A total of £208,217 was awarded to 10 projects through the international distribution strand.
Hoard, The Radleys and How To Have Sex are among the 10 titles to receive funding from the latest round of UK Global Screen Fund (Ukgsf) awards, totalling £208,217 through the international distribution strand, administered by the British Film Institute (BFI).
To-date, this strand has made 57 awards totalling nearly £2m, financed through the UK government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms).
Financial support for international distribution provides sales agents and producers with funding via three tracks – film sales, prints & advertising (P&a) and festival launch.
Venice Critics’ Week award winner Hoard,...
Hoard, The Radleys and How To Have Sex are among the 10 titles to receive funding from the latest round of UK Global Screen Fund (Ukgsf) awards, totalling £208,217 through the international distribution strand, administered by the British Film Institute (BFI).
To-date, this strand has made 57 awards totalling nearly £2m, financed through the UK government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms).
Financial support for international distribution provides sales agents and producers with funding via three tracks – film sales, prints & advertising (P&a) and festival launch.
Venice Critics’ Week award winner Hoard,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Genesius Pictures (Good Luck To You Leo Grande, The Radleys) and Messy Hands Productions has debuted the trailer for the documentary ‘Disorder.’
The doc, previously announced by the production company as ‘The Rower’, has evolved as a raw portrayal of the impact of war on veterans as they put down their weapons, step away from danger and are thrust back into society with Ptsd.
We witness Ryan, Amber and Stuart trying to cope as civilians outside a war zone, having suffered trauma on many levels whilst protecting our freedom.
Blewett’s film is a raw portrayal of their daily existence: the challenges they face as they attempt to “normalise” their mental health. They try, but are sometimes unable, to reintegrate into society as an individual and as a collective, often living as hermits, behind closed doors. Featuring moving contributions from war journalist and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sebastian Junger and writer, photojournalist and filmmaker,...
The doc, previously announced by the production company as ‘The Rower’, has evolved as a raw portrayal of the impact of war on veterans as they put down their weapons, step away from danger and are thrust back into society with Ptsd.
We witness Ryan, Amber and Stuart trying to cope as civilians outside a war zone, having suffered trauma on many levels whilst protecting our freedom.
Blewett’s film is a raw portrayal of their daily existence: the challenges they face as they attempt to “normalise” their mental health. They try, but are sometimes unable, to reintegrate into society as an individual and as a collective, often living as hermits, behind closed doors. Featuring moving contributions from war journalist and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sebastian Junger and writer, photojournalist and filmmaker,...
- 11/23/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Veterans Documentary ‘Disorder’ Acquired by Freestyle Digital Media for November Release (Exclusive)
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired North American VOD rights to documentary feature film “Disorder.”
Written and directed by filmmaker Kate Blewett, the documentary illustrates the impact of war on veterans, following three former service members as they try to cope as civilians with Ptsd. The pic features contributions from war journalist and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sebastian Junger and writer, photojournalist, and filmmaker Lalage Snow.
“‘Disorder’ is a story not just for war veterans and those who have experienced war, but for the millions of people across the world who have all gone through a shared trauma of the Covid-19 pandemic,” said filmmaker Kate Blewett in a statement. “‘Disorder’ tells the big story of mental health and the isolation of mankind today.”
The film is produced by Debbie Gray of Genesius Pictures and Harvey Morgan of Messy Hands Productions. Freestyle...
Written and directed by filmmaker Kate Blewett, the documentary illustrates the impact of war on veterans, following three former service members as they try to cope as civilians with Ptsd. The pic features contributions from war journalist and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sebastian Junger and writer, photojournalist, and filmmaker Lalage Snow.
“‘Disorder’ is a story not just for war veterans and those who have experienced war, but for the millions of people across the world who have all gone through a shared trauma of the Covid-19 pandemic,” said filmmaker Kate Blewett in a statement. “‘Disorder’ tells the big story of mental health and the isolation of mankind today.”
The film is produced by Debbie Gray of Genesius Pictures and Harvey Morgan of Messy Hands Productions. Freestyle...
- 11/7/2023
- by Sharareh Drury
- Variety Film + TV
Option
Genesius Pictures has optioned Emmett de Monterey’s acclaimed memoir “Go the Way Your Blood Beats” – about growing up gay and disabled in 1980s London – for TV adaptation.
Published by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House, earlier this month, the memoir details how when de Monterey is 18 months old, a doctor diagnoses him with cerebral palsy. Growing up in southeast London in the 1980s, de Monterey is spat at on the street and prayed over at church. At his mainstream school, teachers refuse to schedule his classes on the ground floor, and at his college for disabled students, he’s told he will be expelled if the rumors are true, if he’s gay.
He is then chosen for a first-of-its-kind surgery in America which he hopes will ‘cure’ him and enable him to walk unaided. But the miracle doesn’t occur, and he must reckon with a...
Genesius Pictures has optioned Emmett de Monterey’s acclaimed memoir “Go the Way Your Blood Beats” – about growing up gay and disabled in 1980s London – for TV adaptation.
Published by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House, earlier this month, the memoir details how when de Monterey is 18 months old, a doctor diagnoses him with cerebral palsy. Growing up in southeast London in the 1980s, de Monterey is spat at on the street and prayed over at church. At his mainstream school, teachers refuse to schedule his classes on the ground floor, and at his college for disabled students, he’s told he will be expelled if the rumors are true, if he’s gay.
He is then chosen for a first-of-its-kind surgery in America which he hopes will ‘cure’ him and enable him to walk unaided. But the miracle doesn’t occur, and he must reckon with a...
- 7/21/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
59% of Bifa voters are women or non-binary; with 38% based outside of London.
The British Independent Film Awards (Bifas) will take place on December 3, and has added key industry figures including Jessie Buckley and Laura Poitras to its 1,500-strong voting pool.
Entries will open for features in July, and will close on August 25, with a late entry deadline of September 1.
Features round one voting will run from September 18 to October 2; with longlist announcements from Wednesday, October 18, and round two voting from October 18 to 30.
The nominations will be announced on November 2, with a final round of voting in November. As previously, the...
The British Independent Film Awards (Bifas) will take place on December 3, and has added key industry figures including Jessie Buckley and Laura Poitras to its 1,500-strong voting pool.
Entries will open for features in July, and will close on August 25, with a late entry deadline of September 1.
Features round one voting will run from September 18 to October 2; with longlist announcements from Wednesday, October 18, and round two voting from October 18 to 30.
The nominations will be announced on November 2, with a final round of voting in November. As previously, the...
- 6/14/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
During the Halloween season last year, it was announced that Damian Lewis, whose credits include Billions, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Homeland, and Dreamcatcher, will be playing two roles in the supernatural black comedy The Radleys. Now Deadline has confirmed that filming is underway on The Radleys, and they revealed the names of several of Lewis’s co-stars. They include Kelly Macdonald (Operation Mincemeat), Harry Baxendale (Holmes & Watson), Bo Bragason (The Ballad of Renegade Nell), Sophia Di Martino (Loki), and Shaun Parkes (Small Axe).
Euros Lyn (Heartstopper) is directing The Radleys, which has been written by Talitha Stevenson and is based on a novel by Matt Haig (pick up a copy Here). Set in a quiet, suburban English town, the film charts the story of the Radleys, who to their neighbours are as ordinary as they come. But beneath the surface, parents Peter (Lewis) and Helen (Macdonald) are concealing...
Euros Lyn (Heartstopper) is directing The Radleys, which has been written by Talitha Stevenson and is based on a novel by Matt Haig (pick up a copy Here). Set in a quiet, suburban English town, the film charts the story of the Radleys, who to their neighbours are as ordinary as they come. But beneath the surface, parents Peter (Lewis) and Helen (Macdonald) are concealing...
- 6/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Filming is underway in the UK on Euros Lyn’s (Heartstopper) black comedy The Radleys, starring Damian Lewis (Homeland).
Adapted from Matt Haig’s (A Boy Called Christmas) novel and produced by Genesius Pictures (Good Luck To You Leo Grande), Emmy and Golden Globe winner Lewis will star in a dual role alongside Boardwalk Empire and Operation Mincemeat star Kelly Macdonald in the contemporary vampire story.
Rising actors Harry Baxendale (Holmes & Watson) and Bo Bragason (The Ballad of Renegade Nell) also join the cast together with Sophia Di Martino (Loki) and BAFTA nominee Shaun Parkes (Small Axe).
The six-week shoot is underway in London and Yorkshire with Sky Cinema set to release in 2024.
Set in a quiet, suburban English town, the film charts the story of the Radleys, who to their neighbours are as ordinary as they come. But beneath the surface, parents Peter (Lewis) and Helen (Macdonald) are...
Adapted from Matt Haig’s (A Boy Called Christmas) novel and produced by Genesius Pictures (Good Luck To You Leo Grande), Emmy and Golden Globe winner Lewis will star in a dual role alongside Boardwalk Empire and Operation Mincemeat star Kelly Macdonald in the contemporary vampire story.
Rising actors Harry Baxendale (Holmes & Watson) and Bo Bragason (The Ballad of Renegade Nell) also join the cast together with Sophia Di Martino (Loki) and BAFTA nominee Shaun Parkes (Small Axe).
The six-week shoot is underway in London and Yorkshire with Sky Cinema set to release in 2024.
Set in a quiet, suburban English town, the film charts the story of the Radleys, who to their neighbours are as ordinary as they come. But beneath the surface, parents Peter (Lewis) and Helen (Macdonald) are...
- 6/13/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Stanislaus Katczinsky (Albrecht Schuch), Paul Bäumer (Felix Kammerer), and Tjaden Stackfleet (Edin Hasanovic) in Netflix’s ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’
All Quiet on the Western Front went into the 2023 Ee BAFTA Film Awards with 14 nominations, the most of any film, and emerged the year’s big winner. The brilliant adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s classic novel took home Best Film, Best Director (Edward Berger), Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Original Score, Sound, and Film Not in the English Language.
The Banshees of Inisherin scored four wins out of its 10 nominations, collecting acting wins for Barry Keoghan and Kerry Condon as well as Outstanding British Film and Original Screenplay honors. Elvis also took home four wins including Leading Actor (Austin Butler), Casting, Costume Design, and Make Up & Hair.
Austin Butler, Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan, and Edward Berger earned their first BAFTA wins while Cate Blanchett picked up her fourth with...
All Quiet on the Western Front went into the 2023 Ee BAFTA Film Awards with 14 nominations, the most of any film, and emerged the year’s big winner. The brilliant adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s classic novel took home Best Film, Best Director (Edward Berger), Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Original Score, Sound, and Film Not in the English Language.
The Banshees of Inisherin scored four wins out of its 10 nominations, collecting acting wins for Barry Keoghan and Kerry Condon as well as Outstanding British Film and Original Screenplay honors. Elvis also took home four wins including Leading Actor (Austin Butler), Casting, Costume Design, and Make Up & Hair.
Austin Butler, Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan, and Edward Berger earned their first BAFTA wins while Cate Blanchett picked up her fourth with...
- 2/20/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
First World War drama won seven awards including best film and director.
All Quiet On The Western Front was the major winner at the 2023 Bafta Film Awards, picking up seven prizes including best film.
Scroll down for full list of winners
Edward Berger won best director, whilst the Netflix First World War drama also collected best film not in the English language, adapted screenplay, sound, original score and cinematography.
In his speech, Berger praised un-nominated lead actor Felix Kammerer, saying: “without your performance, we wouldn’t have had a single nomination”.
The event was held tonight (February 19) at London’s...
All Quiet On The Western Front was the major winner at the 2023 Bafta Film Awards, picking up seven prizes including best film.
Scroll down for full list of winners
Edward Berger won best director, whilst the Netflix First World War drama also collected best film not in the English language, adapted screenplay, sound, original score and cinematography.
In his speech, Berger praised un-nominated lead actor Felix Kammerer, saying: “without your performance, we wouldn’t have had a single nomination”.
The event was held tonight (February 19) at London’s...
- 2/20/2023
- by Orlando Parfitt¬Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
‘Banshees’ duo, ’Navalny’, ’Aftersun’ among early winners.
The 2023 Bafta Film Awards show is taking place today (February 19) from London’s Royal Festival Hall on the Southbank this year (it was previously at the Royal Albert Hall).
The show started at around 18:00 UK time, finishing at approximately 21:00, and will be broadcast with a time delay on BBC One starting at 19:00, with the final four awards broadcast live for the first time.
Richard E. Grant is hosting the ceremony, with presenter Alison Hammond providing backstage and winners access through a new Bafta studio.
Screen is posting all the winners...
The 2023 Bafta Film Awards show is taking place today (February 19) from London’s Royal Festival Hall on the Southbank this year (it was previously at the Royal Albert Hall).
The show started at around 18:00 UK time, finishing at approximately 21:00, and will be broadcast with a time delay on BBC One starting at 19:00, with the final four awards broadcast live for the first time.
Richard E. Grant is hosting the ceremony, with presenter Alison Hammond providing backstage and winners access through a new Bafta studio.
Screen is posting all the winners...
- 2/19/2023
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
The European Film Market kicks off Feb. 16 with a wide assortment of films from sellers around the world. Below is a healthy selection of what’s on offer for buyers.
The Adults
Director: Alex Winter
Key cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Josh Gad, Anthony Carrigan
Synopsis: A sister and brother, Megan and Nathan are barely hanging on and their lives are completely upended when they discover a dead body, long buried in their parent’s basement, sending them down a rabbit hole of crime and murder.
Producers: Alex Winter, Scott Kroopf, Russell Hollander
Sales: Rocket Science (international); CAA Media Finance (domestic)
The Astronaut
Director: Jess Varley
Key cast: Emma Roberts, Laurence Fishburne
Producers: Brad Fuller, Eric B. Fleischman, Cameron Fuller
Synopsis: When astronaut Sam Walker (Roberts) returns from her first space mission, she’s found miraculously alive in a punctured capsule floating deep off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. General...
The Adults
Director: Alex Winter
Key cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Josh Gad, Anthony Carrigan
Synopsis: A sister and brother, Megan and Nathan are barely hanging on and their lives are completely upended when they discover a dead body, long buried in their parent’s basement, sending them down a rabbit hole of crime and murder.
Producers: Alex Winter, Scott Kroopf, Russell Hollander
Sales: Rocket Science (international); CAA Media Finance (domestic)
The Astronaut
Director: Jess Varley
Key cast: Emma Roberts, Laurence Fishburne
Producers: Brad Fuller, Eric B. Fleischman, Cameron Fuller
Synopsis: When astronaut Sam Walker (Roberts) returns from her first space mission, she’s found miraculously alive in a punctured capsule floating deep off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. General...
- 2/13/2023
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter and Gabriel Byrne are teaming up for Four Letters of Love, based on Niall Williams’ international bestselling novel. Polly Steele (Let Me Go, Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras) is set to direct.
Described as a “lyrical and deeply romantic Irish story,” the film will see the trio play parents of two lovers, portrayed by rising stars Fionn O’Shea (Dance First, Dating Amber, Normal People) and Ann Skelly (The Nevers, Kissing Candice, Rose Plays Julie). Cornerstone will handle worldwide sales and distribution, and will commence sales at the European Film Market. The Reset Collective will handle the release in Australia and New Zealand.
The description: Nicholas Coughlan (O’Shea) and Isabel Gore (Skelly) are fated to be together. That is as sure as the sky is blue and the sea is ever-changing. The question is whether or not they will ever find out. As ghosts, fate and...
Described as a “lyrical and deeply romantic Irish story,” the film will see the trio play parents of two lovers, portrayed by rising stars Fionn O’Shea (Dance First, Dating Amber, Normal People) and Ann Skelly (The Nevers, Kissing Candice, Rose Plays Julie). Cornerstone will handle worldwide sales and distribution, and will commence sales at the European Film Market. The Reset Collective will handle the release in Australia and New Zealand.
The description: Nicholas Coughlan (O’Shea) and Isabel Gore (Skelly) are fated to be together. That is as sure as the sky is blue and the sea is ever-changing. The question is whether or not they will ever find out. As ghosts, fate and...
- 1/31/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter and Gabriel Byrne are set to co-star in Polly Steele’s upcoming drama Four Letters Of Love as the parents of fated lovers played by up-and-coming actors Fionn O’Shea and Ann Skelly.
Cornerstone, which is handling worldwide sales and distribution, will launch the film at the Berlinale’s European Film Market next month. The Reset Collective will handle the release in Australia and New Zealand.
The film based on Niall Williams’s international bestselling novel is described as a lyrical and deeply romantic Irish story.
The feature is a Genesius Pictures, AX1 Films and Port Pictures production.
It is produced by BAFTA Award nominee and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande producer Debbie Gray and Douglas Cummins in co-production with Martina Niland.
With funding from Northern Ireland Screen, the film will start shooting in February in Northern...
Cornerstone, which is handling worldwide sales and distribution, will launch the film at the Berlinale’s European Film Market next month. The Reset Collective will handle the release in Australia and New Zealand.
The film based on Niall Williams’s international bestselling novel is described as a lyrical and deeply romantic Irish story.
The feature is a Genesius Pictures, AX1 Films and Port Pictures production.
It is produced by BAFTA Award nominee and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande producer Debbie Gray and Douglas Cummins in co-production with Martina Niland.
With funding from Northern Ireland Screen, the film will start shooting in February in Northern...
- 1/31/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Pierce Brosnan and Helena Bonham Carter are set to star in the Irish romance “Four Letters of Love,” directed by Polly Steele.
Based on Niall Williams bestselling novel, the film will see Brosnan and Bonham Carter starring as the parents of fated lovers played by up-and-coming actors Fionn O’Shea (“Dance First”) and Ann Skelly (“The Nevers”). Gabriel Byrne will also star in the film.
A synopsis provided for the film is as follows: “Nicholas Coughlan (O’Shea) and Isabel Gore (Skelly) are fated to be together. The question is whether or not they will ever find out. As ghosts, fate and the sheer power of true love pull Nicholas and Isabel together, so too does life threaten to tear them apart.”
The Ireland-set film launches off the back of major awards love for projects originating from the Emerald Isle in recent years, including “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “The Quiet Girl.
Based on Niall Williams bestselling novel, the film will see Brosnan and Bonham Carter starring as the parents of fated lovers played by up-and-coming actors Fionn O’Shea (“Dance First”) and Ann Skelly (“The Nevers”). Gabriel Byrne will also star in the film.
A synopsis provided for the film is as follows: “Nicholas Coughlan (O’Shea) and Isabel Gore (Skelly) are fated to be together. The question is whether or not they will ever find out. As ghosts, fate and the sheer power of true love pull Nicholas and Isabel together, so too does life threaten to tear them apart.”
The Ireland-set film launches off the back of major awards love for projects originating from the Emerald Isle in recent years, including “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “The Quiet Girl.
- 1/31/2023
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
First GenStone project is ’Libby And Joan Hit The Road’ written by Katy Brand.
London-based production entity Genesius Pictures, producer of Good Luck To You Leo Grande, and UK sales outfit Cornerstone Films have partnered to form new company GenStone, which aims to take an integrated approach to the development, production and distribution of independent films.
The company’s first title is comedy road movie Libby And Joan Hit The Road, written by UK screenwriter, actor and comedian Katy Brand, who also wrote Good Luck To You, Leo Grande.
The film is a UK-Australian co-production with The Reset Collective in Sydney.
London-based production entity Genesius Pictures, producer of Good Luck To You Leo Grande, and UK sales outfit Cornerstone Films have partnered to form new company GenStone, which aims to take an integrated approach to the development, production and distribution of independent films.
The company’s first title is comedy road movie Libby And Joan Hit The Road, written by UK screenwriter, actor and comedian Katy Brand, who also wrote Good Luck To You, Leo Grande.
The film is a UK-Australian co-production with The Reset Collective in Sydney.
- 1/25/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Genesius Pictures and Cornerstone Films, who previously teamed on BAFTA nominated “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” have partnered to form content management company GenStone.
GenStone, set up to take an integrated approach to the development and production and distribution of independent films, launches with comedy road movie “Libby and Joan Hit the Road,” written by “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” scribe Katy Brand.
The film is a U.K./Australian co-production with production and distribution company The Reset Collective in Sydney, in which Cornerstone and Genesius are partners.
GenStone will focus on three areas of content management – development and acquisition of IP; second stage support to fast track projects into finance and production, and international co-productions – all targeting cinematic content for a broad spectrum of audiences. Films will be produced or co-produced by Genesius and Cornerstone will oversee global distribution.
Cornerstone and Genesius also teamed on “The Iceman,...
GenStone, set up to take an integrated approach to the development and production and distribution of independent films, launches with comedy road movie “Libby and Joan Hit the Road,” written by “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” scribe Katy Brand.
The film is a U.K./Australian co-production with production and distribution company The Reset Collective in Sydney, in which Cornerstone and Genesius are partners.
GenStone will focus on three areas of content management – development and acquisition of IP; second stage support to fast track projects into finance and production, and international co-productions – all targeting cinematic content for a broad spectrum of audiences. Films will be produced or co-produced by Genesius and Cornerstone will oversee global distribution.
Cornerstone and Genesius also teamed on “The Iceman,...
- 1/25/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The London-based Genesius Pictures, the producers of the Emma Thompson starrer Good Luck to You Leo Grande, and sales company Cornerstone Films have partnered to form GenStone, a new content management company.
GenStone will work with an “integrated approach to the development and production and distribution of independent films,” the two companies said in a statement.
The first title from the new company will be the comedy road movie Libby and Joan Hit the Road, written by Katy Brand (Good Luck to you Leo Grande). The film is a UK-Australian co-production with The Reset Collective in Sydney.
Overall, GenStone will focus on three areas of content management: development and acquisition of IP; second-stage support to fast-track projects into finance and production and thirdly, international co-productions. GenStone has said the focus will be on “cinematic content for a broad spectrum of audiences.” Films will be produced or co-produced by Genesius and Cornerstone will oversee global distribution.
GenStone will work with an “integrated approach to the development and production and distribution of independent films,” the two companies said in a statement.
The first title from the new company will be the comedy road movie Libby and Joan Hit the Road, written by Katy Brand (Good Luck to you Leo Grande). The film is a UK-Australian co-production with The Reset Collective in Sydney.
Overall, GenStone will focus on three areas of content management: development and acquisition of IP; second-stage support to fast-track projects into finance and production and thirdly, international co-productions. GenStone has said the focus will be on “cinematic content for a broad spectrum of audiences.” Films will be produced or co-produced by Genesius and Cornerstone will oversee global distribution.
- 1/25/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Almost exactly a year after Brit comedy drama Good Luck to You, Leo Grande first bowed in Sundance 2022 and began amassing the acclaim that would see it land four BAFTA nominations (including for leads Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack), the next film from its writer Katy Brand has been announced.
Libby and Joan Hit the Road is a comedy road movie from BAFTA-nominated screenwriter, actor and comedian Brand, and a U.K./Australian co-production with The Reset Collective in Sydney.
Libby and Joan Hit the Road is also the first project from GenStone, a newly launched content management company set up by London-based Genesius Pictures, which produced Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, and production/sales banner Cornerstone Films, which sold the film internationally.
According to the companies, Gemstone will focus on three areas of content management: development and acquisition of IP; second stage support to fast track projects into...
Libby and Joan Hit the Road is a comedy road movie from BAFTA-nominated screenwriter, actor and comedian Brand, and a U.K./Australian co-production with The Reset Collective in Sydney.
Libby and Joan Hit the Road is also the first project from GenStone, a newly launched content management company set up by London-based Genesius Pictures, which produced Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, and production/sales banner Cornerstone Films, which sold the film internationally.
According to the companies, Gemstone will focus on three areas of content management: development and acquisition of IP; second stage support to fast track projects into...
- 1/25/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Seen as the main precursor to what you might expect on Oscar nomination morning, the nominations for the 2023 Ee BAFTA Film Awards have been announced, and Netflix’s “All Quiet on the Western Front” gained even more steam as a major awards threat, with an impressive 14 nominations in total. The movie equals Ang Lee’s 2001 “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon” as the film not the English language with the most nominations in BAFTA’s history.
Other films that had a strong showing in overall noms include “The Banshees of Insiherin” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (10 each), “Elvis” (9 noms), and “Tar” (5 noms), but possibly the most surprising inclusion was that both leads of the acclaimed indie “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” — Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack — scored leading actress and actor nods, respectively.
Among notable snubs are the absence of stateside favorites “The Fabelmans” and “Top Gun: Maverick” in the best film,...
Other films that had a strong showing in overall noms include “The Banshees of Insiherin” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (10 each), “Elvis” (9 noms), and “Tar” (5 noms), but possibly the most surprising inclusion was that both leads of the acclaimed indie “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” — Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack — scored leading actress and actor nods, respectively.
Among notable snubs are the absence of stateside favorites “The Fabelmans” and “Top Gun: Maverick” in the best film,...
- 1/19/2023
- by Jason Clark
- The Wrap
BAFTA has announced the nominations for the 2023 Ee BAFTA Film Awards, celebrating the very best in film over the past year.
A total of 45 feature films received nominations with 14 nominations for ‘All Quiet on the Western Front,’ 10 nominations for ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ and ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once,’ 9 nominations for ‘Elvis’ and 5 nominations for the Cate Blanchett led ‘Tár.’
Actors Hayley Atwell and Toheeb Jimoh announced the nominations via a live broadcast from BAFTA 195 Piccadilly in London. First-time nominees feature heavily this year, with 14 of the 24 nominees in the performance categories receiving their first BAFTA Film nomination. They include Ana De Armas (Blonde); Angela Bassett (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) Austin Butler (Elvis), Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin); Brendan Fraser (The Whale); Paul Mescal (Aftersun), and Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All At Once).
Alongside this year’s Ee Rising Star nominee Daryl McCormack, four former Ee Rising Stars...
A total of 45 feature films received nominations with 14 nominations for ‘All Quiet on the Western Front,’ 10 nominations for ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ and ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once,’ 9 nominations for ‘Elvis’ and 5 nominations for the Cate Blanchett led ‘Tár.’
Actors Hayley Atwell and Toheeb Jimoh announced the nominations via a live broadcast from BAFTA 195 Piccadilly in London. First-time nominees feature heavily this year, with 14 of the 24 nominees in the performance categories receiving their first BAFTA Film nomination. They include Ana De Armas (Blonde); Angela Bassett (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) Austin Butler (Elvis), Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin); Brendan Fraser (The Whale); Paul Mescal (Aftersun), and Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All At Once).
Alongside this year’s Ee Rising Star nominee Daryl McCormack, four former Ee Rising Stars...
- 1/19/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
World War One drama “All Quiet on the Western Front” leads this year’s BAFTA nominations with 14 nods, tying with “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon” as the most-nominated non-English language film in the awards’ history.
The Netflix drama — for which awards chances have quietly gathered steam in the last month — is up for best picture as well as film not in the English language, director, adapted screenplay, supporting actor, original score, casting, cinematography, editing, production design, costume design, make-up and hair, sound and special visual effects.
“Gandhi” is the most nominated film at the BAFTAs with 16 nods and “All Quiet” ties with “Atonement,” which also had 14.
Close behind “All Quiet” with 10 nominations apiece are Searchlight’s “The Banshees of Inisherin” and A24’s “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” Warner Bros.’ “Elvis” follows with nine nominations, while Focus Features’ “Tár” received five nods.
All five titles are nominated for best film this year.
The Netflix drama — for which awards chances have quietly gathered steam in the last month — is up for best picture as well as film not in the English language, director, adapted screenplay, supporting actor, original score, casting, cinematography, editing, production design, costume design, make-up and hair, sound and special visual effects.
“Gandhi” is the most nominated film at the BAFTAs with 16 nods and “All Quiet” ties with “Atonement,” which also had 14.
Close behind “All Quiet” with 10 nominations apiece are Searchlight’s “The Banshees of Inisherin” and A24’s “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” Warner Bros.’ “Elvis” follows with nine nominations, while Focus Features’ “Tár” received five nods.
All five titles are nominated for best film this year.
- 1/19/2023
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Nominations for the 2023 BAFTA Film Awards will be revealed today in London. Scroll down for the list, which will be updated as nominees are announced.
Among the frontrunners for nominations are Netflix’s German-language World War I drama All Quiet on the Western Front, which was longlisted in 15 categories, and Martin McDonagh’s tragicomedy The Banshees of Inisherin, which landed on 14 lists.
Charlotte Wells’ festival favorite Aftersun also appeared on eight longlists, including Best Film, Director, and Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. Other titles that were well represented included Oliver Hermanus’s Living and Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis.
The BAFTA ceremony itself will take place on February 19 at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London. Actor Richard E. Grant has been set as the host, while British presenter Alison Hammond will lead the BAFTA studio, a new behind-the-scenes stream launched for this year’s ceremony.
Among the frontrunners for nominations are Netflix’s German-language World War I drama All Quiet on the Western Front, which was longlisted in 15 categories, and Martin McDonagh’s tragicomedy The Banshees of Inisherin, which landed on 14 lists.
Charlotte Wells’ festival favorite Aftersun also appeared on eight longlists, including Best Film, Director, and Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. Other titles that were well represented included Oliver Hermanus’s Living and Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis.
The BAFTA ceremony itself will take place on February 19 at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London. Actor Richard E. Grant has been set as the host, while British presenter Alison Hammond will lead the BAFTA studio, a new behind-the-scenes stream launched for this year’s ceremony.
- 1/19/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The Bafta Film Awards ceremony will take place on February 19.
German First World War drama All Quiet On The Western Front leads the nominations for the Bafta Film Awards 2023 with 14 nods, tying for the most ever received by a foreign-language feature.
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Edward Berger’s Netflix title secured nominations in all but three categories for which it was eligible including best film, director, supporting actor for Albrecht Schuch, adapted screenplay, film not in the English language, casting, and all eight technical categories.
It is the first film to receive 14 or more Bafta nods since...
German First World War drama All Quiet On The Western Front leads the nominations for the Bafta Film Awards 2023 with 14 nods, tying for the most ever received by a foreign-language feature.
Scroll down for full list of nominations
Edward Berger’s Netflix title secured nominations in all but three categories for which it was eligible including best film, director, supporting actor for Albrecht Schuch, adapted screenplay, film not in the English language, casting, and all eight technical categories.
It is the first film to receive 14 or more Bafta nods since...
- 1/19/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
It was a great night for Charlotte Wells' father-daughter drama Aftersun at the British Independent Film Awards on Sunday evening, as the film—– already a favourite going into the evening after 16 nominations, won seven, including Best British Independent Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay.
Other films scoring several awards included Blue Jean, and The Origin, about a nomadic tribe that faces a terrifying ancient threat that comes when night falls.
The BIFAs continued non-gender-specific main performances categories and added one, the Joint Lead Performance, awarded to Tamara Lawrance and Letitia Wright for their roles as extraordinary real-life siblings who communicated only with each other in The Silent Twins.
Here is the full list of winners…
Best British Independent Film
Aftersun – Charlotte Wells, Barry Jenkins, Mark Ceryak, Adele Romanski, Amy Jackson – Winner
Blue Jean – Georgia Oakley, Hélène Sifre
Good Luck To You, Leo Grande – Sophie Hyde, Katy Brand, Debbie Gray, Adrian Politowski
Living – Oliver Hermanus,...
Other films scoring several awards included Blue Jean, and The Origin, about a nomadic tribe that faces a terrifying ancient threat that comes when night falls.
The BIFAs continued non-gender-specific main performances categories and added one, the Joint Lead Performance, awarded to Tamara Lawrance and Letitia Wright for their roles as extraordinary real-life siblings who communicated only with each other in The Silent Twins.
Here is the full list of winners…
Best British Independent Film
Aftersun – Charlotte Wells, Barry Jenkins, Mark Ceryak, Adele Romanski, Amy Jackson – Winner
Blue Jean – Georgia Oakley, Hélène Sifre
Good Luck To You, Leo Grande – Sophie Hyde, Katy Brand, Debbie Gray, Adrian Politowski
Living – Oliver Hermanus,...
- 12/5/2022
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
It has been a stellar year for British talent, as is evidenced by the amazing line up of films celebrated and championed by BIFA this evening. The British Independent Film Awards were handed out this evening in London and we were there to talk to the presenters and nominees on the red carpet.
A full list of winners follows the interviews. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.
The 2022 BIFAs Red Carpet Interviews
The full list of winners is below.
Best British Independent Film
Aftersun Charlotte Wells, Barry Jenkins, Mark Ceryak, Adele Romanski, Amy Jackson (Winner)
Blue Jean Georgia Oakley, Hélène Sifre
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande Sophie Hyde, Katy Brand, Debbie Gray, Adrian Politowski
Living Oliver Hermanus, Kazuo Ishiguro, Stephen Woolley, Elizabeth Karlsen
The Wonder Sebastián Lelio, Emma Donoghue, Alice Birch, Juliette Howell, Andrew Lowe, Tessa Ross, Ed Guiney
Best Director,...
A full list of winners follows the interviews. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.
The 2022 BIFAs Red Carpet Interviews
The full list of winners is below.
Best British Independent Film
Aftersun Charlotte Wells, Barry Jenkins, Mark Ceryak, Adele Romanski, Amy Jackson (Winner)
Blue Jean Georgia Oakley, Hélène Sifre
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande Sophie Hyde, Katy Brand, Debbie Gray, Adrian Politowski
Living Oliver Hermanus, Kazuo Ishiguro, Stephen Woolley, Elizabeth Karlsen
The Wonder Sebastián Lelio, Emma Donoghue, Alice Birch, Juliette Howell, Andrew Lowe, Tessa Ross, Ed Guiney
Best Director,...
- 12/5/2022
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Charlotte Wells’ directorial feature debut, “Aftersun,” took home the most awards of any nominated film at the 25th annual British Independent Film Awards (BIFA), nabbing seven victories out of 16 nominations.
The film spans a 20-year period, beginning with 11-year-old Sophie (Frankie Corio) on a father-daughter vacation to Turkey and culminating with her reflection on that experience in adulthood. Upon its premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, “Aftersun” was winner of the French Touch Jury Prize. Most recently, Wells received a breakthrough director prize at the Gotham Awards.
At the Sunday evening ceremony, “Normal People” actor Daisy Edgar-Jones presented the award for best British independent film to Wells. Also added to the feature’s list of accolades were awards for best director, best debut director, best screenplay, best cinematography, best editing and best music supervision.
Director Georgia Oakley’s “Blue Jean” saw a surge of recognition as well, with wins in...
The film spans a 20-year period, beginning with 11-year-old Sophie (Frankie Corio) on a father-daughter vacation to Turkey and culminating with her reflection on that experience in adulthood. Upon its premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, “Aftersun” was winner of the French Touch Jury Prize. Most recently, Wells received a breakthrough director prize at the Gotham Awards.
At the Sunday evening ceremony, “Normal People” actor Daisy Edgar-Jones presented the award for best British independent film to Wells. Also added to the feature’s list of accolades were awards for best director, best debut director, best screenplay, best cinematography, best editing and best music supervision.
Director Georgia Oakley’s “Blue Jean” saw a surge of recognition as well, with wins in...
- 12/4/2022
- by Katie Reul
- Variety Film + TV
Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells’s acclaimed debut feature Aftersun swept the board, snagging seven wins at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) in London this evening.
The film won Best British Independent Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and The Douglas Hickox Award for Best Debut Director. This evening’s four wins were added to the film’s previously announced haul in the craft categories with three wins including Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Music Supervision.
Georgia Oakley’s 1980s Section 28 era set Blue Jean, which trailed only Aftersun for the most nominations, picked up three awards on the night: Best Lead Performance for Rosy McEwen, Best Supporting Performance for Kerrie Hayes, and Oakley took home the Best Debut Screenwriter award sponsored by Film4.
Elsewhere, Safia Oakley-Green won the Breakthrough Performance award for her role in Andrew Cumming’s debut feature The Origin and Tamara Lawrance and Letitia Wright picked...
The film won Best British Independent Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and The Douglas Hickox Award for Best Debut Director. This evening’s four wins were added to the film’s previously announced haul in the craft categories with three wins including Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Music Supervision.
Georgia Oakley’s 1980s Section 28 era set Blue Jean, which trailed only Aftersun for the most nominations, picked up three awards on the night: Best Lead Performance for Rosy McEwen, Best Supporting Performance for Kerrie Hayes, and Oakley took home the Best Debut Screenwriter award sponsored by Film4.
Elsewhere, Safia Oakley-Green won the Breakthrough Performance award for her role in Andrew Cumming’s debut feature The Origin and Tamara Lawrance and Letitia Wright picked...
- 12/4/2022
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Charlotte Wells’ debut scooped seven prizes, including best British independent film and best director.
Charlotte Wells’ directorial debut feature Aftersun was the big winner of the 2022 British Independent Film Awards (Bifas), taking seven prizes at Sunday night’s (December 4) ceremony in London.
Wells’ drama won the award for best British independent film, best director, the Douglas Hickox Award for best debut director, and best screenplay, adding to the three craft awards already announced – best cinematography, best editing and best music supervision.
The Cannes premiere follows a daughter as she reflects on her relationship with her complicated father, through memories of a summer holiday in Turkey,...
Charlotte Wells’ directorial debut feature Aftersun was the big winner of the 2022 British Independent Film Awards (Bifas), taking seven prizes at Sunday night’s (December 4) ceremony in London.
Wells’ drama won the award for best British independent film, best director, the Douglas Hickox Award for best debut director, and best screenplay, adding to the three craft awards already announced – best cinematography, best editing and best music supervision.
The Cannes premiere follows a daughter as she reflects on her relationship with her complicated father, through memories of a summer holiday in Turkey,...
- 12/4/2022
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Charlotte Wells’ indie breakout “Aftersun” continues to build momentum in the indie awards race.
After receiving four Gotham Award nods, “Aftersun” leads the 2022 British Independent Film Awards nominations in 16 categories, followed by 12 for “Blue Jean” and “The Wonder,” respectively. “Living” earned nine nominations and “Flux Gourmet,” “God’s Creatures,” “Men,” and “The Origin” each landed five nods.
The 25th annual BIFAs introduces new performance, first-time documentary feature, and music categories, with female filmmakers dominating the performance, writing, and directing categories for this year’s batch of nominees, recognizing 36 British features. The 2022 BIFA ceremony takes place December 4.
Hosts Sam Claflin and BIFA winner Kosar Ali announced the 2022 BIFA nominations, including former BIFA recipients Emma Thompson, Jessie Buckley, Florence Pugh, and Alice Birch among them. Two Paul Mescal films, “Aftersun” and “God’s Creatures,” are among the top-nominated films, with Mescal in the running for both Best Joint Lead Performance and Best Supporting Performance for the respective films.
After receiving four Gotham Award nods, “Aftersun” leads the 2022 British Independent Film Awards nominations in 16 categories, followed by 12 for “Blue Jean” and “The Wonder,” respectively. “Living” earned nine nominations and “Flux Gourmet,” “God’s Creatures,” “Men,” and “The Origin” each landed five nods.
The 25th annual BIFAs introduces new performance, first-time documentary feature, and music categories, with female filmmakers dominating the performance, writing, and directing categories for this year’s batch of nominees, recognizing 36 British features. The 2022 BIFA ceremony takes place December 4.
Hosts Sam Claflin and BIFA winner Kosar Ali announced the 2022 BIFA nominations, including former BIFA recipients Emma Thompson, Jessie Buckley, Florence Pugh, and Alice Birch among them. Two Paul Mescal films, “Aftersun” and “God’s Creatures,” are among the top-nominated films, with Mescal in the running for both Best Joint Lead Performance and Best Supporting Performance for the respective films.
- 11/4/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells’s debut feature Aftersun leads the nominations for this year’s British Independent Film Awards with a sweeping 16 nods, including Best Director and Best film.
The film’s impressive nominations haul includes Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Debut Director (the Douglas Hickox Award) and Best Debut Screenwriter nods for Wells and a Best Joint Lead Performance nomination for stars Paul Mescal and newcomer Frankie Corio, who received a Breakthrough Performance nomination. The Barry Jenkins-produced pic is also up for Best British Independent Film and racked up a further nine craft nominations, including Best Casting and Cinematography.
Inspired by, but not based on, Wells’s experiences as the child of young parents, the poignant ’90s-set film explores a father and daughter’s complex relationship against the backdrop of a simmering holiday the pair have taken to a resort in Turkey.
Georgia Oakley’s debut film Blue Jean trails behind with 13 nominations.
The film’s impressive nominations haul includes Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Debut Director (the Douglas Hickox Award) and Best Debut Screenwriter nods for Wells and a Best Joint Lead Performance nomination for stars Paul Mescal and newcomer Frankie Corio, who received a Breakthrough Performance nomination. The Barry Jenkins-produced pic is also up for Best British Independent Film and racked up a further nine craft nominations, including Best Casting and Cinematography.
Inspired by, but not based on, Wells’s experiences as the child of young parents, the poignant ’90s-set film explores a father and daughter’s complex relationship against the backdrop of a simmering holiday the pair have taken to a resort in Turkey.
Georgia Oakley’s debut film Blue Jean trails behind with 13 nominations.
- 11/4/2022
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Charlotte Wells’ “Aftersun” and Georgia Oakley’s “Blue Jean” led the nominations at the 2022 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) with 16 and 13 nods respectively.
Sebastián Lelio’s “The Wonder” followed with 12 nominations, Oliver Hermanus’ “Living” nine and Peter Strickland’s “Flux Gourmet” seven.
From this year, the awards are permanently going gender neutral for acting categories with the traditional best and supporting actress and actor awards being replaced by best lead performance, best supporting performance, best joint lead performance — for performances that are the joint focus of the film — and best ensemble.
The nominations were revealed at London’s Everyman Broadgate cinema by hosts, actors Sam Clafin (“Peaky Blinders”) and Kosar Ali (double BIFA winner for “Rocks”).
BIFA Nominations 2022
The Richard Harris Award For Outstanding Contribution By An Actor To British Film
To Be Announced
Best British Independent Film
“Aftersun” – Charlotte Wells, Barry Jenkins, Mark Ceryak, Adele Romanski, Amy Jackson
“Blue Jean” – Georgia Oakley,...
Sebastián Lelio’s “The Wonder” followed with 12 nominations, Oliver Hermanus’ “Living” nine and Peter Strickland’s “Flux Gourmet” seven.
From this year, the awards are permanently going gender neutral for acting categories with the traditional best and supporting actress and actor awards being replaced by best lead performance, best supporting performance, best joint lead performance — for performances that are the joint focus of the film — and best ensemble.
The nominations were revealed at London’s Everyman Broadgate cinema by hosts, actors Sam Clafin (“Peaky Blinders”) and Kosar Ali (double BIFA winner for “Rocks”).
BIFA Nominations 2022
The Richard Harris Award For Outstanding Contribution By An Actor To British Film
To Be Announced
Best British Independent Film
“Aftersun” – Charlotte Wells, Barry Jenkins, Mark Ceryak, Adele Romanski, Amy Jackson
“Blue Jean” – Georgia Oakley,...
- 11/4/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Aftersun and Blue Jean are leading the nominations for the 2022 British Independent Film Awards, unveiled on Friday.
Florence Pugh (The Wonder), Emma Mackey (Emily), Paul Mescal (who got nods in two categories: best joint lead performance for Aftersun and best supporting performance for God’s Creatures), Letitia Wright (The Silent Twins), Bill Nighy (Living), Emily Watson (God’s Creatures) and Emma Thompson (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande) are among the nominees in the now gender-neutral acting, or performance, categories.
Organizers highlighted that it was “a strong year for women filmmakers and performers,” adding: “Women dominate performance, writing and directing categories.”
Aftersun, Charlotte Wells’ debut feature about a father and daughter’s complex relationship, landed 16 nominations for this year’s BIFAs, including for best British independent film, best director, best debut director, best screenplay and best debut screenwriter, along with a best joint lead performance...
Florence Pugh (The Wonder), Emma Mackey (Emily), Paul Mescal (who got nods in two categories: best joint lead performance for Aftersun and best supporting performance for God’s Creatures), Letitia Wright (The Silent Twins), Bill Nighy (Living), Emily Watson (God’s Creatures) and Emma Thompson (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande) are among the nominees in the now gender-neutral acting, or performance, categories.
Organizers highlighted that it was “a strong year for women filmmakers and performers,” adding: “Women dominate performance, writing and directing categories.”
Aftersun, Charlotte Wells’ debut feature about a father and daughter’s complex relationship, landed 16 nominations for this year’s BIFAs, including for best British independent film, best director, best debut director, best screenplay and best debut screenwriter, along with a best joint lead performance...
- 11/4/2022
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Women dominate the performance, writing and directing categories.
Charlotte Wells’ Aftersun, Georgia Oakley’s Blue Jean and Sebastian Lelio’s The Wonder lead the nominations for the 2022 British Independent Film Awards (Bifas), with several major categories dominated by women including the new merged performance categories.
At the Bifas 25th edition, Wells’ Aftersun has 16 nominations – the second-most ever for a film at the Bifas, behind only Saint Maud’s record 17 from 2020. Wells is nominated for best British independent film, director, screenplay, debut director and debut screenwriter; while Frankie Corio and Paul Mescal are nominated in the new best joint lead performance category.
Charlotte Wells’ Aftersun, Georgia Oakley’s Blue Jean and Sebastian Lelio’s The Wonder lead the nominations for the 2022 British Independent Film Awards (Bifas), with several major categories dominated by women including the new merged performance categories.
At the Bifas 25th edition, Wells’ Aftersun has 16 nominations – the second-most ever for a film at the Bifas, behind only Saint Maud’s record 17 from 2020. Wells is nominated for best British independent film, director, screenplay, debut director and debut screenwriter; while Frankie Corio and Paul Mescal are nominated in the new best joint lead performance category.
- 11/4/2022
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Women dominate the performance, writing and directing categories.
Charlotte Wells’ Aftersun and Georgia Oakley’s Blue Jean lead the nominations for the 2022 British Independent Film Awards (Bifas), with several major categories dominated by women including the new merged performance categories.
At the Bifas 25th edition, Wells’ Aftersun has 16 nominations – the second-most ever for a film at the Bifas, behind only Saint Maud’s record 17 from 2020. Wells is nominated for best British independent film, director, screenplay, debut director and debut screenwriter; while Frankie Corio and Paul Mescal are nominated in the new best joint lead performance category.
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Charlotte Wells’ Aftersun and Georgia Oakley’s Blue Jean lead the nominations for the 2022 British Independent Film Awards (Bifas), with several major categories dominated by women including the new merged performance categories.
At the Bifas 25th edition, Wells’ Aftersun has 16 nominations – the second-most ever for a film at the Bifas, behind only Saint Maud’s record 17 from 2020. Wells is nominated for best British independent film, director, screenplay, debut director and debut screenwriter; while Frankie Corio and Paul Mescal are nominated in the new best joint lead performance category.
Scroll down for the...
- 11/4/2022
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Damian Lewis, whose credits include Billions, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Homeland, and Dreamcatcher, has signed on to play two roles in the supernatural black comedy The Radleys, which is set to be directed by Euros Lyn (Heartstopper). Based on a novel by Matt Haig (pick up a copy Here), The Radleys has the following synopsis:
The Radleys are an ordinary family, or at least that’s what the neighbours think, no one would suspect that behind all of this, the Radleys hold a dark secret…they are vampires. Only parents Helen and Peter (Lewis) know about the family’s true nature. They are ‘abstainers’, vampires who choose not to drink blood despite their natural cravings. Their teenagers, vegan Clara and lovesick Rowan, have no idea, until one evening Clara is attacked by a boy in her class and her bloodthirsty instincts take over, forcing her parents to finally reveal the truth.
The Radleys are an ordinary family, or at least that’s what the neighbours think, no one would suspect that behind all of this, the Radleys hold a dark secret…they are vampires. Only parents Helen and Peter (Lewis) know about the family’s true nature. They are ‘abstainers’, vampires who choose not to drink blood despite their natural cravings. Their teenagers, vegan Clara and lovesick Rowan, have no idea, until one evening Clara is attacked by a boy in her class and her bloodthirsty instincts take over, forcing her parents to finally reveal the truth.
- 10/21/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Cornerstone to launch sales on project at AFM.
Damian Lewis is attached to star in supernatural black comedy The Radleys, directed by Bafta-winning director Euros Lyn, whose credits include Netflix hit show Heartstopper and feature Dream Horse.
Cornerstone is handling worldwide sales and distribution and will launch sales at the AFM next month.
Based on Matt Haig’s novel, The Radleys is a Genesius Pictures production, produced by Debbie Gray with Lewis as executive producer through his production company, Ginger Biscuit Entertainment. Gray most recently produced Emma Thompson-starrer Good Luck To You, Leo Grande.
Cornerstone and Genesius most recently...
Damian Lewis is attached to star in supernatural black comedy The Radleys, directed by Bafta-winning director Euros Lyn, whose credits include Netflix hit show Heartstopper and feature Dream Horse.
Cornerstone is handling worldwide sales and distribution and will launch sales at the AFM next month.
Based on Matt Haig’s novel, The Radleys is a Genesius Pictures production, produced by Debbie Gray with Lewis as executive producer through his production company, Ginger Biscuit Entertainment. Gray most recently produced Emma Thompson-starrer Good Luck To You, Leo Grande.
Cornerstone and Genesius most recently...
- 10/21/2022
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Damian Lewis has been tapped to star in supernatural black comedy The Radleys, based on Matt Haig’s popular novel of the same name. The film has Heartstopper director Euros Lyn at the helm and is produced by Debbie Gray (Good Luck To You Leo Grande) through Genesius Pictures with Cornerstone Films handling worldwide sales.
Story follows the Radley family, an ordinary family – or at least that’s what the neighbors think. They are, in fact, vampires and only parents Helen and Peter (Lewis) know about the family’s true nature. They are ‘abstainers’, vampires who chose not to drink blood despite their natural cravings. Their teenagers, vegan Clara and lovesick Rowan, have no idea until one evening Clara is attacked by a boy in her class and her bloodthirsty instincts take over, forcing her parents to finally reveal the truth.
With this revelation, Rowan questions his own identity and...
Story follows the Radley family, an ordinary family – or at least that’s what the neighbors think. They are, in fact, vampires and only parents Helen and Peter (Lewis) know about the family’s true nature. They are ‘abstainers’, vampires who chose not to drink blood despite their natural cravings. Their teenagers, vegan Clara and lovesick Rowan, have no idea until one evening Clara is attacked by a boy in her class and her bloodthirsty instincts take over, forcing her parents to finally reveal the truth.
With this revelation, Rowan questions his own identity and...
- 10/21/2022
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
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Damian Lewis is set to play not one but two vampires in upcoming supernatural black comedy The Radleys, based on the novel by Matt Haig and a film that sees the Emmy and Golden Globe winner reteam with his Dream Horse director Euros Lyn (most recently behind Netflix hit series Heartstoppers).
The feature, which Cornerstone Films is introducing at the upcoming American Film Market, is a Genesius Pictures production, produced by Debbie Gray (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande), with Lewis also executive producing through his company, Ginger Biscuit Entertainment. It also marks the latest collaboration between Cornerstone and Genesius, which recently teamed up on the Sundance-bowing hit Good Luck to You Leo Grande, are currently working on The Iceman, and are also partners in Australian production and distribution company The Reset Collective.
Based on a script developed by British Comedy Award winner...
Damian Lewis is set to play not one but two vampires in upcoming supernatural black comedy The Radleys, based on the novel by Matt Haig and a film that sees the Emmy and Golden Globe winner reteam with his Dream Horse director Euros Lyn (most recently behind Netflix hit series Heartstoppers).
The feature, which Cornerstone Films is introducing at the upcoming American Film Market, is a Genesius Pictures production, produced by Debbie Gray (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande), with Lewis also executive producing through his company, Ginger Biscuit Entertainment. It also marks the latest collaboration between Cornerstone and Genesius, which recently teamed up on the Sundance-bowing hit Good Luck to You Leo Grande, are currently working on The Iceman, and are also partners in Australian production and distribution company The Reset Collective.
Based on a script developed by British Comedy Award winner...
- 10/21/2022
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Voting closes at midnight October 27.
Public voting has opened for Screen International’s Best British Film of the Year award.
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Voting closes at midnight October 27. The winner will be announced at The Big Screen Awards ceremony held on November 24 at the Brewery in London.
The Big Screen Awards were rebranded from the Screen Awards, last held in 2019, and aim to recognise the achievements of marketing, distribution, publicity and exhibition teams and companies for their work releasing films into UK cinemas and connecting them with audiences.
The full list of nominees have been announced here.
The Best...
Public voting has opened for Screen International’s Best British Film of the Year award.
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Voting closes at midnight October 27. The winner will be announced at The Big Screen Awards ceremony held on November 24 at the Brewery in London.
The Big Screen Awards were rebranded from the Screen Awards, last held in 2019, and aim to recognise the achievements of marketing, distribution, publicity and exhibition teams and companies for their work releasing films into UK cinemas and connecting them with audiences.
The full list of nominees have been announced here.
The Best...
- 10/18/2022
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Philip Barantini’s Boiling Point leads the way with six nominations.
The shortlist for The Big Screen Awards 2022 has been announced, with Philip Barantini’s Boiling Point leading the way with six nominations.
Two of the new categories, Breakthrough British Filmmaker and Actor, include the likes of Reggie Yates, Bella Ramsey, Honor Swinton Byrne and Jim Archer.
Companies nominated for this years awards include The Walt Disney Company, Picturehouse, Vue, Odeon, Altitude, Curzon, Lionsgate UK, Everyman Group, Cineworld, Sony Pictures, Mubi and BFI Distribution.
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The Big Screen Awards were rebranded from the Screen Awards, last...
The shortlist for The Big Screen Awards 2022 has been announced, with Philip Barantini’s Boiling Point leading the way with six nominations.
Two of the new categories, Breakthrough British Filmmaker and Actor, include the likes of Reggie Yates, Bella Ramsey, Honor Swinton Byrne and Jim Archer.
Companies nominated for this years awards include The Walt Disney Company, Picturehouse, Vue, Odeon, Altitude, Curzon, Lionsgate UK, Everyman Group, Cineworld, Sony Pictures, Mubi and BFI Distribution.
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The Big Screen Awards were rebranded from the Screen Awards, last...
- 10/12/2022
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Metro International has pre-sold UK rights to feature Late In Summer to Lionsgate UK.
The period drama is due to star Emily Watson (Breaking The Waves) and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Farming) alongside Harriet Walter (Succession) who has newly joined the cast.
Set just as WWII draws to a close, the film will chart how a brief encounter leads to a love affair that ignites a dormant passion in a lonely farmer’s wife and an American GI. With the world around them conspiring against their relationship, it’s not long before the realities of their existence force them to make a very difficult decision.
Debbie Gray produces through Genesius Pictures. BAFTA-nominee Timothy Spall (Mr. Turner) has joined as executive producer. Novelist Talitha Stevenson will make her directorial debut from her own script. Her creative team includes revered cinematographer Christopher Doyle (In the Mood For Love...
The period drama is due to star Emily Watson (Breaking The Waves) and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Farming) alongside Harriet Walter (Succession) who has newly joined the cast.
Set just as WWII draws to a close, the film will chart how a brief encounter leads to a love affair that ignites a dormant passion in a lonely farmer’s wife and an American GI. With the world around them conspiring against their relationship, it’s not long before the realities of their existence force them to make a very difficult decision.
Debbie Gray produces through Genesius Pictures. BAFTA-nominee Timothy Spall (Mr. Turner) has joined as executive producer. Novelist Talitha Stevenson will make her directorial debut from her own script. Her creative team includes revered cinematographer Christopher Doyle (In the Mood For Love...
- 9/14/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Sophie Hyde’s “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January, receiving critical acclaim — particularly for its star Emma Thompson — with many calling her a potential Oscars best actress contender. But the British sex comedy, which was acquired by Searchlight Pictures and later released on Hulu June 17, became ineligible when the Academy reverted to its pre-pandemic requirements that a film must have a theatrical release of seven days before debuting on a streaming platform.
However, Variety has now confirmed that Searchlight Pictures formally submitted an appeal to deem the film eligible, and the Academy has approved it for awards consideration. In addition to AMPAS, the film has also been cleared for awards submission by BAFTA (which was already given due to Lionsgate distributing the film in the U.K.), Screen Actors Guild (SAG), Producers Guild of America (PGA) and Critics Choice...
However, Variety has now confirmed that Searchlight Pictures formally submitted an appeal to deem the film eligible, and the Academy has approved it for awards consideration. In addition to AMPAS, the film has also been cleared for awards submission by BAFTA (which was already given due to Lionsgate distributing the film in the U.K.), Screen Actors Guild (SAG), Producers Guild of America (PGA) and Critics Choice...
- 8/12/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
U.K. independent production company Genesius Pictures is debuting in the television space with a brace of projects, complementing its robust film slate.
“Shetland” writer David Kane is developing “The Messenger,” a series based on author Anne Zouroudi’s bestselling Greek Detective novels. Genesius has also optioned the rights for Neil Jordan’s seminal 1986 film “Mona Lisa,” starring Bob Hoskins, Cathy Tyson and Michael Caine. Emerging actor/writer Isis Davis (“Killing Eve”) is developing for television, adapting it by taking the female protagonist from the film and making it her story.
On the film front, “Late in Summer,” novelist Talitha Stevenson’s directorial debut set in rural Cornwall during WWII, about finding love in middle age, is set for a late summer shoot. It stars Emily Watson and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. “The Iceman,” directed by Kevin Macdonald, will commence principal photography in the first quarter of 2023, including a schedule in the...
“Shetland” writer David Kane is developing “The Messenger,” a series based on author Anne Zouroudi’s bestselling Greek Detective novels. Genesius has also optioned the rights for Neil Jordan’s seminal 1986 film “Mona Lisa,” starring Bob Hoskins, Cathy Tyson and Michael Caine. Emerging actor/writer Isis Davis (“Killing Eve”) is developing for television, adapting it by taking the female protagonist from the film and making it her story.
On the film front, “Late in Summer,” novelist Talitha Stevenson’s directorial debut set in rural Cornwall during WWII, about finding love in middle age, is set for a late summer shoot. It stars Emily Watson and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. “The Iceman,” directed by Kevin Macdonald, will commence principal photography in the first quarter of 2023, including a schedule in the...
- 6/16/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The trailer and poster for Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, directed by Sophie Hyde and written by Katy Brand, have just been released.
In Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, two-time Academy Award® winner Emma Thompson embodies the candor and apprehension of retired teacher Nancy Stokes, and newcomer Daryl McCormack personifies the charisma and compassion of sex worker Leo Grande. As Nancy embarks on a post-marital sexual awakening and Leo draws on his skills and charm, together they find a surprising human connection.
About The Film Genre: Comedy, Drama Cast: Emma Thompson, Daryl McCormack, Isabella Laughland, Charlotte Ware, Carina Lopes Director: Sophie Hyde Screenplay: Katy Brand Producer: Debbie Gray, Adrian Politowski
Good Luck To You, Leo Grande is in theaters on Friday, June 17, 2022!
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In Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, two-time Academy Award® winner Emma Thompson embodies the candor and apprehension of retired teacher Nancy Stokes, and newcomer Daryl McCormack personifies the charisma and compassion of sex worker Leo Grande. As Nancy embarks on a post-marital sexual awakening and Leo draws on his skills and charm, together they find a surprising human connection.
About The Film Genre: Comedy, Drama Cast: Emma Thompson, Daryl McCormack, Isabella Laughland, Charlotte Ware, Carina Lopes Director: Sophie Hyde Screenplay: Katy Brand Producer: Debbie Gray, Adrian Politowski
Good Luck To You, Leo Grande is in theaters on Friday, June 17, 2022!
For More Information, Please Visit:
Official Site
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- 5/16/2022
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Searchlight Pictures has set summer release dates for “Fire Island,” “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” and “Not Okay.”
All three films will stream exclusively as Hulu Originals in the U.S., with “Fire Island” and “Not Okay” streaming internationally on Disney Plus as Star Originals.
First out of the gate is Andrew Ahn’s “Fire Island,” which will launch on June 3. Set and shot on location in the iconic Fire Island Pines, the movie is an unapologetic modern day rom-com inspired by Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” Written by and starring Joel Kim Booster, the story centers around two best friends who set out to have a legendary week-long summer vacation with the help of cheap rosé and a cadre of eclectic friends.
“Fire Island” features an epic ensemble with Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Matt Rogers, Tomas Matos, Torian Miller, Nick Adams, Zane Phillips,...
All three films will stream exclusively as Hulu Originals in the U.S., with “Fire Island” and “Not Okay” streaming internationally on Disney Plus as Star Originals.
First out of the gate is Andrew Ahn’s “Fire Island,” which will launch on June 3. Set and shot on location in the iconic Fire Island Pines, the movie is an unapologetic modern day rom-com inspired by Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” Written by and starring Joel Kim Booster, the story centers around two best friends who set out to have a legendary week-long summer vacation with the help of cheap rosé and a cadre of eclectic friends.
“Fire Island” features an epic ensemble with Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Matt Rogers, Tomas Matos, Torian Miller, Nick Adams, Zane Phillips,...
- 3/11/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Spin-off
BBC Three series “Munya and Filly Get Chilly,” a spin-off from BBC One‘s “Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof” produced by Hungry Bear Media, is set to offer a light-hearted take on the challenges of the main show, which will follow a group of celebrities facing a test of mental strength under the guidance of extreme athlete Wim Hof. In the spin-off, presenters, comedy stars Munya and Filly, will immerse themselves in sub-zero temperatures and take on Hof’s challenges, from breathing exercises to ice baths and beyond. It will be filmed within the tented village that the celebrities are inhabiting, alongside the filming of the BBC One series, with behind-the-scenes content and exclusive access to the celebrities and hosts.
“Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof” will be fronted by Holly Willoughby and Lee Mack and celebrities participating include musical theater practitioner Alfie Boe, songwriter and soccer player Chelcee Grimes,...
BBC Three series “Munya and Filly Get Chilly,” a spin-off from BBC One‘s “Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof” produced by Hungry Bear Media, is set to offer a light-hearted take on the challenges of the main show, which will follow a group of celebrities facing a test of mental strength under the guidance of extreme athlete Wim Hof. In the spin-off, presenters, comedy stars Munya and Filly, will immerse themselves in sub-zero temperatures and take on Hof’s challenges, from breathing exercises to ice baths and beyond. It will be filmed within the tented village that the celebrities are inhabiting, alongside the filming of the BBC One series, with behind-the-scenes content and exclusive access to the celebrities and hosts.
“Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof” will be fronted by Holly Willoughby and Lee Mack and celebrities participating include musical theater practitioner Alfie Boe, songwriter and soccer player Chelcee Grimes,...
- 3/11/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
BAFTA and Oscar winner Kevin Macdonald will helm ‘The Iceman’, which will star Joseph Fiennes as the larger-than-life extreme athlete Wim Hof. The pic reunites producer Debbie Gray, who is producing alongside Fiennes, with sales agent Cornerstone Films following their recent collaboration Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, deadline.com. The two companies are also partners […]...
- 1/28/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
‘The Iceman’ tells the true story of extreme endurance athlete Wim Hof.
Kevin Macdonald is to direct The Iceman – a feature chronicling the true story of extreme athlete Wim Hof, with Joseph Fiennes attached to star and UK sales agent Cornerstone boarding worldwide sales.
Oscar and Bafta-winning Scottish filmmaker Macdonald, whose previous credits include The Mauritanian and Whitney, will direct from a script by Jeff Pope, which follows the true story of the Dutch motivational speaker and extreme athlete Wim Hof, who has grabbed global attention for his ability to withstand freezing temperatures, which began as a way of dealing...
Kevin Macdonald is to direct The Iceman – a feature chronicling the true story of extreme athlete Wim Hof, with Joseph Fiennes attached to star and UK sales agent Cornerstone boarding worldwide sales.
Oscar and Bafta-winning Scottish filmmaker Macdonald, whose previous credits include The Mauritanian and Whitney, will direct from a script by Jeff Pope, which follows the true story of the Dutch motivational speaker and extreme athlete Wim Hof, who has grabbed global attention for his ability to withstand freezing temperatures, which began as a way of dealing...
- 1/27/2022
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Kevin Macdonald has been set to helm The Iceman, which will star Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) as the larger-than-life extreme athlete Wim Hof.
The pic reunites producer Debbie Gray, who is producing alongside Fiennes, with sales agent Cornerstone Films following their recent collaboration Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, which Deadline revealed sold to Searchlight for $7.5M after its Sundance premiere. The two companies are also partners in The Reset Collective, the Australian production and distribution company that launched 2020.
The Iceman will star shooting November 2022. Hof, a widower working as a postman and struggling to support his four children, turned to the cold to find peace and strength. Soon, his radical techniques drew worldwide attention.
Kevin Macdonald said; “Wim is someone who has suffered a terrible trauma – the loss of his wife – and finds an entirely new way to deal with the depression that comes with that experience.
The pic reunites producer Debbie Gray, who is producing alongside Fiennes, with sales agent Cornerstone Films following their recent collaboration Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, which Deadline revealed sold to Searchlight for $7.5M after its Sundance premiere. The two companies are also partners in The Reset Collective, the Australian production and distribution company that launched 2020.
The Iceman will star shooting November 2022. Hof, a widower working as a postman and struggling to support his four children, turned to the cold to find peace and strength. Soon, his radical techniques drew worldwide attention.
Kevin Macdonald said; “Wim is someone who has suffered a terrible trauma – the loss of his wife – and finds an entirely new way to deal with the depression that comes with that experience.
- 1/27/2022
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Macdonald, the Oscar-winning director behind films such as “The Mauritanian” and “The Last King of Scotland,” is attached to direct a biopic about extreme athlete Wim Hof that will star “The Handmaid’s Tale’s” Joseph Fiennes.
Macdonald will direct the film from a screenplay by Jeff Pope that will tell the story of an activist and athlete who goes by the name The Iceman for his ability to withstand freezing cold temperatures, be it grueling ice cold, barefoot hikes through the Netherlands or swims in frigid lakes. Hof in addition to his work has also served as an activist with his Wim Hof method to change how people think about health and healing.
Cornerstone is also coming aboard to handle worldwide sales on the film at the European Film Market. Shooting will begin in November 2022.
“The Iceman” will explore how, as a widower who worked as a postman and...
Macdonald will direct the film from a screenplay by Jeff Pope that will tell the story of an activist and athlete who goes by the name The Iceman for his ability to withstand freezing cold temperatures, be it grueling ice cold, barefoot hikes through the Netherlands or swims in frigid lakes. Hof in addition to his work has also served as an activist with his Wim Hof method to change how people think about health and healing.
Cornerstone is also coming aboard to handle worldwide sales on the film at the European Film Market. Shooting will begin in November 2022.
“The Iceman” will explore how, as a widower who worked as a postman and...
- 1/27/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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