“Bridgerton” star Phoebe Dynevor and “Aftersun” writer-director Charlotte Wells are among the emerging talents recognized at the British Independent Film Awards’ (BIFA) New Talent categories.
Dynevor has been longlisted in the Breakthrough Performance category for Sky film “The Colour Room” and Wells twice, in the Debut Director and Debut Screenwriter categories.
In all, 28 fiction and 14 documentary features have been longlisted, including in a new category for BIFA’s 25th year, Best Debut Director – Feature Documentary. Eleven first-time fiction feature directors, 16 first-time documentary feature directors, 14 first-time writers, 20 breakthrough producers and 15 new performers have been recognized by BIFA voters for their achievements.
BIFA’s Springboard scheme will provide a tailored program of continuing professional development, with seven of this year’s longlisted filmmakers joining the cohort of 30 filmmakers on the Film4 supported initiative.
The final five nominations in each category will be announced on Nov. 4 and winners will be revealed at the...
Dynevor has been longlisted in the Breakthrough Performance category for Sky film “The Colour Room” and Wells twice, in the Debut Director and Debut Screenwriter categories.
In all, 28 fiction and 14 documentary features have been longlisted, including in a new category for BIFA’s 25th year, Best Debut Director – Feature Documentary. Eleven first-time fiction feature directors, 16 first-time documentary feature directors, 14 first-time writers, 20 breakthrough producers and 15 new performers have been recognized by BIFA voters for their achievements.
BIFA’s Springboard scheme will provide a tailored program of continuing professional development, with seven of this year’s longlisted filmmakers joining the cohort of 30 filmmakers on the Film4 supported initiative.
The final five nominations in each category will be announced on Nov. 4 and winners will be revealed at the...
- 10/24/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
BBC Films appoints Film4 executive to lead role.
Film4 head of creative Rose Garnett has been appointed director of BBC Films.
Garnett has served as head of creative at Film4 since 2015, working on titles including Lenny Abrahamson’s Room, Sarah Gavron’s Suffragette and Andrea Arnold’s American Honey as well as upcoming titles such as Sebastian Lelio’s Disobedience, Martin McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Clio Barnard’s Dark River and Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite.
She began her time at Film4 as head of development in 2014 before being promoted to head of editorial.
Garnett previously worked in theatre. She and writer-director David Farr ran the Gate Theatre in Notting Hill where they commissioned and worked with writers and directors including Lee Hall, Tracy Letts, Dominic Cook and Sarah Kane.
As previously reported by Screen, Garnett was one of the leading candidates for the job, though long-running BBC Films executive Joe Oppenheimer, who has served...
Film4 head of creative Rose Garnett has been appointed director of BBC Films.
Garnett has served as head of creative at Film4 since 2015, working on titles including Lenny Abrahamson’s Room, Sarah Gavron’s Suffragette and Andrea Arnold’s American Honey as well as upcoming titles such as Sebastian Lelio’s Disobedience, Martin McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Clio Barnard’s Dark River and Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite.
She began her time at Film4 as head of development in 2014 before being promoted to head of editorial.
Garnett previously worked in theatre. She and writer-director David Farr ran the Gate Theatre in Notting Hill where they commissioned and worked with writers and directors including Lee Hall, Tracy Letts, Dominic Cook and Sarah Kane.
As previously reported by Screen, Garnett was one of the leading candidates for the job, though long-running BBC Films executive Joe Oppenheimer, who has served...
- 2/27/2017
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Sergei Polunin with Steven Cantor on David Lachapelle, Jade Hale-Christofi with Hozier's Take Me To Church, and Ilan Eshkeri: "Yes! I want to unite artists." Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
In Steven Cantor's Dancer, Sergei Polunin burns bright with a ferocious energy. British Royal Ballet's youngest ever male principal dancer, Polunin, has been compared to Nureyev and dismissed as party boy by the media. The documentary, executive produced by Steve Coogan, Carolyn Marks Blackwood, Christine Langan, Henry Normal, Jamie Schutz, and Nichola Martin, with producer Gabrielle Tana, creatively avoids neither side, and, with extensive access to the Polunin family and archival footage, paints a far more complex picture of the young man and his journey.
Sergei Polunin: "You cannot create more steps for ballet. Everything is already developed but you can freshen it up ..."
Growing up in Kherson, Southern Ukraine, where "everybody was poor," Sergei says, "you don't feel the difference.
In Steven Cantor's Dancer, Sergei Polunin burns bright with a ferocious energy. British Royal Ballet's youngest ever male principal dancer, Polunin, has been compared to Nureyev and dismissed as party boy by the media. The documentary, executive produced by Steve Coogan, Carolyn Marks Blackwood, Christine Langan, Henry Normal, Jamie Schutz, and Nichola Martin, with producer Gabrielle Tana, creatively avoids neither side, and, with extensive access to the Polunin family and archival footage, paints a far more complex picture of the young man and his journey.
Sergei Polunin: "You cannot create more steps for ballet. Everything is already developed but you can freshen it up ..."
Growing up in Kherson, Southern Ukraine, where "everybody was poor," Sergei says, "you don't feel the difference.
- 9/26/2016
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Exclusive: Nick Meyer has added the eOne and BBC Films biopic starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly to its powerhouse Cannes slate.
The company represents international sales rights to the previously announced project pursuant to its agreement with eOne, who will directly distribute in Canada, the UK, Australia/New Zealand, Benelux and Spain.
Jon S. Baird, whose credits include Filth, will direct from a screenplay by Jeff Pope. The story follows the lauded comedy double act Laurel & Hardy, their halcyon days behind them, as they embark on a challenging tour of Britain in 1953.
As the trip wears on, Hardy’s ailing health coupled with long-buried ghosts threatens to derail the tour, and forces the friends to discover how much they mean to each other.
eOne and BBC Films are co-financing Stan & Ollie and Faye Ward’s Fable Pictures produces in association with eOne Features and BBC Films.
Christine Langan and Nichola Martin serve as executive producers...
The company represents international sales rights to the previously announced project pursuant to its agreement with eOne, who will directly distribute in Canada, the UK, Australia/New Zealand, Benelux and Spain.
Jon S. Baird, whose credits include Filth, will direct from a screenplay by Jeff Pope. The story follows the lauded comedy double act Laurel & Hardy, their halcyon days behind them, as they embark on a challenging tour of Britain in 1953.
As the trip wears on, Hardy’s ailing health coupled with long-buried ghosts threatens to derail the tour, and forces the friends to discover how much they mean to each other.
eOne and BBC Films are co-financing Stan & Ollie and Faye Ward’s Fable Pictures produces in association with eOne Features and BBC Films.
Christine Langan and Nichola Martin serve as executive producers...
- 5/9/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Screen can reveal the first image of actor Johnny Harris (This Is England ’86) in upcoming boxing drama Jawbone.
As previously revealed by Screen, Thomas Napper’s feature debut stars Harris (who also wrote the screenplay), Ray Winstone, Michael Smiley and Ian McShane in the story of a former youth boxing champion who, after hitting rock bottom, returns to his childhood boxing club in a bid at redemption.
Music comes from rock icon Paul Weller while boxer Barry McGuigan and trainer Shane McGuigan prepared Harris for the role as consultants on the film.
Mike Elliott produces for Emu Films with executive producers Andrew Eaton (for Revolution Film), Christine Langan and Nichola Martin (for BBC) who have developed the project with Creative England and are financing with LipSync Productions Llp.
Vertigo Releasing will distribute the film in the UK and Independent are selling the film internationally.
Jawbone is currently in post-production.
As previously revealed by Screen, Thomas Napper’s feature debut stars Harris (who also wrote the screenplay), Ray Winstone, Michael Smiley and Ian McShane in the story of a former youth boxing champion who, after hitting rock bottom, returns to his childhood boxing club in a bid at redemption.
Music comes from rock icon Paul Weller while boxer Barry McGuigan and trainer Shane McGuigan prepared Harris for the role as consultants on the film.
Mike Elliott produces for Emu Films with executive producers Andrew Eaton (for Revolution Film), Christine Langan and Nichola Martin (for BBC) who have developed the project with Creative England and are financing with LipSync Productions Llp.
Vertigo Releasing will distribute the film in the UK and Independent are selling the film internationally.
Jawbone is currently in post-production.
- 5/5/2016
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Johnny Harris stars alongside Ray Winstone, Michael Smiley and Ian McShane, with music from Paul Weller.
Principal photography has started on Thomas Napper’s boxing drama Jawbone starring Johnny Harris (who has also written the screenplay), Ray Winstone, Michael Smiley and Ian McShane.
The film marks Napper’s feature directorial debut. Locations include Stoke and London.
Music will come from rock icon Paul Weller, while famed boxer Barry McGuigan and revered trainer Shane McGuigan have prepared Harris for the role and are consultants on the film.
Emu Films’ Mike Elliott will produce, with Revolutions Films’ Andrew Eaton serving as executive producer. Christine Langan and Nichola Martin are executive producers for BBC Films who have developed the project with Creative England and are financing with LipSync Productions Llp.
Vertigo Releasing will distribute the film in the UK, and Independent is selling the film internationally.
Jawbone tells the story of a former youth boxing champion Jimmy McCabe (Harris) who, after...
Principal photography has started on Thomas Napper’s boxing drama Jawbone starring Johnny Harris (who has also written the screenplay), Ray Winstone, Michael Smiley and Ian McShane.
The film marks Napper’s feature directorial debut. Locations include Stoke and London.
Music will come from rock icon Paul Weller, while famed boxer Barry McGuigan and revered trainer Shane McGuigan have prepared Harris for the role and are consultants on the film.
Emu Films’ Mike Elliott will produce, with Revolutions Films’ Andrew Eaton serving as executive producer. Christine Langan and Nichola Martin are executive producers for BBC Films who have developed the project with Creative England and are financing with LipSync Productions Llp.
Vertigo Releasing will distribute the film in the UK, and Independent is selling the film internationally.
Jawbone tells the story of a former youth boxing champion Jimmy McCabe (Harris) who, after...
- 2/29/2016
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Steve Coogan and John C Reilly to play the classic comedy duo.
Entertainment One (eOne) is to co-finance with BBC Films, Fable Pictures’ Stan & Ollie, starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly.
eOne will handle sales and distribute in its territories.
Written by Jeff Pope (Philomena), the biopic of legendary comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy will be directed by Jon S. Baird (Filth) and produced by Faye Ward’s Fable Pictures, in association with eOne Features and BBC Films.
The film centres on much-loved comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, who made more than 100 films together, as they set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953.
The official synopsis says: “Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future. As they set out, crisscrossing the country, attendances are disappointingly low. But they’ve always been able to make each other laugh and...
Entertainment One (eOne) is to co-finance with BBC Films, Fable Pictures’ Stan & Ollie, starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly.
eOne will handle sales and distribute in its territories.
Written by Jeff Pope (Philomena), the biopic of legendary comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy will be directed by Jon S. Baird (Filth) and produced by Faye Ward’s Fable Pictures, in association with eOne Features and BBC Films.
The film centres on much-loved comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, who made more than 100 films together, as they set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953.
The official synopsis says: “Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future. As they set out, crisscrossing the country, attendances are disappointingly low. But they’ve always been able to make each other laugh and...
- 2/17/2016
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
BBC Films production is written by Jeff Pope (Philomena) and follows the comedy duo’s final UK tour.
Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are to star in Stan & Ollie, a biopic that centres on the final UK tour of the renowned comedy duo in 1953.
Coogan, star of Philomena and Alan Partridge, will play Stan Laurel while John C. Reilly, known for his roles in Chicago and We Need to Talk About Kevin, will portray Oliver Hardy
Directed by Jon S. Baird (Filth), the screenplay has been written Jeff Pope, who was nominated for an Oscar and won the BAFTA for Philomena.
Stan & Ollie is being made by BBC Films, which developed the feature, alongside Faye Ward’s Fable Pictures and Jeff Pope’s Sonesta Films.
Pope said the duo were his “heroes” but did not shy away from writing about their “flaws and shortcomings”.
“When I watch their movies, in my head...
Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are to star in Stan & Ollie, a biopic that centres on the final UK tour of the renowned comedy duo in 1953.
Coogan, star of Philomena and Alan Partridge, will play Stan Laurel while John C. Reilly, known for his roles in Chicago and We Need to Talk About Kevin, will portray Oliver Hardy
Directed by Jon S. Baird (Filth), the screenplay has been written Jeff Pope, who was nominated for an Oscar and won the BAFTA for Philomena.
Stan & Ollie is being made by BBC Films, which developed the feature, alongside Faye Ward’s Fable Pictures and Jeff Pope’s Sonesta Films.
Pope said the duo were his “heroes” but did not shy away from writing about their “flaws and shortcomings”.
“When I watch their movies, in my head...
- 1/18/2016
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
First image released from the feature co-financed by Fox Searchlight Pictures and BBC Films.
Fox Searchlight Pictures and BBC Films have announced that principal photography has begun on Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.
It marks first cinematic outing for the long running comedy and is shooting on location in the UK and the south of France for seven weeks.
The film reunites Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley as Edina and Patsy along with the rest of the original cast that includes Julia Sawalha as Saffy, Jane Horrocks as Bubble and June Whitfield as Mother.
The team behind the camera includes Mandie Fletcher (Blackadder, Absolutely Fabulous) directing from a script by Saunders, producers Jon Plowman (Absolutely Fabulous) and Damian Jones (The Iron Lady, Belle). Jones is also producing the upcoming film version of Dad’s Army.
Executive producers are Steve Milne, Christian Eisenbeiss, Christine Langan, Nichola Martin, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French and Maureen Vincent serving as executive producers...
Fox Searchlight Pictures and BBC Films have announced that principal photography has begun on Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.
It marks first cinematic outing for the long running comedy and is shooting on location in the UK and the south of France for seven weeks.
The film reunites Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley as Edina and Patsy along with the rest of the original cast that includes Julia Sawalha as Saffy, Jane Horrocks as Bubble and June Whitfield as Mother.
The team behind the camera includes Mandie Fletcher (Blackadder, Absolutely Fabulous) directing from a script by Saunders, producers Jon Plowman (Absolutely Fabulous) and Damian Jones (The Iron Lady, Belle). Jones is also producing the upcoming film version of Dad’s Army.
Executive producers are Steve Milne, Christian Eisenbeiss, Christine Langan, Nichola Martin, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French and Maureen Vincent serving as executive producers...
- 10/19/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Powder Room has premiered its first trailer exclusively through Digital Spy.
Sheridan Smith leads the cast of the British comedy as Sam, who experiences a turbulent night out with close friends Chanel (Jaime Winstone), Saskia (Sarah Hoare) and Paige (Riann Steele).
Kate Nash and Game of Thrones star Oona Chaplin also feature in the cast for the movie, which is based on the play When Women Wee.
Rachel Hirons wrote the script for the film, while Damian Jones, James Cotton and Nichola Martin are serving as producers.
Mj Delaney makes her directorial debut on the project after shooting to the British film industry's attention with 'Newport State of Mind', a spoof of Jay Z's 'Empire State of Mind' that racked up more than 2.5 million views on YouTube.
Powder Room will be released in cinemas on November 29 through Vertigo Films.
Sheridan Smith leads the cast of the British comedy as Sam, who experiences a turbulent night out with close friends Chanel (Jaime Winstone), Saskia (Sarah Hoare) and Paige (Riann Steele).
Kate Nash and Game of Thrones star Oona Chaplin also feature in the cast for the movie, which is based on the play When Women Wee.
Rachel Hirons wrote the script for the film, while Damian Jones, James Cotton and Nichola Martin are serving as producers.
Mj Delaney makes her directorial debut on the project after shooting to the British film industry's attention with 'Newport State of Mind', a spoof of Jay Z's 'Empire State of Mind' that racked up more than 2.5 million views on YouTube.
Powder Room will be released in cinemas on November 29 through Vertigo Films.
- 8/19/2013
- Digital Spy
Universal’s home entertainment division takes world rights.
Vertigo Films will release Mj Delaney’s feature debut Powder Room in UK cinemas from Nov 29.
Meanwhile, producer Damian Jones’ DJ Films has sold the world rights to Universal Pictures International Entertainment.
Sheridan Smith, Jaime Winstone, Oona Chaplin and Kate Nash star in the ensemble comedy set in a nightclub toilet, introducing a group of women at various stages of love and live during the course of one crazy night out.
The film is based on the play When Women Wee, adapted for the screen by playwright Rachel Hirons. Producers are Damian Jones, James Cotton and Nichola Martin. Executive producers are Steve Norris and Ivan Dunleavy.
DJ Films financed Powder Room through the BFI’s producer equity scheme, in association with Pinewood Films.
Delaney is the director of hit YouTube video Newport State of Mind.
Vertigo Films will release Mj Delaney’s feature debut Powder Room in UK cinemas from Nov 29.
Meanwhile, producer Damian Jones’ DJ Films has sold the world rights to Universal Pictures International Entertainment.
Sheridan Smith, Jaime Winstone, Oona Chaplin and Kate Nash star in the ensemble comedy set in a nightclub toilet, introducing a group of women at various stages of love and live during the course of one crazy night out.
The film is based on the play When Women Wee, adapted for the screen by playwright Rachel Hirons. Producers are Damian Jones, James Cotton and Nichola Martin. Executive producers are Steve Norris and Ivan Dunleavy.
DJ Films financed Powder Room through the BFI’s producer equity scheme, in association with Pinewood Films.
Delaney is the director of hit YouTube video Newport State of Mind.
- 8/19/2013
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Universal’s home entertainment division takes world rights.
Vertigo Films will release Mj Delaney’s feature debut Powder Room in UK cinemas from Nov 29.
Meanwhile, producer Damian Jones’ DJ Films has sold the world rights to Universal Pictures International Entertainment.
Sheridan Smith, Jaime Winstone, Oona Chaplin and Kate Nash star in the ensemble comedy set in a nightclub toilet, introducing a group of women at various stages of love and live during the course of one crazy night out.
The film is based on the play When Women Wee, adapted for the screen by playwright Rachel Hirons. Producers are Damian Jones, James Cotton and Nichola Martin. Executive Producers are Steve Norris and Ivan Dunleavy.
DJ Films financed Powder Room through the BFI’s producer equity scheme, in association with Pinewood Films.
Delaney is the director of hit YouTube video Newport State of Mind.
Vertigo Films will release Mj Delaney’s feature debut Powder Room in UK cinemas from Nov 29.
Meanwhile, producer Damian Jones’ DJ Films has sold the world rights to Universal Pictures International Entertainment.
Sheridan Smith, Jaime Winstone, Oona Chaplin and Kate Nash star in the ensemble comedy set in a nightclub toilet, introducing a group of women at various stages of love and live during the course of one crazy night out.
The film is based on the play When Women Wee, adapted for the screen by playwright Rachel Hirons. Producers are Damian Jones, James Cotton and Nichola Martin. Executive Producers are Steve Norris and Ivan Dunleavy.
DJ Films financed Powder Room through the BFI’s producer equity scheme, in association with Pinewood Films.
Delaney is the director of hit YouTube video Newport State of Mind.
- 8/19/2013
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
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