Bafta launches Refugee Journalism project, awards Prince William bursaries
The Refugee Journalism Project is awarding £30,000 to 11 individuals. Source: Bafta launches Refugee Journalism project, awards Prince William bursaries | News | Screen
Skepta on ‘Tribal Mark’ and Plans for Feature-Length Film
For British rapper Skepta, music was just the beginning of his creative pursuits .Earlier this year, the multi-hyphenate released his first short film, “Tribal Mark,” in the U.K., followed by a SXSW screening and premieres in L.A. and New York … Continued
Barbara Broccoli Says Next James Bond Film Is Two Years Away From Production: “We’re Reinventing Him”
James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has revealed that it will be “at least two years“ before the next 007 movie begins filming and that the task of finding an actor to replace Daniel Craig hasn’t begun “because it’s a reinvention … Continued
Four Weddings and a Funeral at 30: The Quintessentially British Romantic Comedy
Is there a more quintessentially British rom-com out there than Four Weddings and a Funeral? I honestly don’t think so. The movie introduced us to a multitude of uber-talented creatives – the dashingly handsome Hugh Grant and his hilarious antics, … Continued
UK Government Backs New Scottish Film & TV Studio
Stirling Studios will generate more than 4,000 jobs across several industries in 25 years, according to an independent economic impact assessment. The founders are calling Stirling “among the biggest film studio campuses in Scotland.” Source: Stirling Studios Launches With Backing … Continued
In a golden age of documentary, why are so many struggling at the UK and Ireland box office?
“Our real value add now is in terms of international sales,” revealed Oli Harbottle of Dogwoof. Source: In a golden age of documentary, why are so many struggling at the UK and Ireland box office? | Features | Screen