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JG Ballard dies at 78
by Jennie Kermode - 19 Apr 2009
A great loss for fans of futurism and surrealist cinema.
The Italian Film Festival is here
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Apr 2009
This year's event is launched in Glasgow.
Peter Rogers dies at 95
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Apr 2009
Long-time Carry On producer mourned.
Simon Channing Williams dies at 63
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Apr 2009
Thin Man Films producer succumbs to cancer.
Away We Go to open EIFF
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Apr 2009
Sam Mendes film will headline 63rd Edinburgh International Film Festival.
All change at Sundance
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Apr 2009
Executive director Ken Brecher quits.
Recession is hitting independent film
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Apr 2009
"People are only making films that are going to make money," says Sienna Miller.
My Life In Ruins to close Tribeca
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Apr 2009
Nia Vardalos starrer gets special presentation
Tribeca is living on a prayer
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Apr 2009
New Bon Jovi biopic to headline at the festival.
The East London Film Festival is coming
by Emma Slawinski - 30 Mar 2009
Find out how you can join in the fun.
Maurice Jarre dies at 84
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Mar 2009
Lawrence Of Arabia composer loses battle with cancer.
A 'Green OBE' for Pete Postlethwaite
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Mar 2009
The star of The Age Of Stupid receives a recycled gong.
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.
Holy Hand Grenade threatens London
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Mar 2009
An artefact belonging to Monty Python's King Arthur temporarily shut down Shoreditch yesterday.
The Boat That Rocked is launched
by Jennie Kermode - 19 Mar 2009
Richard Curtis talks about his new film.
Natasha Richardson dies at 45
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Mar 2009
British actress fails to recover after ski accident.
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.
Every Slumdog has his day
by Scott Macdonald - 23 Feb 2009
Slumdog Millionaire sweeps the Oscars - eight awards!
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.
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.
BAFTA Nominations Announced
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Jan 2009
Who's up for a gong? Also vote for the Orange Rising Star Award.
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.
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