News

May

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London UK Film Focus 2012

12 premieres and breakthrough titles selected from a record breaking number of applications for this year’s LUFF.
Date posted: 22.05.2012

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Call for Applications Now Open for Film London’s PFM

The Film London Production Finance Market (PFM) returns for a sixth year, with new partnership from the Nordic Co-Production Market.
Date posted: 21.05.2012

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British Film Commission Welcomes New Sponsors & Increased Funding

The UK’s national promotional agency for film receives an additional £100,000 from the BFI and announces six commercial sponsors.
Date posted: 19.05.2012

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Three New Films For Microwave

Microwave celebrates its busiest and most successful year to date as it announces three new greenlit films.
Date posted: 19.05.2012

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Film London Secures €1.9m for Film Tourism Project

Offical lead partner for EuroScreen, working with partners across the EU
Date posted: 19.05.2012

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Sherlock Holmes becomes a Guinness World Record holder

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective, most recently seen in London-shot 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' is awarded a World Record as part of the World Record London campaign.
Date posted: 16.05.2012

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Film London Awarded HLF Development Grant

London’s Screen Archives lay the foundations of a new archive film project for the capital’s outer boroughs.
Date posted: 16.05.2012

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Film London Opens Cultural Film Exhibition Fund

Film London continues to support diverse film culture in the capital with the launch of increased funds available to cinemas, festivals, community groups and cultural organisations.
Date posted: 16.05.2012

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Bankside Films picks up iLL Manors

Having acquired international sales rights, Bankside will present the latest Microwave feature to the buyers in Cannes with an exclusive screening
Date posted: 09.05.2012

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BBC2’s Episodes recreates LA in London

Episodes returns to the UK for a second series, which sees London doubling for numerous LA locations.
Date posted: 09.05.2012

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Film London CEO becomes Visiting Professor at NUCA

Adrian Wootton, Chief Executive of Film London and the British Film Commission, appointed Visiting Professor at Norwich University College of the Arts.
Date posted: 02.05.2012

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Two Years at Sea in Cinemas

Ben Rivers' Award-winning debut feature, commissioned and produced through FLAMIN Productions, is released in selected cinemas across the UK from Friday
Date posted: 02.05.2012