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UK’s Grimmfest crowns dystopian sci-fi ‘M’, honours Nick Frost (exclusive)
The best film award went to Vardan Tozija’s dystopian drama M.
Alvin Rakoff, Canadian director who gave starts to Sean Connery, Alan Rickman, dies aged 97
Rakoff directed 11 feature films including ‘Say Hello To Yesterday’ with Jean Simmons.
Laura Carreira’s ‘On Falling’ sells to key territories including UK-Ireland (exclusive)
Carreira won Best Director for the film at San Sebastian.
Bifa breakthrough performance longlist includes ‘Kneecap’, ‘Bird’ actors
‘Hoard’, ‘Sebastian’, ‘Layla’ stars also make the acting list.
UK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2024
Bookmark this page for the latest updates in the territory.
BFI chair Jay Hunt talks AppleTV+ UK investment and why she only mentors women
Hunt was speaking at the BFI London Film Festival, in her first public address in post.
2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates
A snapshot of the film and high-end TV projects shooting in the UK and Ireland.
Bristol councillors approve sale of Bottle Yard Studios
The council will retain the freehold, while selling the leasehold on a long-term basis.
Working Title’s Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner to “make more under-$15m movies”
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
Katie Goodson-Thomas was speaking as part of a BFI London Film Festival spotlight conversation.
‘Grand Theft Hamlet’ acquired for UK-Ireland cinema release (exclusive)
Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane’s documentary has its UK premiere at BFI London Film Festival this evening.
Sundance winner ‘A New Kind of Wilderness’ picked up for UK-Ireland distribution (exclusive)
Silje Evensmo Jacobsen’s documentary won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Documentary Competition.
BFI trials £1.5m initiative to improve workplace practices in UK screen sector
‘Work Wise For Screen’ is a two-year pilot, with specific guidance on changes under the Labour government’s Employment Rights Bill.
The Creatives hire veteran media exec Romain Bessi as CEO
Former Newen Studios and Studiocanal executive to work with nine member companies of European network.
Student Academy Awards winners honoured in first London ceremony
October 14 marked first time event has taken place outside United States.
“Make the movie sexy”: International sales agents talk market wish lists
Bankside, Memento, Alpha Violet and Visit Films execs were speaking at the BFI London Film Festival.
‘Transformers One’ dethrones ‘Joker: Folie À Deux’ at UK-Ireland box office with £1.6m start
New titles ‘Terrifier 3’, ‘Salem’s Lot’ also make the top five.
‘500 Miles’ starring Bill Nighy, Maisie Williams begins filming in Ireland
The road trip feature is shooting in Dublin and Wicklow.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer on internationalising the US awards body
As part of the drive, the Student Academy Awards are being held in London tonight for the first time.
Asif Kapadia “unequivocally apologises” for sharing Israel-Gaza social media posts
The Grierson Trust withdrew Kapadia’s patronage earlier today over the posts.