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EIFF to showcase 22 documentaries
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Apr 2008
Award-winning Man On Wire in programme.
Edge Of Love to open Edinburgh Film Festival 2008
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Apr 2008
John Maybury's Dylan Thomas biopic gets top billing.
Charlton Heston dies at 84
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Apr 2008
Ben-Hur star passes away at home with wife at his side.
Speed Racer to close Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Apr 2008
Wachowski Brothers' family adventure to wrap up festival.
David Mamet's Redbelt to premiere at Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Mar 2008
'American samurai film' to be gala screening in Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival segment.
Inaugural Edinburgh 48 Hour Film Project
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Mar 2008
Call for filmmakers to register as largest timed film competition heads to Scots capital.
Tribeca All Access programme announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Mar 2008
37 projects to benefit from the help of industry professionals.
Anthony Minghella dies
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Mar 2008
Oscar-winning director passes away at 54.
Tribeca announce third selection of feature films
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Mar 2008
Spotlight, Showcase, Restored/Rediscovered selection, plus five special events.
EIFF gets shot in arm from UK Film Council
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Mar 2008
£1.88m to be made available over a three-year period.
Tribeca announce Discovery and Midnight sections
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Mar 2008
Second batch of programming released by New York Festival.
Tribeca programme announcement
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Mar 2008
World Narrative/Documentary Competition and Encounters sections announced.
Sundance shorts for free
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Mar 2008
Institute shows five short films by established Indie filmmakers online.
Baby Mama to open Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Mar 2008
Comedy by first-time filmmaker gets festival world premiere.
Youngsters shine at First Light awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Mar 2008
Lottery-funded project celebrates next generation of filmmakers.
Oscar triumph for Old Men
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Feb 2008
Coen Bros film nets four awards, while Day-Lewis named best actor.
Juno triumphs at Independent Spirit Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Feb 2008
Reitman's film wins three gongs.
Ratatouille a recipe for success
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Feb 2008
Pixar animation scampers off with nine gongs at Annie Awards.
The Elite Squad take Golden Bear
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Feb 2008
Brazilian movie wins top award at Berlin Film Festival.
Tolkien estate sues New Line for $150m
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Feb 2008
Writer's estate claims the studio failed to pay royalties.
Atonement named best at BAFTAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Feb 2008
Favourite wins, but hotly contested awards means no film dominates.
Heath Ledger dies, aged 28
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Jan 2008
Brokeback Mountain actor found dead in Manhattan apartment.
Golden Globes hailed
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Feb 2008
But bad night for glamour as writers' strike cuts deep.
Living dead in dead of winter
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Jan 2008
BFI Imax to host Zombie All-Nighter on January 19.
Daniel Day-Lewis scoops top critics' award
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Jan 2008
There Will Be Blood also named best film.
Peter Jackson is Hobbit forming
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Dec 2007
LoTR director and New Line join MGM to produce Hobbit.
Atonement leads charge for Critics' Circle Film Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Jan 2008
Joe Wright's drama nominated in eight categories.
Golden Globe nominations announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Feb 2008
Knightley, McAvoy and Christie all in running.
Future Shorts launches 'secret cinema'
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Dec 2007
Movies to be shown in mystery locations across UK.
Shorts in the snow
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Dec 2007
Sundance announces expanded short film line up.
Rat's entertainment
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Dec 2007
Ratatouille leads charge in Annie Award nominations.
Free screening at Edinburgh Filmhouse
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Dec 2007
Water to be shown as part of Amnesty International campaign.
Sundance line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Dec 2007
Competition, Premieres, New Frontier, Park City At Midnight and Spectrum films announced
BIFAs under Control
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Nov 2007
Joy Division biopic a big winner at independent film awards.
Little gems
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Nov 2007
Enounters short film festival winners announced.
Blade Runner gets extended theatrical release
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Nov 2007
New cinemas added to screening list due to demand.
Dosh for docs 2
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Feb 2008
Sundance Institute announces documentary grants.
Dosh for docs
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Nov 2007
Tribeca announce new finishing fund for documentaries.
McDonagh's In Bruges to open Sundance
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Nov 2007
London-born playwright's feature-length debut will kick-off Indie film fest.
Verhoeven signs up for Thomas Crown Affair 2
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Nov 2007
Controversial Dutch director to helm MGM sequel.
51st London Film Festival winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Feb 2008
Debut directors make splash at awards.
British Independent Film Awards Nominations
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Nov 2007
Corbijn's Control leads charge for this year's BIFA gongs.
Ben X wins top prize at Middle East Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Oct 2007
Belgian director scoops Grand Jury Prize in inaugural year.
Kerr dies, aged 86
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Oct 2007
Scottish star of The King And I leaves rich film legacy.
Film producer quits BAFTA
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Oct 2007
Christopher Young resigns over Scottish Gaelic film Oscar snub.
Toronto Film Festival Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Oct 2007
Cronenberg's Eastern Promises among winners
Jane Wyman dies, aged 93
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Sep 2007
Oscar winner dies at home.
Principal photography begins on Abraham's Point
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Sep 2007
Office star Mackenzie Crook to star in drama.
Golden success for Ang Lee
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Sep 2007
Director scoops top prize in Venice for Lust, Caution
EIFF Awards under Control
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Aug 2007
Biopic scoops two prizes, plus a rundown of the other winners.
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