Village Riviera and is open for international and UK delegates from 9am – 6pm.
The full events line-up is below:
Thursday 18th
Films without Borders (screening): 14.00 - 15.00
A showcase of films from young people living in challenging circumstances...
- 5/15/2017
- ScreenDaily
Gant appointed features editor, Baughan joins as supplements editor.
Screen International has appointed two new members to its London-based editorial team. Charles Gant has been named features editor and Nikki Baughan is joining as supplements editor.
Gant, who is joining Screen from Heat Magazine, will coordinate the commissioning, planning and editorial development of the features for Screen’s multiple print editions, including monthlies, awards-season weeklies and festival dailies.
Baughan will oversee the commissioning and planning of Screen’s festival and events supplements as well as brand-affiliated publications including UK In Focus, published in partnership with the British Film Commission.
Gant and Baughan will also contribute to Screen’s digital offering Screendaily.com. They will both report directly to editor Matt Mueller.
An experienced and respected film journalist, Gant has been the film editor of Heat magazine since its launch. He is a former deputy editor at The Face magazine and has served on juries for BAFTA and Berlinale...
Screen International has appointed two new members to its London-based editorial team. Charles Gant has been named features editor and Nikki Baughan is joining as supplements editor.
Gant, who is joining Screen from Heat Magazine, will coordinate the commissioning, planning and editorial development of the features for Screen’s multiple print editions, including monthlies, awards-season weeklies and festival dailies.
Baughan will oversee the commissioning and planning of Screen’s festival and events supplements as well as brand-affiliated publications including UK In Focus, published in partnership with the British Film Commission.
Gant and Baughan will also contribute to Screen’s digital offering Screendaily.com. They will both report directly to editor Matt Mueller.
An experienced and respected film journalist, Gant has been the film editor of Heat magazine since its launch. He is a former deputy editor at The Face magazine and has served on juries for BAFTA and Berlinale...
- 4/10/2017
- ScreenDaily
Producer of Boys Don’t Cry, Far From Heaven and Happiness discussed her career at the Glasgow Film Festival.
In a wide-ranging In Conversation session at the Glasgow Film Festival, producer Christine Vachon revealed a surprising truth about Killer Films, the New York City-based company she set up in 1995 alongside Pamela Koffler: Still Alice is the first and only of their productions to return a net profit to the company.
Vachon had previously confirmed the same in her 2006 book A Killer Life: How An Independent Film Producer Survives Deals And Disasters In Hollywood And Beyond.
Even in the tough world of independent film, that admission raised eyebrows given Killer’s role in films including Boys Don’t Cry (1999), which won Hilary Swank the best actress Oscar, Todd Solondz’s Happiness (1998), Mark Romanek’s One Hour Photo (2002) and Todd Haynes’ Far From Heaven (2002).
Vachon has subsequently produced a string of critical hits, including Haynes...
In a wide-ranging In Conversation session at the Glasgow Film Festival, producer Christine Vachon revealed a surprising truth about Killer Films, the New York City-based company she set up in 1995 alongside Pamela Koffler: Still Alice is the first and only of their productions to return a net profit to the company.
Vachon had previously confirmed the same in her 2006 book A Killer Life: How An Independent Film Producer Survives Deals And Disasters In Hollywood And Beyond.
Even in the tough world of independent film, that admission raised eyebrows given Killer’s role in films including Boys Don’t Cry (1999), which won Hilary Swank the best actress Oscar, Todd Solondz’s Happiness (1998), Mark Romanek’s One Hour Photo (2002) and Todd Haynes’ Far From Heaven (2002).
Vachon has subsequently produced a string of critical hits, including Haynes...
- 3/1/2017
- ScreenDaily
Find out what made our top 10 films of 2016 - and which films feature on Team Screen’s overall top 10.Scroll down for Screen’s overall top 10
Screen’s esteemed critics have had their turn. Now, Screen staff, contributors and correspondents reveal their favourite films seen in 2016. Festival premieres and UK/Us theatrical releases are deemed eligible.
Matt Mueller (editor)
Moonlight (dir. Barry Jenkins)La La Land (dir. Damien Chazelle)Aquarius (dir. Kleber Mendonça Filho)Mustang (dir. Deniz Gamze Ergüven)Hell Or High Water (dir. David Mackenzie)Embrace Of The Serpent (dir. Ciro Guerra)Little Men (dir. Ira Sachs)Suntan (dir. Argyris Papadimitropoulos)Love & Friendship (dir. Whit Stillman)Nocturnal Animals (dir Tom Ford)Jeremy Kay (Us editor)
Manchester By The Sea (dir. Kenneth Lonergan)Neruda (dir. Pablo Larrain)Aquarius (dir. Kleber Mendonça Filho)Deadpool (dir Tim Miller)Fire At Sea (dir. Gianfranco Rosi)Moonlight (dir. Barry Jenkins)Oj: Made In America (dir. Ezra Edelman)[link=tt...
Screen’s esteemed critics have had their turn. Now, Screen staff, contributors and correspondents reveal their favourite films seen in 2016. Festival premieres and UK/Us theatrical releases are deemed eligible.
Matt Mueller (editor)
Moonlight (dir. Barry Jenkins)La La Land (dir. Damien Chazelle)Aquarius (dir. Kleber Mendonça Filho)Mustang (dir. Deniz Gamze Ergüven)Hell Or High Water (dir. David Mackenzie)Embrace Of The Serpent (dir. Ciro Guerra)Little Men (dir. Ira Sachs)Suntan (dir. Argyris Papadimitropoulos)Love & Friendship (dir. Whit Stillman)Nocturnal Animals (dir Tom Ford)Jeremy Kay (Us editor)
Manchester By The Sea (dir. Kenneth Lonergan)Neruda (dir. Pablo Larrain)Aquarius (dir. Kleber Mendonça Filho)Deadpool (dir Tim Miller)Fire At Sea (dir. Gianfranco Rosi)Moonlight (dir. Barry Jenkins)Oj: Made In America (dir. Ezra Edelman)[link=tt...
- 12/20/2016
- ScreenDaily
The initiative, highlighting five emerging film talents from the Arab world, is presented at Dubai International Film Festival.
Screen International has unveiled its first ever Arab Stars of Tomorrow, spotlighting five of the hottest up-and-coming talents from across the Arab world.
A partnership with Dubai International Film Festival (Diff), the showcase flags actors and directors who are expected to make waves on the festival circuit in coming years
The showcase is curated by Screen’s France and Middle East correspondent Melanie Goodfellow, who conducted in-depth research including interviews with leading producers, distributors, sales agents and festival programmers with knowledge of the region.
“There is so much talent in this region that it was difficult selecting just five names,” said Goodfellow. “In their different ways, each of them has something special that makes them worth watching in the future.”
The five selected talents include Lebanese director Mounia Akl, whose short film Submarine about a world drowning in rubbish...
Screen International has unveiled its first ever Arab Stars of Tomorrow, spotlighting five of the hottest up-and-coming talents from across the Arab world.
A partnership with Dubai International Film Festival (Diff), the showcase flags actors and directors who are expected to make waves on the festival circuit in coming years
The showcase is curated by Screen’s France and Middle East correspondent Melanie Goodfellow, who conducted in-depth research including interviews with leading producers, distributors, sales agents and festival programmers with knowledge of the region.
“There is so much talent in this region that it was difficult selecting just five names,” said Goodfellow. “In their different ways, each of them has something special that makes them worth watching in the future.”
The five selected talents include Lebanese director Mounia Akl, whose short film Submarine about a world drowning in rubbish...
- 12/8/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
The Works in Progress 2016 Awards at the 20th Tallinn Black Nights Film FestivalIndustry@Tallinn and Baltic Event is one of the fastest growing entertainment sector development summits in the winter season. They are held during the annual Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, the only Fiapf accredited Competition Feature Film Festival in Northern Europe.
The Works in Progress sessions were first organized 15 years ago as a regional showcase part of the Baltic Event. Last year, upcoming international films were added to the program and today, its 2 sections, Baltic Event Works in Progress and International Works in Progress, offer buyers, producers and programmers a diverse and dynamic range of local and international projects to discover.
Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event organized this year as well their Works in Progress pitching sessions. As a matter of fact, 26 films in production or postproduction looking for sales agents or festivals for international premieres were presented on...
The Works in Progress sessions were first organized 15 years ago as a regional showcase part of the Baltic Event. Last year, upcoming international films were added to the program and today, its 2 sections, Baltic Event Works in Progress and International Works in Progress, offer buyers, producers and programmers a diverse and dynamic range of local and international projects to discover.
Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event organized this year as well their Works in Progress pitching sessions. As a matter of fact, 26 films in production or postproduction looking for sales agents or festivals for international premieres were presented on...
- 11/26/2016
- by Tara Karajica
- Sydney's Buzz
Speaking at the Screen Film Summit, The Night Manager director also said that taking on a Bond film “would be a lot of fun”.
Susanne Bier, the Oscar and Emmy-winning Danish filmmaker behind the TV series The Night Manager, has said that working in television currently offers her more creative opportunities than the film industry.
“In recent years, some of the strongest manifestations of singular [auteur] visions have been in television,” she said during a keynote and in conversation at the Screen Film Summit in London.
“At higher budgets, TV has shown less tolerance for the predictable and the generic which is so evident in the summer movie calendar.”
“[The Night Manager] as a film would have competed with James Bond or Jason Bourne, but as a television programme it was up against an endless list of instantly accessible high quality titles: House Of Cards, Better Call Saul, Westworld, The Crown.”
“The market logic of big budget television dictates that producers...
Susanne Bier, the Oscar and Emmy-winning Danish filmmaker behind the TV series The Night Manager, has said that working in television currently offers her more creative opportunities than the film industry.
“In recent years, some of the strongest manifestations of singular [auteur] visions have been in television,” she said during a keynote and in conversation at the Screen Film Summit in London.
“At higher budgets, TV has shown less tolerance for the predictable and the generic which is so evident in the summer movie calendar.”
“[The Night Manager] as a film would have competed with James Bond or Jason Bourne, but as a television programme it was up against an endless list of instantly accessible high quality titles: House Of Cards, Better Call Saul, Westworld, The Crown.”
“The market logic of big budget television dictates that producers...
- 11/24/2016
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
Speaking at the Screen Film Summit, The Night Manager director also said that taking on a Bond film “would be a lot of fun”.
Susanne Bier, the Oscar and Emmy-winning Danish filmmaker behind the TV series The Night Manager, has said that working in television currently offers her more creative opportunities than the film industry.
“In recent years, some of the strongest manifestations of singular [auteur] visions have been in television,” she said during a keynote and in conversation at the Screen Film Summit in London.
“At higher budgets, TV has shown less tolerance for the predictable and the generic which is so evident in the summer movie calendar.”
“[The Night Manager] as a film would have competed with James Bond or Jason Bourne, but as a television programme it was up against an endless list of instantly accessible high quality titles: House Of Cards, Better Call Saul, Westworld, The Crown.”
“The market logic of big budget television dictates that producers...
Susanne Bier, the Oscar and Emmy-winning Danish filmmaker behind the TV series The Night Manager, has said that working in television currently offers her more creative opportunities than the film industry.
“In recent years, some of the strongest manifestations of singular [auteur] visions have been in television,” she said during a keynote and in conversation at the Screen Film Summit in London.
“At higher budgets, TV has shown less tolerance for the predictable and the generic which is so evident in the summer movie calendar.”
“[The Night Manager] as a film would have competed with James Bond or Jason Bourne, but as a television programme it was up against an endless list of instantly accessible high quality titles: House Of Cards, Better Call Saul, Westworld, The Crown.”
“The market logic of big budget television dictates that producers...
- 11/24/2016
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
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