Antoine Khalife will remain as director of Arab programmes; festival will update on international team “in due course”.
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Steven Knight to produce Oasis film for Sony Music
The film is being made in conjunction with the band’s concert tour.
Noel Clarke says accusers had “axes to grind” over Bafta award
“The people who had grudges… could not bear to see me get that award,” says Clarke.
Amma Asante’s ‘The Billion Dollar Spy’ starring Russell Crowe to shoot in Hungary, do post in the UK
The Walden Media and Weed Road Pictures’ Cold War thriller starts production on April 14
Noel Clarke says it was “not my business” his producer was not paid enough to make ends meet
“None of us were making money,” says Clarke of his filmmaking team.
Bleecker Street acquires US rights to ‘Spinal Tap II’ and original 1984 cult classic
Rob Reiner’s mockumentary sequel scheduled to open theatrically on September 12.
Juno Studios, B-Side, Turnover Films among recipients of BBC’s Small Indie Fund
The fund will distribute £1.3m between companies with turnover of under £10m.
UK cinema chain Everyman’s 2024 revenue up 17.9%; two venues to open in 2025
West London venues Brentford and Bayswater are set to open in 2025.
Noel Clarke takes stand as Guardian libel trial gets underway
Clarke said Guardian stories about his alleged misconduct have “smashed my life”.
Women directors accounted for just 24.2% of French films in 2024
They also struggle to access higher budgets, said the CNC’s Gender Equality report.