CANADA NOW, the annual UK film festival showcasing the best of new Canadian cinema has launched – and this year it’s virtual. The films are available to rent exclusively on Curzon Home Cinema, with every title available for at least two months. As well as the six feature films, a selection of live online interviews… CANADA NOW Film Festival has gone virtual – check out this year’s movies Read More
Sundance London dates announced, passes on sale
This year Sundance’s London offshoot is running from 28 to 31 May in Central London, and for the fifth time the event is hosted by Picturehouse London. Festival passes are also now on sale and the line up will be announced in the spring. Sundance London shows a selection of movies that played at Robert… Sundance London dates announced, passes on sale Read More
Final Girls Berlin Film Festival programme announced
Be afraid, be very afraid! (But in a good way.) The fifth edition of Final Girls Berlin Film Festival will take place between 6 and 9 February, at City Kino Wedding – showcasing horror written directed, and/or produced by women and non-binary filmmakers. The exciting programme features eight curated short blocks and nine feature films,… Final Girls Berlin Film Festival programme announced Read More
Canada Now Film Festival – where, when, what to watch
Bringing the best of new Canadian cinema to the United Kingdom, the annual Canada Now Film Festival returns with a London showcase next week, from 24th to 28th April 2019, followed by a UK cinema tour from 1 July. The festival opens with the London premiere of Keith Behrman’s Giant Little Ones, a powerful coming-of-age drama starring… Canada Now Film Festival – where, when, what to watch Read More
London Film Festival (LFF) – What’s It Like As Press?
UPDATE 2021: This was written a few years ago, pre-COVID, and pre any changes the organisers have made to their systems, so bear that in mind. I haven’t updated the article as I don’t know how LFF is operating now (sadly I’m not going this year but if you are I hope you have a good time — and stay safe!) Got a movie website? (Let’s not call it a blog…. London Film Festival (LFF) – What’s It Like As Press? Read More
Filmmaker Simon Horrocks On Smartphone Filming, Raising Money & Netflix
“Everyone is used to seeing people filming with their phones… It’s now just part of life so people hardly react. They might just see you out of the corner of their eye if you’re filming and not even bother to turn round” Simon Horrocks is a screenwriter, producer and director from London. After making his feature… Filmmaker Simon Horrocks On Smartphone Filming, Raising Money & Netflix Read More