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In The Loop scoops three awards at Scottish BAFTAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Nov 2009
Political the big winner at annual awards.
Sundance spreads wings
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Nov 2009
Institute will host night of screenings across the States during annual festival to "ignite dialogue".
'Hip hop musical' dropped by Birmingham cinemas
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Nov 2009
Vue and Odeon say 1 Day axed due to security fears.
A Prophet wins best film title at London Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Oct 2009
French film takes top gong, while Defamation named top documentary.
Edinburgh Film Festival launches new screenwriting initiative
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Oct 2009
The Story Works training programme to run in conjunction with Skillset.
Raindance Film Festival announces winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Oct 2009
Feature debut Down Terrace named best UK feature.
London Film Festival announces new awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Oct 2009
Star Of London trophies to be given to Best Film and Best British Newcomer
Amelia to open Doha Tribeca Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Sep 2009
Hilary Swank starrer about aviation pioneer to kick off inaugural festival.
A taste of China
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Sep 2009
BAFTA devotes day to the best from Chinese cinema.
City Of Life And Death wins top prize at San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Sep 2009
Hard-hitting tale of Rape Of Nanjing takes home Golden Shell.
Sir Ian McKellen to receive Donostia Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Sep 2009
Veteran British actor to receive San Sebastian accolade.
Lebanon wins Golden Lion at Venice
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Sep 2009
Awards also name Colin Firth best actor.
London Film Festival line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Sep 2009
Men Who Stare At Goats, Micmacs and A Serious Man among films screening.
Sundance makes NEXT move
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Sep 2009
Festival anounces new section for low to no-budget filmmaking.
Doc/Fest announces opening night film
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Sep 2009
Moving To Mars: A Million Miles From Burma to open Sheffield event.
Shooting starts on Mike Leigh's latest
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Aug 2009
Happy-Go-Lucky director's latest to star Jim Broadbent and Imelda Staunton.
Jarman Award shortlist announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Aug 2009
Second year of art award continues to celebrate innovation and the moving image.
Nowhere Boy to close London Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Aug 2009
John Lennon biopic marks feature debut by artist Sam Taylor-Wood.
Fantastic Mr Fox to open London Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Jul 2009
Wes Anderson's debut animation gets world premiere in capital.
Paul Andrew Williams starts work on Cherry Tree Lane
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Jul 2009
London To Brighton director begins principal photography on July 16.
Triangle to open FrightFest
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Jul 2009
Melissa George boat thriller gets world premiere in London.
EIFF announces winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Jun 2009
Michael Powell jury over Moon about Duncan Jones' debut
EIFF announces jurors
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Jun 2009
Joe Wright, Frank Langella, Alan Cumming and Kirby Dick among those who will select winners
White Ribbon wins Palme d'Or
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 May 2009
Michael Haneke top dog at Cannes.
EIFF announces Film Festival Under The Stars Line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 May 2009
Family films chosen to celebrate fest patrons.
Manchester open audition call
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 May 2009
Musicians and singers aged 16 to 19 invited to try-out for roles in Hunky Dory.
Jaz Films acquires rights to Antonioni's last screenplay
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 May 2009
Two Telegrams snapped up at Cannes.
EIFF and Skillset announce Trailblazers
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 May 2009
Up-and coming cast and crew honoured.
Success for Shank
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 May 2009
Gritty drama wins gay cinema award.
Credit crunch cinema - see films for free
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 May 2009
Metrodome and Vue team up for screenings
Win tickets to Ctrl.Alt.Shift premiere
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 May 2009
Short film showcase by young filmmakers announces ticket giveaway.
London Film Festival awarded £1.8 million
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 May 2009
Capital arts event gets UK Film Council funding boost.
Aussie film fest goes on tour
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 May 2009
Highlights from London take to the road.
Tribeca announces jury awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 May 2009
About Elly and Racing Dreams win top gongs.
Peter Rogers dies at 95
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Apr 2009
Long-time Carry On producer mourned.
All change at Sundance
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Apr 2009
Executive director Ken Brecher quits.
My Life In Ruins to close Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Apr 2009
Nia Vardalos starrer gets special presentation
Maurice Jarre dies at 84
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Mar 2009
Lawrence Of Arabia composer loses battle with cancer.
Ridley Scott given BFI Fellowship
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Mar 2009
Blade Runner director becomes 62nd recipient of Institutes top accolade.
Pixar's Up to open Cannes
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Mar 2009
3D feature the first-ever animation to open the festival.
Sundance announces Alfred P Sloan Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Mar 2009
Science-in-film grants given to Bent-Jorgen Perlmutt and Alex Rivera.
Tribeca announces short film programme
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Mar 2009
Festival selects 46 films to be shown across six showcases.
John Cooper named Sundance Festival director
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Mar 2009
Long-serving programmer gets promotion to top spot.
Tribeca announces films in competition
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Mar 2009
Narrative, Documentary and Discovery strands revealed.
Whatever Works for Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Mar 2009
Woody Allen's latest to get world premiere at New York festival.
Hey, Mickey, you're so fine
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Feb 2009
Film Independent Spirit Awards add to Rourke's award glory, while Man On Wire is again named best doc.
Gilmore quits Sundance for Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Feb 2009
Festival Director leaves Institute after 19 years.
Joy for Sorrow in Berlin
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Feb 2009
Madeinusa director Claudia Llosa's second feature wins Golden Bear.
BAFTAs on the Boyle
by Maria Realf and Amber Wilkinson - 08 Feb 2009
Director Danny's Slumdog Millionaire scoops seven awards.
Secret Cinema offers double dose of thrills
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Feb 2009
Monthly event to host matinee and evening show in London on February 15.
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