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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.
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.
Bring out your undead
by Jennie Kermode - 29 Oct 2008
Leicester's zombie film festival returns for another day of gore.
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.
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