Curtains up for grand reopening of free community cinema in Colne
It will soon be a case of lights, camera, action as the curtain is raised on the grand reopening of a local community picture house. Source: https://www.burnleyexpress.net/
Calling on young people to pitch for futuristic TV show
Entrants asked to submit a 30-second video, summarising their idea for a mini TV show set 75 years from now. Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/
British Animation Industry to Benefit From U.K. Global Screen Fund
Supporting the U.K. animation industry is one of the key priorities for the recently launched £7 million ($9.77 million) U.K. Global Screen Fund (UKGSF), which is being administered by the British Film Institute. Each of the three key funding strands of … Continued
BFI publishes travel advice for UK Cannes attendees
The British Film Institute (BFI) has compiled a list of guidelines for UK professionals heading to the Cannes Film Festival in France next month. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
Local film producer tipped for the top
Lambeth-based film producer Yaw Basoah, who is mentored by Small Axe director Sir Steve McQueen, has been named as a Film London Lodestar for 2021. Lodestars is an annual list noting innovative London creators and practitioners in film, TV and … Continued
BFI appoints inaugural head of UK Global Screen Fund
The British Film Institute (BFI) has appointed former All3Media and Endemol Shine executive Denitsa Yordanova as head of the recently-launched UK Global Screen Fund. Starting on July 12, Yordanova will lead the promotion, delivery and growth of the Fund, which … Continued