Last year we had our eyes open to one of Europe’s finest events on the film calendar, at the annual Black Nights Film Festival in Tallinn, Estonia. Needless to say after our last visit we were grateful to be invited back for the 2023 edition; the festival’s 27th year.
Taking place a little earlier in November, while the nights were still black (as advertised), the weather was crisp. Less snow, more sun – and a lot less slipping over on the icy cobbles. Another notable difference for our visit to the Estonian capital this year was that we went at the very start of the 16-day festival, able to experience and appreciate the opening night ceremony, which was a real highlight of our stay.
Taking place at the Alexela concert hall, the film was Guardians of the Formula, by Serbian filmmaker Dragan Bjelogrlic, which tells the fascinating true story of a secretive,...
Taking place a little earlier in November, while the nights were still black (as advertised), the weather was crisp. Less snow, more sun – and a lot less slipping over on the icy cobbles. Another notable difference for our visit to the Estonian capital this year was that we went at the very start of the 16-day festival, able to experience and appreciate the opening night ceremony, which was a real highlight of our stay.
Taking place at the Alexela concert hall, the film was Guardians of the Formula, by Serbian filmmaker Dragan Bjelogrlic, which tells the fascinating true story of a secretive,...
- 11/27/2023
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
UK film export market to return after a two-year hiatus.
Film London has revealed that 11 titles will premiere at this year’s London Screenings, the export market dedicated to UK film.
The four-day showcase is attended by international buyers, who will travel to London to meet with UK-based sales companies and negotiate deals. It will take place at Picturehouse Central from June 20-23.
Bankside Films will premiere The Almond & The Seahorse, which stars Rebel Wilson in her first non-comedy role and is directed by Celyn Jones and Tom Stern. Bankside is also showcasing Silver Servers, a documentary directed by Dan Lobb...
Film London has revealed that 11 titles will premiere at this year’s London Screenings, the export market dedicated to UK film.
The four-day showcase is attended by international buyers, who will travel to London to meet with UK-based sales companies and negotiate deals. It will take place at Picturehouse Central from June 20-23.
Bankside Films will premiere The Almond & The Seahorse, which stars Rebel Wilson in her first non-comedy role and is directed by Celyn Jones and Tom Stern. Bankside is also showcasing Silver Servers, a documentary directed by Dan Lobb...
- 6/8/2022
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
The Zhongze China-uk Film Fund has signed a strategic partnership with Smg Pictures, which kicks off with London-set comedy Special Couple.
Zhongze will help facilitate the project’s UK shoot including access to local cast and crew.
Fully financed by Smg Pictures, the Chinese-language project tells the story of two Chinese male friends living in London – one a medical student and the other an illegal immigrant – who pretend to be a couple so they can both stay in the UK.
Creative talent on the film includes director-producer Huang Jianxin and script supervisor Su Huan. Smg Pictures is the film production...
Zhongze will help facilitate the project’s UK shoot including access to local cast and crew.
Fully financed by Smg Pictures, the Chinese-language project tells the story of two Chinese male friends living in London – one a medical student and the other an illegal immigrant – who pretend to be a couple so they can both stay in the UK.
Creative talent on the film includes director-producer Huang Jianxin and script supervisor Su Huan. Smg Pictures is the film production...
- 6/14/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
LONDON -- Organizers of the 17th Dinard Festival of British Film, which unspools in the northern French resort of Brittany Oct. 5-8, said Monday this year's jury will include actor and director Charles Dance, actor Stephen Mangan and Irish actor Bronagh Gallagher. The 2006 jury will be presided over by French actor Francois Berleand alongside fellow French representation including actor Chantal Lauby, producer and agent Dominique Besnehard, director Radu Mihaileanu with Korean actress Yun Chung-Hi and actress Evelyne Bouix also judging. Six films will screen in competition for the Hitchcock d'Or Award which sees the winning title secure a financial contribution of 3,000 ($3,800) towards distribution costs, and a 1,600 ($2,000) grant to the director. The winner will come from Almost Adult, directed by Yousaf Ali Khan, Cashback, directed by Sean Ellis, Menhaj Huda's Kidulthood, London to Brighton, directed by Paul Andrew Williams, Adrian Shergold's Pierrepoint, and Small Engine Repair, directed by Niall Heery. The festival kicks off Oct. 5 with an out-of-competition screening of The Queen, directed by Stephen Frears and starring Helen Mirren, and closes with an out-of-competition outing for Andrea Arnold's Red Road.
- 10/3/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
LONDON -- Organizers of the 17th Dinard Festival of British Film, which unspools in the northern French resort of Brittany Oct. 5-8, said Monday this year's jury will include actor and director Charles Dance, actor Stephen Mangan and Irish actor Bronagh Gallagher. The 2006 jury will be presided over by French actor Francois Berleand alongside fellow French representation including actor Chantal Lauby, producer and agent Dominique Besnehard, director Radu Mihaileanu with Korean actress Yoon Shun Lee and actress Evelyne Bouix also judging. Six films will screen in competition for the Hitchcock d'Or Award which sees the winning title secure a financial contribution of 3,000 ($3,800) towards distribution costs, and a 1,600 ($2,000) grant to the director. The winner will come from Almost Adult, directed by Yousaf Ali Khan, Cashback, directed by Sean Ellis, Menhaj Huda's Kidulthood, London to Brighton, directed by Paul Andrew Williams, Adrian Shergold's Pierrepoint, and Small Engine Repair, directed by Niall Heery. The festival kicks off Oct. 5 with an out-of-competition screening of The Queen, directed by Stephen Frears and starring Helen Mirren, and closes with an out-of-competition outing for Andrea Arnold's Red Road.
- 10/2/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
PARIS -- Stephen Frears' The Queen, which picked up two prizes at the Venice Film Festival, will open the 17th annual Festival of British Film in Dinard on France's Brittany coast Oct. 5, organizers said Tuesday. Red Road, the first feature from Andrea Arnold, who won an Academy Award for her live-action short film Wasp in 2005, will be given a gala screening. Six films will compete for the festival's annual Golden Hitchcock award: Almost Adult by Yousaf Ali Khan, Cashback by Sean Ellis, Kidulthood by Menhai Huda, London to Brighton by Paul Andrew Williams, Pierrepoint by Adrian Shergold and Small Engine Repair by Niall Heery.
- 9/19/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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