Geoffrey Macnab
Geoffrey Macnab covers the UK for Screen.
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FeaturesHow the Purple List is boosting the careers of filmmakers including Cathy Yan, Chloe Zhao and Hasan Hedi
James Franco was a judge for this year’s list of the best production-ready scripts by NYU alumni.
NewsUK’s Picturehouse Cinemas wins legal ruling against Trocadero site landlord
The acrimonious dispute between Picturehouse Cinemas and the landlord at its flagship Trocadero site in central London looks set to continue.
FeaturesJafar Panahi on ‘It Was Just An Accident’, being in prison and showing the Iranian sense of humour
The Iranian filmmaker is back in Competition for the second time.
NewsIsraeli documentary coproduction market CoPro Film announces project lineup
The event runs in Tel Aviv from May 26-29.
NewsJacques Bidou to produce gay Indian drama ‘Dengue’
EXCLUSIVE: The veteran French producer is renowned for his work with Rithy Panh and Tsai Ming-Liang.
NewsTheatrical deals glow for ‘Agatha’s Almanac’ doc about life and gardening
EXCLUSIVE: The film about a 90 year-old woman and her garden is being sold by Lightdox.
NewsColm Bairéad’s ‘Mary Rose’ among recipients of Flanders support
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Mary Rose’ is being coproduced by Belgium’s Lemming Film.
News‘Chaplin, Spirit Of The Tramp’ doc sells around the world
EXCLUSIVE: Feature documentary directed by Charlie Chaplin‘s granddaughter Carmen Chaplin.
FeaturesNew studios and growing investment: why South Africa is "definitely open for business"
The country has highly skilled crews and a competitive exchange rate.
FeaturesWhy Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is the latest major production to shoot in Morocco
Christopher Nolan’s ’The Odyssey’ is the latest high-profile production to visit the North African nation.
FeaturesHow Cannes Competition title ‘Sirat’ shot in the searing heat of the Moroccan desert
Morocco’s stunning scenery, skilled crew and 30% rebate make it a magnet for filmmakers.
NewsBenelux launches co-development fund to boost regional collaboration
EXCLUSIVE: Grants of up to €50,000 per project will be available.
NewsUS is not joining Eurimages, executive director confirms
She also confirmed there had been no further approaches from the UK about rejoining Eurimages.
NewsHurricane Films to produce Roy Boulter’s dog-walking musical ‘Fetch’
EXCLUSIVE: The UK cast will include Robert Bathurst, Lee Mack, and Sue Johnston - and their dogs.
FeaturesHow powerful Hollywood players helped Iraq’s Hasan Hadi make feature debut ‘The President’s Cake’
Hadi’s crowdpleaser, screening in Directors’ Fortnight, is a co-production between two unlikely filmmaking partners: Iraq and the US.
NewsCinephil boosts Cannes doc slate with ‘Natchez’, ‘Not Made For Politics’; sets ‘Red Zone’ first look
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Natchez’ is set in Mississippi while ‘Not Made For Politics’ is set in Belarussia.
NewsHungary’s ‘Fairyheart’ flies to Odin’s Eye
Anita Doron has been selected as a work in progress at the Annecy Festival next month.
NewsFamily monster animation ‘Nessie Junior’ sells swimmingly for Epsilon
EXCLUSIVE: The film sees a young sea monster search for his origins with a teenage girl .
NewsUkraine’s Tabor collective unveils further details of ‘The Days I Would Like To Forget’ doc triptych
EXCLUSIVE: The films explore different aspects of daily and existential life for Ukrainians at war with Russia.
NewsBenelux’s 18k snaps up Cannes trio ’Orwell’, ’Sorry Baby’ and ’Dangerous Animals’
Erik Engelen’s nascent Benelux distribution outfit has snapped up three titles in Cannes.