Why China’s Du Jie chose to make ‘The Height Of The Coconut Trees’ in Japan
The film will world premiere in Busan’s New Currents competition. Source: Why China’s Du Jie chose to make ‘The Height Of The Coconut Trees’ in Japan | Features | Screen
Should indie filmmakers embrace or avoid FAST and AVoD platforms?
Ad-funded AVoD and FAST platforms are booming as cash‑strapped consumers look for cheaper alternatives to subscription services. Source: Should indie filmmakers embrace or avoid FAST and AVoD platforms? | Features | Screen
Saudi Film Confex considers role of film as a tool of cultural diplomacy
Prince Turki Al Faisal bin Abdulaziz said film can help bridge the gap between diverse civilizations. Source: Saudi Film Confex considers role of film as a tool of cultural diplomacy | News | Screen
Italian audiovisual production crossed €2 billion mark in 2023 amid boom in filmmaking
The number of films produced in Italy reached a record 354 in 2023, according to APA figures. Source: Italian audiovisual production crossed €2 billion mark in 2023 amid boom in filmmaking | News | Screen
Working Title’s Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner to “make more under-$15m movies”
Speaking at the London Film Festival, the duo also told the audience that “films need to cost less money”. Source: Working Title’s Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner to “make more under-$15m movies” | News | Screen
Cinema Dome at Astra Film Festival: An Immersive Spectacle with Rare Footage and Legendary Hits from Queen and Pink Floyd in Sibiu’s Piața Mare
Queen and Pink Floyd are subjects of some of the most anticipated screenings of the fall! The massive Cinema Dome, set up in Piața Mare, remains the central hub of futuristic cinema at this year’s edition, offering audiences a chance … Continued