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GFF opening and closing films announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Jan 2017
Handsome Devil and Mad To Be Normal bookend festival.
Moonlight is OFCS Best Picture
by Amber Wilkinson and Jennie Kermode - 03 Jan 2017
Online Film Critics Society 2017 awards announced.
Director Richard Eyre made Companion of Honour
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Dec 2016
Rylance and Harris also named in Queen's New Year list.
Liz Smith dies at 95
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Dec 2016
Tributes pour in for character actress.
London Short Film Festival programme annnounced
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Dec 2016
500 films to screen from January 6 to 15.
Berlin announces 2017 Shooting Stars
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Dec 2016
Celebration of new talent reaches 20th year.
Toni Erdmann triumphs at EFAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Dec 2016
Maren Ade first female director in award's history to take top prize.
Sundance announces 2017 Premieres, Midnight, Spotlight selections
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Dec 2016
The Incredible Jessica James will close festival.
Sweet success at BIFAs for American Honey
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Dec 2016
Under The Shadow also a big winner.
Sundance reveals New Frontier programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Dec 2016
Live performances and augmented reality feature in line-up.
Sundance announces competition titles and NEXT
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Dec 2016
Festival to highlight theme of climate change.
Sundance London announces 2017 dates
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Nov 2016
Festival returns to Picturehouse from June 1 to 4.
Darkest Hour goes into production
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Nov 2016
Image of Gary Oldman as Churchill released.
BAFTA honours Tommy's Honour
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Nov 2016
Mullan and Dickie win acting prizes.
European Film Awards nominees announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Nov 2016
Toni Erdmann heads field with five nominations.
EIFF open for submissions
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Nov 2016
Guidelines change for UK filmmakers.
French Film Festival launch
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Nov 2016
We take a look at some of the highlights.
Butler, Mullan and Alwyn sign up for Keepers
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Oct 2016
Trio join cast of psychological thriller.
Balcony wins double Iris Prize
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Oct 2016
UK film takes honour for first time in 10 years.
Certain Women takes top prize at LFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Oct 2016
Raw and Starless Dreams also honoured.
DOC NYC announces line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Oct 2016
Documentary showcase to feature 18 world premieres
Andrez Wajda dies at 90
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Oct 2016
Tributes to Polish film director.
EIFF names first screenwriter-in-residence
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Oct 2016
Glasgow-born Krysty Wilson-Cairns receives backing
Made In Prague Film Festival line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Oct 2016
14 films join festival celebrating Czech arts.
The Shepherd rounds up awards at Raindance
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Sep 2016
Farmer drama wins best film, director and actor.
I Am Not Madame Bovary takes Golden Shell in San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Sep 2016
Fan Bingbing and Hang Sang-soo also take prizes.
Daniel Blake wins audience award
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Sep 2016
Loach's social drama takes prize in San Sebastian.
Ethan Hawke to be honoured in San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Sep 2016
Star to received lifetime Donostia.
London Film Festival announces full programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Sep 2016
Line-up includes 18 world premieres.
French Film Festival expands horizons
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Aug 2016
Largest edition to feature highlights including Cézanne and Me.
Iris Prize: Best of British short list
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Aug 2016
15 films compete for £20k prize.
Iris Prize short-list announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Aug 2016
35 shorts compete for £30,000 award
David Huddleston dies
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Aug 2016
Big Lebowski character actor was 85.
San Sebastian to honour Gael García Bernal
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Aug 2016
Mexican star to receive inaugural Latin Cinema Award.
Free Fire to close London Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Aug 2016
Ben Wheatley's film will
Hollywood pays tribute to Garry Marshall
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Jul 2016
Pretty Woman director dies at 81.
Iris Prize earns BAFTA status
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Jul 2016
LGBT prize nominees now eligible for automatic entry.
Sigourney Weaver to receive Donostia Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Jul 2016
Star's A Monster Calls will also screen in San Sebastian.
Szabolcs Hajdu has time of his life at KVIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Jul 2016
Director takes Crystal Globe and acting prize in Karlovy Vary.
Double joy for Original Bliss
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Jul 2016
German film takes two awards in Karlovy Vary
A Syrian Love Story vies for Lux Prize
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Jul 2016
British film one of 10 in running for European Parliament Award.
EIFF announces awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Jun 2016
Pikadero and Before Love among winners.
EIFF announces screenwriter-in-residence
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Jun 2016
Year-long programme will being in September
Meg Ryan to attend EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Jun 2016
Star to bring Ithaca to Edinburgh.
Kate Davis wins Margaret Tait Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Jun 2016
Glasgow-based artist receives £10,000 commission
EIFF announces Youth Hub details
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Jun 2016
Programme offers access to free workshops and careers advice.
Dance in the Frame
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 May 2016
New London festival announces film and events.
Sundance sets sight on second features
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 May 2016
FilmTwo Initiative aims to offer guidance.
EIFF puts spotlight on Scots
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 May 2016
Festival reveals homegrown titles and stars.
Two British filmmakers join Sundance Directors Lab
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 May 2016
Sandhya Suri and Kibwe Tavares selected by prestitigious programme.
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