Cinema
Oscars snub fans, blaming security
Film fans struggle to get close to Hollywood's great and good, reports Jason Korsner 12 February 2008 "It's the most fun of any of it," said actor and Academy stalwart Ed Begley…
Husam Sam Asi
Husam Sam Asi is a film journalist, TV producer and neuroscientist. He founded UKScreen in 1999, produced and presented BBC Cinematic on BBC Arabic, and was a member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and a Golden Globe voter until 2022. He is the founder of Resala Productions. More at husamasi.com.
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5 Film Award hunts upcoming British Directors
Five of the biggest names in British cinema are donating their services and expertise to offer an upcoming talented director the opportunity to make their first professional short film with the new…
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Dutch Van Gogh film is released on DVD
The Sixth Of May is a thrilling political conspiracy drama centred around the Dutch government and fraudulent Americans.
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Bafta awards announced
Last night Bafta’s award ceremony from the Royal Opera was full of glamour and stars and not short of surprises.As expected, Atonement was named Best Film.
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First Winners Announced in Monthly Awards Scheme
First Winners Announced in Monthly Awards SchemeICEWHOLE.COM has just announced the first winners in the monthly awards scheme for November 2007, as decided by their Independent Judging Panel.Nadia Attia wins 400 in…
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Showcase your work at London Independent Film Festival
London Independent Film Festival: Call for EntriesLIFF 2008 offers a fantastic opportunity for UK filmmakers to showcase their achievements in independent filmmaking.
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Forging relationships with industry and recognising fresh talent
Ffresh 2008: Forging relationships with industry and recognising fresh talentIt might start on Valentine's Day but budding film makers in the back row of the cinema at Ffresh 2008 will have more…
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Record numbers flock to 51st London Film Festival
Jason Korsner reports on the highlights of this year's London Film Festival 4 November 2007 The Times BFI 51st London Film Festival has drawn to a close in Leicester Square with a…
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Worlds best documentary film maker introduces free screening
World’s best documentary film maker introduces free screeningThe director of the world’s best documentary film is to visit Glasgow next week for a special free screening of his most celebrated work.Arunas Matelis’s…
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The winner of South West Screenwriting competition announced
Oscar-nominated screenwriter chooses winner of South West Screenwriting CompetitionTuesday 16 October 2007, Bristol, UKOscar-nominated screenwriter Bill Nicholson (‘Gladiator’, ‘Shadowlands’, ‘Elizabeth: The Golden Age’) today announced Patrick Evans as the winner of South…