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Australian Screen Production Takes 18% Hit From COVID in 2019-20
Expenditure on screen production in Australia plunged by 18% in the financial year to June 2020, reflecting a near total shutdown of large-scale drama filming from March, due to the impact of the coronavirus and work from home regulations. But, until the virus struck in the fourth (April to June) quarter much of the industry […]
England Announces Post-Lockdown Tier System With London Cinemas Able to Reopen
England has announced a return to the three-tier system after lockdown lifts Dec. 2. A number of cities, including the capital region of London and Liverpool, fall under Tier 2, which means that cinemas can reopen. However, other major urban areas with a high concentration of cinemas, including Greater Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol are in […]
’El Father Plays Himself’ Lands at Grasshopper Film for U.S. Non-Theatrical & Digital Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Grasshopper Film has picked up North American non-theatrical and digital distribution rights to Mo Scarpelli’s “El Father Plays Himself,” as the documentary of the Italian-American director and cinematographer screens at the 33rd IDFA Best of Festivals Selection – after having won a special mention for best international feature at Switzerland’s Visions du Réel. The New […]
SGIFF Selection Basks in Festival of Festivals Role
A selection of prominent films that debuted in this year’s real-world festivals Berlin and Venice, or were presented under the so-called ‘Cannes Label 2020,’ make their Southeast Asian premiere over the next week at the 31st Singapore International Film Festival. Among the highlights is the Venice Golden Lion-winning title “Nomadland” directed by Chloe Zhao. The […]