EXCLUSIVE: Following a competitive bidding situation, Shout! Studios has acquired North American rights to The Dead Don’t Hurt, the Western written, directed, produced by and starring Viggo Mortensen (Thirteen Lives) which world premiered at last year’s Toronto Film Festival, where star Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread) was honored with the TIFF Tribute Performer Award.
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Viggo Mortensen To Attend Glasgow Film Festival
Filmmaker Viggo Mortensen is among the guests set to attend this year’s Glasgow Film Festival. Mortensen will take part in a live ‘In Conversation’ session at Glasgow where he will discuss his life and career followed by the UK premiere of his new Western The Dead Don’t Hurt. The film stars Mortensen alongside Vicky Krieps, Danny Huston, and Scotland-born actor Solly McLeod. Filmmaker Ben Wheatley will also attend the festival for a screening of his debut feature, Down Terrace, followed by a Q&A session. Glasgow opens February 28 with the UK premiere of Rose Glass’ latest Love Lies Bleeding starring Kristen Stewart.
Chris Young To Head Sean Connery Talent Lab
The UK’s National Film and Television School (NFTS) has hired Scottish film producer Chris Young to lead the Sean Connery Talent Lab as part of the expansion of NFTS Scotland. The school has said Young will be tasked with spearheading the 12-month program aimed at developing emerging filmmakers across Scotland and the UK. The NFTS has partnered with the Sean Connery Foundation for the Sean Connery Talent Lab and it is supported by a wide range of other industry partners, including BBC Film. After 12 intensive months, the Sean Connery Talent Lab will culminate in the creation of six short films that will serve as ‘calling cards’ for the 30 participants.
BFI Opens Good Work Programme
The BFI has opened applications today for its ‘Good Work Programme for Screen,’ seeking a consortium of specialist partners to deliver activity dedicated to improving working practices in the screen sector. With £1.5m available as part of the BFI Skills Fund, the BFI has said the programme will support a strategic and practical
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12.02.2024 / 11:45
Viggo Mortensen Western ‘The Dead Don’t Hurt’ Scores Further Sales for HanWay, Including France and U.K. (EXCLUSIVE)
Alex Ritman “The Dead Don’t Hurt,” the Viggo Mortensen-directed Western in which the three-time Oscar nominee stars alongside Vicky Krieps, has landed a number of international sales for HanWay Films. Newly confirmed territory deals for the film — a Talipot Studio, Recorded Picture and Perceval Pictures production — include France (Metropolitan), Spain (Wanda & Elastica), Scandinavia (Scanbox), U.K. (Signature), Benelux (Imagine), Poland (Galapagos), Middle East (Front Row), Singapore (Shaw) and Airlines/Ships (Cinesky).
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Get Ready to Debate! Queer Screen’s Mardi Gras Film Festival Sparks Conversation with Bold Program
4 min read The 31st Mardi Gras Film Festival (MGFF) is here, and it’s not just about popcorn and previews. This year, Queer Screen throws down the gauntlet, inviting audiences to engage in […]
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29.01.2024 / 12:35
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‘In The Summers,’ Didi,’ & ‘Daughters’ Top 2024 Sundance Film Festival Awards
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival is almost at an end, but there are still films to screen in the online portion of the festival and, almost as importantly, awards to hand out to happy independent filmmakers. The big winners at this year’s awards ceremony were Alessandra Lacorazza’s “In the Summers” which won the Grand Jury Prize U.S.
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26.01.2024 / 19:29
‘In The Summers,’ Didi,’ & ‘Daughters’ Top 2024 Sundance Film Festival Awards
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival is almost at an end, but there are still films to screen in the online portion of the festival and, almost as importantly, awards to hand out to happy independent filmmakers. The big winners at this year’s awards ceremony were Alessandra Lacorazza’s “In the Summers” which won the Grand Jury Prize U.S.
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25.01.2024 / 05:07
Lord of The Rings star Viggo Mortensen appearing at live ‘In Conversation’ event in Glasgow
Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) have announced a special live In Conversation event with Hollywood star Viggo Mortensen.
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24.01.2024 / 13:15
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‘Searching for Sugarman’ Producer Passion Signs ‘Planet Earth II’ Showrunner
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24.01.2024 / 01:17
Kristen Stewart Queer Noir ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ to Open Glasgow Film Festival
Alex Ritman The 20th edition of the Glasgow Film Festival has landed one of Sundance’s most talked-about films for its opening night. “Love Lies Bleeding,” Rose Glass‘ queer romantic noir starring Kristen Stewart that earned critical acclaim in Park City, is set to raise the curtain on the event with its U.K.
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22.01.2024 / 11:05
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21.01.2024 / 10:21
‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Review: The Gays Are Doing The Burying In Rose Glass’ Psychological Thriller – Sundance Film Festival
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19.01.2024 / 09:43
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17.01.2024 / 10:29
‘Ghosts’ Producer Developing TV Version Of Podcast About Prolific British Con Woman; Paddy & Molly Doc; Melbourne Film Fest Hire – Global Briefs
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16.01.2024 / 23:51
Camden International Film Festival Founder Ben Fowlie to Step Down
Addie Morfoot Contributor Ben Fowlie, executive and artistic director of the Points North Institute and founder of Camden Intl. Film Festival, is stepping down from his position after 20 years with the organization. Longtime board member Rick Rector will serve as interim executive director until a search for a permanent replacement is completed.
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16.01.2024 / 23:09
Ben Fowlie Stepping Down As Executive Director Of Points North Institute, Leadership Of Camden International Film Festival
Ben Fowlie, founder of the Camden International Film Festival, is departing as executive and artistic director of the Points North Institute, the nonprofit that produces the highly-respected documentary festival in coastal Maine.
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16.01.2024 / 20:31
‘Whiplash’ Tops Sundance Film Festival’s Top 10 Feature Films List From Past Four Decades – Film News in Brief
Whiplash” has topped the Sundance Film Festival‘s list of top 10 feature films from the past four decades. In honor of the 40th edition of the festival that starts Thursday, the Sundance Institute surveyed over 500 filmmakers, critics and industry members who selected from nearly 4,000 features that have played the festival.
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16.01.2024 / 18:48
Debbie Harry, Amanda Kramer to Discuss Collaboration on ‘So Unreal’ at International Film Festival Rotterdam
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16.01.2024 / 12:35
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