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Artificial Eye bolsters 2009 slate with classics
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Feb 2009
Titles picked up include original Funny Games and the Films of Anges Varda DVD Collection.
Push for success at Sundance
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Jan 2009
Lee Daniels' film wins dramatic prize, while Brits do well in world sections.
Sundance hits quarter century
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Jan 2009
Redford talks about the joys of change, Obama's inauguration, a Middle East move and Proposition 8.
Winslet does double at Golden Globes
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Jan 2009
Great night for Brits as Slumdog Millionaire named best drama.
Sundance jury members announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Jan 2009
International pool of talent for 2009 includes Virginia Madsen and Gillian Armstrong
See Faintheart for free
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Jan 2009
World's first user-generated feature film gets free UK screenings.
BAFTA Orange Rising Star nominees announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Jan 2009
Public invited to vote for their favourite.
Berlin announces first Panorama titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Jan 2009
Selection includes documentary by Golden Bear winner José Padilha
Film critics smile on Happy-Go-Lucky
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Jan 2009
US journalists name Mike Leigh film best in four categories.
The Winning Season added to Sundance line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Dec 2008
Sam Rockwell vehicle to screen in Premieres section.
Maurice Jarre homage at Berlin
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Dec 2008
French film composer celebrated, plus films announced in Generation section.
Sundance screenwriters lab projects announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Dec 2008
UK/Egyptian project among 12 selected for January programme.
Berlin announces first batch of competition films
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Dec 2008
Titles include UK co-productions London River and Rage.
Slumdog in running for Golden Globes
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Dec 2008
Boyle squares up against Fincher, Howard, Daldry and Mendes in best drama film and director categories, while Winslet, Scott-Thomas and Hawkins lead charge of British nominees.
See the New Year in with Che
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Dec 2008
Special advance screenings on January 1 will let cinemagoers see both parts of Soderbergh's epic as a double bill.
Independent Spirit Award nominees revealed
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Dec 2008
Ballast, Frozen River and Rachel Getting Married score half a dozen nods each.
Man On Wire ties for top spot at Doc awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Dec 2008
James Marsh crowd-pleaser shares honours with Waltz With Bashir.
Sundance slate revealed
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Dec 2008
Premieres, Spectrum, Park City At Midnight and Frontiers films announced.
St Trinian's hound named top dog
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Dec 2008
Dolly has the bow-wow factor at Fidos.
Sundance announces competition line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Dec 2008
Eight UK productions make the cut.
Kung Fu Panda muscles to the top of Annie nominations
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Dec 2008
Jack Black animation in running for 16 awards.
Triple triumph for Slumdog and Hunger at Independent Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Nov 2008
Danny Boyle and Steve McQueen scoop top gongs at BIFAs.
Claymation film to open Sundance
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Nov 2008
Mary And Max to get world premiere at festival.
Tribeca Film Institue announces first Sloan Filmmaker Fund recipients
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Nov 2008
Five projects benefit to the tune of $110,000.
Sundance/NHK finalists announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Nov 2008
Twelve projects from four regions vie for cash.
Daly dies at 71
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Nov 2008
Terminator producer John loses battle with cancer.
BIFA nominations and jury announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Oct 2008
Hunger and In Bruges lead charge for glory
African Festival judges love I Love You
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Oct 2008
Mozambique short wins inaugural AiM award
Archive Of Dreams wins Jim Poole award
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Oct 2008
Tomás Sheridan's short scoops main prize and audience gong at 9th annual event.
Raindance winners announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Oct 2008
The Blue Tower named best of British.
Chills in the Chapel
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Oct 2008
Sit back and enjoy some spooky cinema this Halloween.
Slumdog Millionaire wins top award in Toronto
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Sep 2008
Audiences vote Danny Boyle's film their favourite.
London Film Festival line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Sep 2008
52nd edition to feature record number of premieres, plus first public screening of Quantum Of Solace.
The Wrestler beats all-comers in Venice
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Sep 2008
Darren Aronofsky scoops Golden Lion.
Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire to close London Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Sep 2008
Sunshine director 'delighted' by invitation.
Vadim Perelman to direct Poltergeist
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Sep 2008
House Of Sand And Fog helmer to take on remake.
Arnold starts shooting Fish Tank
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Jul 2008
Red Road director begins principal photography on latest film.
Aronofsky turns RoboCop
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Jul 2008
The Fountain director to team with Road To Perdition scribe for next instalment.
Documentary grants
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Jul 2008
Sundance Institute announces 16 projects to benefit, plus details of new cash to aid distribution.
Joss Whedon's project gets green light
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Jul 2008
MGM acquires The Cabin In The Woods
Robert Carlyle becomes EIFF patron
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Jul 2008
Scots actor "honoured" to join Connery and Swinton.
Frost/Nixon to get world premiere in London
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Jun 2008
Film Festival to open on October 15 with Ron Howard's drama.
EIFF Michael Powell jury announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Jun 2008
Prize money quadrupled to £20k.
Harvey Korman dies at 81
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 May 2008
Blazing Saddles actor passes away after surgery complications.
Sydney Pollack dies, aged 73
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 May 2008
Oscar-winning director loses cancer fight.
Funding boost for Um-Hussein
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 May 2008
Iraq film also acquires British sales agent.
The Class is top of the form at Cannes
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 May 2008
French film wins Palme d'Or
MGM acquires The Facttracker book
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 May 2008
Director David Sliverman attached to live-action adaptation.
And the winners are...
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 May 2008
Tribeca jury awards Swede dreams.
Tribeca Opening Press Conference
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Apr 2008
Improved tax breaks for New York filmmakers, and Tribeca celebrates cinema's social melting pot.
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