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Sundance returns to London
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Sep 2015
Dates and venue set for 2016.
London announces line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Sep 2015
Galas include Brooklyn and Trumbo.
Mad Max wins FIPRESCI Grand Prix
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Sep 2015
George Miller will collect critics' award in San Sebastian.
Cate Blanchett to receive BFI Fellowship
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Aug 2015
Truth announced as Fellowship Special Presentation
Home in on Venice
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Aug 2015
Fans invited to enjoy the festival from anywhere as Sala Web streaming titles announced.
Regression to open San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Aug 2015
Emma Watson and Ethan Hawke star in Amenabar's thriller.
London Road to close San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Aug 2015
Ipswich murders musical adapted from stage hit.
New York Film Festival titles announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Aug 2015
Steven Spielberg's Bridge Of Spies joins main slate.
San Sebastian expands Savage Cinema
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Aug 2015
Festival showcases eight titles in its high adrenaline segment.
San Sebastian Zabaltegi titles announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Aug 2015
Porumboiu, Salles and Erlingsson join 24-strong selection.
Sunset Song and High-Rise head to San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Aug 2015
Davies and Wheatley films join competition.
Europe-Latin Co-production Forum titles announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Aug 2015
15 projects head to San Sebastian.
Visit Venice Film Festival without leaving home
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Jul 2015
Sala Web to stream Orizzonti Competition and Biennale College titles.
Ivy named top feature at East End Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Jul 2015
Welcome To Leith wins documentary prize.
Karen Gillan and James Cosmo become EIFF patrons
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Jun 2015
Big Gold Dream wins Audience Award as festival draws to close.
45 Years wins Michael Powell at EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Jun 2015
The Diary Of A Teenage Girl takes international prize
EIFF announces Best Of The Fest
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Jun 2015
Hector, Inside Out an Amy among films getting additional screenings.
Nice 'do kicks off EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Jun 2015
Stars out for absurdist serial killing barber flick The Legend Of Barney Thomson
Ron Moody dies
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Jun 2015
Oliver! star was 91.
Richard Johnson dies at 87
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Jun 2015
Radiator star passes away after short illness.
Bob Last quits Edinburgh International Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Jun 2015
Chair steps down ahead of 69th edition.
EIFF announces juries
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Jun 2015
Karen Gillan, Natascha McElhone and Jessica Hynes among guests attending.
London Film Festival announces short film award
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 May 2015
12 films will be selected for inaugural competition.
East End Film Festival announces line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 May 2015
London showcase to open with One Crazy Thing.
Edinburgh Film Festival announces line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 May 2015
Guests include Ewan McGregor, Jane Seymour, Malcolm McDowell and Johnnie To.
Paulina takes top prize at Cannes Critics' Week
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 May 2015
Land And Shade also celebrates double win.
Scottish filmmakers come to fore at EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 May 2015
Edinburgh announces homegrown titles and special events.
Margaret Tait Award winner announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 May 2015
Glasgow-based artist receives £10,000 commission
Iona to close Edinburgh Film Festival 2015
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 May 2015
Shell director Scott Graham returns to festival.
Doc/Fest announces titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 May 2015
Two events to open 22nd edition.
Abu Dhabi Film Festival discontinued
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 May 2015
Media Zone Authority plans to refocus on other initiatives after eight editions.
Robert Carlyle directorial debut to open EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 May 2015
The Legend Of Barney Thomson will world premiere at 69th edition.
Seattle announces full line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 May 2015
41st edition to screen 450 films, including 49 world premieres.
Virgin Mountain takes top prize at Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Apr 2015
Hat-trick for Icelandic drama.
Manoel de Oliveira dies at 106
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Apr 2015
Portugese president and prime minister join tributes to director.
Tribeca tribute to Frank Sinatra
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Mar 2015
Festival celebrate centenary with trio of films and concert.
Success in black and white
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Mar 2015
Silent Film Festival enjoys Synthetic Sin on gala night.
Tribeca Talks announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Mar 2015
Events include conversations with Christopher Nolan, George Lucas and Brad Bird.
Albert Maysles dies, aged 88
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Mar 2015
Grey Gardens documentarian died from 'natural causes'.
Leonard Nimoy dies at 83
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Feb 2015
Star Trek actor had pulmonary disease.
Birdman soars at Independent Spirit Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Feb 2015
Iñárritu takes top prize, Linklater named best director.
Jafar Panahi's Taxi drives off with Golden Bear
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Feb 2015
Tom Courtenay and Charlotte Rampling take acting prizes in Berlin.
UK and Ireland celebrate at Sundance
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Feb 2015
Slow West, The Russian Woodpecker, Dreamcatcher and Glassland among winners
Sundance announces NHK Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Jan 2015
French filmmaker Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre wins for debut Mustang.
Samuel Goldwyn Jr dies
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Jan 2015
Master And Commander producer was 88
Mark Adams appointed EIFF artistic director
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Dec 2014
Screen International chief critic to take up position in March.
Pride triumphs at British Independent Film Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Dec 2014
Yann Demange named best director for '71.
Titli takes top prize at Gijón
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Dec 2014
Melbourne and Party Girl among winners
A postcard from Gijón Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Nov 2014
Terry Gilliam honoured for career and birthday, Yvonne Blake named Woman of Cinema and a brush with Oscar.
Starred Up takes top Scottish BAFTAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Nov 2014
David Mackenzie drama a treble winner while James McAvoy honoured for Filth.
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