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3823 articles available in total starting from 23/05/2002. Last article published on 10/02/2026.

UKFC funds emerging talent

The UK Film Council (UKFC) is funding several artists, authors and playwrights to develop their first features under the aegis of the Development Fund programme for new and emerging filmmakers....  

03/12/2008 | Industry | UK

Slumdog, Hunger dominate BIFAs

In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks on Mumbai, it was only appropriate that Danny Boyle’s paean to the city, Slumdog Millionaire, won three major awards at the 11th annual British...  

01/12/2008 | Awards | UK

Philosophical thriller Helen at Turin FF

Eighteen-year-old Joy leaves school, says goodbye to her friends and walks into a park. All of this takes place in a single long shot during the opening credits of Helen, the debut film by...  

26/11/2008 | Festivals | UK/Ireland

Turin FF screens Wyatt’s The Escapist

Despite the unexpected defection of Shane Meadows (who along with his latest film, Somers Town, one of the festival’s most anticipated titles, did not come to Turin), England nevertheless takes...  

25/11/2008 | Festivals | UK

British shorts get UKFC boost

The world of British short filmmaking gets a shot in the arm with the announcement that the UK Film Council’s (UKFC) New Cinema Fund is pumping in a total of £740,000 to encourage new filmmakers....  

21/11/2008 | Funding | UK

Stephen Fry nabs rights to In Lucia’s Eyes

British actor Stephen Fry has bought the rights to the Dutch novel In Lucia’s Eyes from bestselling author Arthur Japin, Dutch media report. The actor most famous for his role as Oscar Wilde in...  

20/11/2008 | Production | UK

UK, Morocco on verge of historic treaty

British and Moroccan government officials have completed negotiations on a landmark film co-production treaty that will cement film relations between the two countries. The treaty – the UK’s eight...  

20/11/2008 | Industry | UK

Mornings, Spaces begin shoots

Writer/director Conor Horgan’s One Hundred Mornings has commenced principal photography at locations in County Wicklow, Ireland. Starring Ciarán McMeniman (The Last Confession of Alexander...  

19/11/2008 | Production | UK/Ireland

WFTV to honour Julie Walters

On December 5, Women in Film and Television (WFTV) will honour BAFTA-winning actress Julie Walters with their highest tribute – the Lifetime Achievement Award. Walters’ breakthrough film was...  

18/11/2008 | Industry | UK

Cinemagic opens with Niko

The 18th Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival – the largest film festival for young people in the UK and Ireland – has kicked off in Belfast with animated adventure Niko...  

14/11/2008 | Festivals | UK/Ireland

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