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2010 BAFTA nominations announced
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Jan 2010
Avatar, An Education and The Hurt Locker lead the field.
MicMacs to headline at Glasgow Film Festival
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Jan 2010
Sixth GFF announces a star-studded line-up.
Avatar takes top two Golden Globes
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Jan 2010
Cameron's film wins big but UK thesps go home empty handed.
Flickerfest winners announced
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Jan 2010
Australia's annual short film festival hands out the gongs.
Ginnie Atkinson steps down from Edinburgh Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Jan 2010
Managing director to 'pursue new projects' after 15 years at helm.
Eric Rohmer dies, aged 89
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Jan 2010
Film world mourns French auteur and New Wave giant.
The Hurt Locker named best film by OFCS
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Jan 2010
Kathryn Bigelow's drama takes home four gongs.
Filmmaker Jasper Schuringa tackles terrorist
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Dec 2009
National Lampoon director saves flight 253.
Sundance add three films to line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Dec 2009
Award-Winning filmmakers Gurinder Chadha, Lisa Cholodenko and Galt Niederhoffer return to the festival with latest world premieres
Brittany Murphy dead at 32
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Dec 2009
8 Mile actress suffers suspected heart attack.
Screenwriter Dan O'Bannon dies.
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Dec 2009
The creator of Alien has passed away aged 63.
Golden Globe nominations announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Dec 2009
Up In The Air soars ahead of pack.
Marrakech Film Festival goes green
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Dec 2009
This year's event is focusing on global warming.
See you in Copenhagen
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Dec 2009
Short films kick off the climate change summit.
Moon takes top prize at BIFAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Dec 2009
Duncan Jones' debut named best British independent film.
EIFF director wins New Talent Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Dec 2009
Hannah McGill honoured for contribution to film.
Richard Todd dies aged 90
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Dec 2009
The dashing Dam Busters star has succumbed to cancer.
Breakthrough Brits 2009
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Dec 2009
The UK Film Council celebrates black and Asian writers, directors and stars.
Sundance announces 2010 competition line up
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Dec 2009
Chris Morris film Four Lions among 42 world premieres.
Edward Hogg named one of Europe's Shooting Stars
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Dec 2009
White Lightnin' star honoured among cream of acting talent
Independent Spirit Nominations Announced
by Jennie Kermode - 01 Dec 2009
Precious and The Last Station lead the pack.
Butler named first film ambassador for Glasgow
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Dec 2009
Scots star aims to boost production in the city.
Scottish Screen launch new film education website
by Jennie Kermode - 27 Nov 2009
Scotland On Screen resource will serve students and the public.
Sir Michael Caine to receive Variety Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Nov 2009
Veteran star to be given accolade at BIFA ceremony
Edward Woodward dies aged 79
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Nov 2009
The Wicker Man star has passed away after suffering from pneumonia.
In The Loop scoops three awards at Scottish BAFTAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Nov 2009
Political the big winner at annual awards.
Turkish delights
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Nov 2009
The Turkish Film Festival opens in London.
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.
Amer takes top prize in Montreal
by Jennie Kermode - 19 Oct 2009
Rare festival commendation of horror film.
Edinburgh Film Festival launches new screenwriting initiative
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Oct 2009
The Story Works training programme to run in conjunction with Skillset.
Discovery time in Dundee
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Oct 2009
An international film festival especially for young people.
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
London festival to turn film Inside Out
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Oct 2009
A chance to explore the contribution of London universities.
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.
Roman Polanski arrested in Zurich
by Jennie Kermode - 27 Sep 2009
The Pianist director to be deported to US.
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.
Toronto Film Festival award winners announced
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Sep 2009
Precious is the people's choice.
Taiwan defies China over film
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Sep 2009
The 10 Conditions Of Love will be shown - but not as part of festival.
Sir Ian McKellen to receive Donostia Award
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Sep 2009
Veteran British actor to receive San Sebastian accolade.
Patrick Swayze dead at 57
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Sep 2009
Actor, dancer and Eighties heart throb succumbs to pancreatic cancer.
Lebanon wins Golden Lion at Venice
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Sep 2009
Awards also name Colin Firth best actor.
Controversy rages over Toronto Tel Aviv strand
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Sep 2009
Stars take sides as festival is accused of supporting an apartheid regime.
DocFest announce further titles
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Sep 2009
The Cove and Transcendent Man among highlights.
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.
Glasgay film festival begins
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Sep 2009
Shank headlines at Glasgow LGBT event.
Sundance makes NEXT move
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Sep 2009
Festival anounces new section for low to no-budget filmmaking.
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