Producer David Parfitt named as chair of the UK’s North East Screen agency
North East Screen was previously known as Nothern Film and Media. Source: Producer David Parfitt named as chair of the UK’s North East Screen agency | News | Screen
Bankside’s ‘Ballywalter’ lands UK and Ireland deal
UK filmmaker Prasanna Puwanarajah’s directorial debut Ballywalter has been picked up for release in the UK and Ireland, with Break Out Pictures releasing in the Republic and Northern Ireland, and CAA-backed Elysian Film Group distributing in Great Britain. Source: Bankside’s … Continued
UK producer Daisy Allsop joins WestEnd Films as head of acquisitions & development
Archface Films producer Allsop will oversee WestEnd’s film and TV slate. Source: UK producer Daisy Allsop joins WestEnd Films as head of acquisitions & development | News | Screen
UK home entertainment sector up 14.3% in value across 2022, led by SVoD growth
Total UK screen industry value increases 12% to £11bn. Source: UK home entertainment sector up 14.3% in value across 2022, led by SVoD growth | News | Screen
SPA teams up with British Film Institute for UK connect
Screen Producers Australia (SPA) has partnered with the British Film Institute (BFI) to launch UK Connect, an initiative designed to create new global opportunities for film and television producers at this year’s Screen Forever. Source: SPA teams up with British … Continued
£14.7m allocated to Ashford film studio from UK government’s levelling up fund
The studio was first greenlit for development in 2020. Source: £14.7m allocated to Ashford film studio from UK government’s levelling up fund | News | Screen