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444 articles available in total starting from 30/10/2002. Last article published on 09/01/2019.

Crooks heads to Big Apple

Lenny Crooks, the former head of the UK Film Council’s New Cinema Fund (NFC), is shifting base to New York to set up a consultancy service supporting filmmakers working on both sides of the...  

11/05/2010 | Industry | UK

Film4 gets 20% budget boost

The UK film production sector got a shot in the arm with Channel 4’s announcement that it has increased the annual budget of its Film4 division by 20%, taking the yearly development and production...  

05/05/2010 | Industry | UK

Pact aims for sustainable film sector

Pact, the trade body for independent producers, has announced a proposal for the public funding of UK film production, which plans to create a sustainable film sector without the need for more...  

30/04/2010 | Industry | UK

Industry welcomes Bill, but detractors cavil

The British film industry has welcomed the Digital Economy Bill that became law last week. Phil Clapp of the Cinema Exhibitors’ Association’s said, “I join others representing the interests of...  

12/04/2010 | Industry | UK

Controversial anti-piracy bill becomes law

The infamous Digital Economy Bill has become law after it was approved in the House of Commons by a majority of 142 and passed in the House of Lords. Under the terms of the Bill, media regulatory...  

09/04/2010 | Industry | UK

FitzPatrick appointed UKFC Head of Diversity

The UK Film Council (UKFC) has appointed Mary FitzPatrick Head of Diversity. She will take charge in May and report directly to UKFC CEO John Woodward. FitzPatrick was Editorial Manager, Cultural...  

24/03/2010 | Industry | UK

Film London, Screen South form Filming Partnership

Film London and Screen South have merged to form the Filming Partnership, which will now represent 85% of the UK’s film industry. The new entity will continue to service all production industries...  

24/03/2010 | Industry | UK

Tanya Seghatchian to head UKFC Film Fund

The UK Film Council (UKFC) has appointed Tanya Seghatchian head of its new Film Fund. The proposal is for the new Film Fund to have a minimum of £15m a year, topped-up with recoupment from...  

10/02/2010 | Industry | UK

Lords back anti-piracy legislation

A powerful House of Lords Committee has put its weight behind cinema industry demands for specific legislation criminalising the recording of films in cinemas. Following depositions by Cinema...  

29/01/2010 | Industry | UK

Warner Bros to acquire Leavesden studios

US film giant Warner Brothers has applied for planning permission to the Three Rivers District and Watford Borough Councils to buy Leavesden Studios, the production home of the lucrative Harry...  

28/01/2010 | Industry | UK

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