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Jacques Becker retrospective
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 May 2016
San Sebastian to honour French director
Iberodocs returns to Filmhouse
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 May 2016
Documentary festival back for third edition.
Tommy's Honour to open EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Apr 2016
Story of Scots golfing pioneer to kick-off 70th edition.
Whisky Galore! for Edinburgh Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Apr 2016
Remake to close 70th edition.
Sundance London titles announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Apr 2016
Morris From America, Weiner and Tallulah in line-up.
Edinburgh announces retrospectives
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Apr 2016
Festival celebrates Cinema Du Look and early comic strip adaptations in 70th edition
Vaxxed axed from Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Mar 2016
Festival pulls controversial anti-vaccination documentary from line-up.
De Niro defends screening of anti-vaccination documentary at Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Mar 2016
Festival co-founder issues statement over Andrew Wakefield film.
Tribeca announces competition titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Mar 2016
World and US narratives to be split for the first time
George Kennedy dies at 91
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Feb 2016
Grandson pays tribute to star of Cool Hand Luke and Naked Gun.
San Sebastian announces new prize
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Feb 2016
Zabaltegii Tabakalera Award will carry €20k purse.
The First Monday In May to open Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Feb 2016
Fashion documentary to launch 15th edition.
Turkish festival screens films online for free
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Feb 2016
Festival Scope hosts selection from !f Istanbul.
EIFF to focus on Finland
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Feb 2016
Festival also announces new Works in Progress section.
Truman triumphs at Goyas
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Feb 2016
Cesc Gay's comedy drama wins five awards.
EIFF to present ET with live orchestral score
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Feb 2016
Festival joins forces with RSNO for UK premiere.
Human Rights Watch announces London titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Feb 2016
Campaigning festival celebrates 20th year.
Birth Of A Nation and Sonita big winners at Sundance
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Feb 2016
Weiner and Sand Storm complete top prizes.
Sundance 2016: Opening press conference
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Jan 2016
Cooper, Putnam and Redford happy to talk about diversity, audiences but not politics.
Sundance London dates brought forward
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Jan 2016
Move to June 2-5 avoids Doc/Fest clash.
Alan Rickman dies at 69
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Jan 2016
Much-loved star had been suffering from cancer.
David Bowie dies at 69
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Jan 2016
Music legend and actor loses battle with cancer.
Employees swear by Curzon campaign
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Jan 2016
Film launched to raise awareness of cinema under threat.
Haskell Wexler dies at 93
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Dec 2015
Son pays tribute to Oscar-winning cinematographer.
2016 Berlin Shooting Stars announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Dec 2015
Eight up-and-coming European acting talents celebrated.
The Bride leads chase for Goyas
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Dec 2015
Spanish Academy announces short list.
Oscar Best Documentary shortlist announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze and Amber Wilkinson - 14 Dec 2015
15 films chosen from 124 contenders.
Youth takes top prize at European Film Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Dec 2015
Sorrentino's drama dominates.
Sundance completes line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Dec 2015
Premieres, Documentary Premieres, Spotlight, Sundance Kids and announced.
Ex Machina triumphs at BIFAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Dec 2015
Sci-fi drama takes four awards including Best British Independent.
Hail Caesar to open Berlinale
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Dec 2015
Joel and Ethan Coen return to festival.
Sundance announces New Frontier titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Dec 2015
Festival celebrates 10 years of pushing boundaries.
Sundance announces competition titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Dec 2015
Line-up set for US and World Dramatic and Documentary sections, plus Next.
Sundance reveals Midnight line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Nov 2015
Rob Zombie and Kevin Smith among directors featured.
César hopes for new talents
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Nov 2015
Freya Mavor, Rod Paradot and Félix Moati are among celebrated young stars.
Legend a winner at Scottish BAFTAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Nov 2015
Robert Carlye's directorial debut named best feature.
When Terence met Stefan
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Nov 2015
Sunset Song and Tokyo Fiancee directors meet on red carpet
Film archive tours Scotland
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Nov 2015
Made In My Toun offers rare footage and a blether.
Seattle announces documentary grant finalists
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Nov 2015
Inaugural award will fund feature on ageing.
BIFA contenders announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Nov 2015
The Lobster gets its claws on most nominations.
Still Alice charity concert
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Oct 2015
Alzheimer's Benefit to include a newly composed suite by Ilan Eshkeri.
Kate Winslet to be honoured at BIFAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Oct 2015
Actress to receive independent film Variety Award.
Maureen O'Hara dies at 95
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Oct 2015
Family's tribute to 'feisty and fearless' star.
French Film Festival line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Oct 2015
Highlights include tribute to Gaumont.
Chevalier rides off with best film in London
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Oct 2015
Other winners include The Witch and Sherpa
Meryl Streep to head Berlin jury
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Oct 2015
Actress will preside over 66th edition.
Sparrows tops San Sebastian pecking order
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Sep 2015
Icelandic coming-of-age drama takes Golden Shell.
Emily Watson to received Donostia
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Sep 2015
British actress honoured in San Sebastian.
London Film Festival adds titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Sep 2015
Venice winner joins line-up.
From Afar wins Golden Lion
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Sep 2015
El Clan, The Childhood Of A Leader and Anomalisa also take prizes.
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