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Sundance announces first titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Dec 2013
UK films join competition.
The Great Beauty named best at European Film Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Dec 2013
Catherine Deneuve given lifetime achievement gong.
Julie Walters honoured at BIFAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Dec 2013
British actress to receive Richard Harris Award.
The Great Beauty takes Grand Prix in Tallinn
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Dec 2013
Tangerines an Of Horses And Men also take key prizes.
Estonia signs memorandum of understanding with South Korea
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Nov 2013
Document aims to boost film industry collaboration.
Sundance appoints Tabitha Jackson
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Nov 2013
Channel 4 commissioning editor to head documentary film programme.
British Independent Film Awards nominees announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Nov 2013
David Mackenzie's Starred Up leads charge.
Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug fan event
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Nov 2013
Live streaming of Q&A with cast and director
UK's African film festivals unite
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Oct 2013
Big four come together to promote contemporary films.
Claire Denis celebrated
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Oct 2013
Stockholm Film Festival honour director with Lifetime Achievement Award
Raindance honours The Patrol
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Oct 2013
Afghanistan film takes top prize at London festival
French Film Festival unveils final line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Oct 2013
Sylvain Chomet returns with live action debut.
Play Poland Festival kicks off
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Oct 2013
Film showcase also highlights poster art
Bad Hair glows at San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Sep 2013
Venezuelan film takes home Golden Shell.
12 Years A Slave the People's Choice
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Sep 2013
Steve McQueen's film wins at Toronto
Blue Is The Warmest Colour wins FIPRESCI Grand Prix
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Sep 2013
Abdellatif Kechiche's latest named critics' favourite
San Sebastian honours Hugh Jackman
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Sep 2013
Aussie actor to receive Donostia.
New York Film Festival announces main slate
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Aug 2013
Alan Partridge among the Brits joining line-up
Futbolín to kick-off San Sebastian Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Aug 2013
Juan Jose Campanella's Argentinian hit added to programme.
San Sebastian announces further competition titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Aug 2013
Roger Michell and Bertrand Tavernier join line-up.
Secret Life of Walter Mitty heads to New York Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Aug 2013
Ben Stiller's adaptation has world premiere as centrepiece gala
Captain Phillips to open London Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Aug 2013
European premiere announced as gala screening
Eileen Brennan dies at 80
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Jul 2013
Star of Private Benjamin loses cancer fight.
Captain Phillips to open New York Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Jul 2013
Paul Greengrass' hijack thriller will kick off 51st edition.
Spanish cinema in spotlight at San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Jul 2013
Jake Gyllenhaal film among competition titles.
Sundance announces documentaries to be helped by grants
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Jul 2013
Faroe Islands/UK co-production among 29 projects to receive funding.
Gravity to open Venice Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Jul 2013
Alfonso Cuarón's sci-fi takes centre stage.
Edinburgh International Film Festival opening night 2013
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Jun 2013
Drake Doremus' film kicks off 67th edition.
Act Of Killing takes top Doc/Fest prize
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Jun 2013
The Square, God Loves Uganda and Alma, A Tale Of Violence also win in Sheffield.
Esther Williams dead at 91
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Jun 2013
Swimming star of Technicolor passes away in her sleep.
Bong Joon-Ho to head EIFF jury
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 May 2013
South Korean director to lead scrutiny of International Feature Competition
Mel Brooks to receive Life Achievement Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 May 2013
Martin Scorsese to make presentation on behalf of American Film Institute
Breathe In to open Edinburgh Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 May 2013
European premiere of Drake Doremus' film will kick off 67th edition.
Bryan Forbes dies at 86
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 May 2013
Whistle Down The Wind director passes away after long illness.
Tribeca Film Festival announces awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Apr 2013
The Rocket, The Kill Team, Whitewash and Oxyana win top gongs
Bigas Luna dies at 67
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Apr 2013
Jamon Jamon director loses cancer fight
Three films added to Sundance London
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Mar 2013
Mud, A.C.O.D. and Metro Manila join line-up.
Previews and events this week
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Mar 2013
Danny Boyle talks Trance, Brian Cox on his career, plus plenty of festival action
Stage Struck at Silent Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Mar 2013
Glad rags out for Hippodrome gala.
EIFF kicks off global Motor Neurone Awareness Day
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Mar 2013
Festival to screen documentary I Am Breathing as part of worldwide collaboration.
Sundance London line-up revealed
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Mar 2013
Second year slate includes UK Spotlight.
Fifth Column Features joins digital distribution market
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Mar 2013
Filmmakers' firm offers first 'pay-as-you-wish' price model
Tribeca Film Festival announces main slate
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Mar 2013
Phil Morrison, Neil LaBute and Clark Gregg films among world premieres.
Inaugural First Time Fest announces jury
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Mar 2013
Eye For Film critic joins panel to celebrate first-time filmmakers.
Spirit Awards love Silver Linings
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Feb 2013
David O Russell's Playbook dominates indie celebration
Child's Pose wins Golden Bear
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Feb 2013
Romanian drama takes top prize at Berlin Film Festival.
London Turkish Festival revs up for 18th edition
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Feb 2013
World premiere of The Butterfly's Dream among the highlights.
Edinburgh announces Grémillon retrospective
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Feb 2013
EIFF also reinstates Audience Award for 2013 edition.
New York Rendez-Vous With French Cinema line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Feb 2013
Showcase to open with Populaire.
Hippodrome Silent Cinema line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Feb 2013
Programme expanded to five-day celebration.
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