Month: July 2023

Bristol’s Encounters Short Film Festival to screen 188 films from 36 countries – |

The 18th edition Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival – taking place in Bristol this September – will feature 188 contemporary short film and animation selected from 36 different countries, from a total of 1,900 submissions.

Education: A Firm Foundation – |

As the film industry undergoes massive change at the hands of the digital revolution, Iain Smith, producer and chair of the Skillset Film Skills Counci

Maria Miller replaces Jeremy Hunt as culture secretary – |

Junior minister Maria Miller has replaced Jeremy Hunt as the culture secretary.

Dubai Film Festival announces 15 Arab projects in line for co-production – |

The Dubai International Film Festival has unveiled the 15 projects from Arab filmmakers for this year’s co-production market the Dubai Film Connection.

Magnolia Pictures to Distribute Roger Ebert Doc LIFE ITSELF

Magnolia Pictures have acquired US theatrical, VOD and home entertainment rights to LIFE ITSELF, a documentary about the life of Roger Ebert directed b