Belgium’s Caviar acquires 45% stake in Versus Production (exclusive)
The move creates an indie production powerhouse in the country.
2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates
A snapshot of the film and high-end TV projects shooting in the UK and Ireland.
mk2 Films secures slate financing deal with investment fund IPR.VC
IPR VC is a London and Helsinki-based investment fund manager.
David Kosse’s Rockwood Pictures signs development deal with Prime Video UK (exclusive)
David Kosse was most recently the London-based head of international film at Netflix.
Lionsgate, AI research company Runway to collaborate on “content creation opportunities”
Partnership is first between Runway and a Hollywood studio.
‘The Assassin’ star Shu Qi wraps directorial debut ‘Girl’
The Taiwan-born actress has also written the script for the feature.
ACE 34 selection includes ‘The Worst Person In The World’, microFILM producers (exclusive)
Selected producers also include Julie Billy, working on Clemence Poesy’s directorial debut.
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ begins production in UK
Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return as the paranormal investigating couple.
‘Barbie’, ‘Wonka’ producer David Heyman among winners at PGGB 2024 awards
Further winners include Rapman’s ‘Supacell’ and production and well-being consultant Valeria Bullo.
Screen International, Anima Stillking TIFF round table spotlights Spanish production scene
“A lot of independents are coming to Spain as producers consider the different tax rebates around the world.”
‘Pressure’ starring Andrew Scott begins filming in the UK for Working Title, Studiocanal
The World War Two drama also stars Brendan Fraser and Kerry Condon.
Ho Wi Ding filming Indonesia-Singapore AI drama ‘Mothernet’, starring Dian Sastrowardoyo
The feature combines top talent from across Southeast Asia.
Double Agent, Network Entertainment, Experience Hendrix partnering on Jimi Hendrix doc
Bao Nguyen directs project with blessing of Hendrix Estate.
Screen’s ‘Future of Film’ Summit unveils full programme
Topics include accessing private finance, attaching UK talent, latest indie tax credit news and strategising for box office success.
Major sales projects at Toronto 2024 - latest updates
Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 5-15.
Lee Thongkham shooting Thai-Vietnam horror feature ‘The Bride’
The co-production stars Rima Thanh Vy and “J.J.” Krissanapoom Pibulsonggram.
Joaquin Phoenix declines to address Todd Haynes film exit in Venice: “The other creatives aren’t here”
Phoenix attended the press conference with ’Joker: Folie À Deux’ director Todd Phillips and castmate Lady Gaga.
Fiona Lamptey, HanWay’s Katie Ellen join speaker line-up for Screen Summit
‘The Future of UK Film’ summit will be held on September 24, 2024, at BFI Southbank, London.
Chile’s Clara Films board sex trafficking drama ‘Amapola’(exclusive)
Ecuadorian filmmaker Ana Cristina Barragán directs.
Italian minister outlines why attracting international projects is a top priority under revised tax credit (exclusive)
Lucia Borgonzoni outlines key changes including reforms around use of AI.
