Geoffrey Macnab
Geoffrey Macnab covers the UK for Screen.
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NewsSola Media’s animated feature ‘A Sloth Story’ scores US deal (exclusive)
Blue Fox is planning a theatrical release early next year.
FeaturesGrowth mindset: Calculus Capital’s John Glencross explains what he looks for from UK production companies
Five years after entering the UK screen industries with the launch of the Creative Content EIS Fund, Calculus Capital CEO John Glencross reflects on how its investments in six indie production companies are performing.
NewsSandra Hüller comedy ‘Two To One’ lands UK deal (exclusive)
The film is a true story based on an East German bank heist in 1990.
NewsAnimated features ‘Mimi & Harold’, ‘Brave Heart Yakari’ fly for Epsilon (exclusive)
The German sales outfit is attending AFM in Las Vegas this week.
FeaturesAFM 2024: The buzz titles from Europe
As AFM attendees settle into their new Las Vegas home,Screen profiles a selection of key titles, at various stages of production, available across the market.
FeaturesIn profile: the eight projects selected for DOK Leipzig’s 2024 DOK Preview International
The selected projects have already made an impact at other European development and training initiatives
NewsReservoir Docs adds ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Green Is The New Red’ to its slate (exclusive)
Films focus on Ireland’s first female president and environmental violence in Latin America
NewsM-appeal scores US deal on Tallinn-bound queer drama ‘Streets Of Glória’ (exclusive)
The film is the sophomore feature of Brazilian filmmaker Felipe Sholl
NewsEpsilon boards world sales on sequel ‘The Amazing Maurice - The Waters Of Life’ (exclusive)
The German sales company will launch discussions with buyers at AFM.
News‘Free Solo’ duo considering film about Mallory/Irvine’s ill-fated Everest climb (exclusive)
Chin was part of the expediton that discovered Irvine’s boot, sock and severed foot last month.
News‘About A Hero’, hybrid doc about an AI-generated Werner Herzog film, to open IDFA 2024
‘About A Hero’ is directed by Polish artist and filmmaker Piotr Winiewicz.
NewsBafta moves to quell UK distributor unrest over new fee structure
Distributors expressed concern over the new £11,000 fee to enter a title in the best film category.
FeaturesKomplizen Film co-founders talk ‘Maria’, staying independent, Maren Ade’s next project
Jonas Dornbach and Janine Jackowski tell Screen about the Berlin-based production company’s ongoing rise.
NewsIndie tax credit could make UK “a home for horror”, enthuses Production Finance Market keynote
John Graydon, senior partner at UK law firm Saffery, said the IFTC would attract more US indies to shoot in the UK.
NewsIDFA Forum 2024 line-up includes ‘House Of The Holy Father’ with Trine Dyrholm
’House Of The Holy Father’ is co-directed by Eva Mulad and Andreas Koefoed.
NewsControversial Cineworld restructuring plan approved by UK court
A high court judge in London approved the plan despite opposition from landlords.
FeaturesUK film industry reacts to stark indie financing report: “There’s too little regard to what the market wants”
The British Screen Forum report titled ’Show Me The Money!’ was unveiled last month.
NewsSailing doc ‘Wind, Tide & Oar’ secures UK & Ireland distribution (exclusive)
Feature doc, directed by Huw Wahl, premiered at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich earlier this year.
NewsSeven talking points from San Sebastian’s Creative Investors’ Conference 2024
The conference brings together top US and international execs with key Spanish industry figures and producers.
NewsProducer Jeremy Thomas eyes TV version of Oscar-winning ‘The Last Emperor’
UK producer revealed he is looking to take a leap into TV production at San Sebastian’s Creative Investors’ conference.