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256 articles available in total starting from 14/06/2002. Last article published on 12/04/2019.

Fantastic Mr Fox to open London

The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival (LFF, October 14-29) will open with the world premiere of Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr Fox, his first animated film and his return to the festival after The...  

28/07/2009 | Festivals | UK

Amiel’s Creation to open Toronto

British director Jon Amiel’s Charles Darwin biopic Creation, starring Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly, and produced by Jeremy Thomas, will open the 34th Toronto International Film Festival...  

15/07/2009 | Festivals | UK

Moon wins top Edinburgh prize

Duncan Jones’ Moon has won the Michael Powell Award for Best British Film at the 63rd Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). The Jury citation read: “We award Moon for its singular vision...  

29/06/2009 | Festivals | UK

Wright to head Michael Powell Jury at Edinburgh

British director Joe Wright will head this year’s Michael Powell Jury at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). Joining him will be author Janet Street-Porter, USA Today film critic...  

16/06/2009 | Festivals | UK

London Film Festival gets £1.8m funding boost

The UK Film Council (UKFC) has announced £1.8m funding for the Times BFI London Film Festival (October 14-29) over the next three years. The investment will help attract more European,...  

11/05/2009 | Festivals | UK

23 World Premieres in Edinburgh line-up

The 63rd edition of the Edinburgh International Film Festival boasts of 135 features from 33 countries, including 23 World Premieres, with British director Sam Mendes’ Away We Go opening the...  

07/05/2009 | Festivals | UK

Independent filmmakers rewarded at LIFF

London’s annual celebration of independent cinema, the London Independent Film Festival (LIFF), culminated with directors David William Mills and Danielle Boucher winning the grand prize for their...  

30/04/2009 | Festivals | UK

Mendes’ Away We Go to open Edinburgh

Academy award winning British director Sam Mendes’ Away We Go will be the Opening Gala at the 63rd annual Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF, June 17-28). The film is based on the first...  

15/04/2009 | Festivals | UK

Ashes, Walking to bookend Belfast

British director Paul Morrison’s Little Ashes will open the 9th Jameson Belfast Film Festival (March 26-April 4). The film charts the lives of the young Salvador Dalí, Luis Buñuel and Federico...  

06/03/2009 | Festivals | UK/Ireland

Rotterdam: Football fighters impress in Awaydays

Thatcher-era youths get in a lot of trouble in Awaydays, a Bright Future entry at the Rotterdam Film Festival . Director Pat Holden’s adaptation of the cult novel by Kevin Sampson is an...  

28/01/2009 | Festivals | UK

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