Newcastle Film Festival launches in Cannes
The Newcastle Film Festival has been launched to an international audience at the Cannes Film Festival in France. The first ever event will take place across four…
Hollywood in Newcastle: Film Festival launches in city with Oscar fanfare and star support
Newcastle International Film Festival’s debut sees Schindler’s List star Caroline Goodall help bring international spotlight to city. A touch of Hollywood glamour added sparkle to Wednesday’s launch…
Plans for Newcastle Film Festival unveiled from a superyacht in Cannes
Organisers say the international Newcastle Film Festival is inspired by its Cannes counterpart and will recognise global and local talent. Plans have been unveiled for an international…
How Palace Cinemas took over Australia’s film festival industry
As indie cinemas close, and more film festivals open, there’s one clear winner: the company that runs both. At first glance, Australia appears to be experiencing a…
Big rise in tax relief to UK film and TV sector
T2: Trainspotting, Lady Macbeth and The Crown benefit from creative sector tax reliefs. The British film sector received £415m in tax relief last year, up from £339m…
Ending free movement to UK will damage film industry, says Ken Loach
British film-making will suffer if Brexit puts obstacles in the way of European nationals working in UK, says director Award-winning film director Ken Loach has said that…
Whitley Bay Film Festival 2017 promises a blast back to the past with archive footage
Old North East film clips promise a nostalgic trip down memory lane while other festival highlights include a visit from special guest Peter Flannery among a feast…
Daniel Craig, Judi Dench and Idris Elba lead British invasion of Toronto film festival
Strong showing for UK-produced films in first batch of titles announced, along with US indie favourites such as Darren Aronofsky and Alexander Payne The 42nd annual Toronto…
Film becomes a blockbuster for Britain
Industry is credited with making second biggest contribution to economic growth After 30 years in the City, Tony Maude has decided to follow his dreams and go…
Big-budget films receive increase in tax relief to almost £600m
Treasury also paid £150m to TV shows that pass ‘cultural test’ to qualify as British in scheme to encourage creative enterprises The government paid out almost £600m…