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EIFF short film award winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Aug 2007
Four prizes announced at Point Hotel.
A very Scottish celebration
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Aug 2007
We kick up our heels at the Seachd premiere ceilidh.
Keep an Eye on your radio
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Aug 2007
Eye For Film cover EIFF for Festival FM
EIFF announces Michael Powell Jury
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Aug 2007
Scottish star Kate Dickie and Sundance Director Geoff Gilmore among the names in the frame.
EIFF asks you to make a new date in 2008
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Aug 2007
Film Festival will move to June for more breathing space away from Edinburgh's other events.
Cinema mourns directors' deaths
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Jul 2007
Antonioni and Bergman pass away on same day.
Actors head off into Wide Blue Yonder
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Jul 2007
Filming on Norwegian/British co-production begins.
EIFF programme launched
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Jul 2007
Hallam Foe director David Mackenzie and star Sophia Myles attend kick off.
Star Wars fans out in Force
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Jun 2007
London to host 30th anniversary celebration of the films this July.
TCM's annual short film competition spreads wings
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Jun 2007
Contents open to entries from Europe, Middle East and Africa for the first time.
Harry Potter open casting
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Jun 2007
Chance for fans to join the magic and the cast of The Half Blood Prince.
Morgan to play Mandela
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Jun 2007
Oscar-winning actor will portray the former South African President in The Human Factor.
Hallam Foe to open Edinburgh Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Aug 2007
Jamie Bell starrer to launch 61st edition.
Want to see something fantastic?
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Jun 2007
Then Bradford is the place to be this weekend.
Sundance announces latest documentary grants
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Nov 2007
Record number of 25 features will receive support.
Re-dressed To Kill
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Jun 2007
Controversial 80s thriller to get direct-to-DVD remake
FilmLive in Leith
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Jun 2007
Scotland's independent film network premieres first film festival.
Romanian film wins Palme d'Or
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Mar 2007
Low-budget drama scoops top award at Cannes
Viggo Mortensen off to Good start in Budapest
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 May 2007
Principal photography begins on screen adaptation of CP Taylor stage play
Brighton gets taste of the Far East
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 May 2007
Four-day Tiger Festival mixes club nights and cinema.
Zodiac author answers fans' questions
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 May 2007
Website launched to correspond with film's release.
Julian Fellowes to helm second feature
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 May 2007
Oscar-winning writer directs adventure From Time To Time.
Tribeca Film Festival winners announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Nov 2007
More than £125,000 given in prizes.
Bond and Pirates break £50 million barrier
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Apr 2007
Spy and high-seas franchises join exclusive club
MGM teams up with Hayek
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Apr 2007
Actress Salma teams up with studio to create Ventanazul label
Tribeca to send SOS on opening night
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Apr 2007
Al Gore kicks off gala with short films on global climate crisis, while festival wraps up with Maysles documentary.
Tribeca shows off Spider sense
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Apr 2007
Much-anticipated sequel to get US premiere in Peter Parker's hometown
Audience pick best of Oz Fest
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Mar 2007
Winners announced at end of record breaking year.
Let Oz entertain you
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Mar 2007
Australian Film Festival kicks off in London.
Tribeca Film Festival Competition and Spotlight films announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Mar 2008
34 feature films from 25 countries to battle it out
Handmade get animated
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Mar 2007
Company to partner with Ilion animation studios for CGI adventure Planet One.
Little Miss a hit at Independent Spirit awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 25 Feb 2007
Sunshine glows in LA
Chinese film wins Golden Bear
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 May 2007
Tuya's Marriage scores Berlin Fest's top honour
Cinema China festival programme launched
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Feb 2007
Highlights include Maggie Cheung masterclass and Zhang Yimou premiere
Royal night at Baftas
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Feb 2007
King and queen win top gongs
Whedon quits Wonder Woman
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Feb 2007
Buffy creator cites creative differences with studio
Scorsese scoops DGA award
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Feb 2007
Veteran director now leads race for Oscar
Spooks writer to pen wartime biopic
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Feb 2007
Rupert Walters announced as scriptwriter for film on SAS founder David Stirling
Sundance 2007 : Award Winners announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Feb 2007
Our previous years' luck has held, we've seen few of the award winners - take a look, and see what to look out for in the upcoming months.
Mirren's reign over awards continues
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Jan 2007
Actress named best by US critics
Queen treated royally by BAFTAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Feb 2007
Drama scoops 10 nominations.
Glasgow Film Festival programme announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Feb 2007
Third Glasgow fest promises John Wayne retrospective, focus on Danish cinema and Cashback.
Birds Eye View partners with Action Aid
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Jan 2007
Women's film festival to showcase developing world films.
Write at the heart of Sundance
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Jan 2007
Institute announces 12 projects which will benefit from yearly screenwriters lab.
Mirren in Prime position for Globes
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Apr 2007
Veteran actress scoops three nominations for cop drama and royal roles
Brits lose out to European rivals at Film Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Dec 2006
Volver and Das Leben Der Anderen take top gongs.
Happy Feet holiday competition
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Dec 2006
Film website calls for dancers to win trip to Oz with their moves.
Helen Mirren honoured at independent awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Dec 2006
The Queen actress picks up BIFA gong.
Independent Spirit Award nominees announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Apr 2007
Little Miss Sunshine and Half Nelson leading contenders.
Encounters announce awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Nov 2006
Festival selects the best short films.
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