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All articles by Louise Tutt
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NewsBFI’s Ben Roberts to give keynote speech at Screen’s ‘Building on the UK’s global success’ film summit
Roberts has been chief executive of the BFI since 2020.
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NewsBFI and CNC sign major pact to work together to enhance the UK and French screen industries
The signing of the agency-to-agency agreement has formed part of Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the UK.
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NewsBFI, BBC Film and Film4 heads join Screen’s ‘Building on the UK’s Global Success’ film summit
Mia Bays, Eva Yates and Farhana Bhula will talk on panel about how their funds are working to support UK filmmakers.
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NewsOllie Madden to leave Film4 to head UK film at Netflix
The surprise move reflects a revival of Netflix’s UK film stategy; Farhana Bhula set to be interim head of Film4
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NewsNine talking points from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
From tariffs to trees, there was plenty to talk about at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
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FeaturesWord of mouth: Screen Scotland’s Isabel Davis on her ruthless family WhatsApp group
Davis is the executive director of Screen Scotland.
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Features“It was a magic shower”: Mascha Schilinski on making her Cannes Competition debut ‘Sound Of Falling’
Mascha Schilinski reveals the extensive writing process for her Competition title Sound Of Falling, and why she let her young cast ‘wash off’ their characters at the end of each day.
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Features“The implications could be seismic”: What happens next following Trump’s tariff proposals?
US tax incentives, bespoke country deals, and spooked US buyers in Cannes could all be on the cards.
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NewsInternational industry reacts to “bombshell” threat of Trump tariffs on films produced outside the US (updating)
The posting on Trump’s Truth Social platform is sending shockwaves around the world.
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FeaturesMy Screen Life: Bafta CEO Jane Millichip talks Banksy, ‘The Two Ronnies’ and the importance of saying hello
Millichip took over as Bafta CEO from Amanda Berry in October 2022.
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FeaturesThe Centrepiece interview: Tricia Tuttle says the Berlinale has a “massive role” in helping the industry to thrive
Ahead of her first edition, Tuttle has refashioned her team, made bold programming decisions, built new venues and taken a stand for free speech.
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FeaturesIn conversation: Sam Taylor-Johnson and Marisa Abela on finding Amy Winehouse’s true voice in ‘Back To Black’
The director and star of Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black discuss crafting their vision for the hit film.
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Features“It’s been a joy:” Four project teams look back on a year at TorinoFilmLab
Filmmakers from Greece, Ireland, the Philippines and Portugal reveal how TFL has taken their projects ot the next step.
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NewsTorinoFilmLab awards €376,000 worth of prizes at 2024 Meeting Event
Four features in advanced development won prizes of €40,000 each
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NewsUK’s Curzon acquired by US investment group Fortress
The deal will “secure the jobs of Curzon’s more than 350 employees”, according to the new owners.
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FeaturesAudrey Diwan on reimagining ‘Emmanuelle’ as a film about female pleasure
‘Emmanuelle’ is opening the San Sebastian International Film Festival.
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NewsEight talking points from the Venice 2024 line-up
Venice 2024 will see the return of stars, a lack of streaming titles, and a slight improvement in the number of female directors.
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NewsTeresa Moneo takes over Netflix UK film role; Bradley Quirk exits (exclusive)
Quirk joined the streamer in July 2023.
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NewsScreen launches ‘The Future of UK Film’ summit to take place at BFI Southbank
The summit will take place on September 24.
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FeaturesMy Screen Life: Lionsgate UK’s Marie-Claire Benson on the UK-focused acquisitions strategy
The head of Lionsgate UK was inspired early in her career by several women leaders.