The UK genre film festival also announces a new headline sponsor, Horror Channel.
Screen International is to partner with FrightFest (Aug 25-29), offering digital dailies during the UK genre film festival’s 17th edition.
As official media partner, Screen will also chair a panel debating the future of British horror and host the festival’s Director’s Lunch, where the winner of the Upcoming UK Horror Director/Producer Of The Year Award will be announced.
FrightFest director Greg Day said: “We’re very excited to be collaborating with Screen. This will be a truly creative partnership and further vindicates the genre’s growing reputation as a hotbed for cinematic talent.”
Screen International editor Matt Mueller said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with FrightFest this year, and building on our long-running support for the genre films market.”
In addition, Horror Channel and FrightFest have secured a three-year partnership deal, which sees the UK broadcaster - owned by CBS...
Screen International is to partner with FrightFest (Aug 25-29), offering digital dailies during the UK genre film festival’s 17th edition.
As official media partner, Screen will also chair a panel debating the future of British horror and host the festival’s Director’s Lunch, where the winner of the Upcoming UK Horror Director/Producer Of The Year Award will be announced.
FrightFest director Greg Day said: “We’re very excited to be collaborating with Screen. This will be a truly creative partnership and further vindicates the genre’s growing reputation as a hotbed for cinematic talent.”
Screen International editor Matt Mueller said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with FrightFest this year, and building on our long-running support for the genre films market.”
In addition, Horror Channel and FrightFest have secured a three-year partnership deal, which sees the UK broadcaster - owned by CBS...
- 5/24/2016
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Leading Tvc production house Revolver and former Screen Australia and Goalpost Pictures executive Martha Coleman have launched film and TV production banner Revlover.
The new company is developing a big slate of projects with entities such as Goalpost, Foxtel, eOne and Transmission Films.
Christopher Sharp, former director of development at Screen Queensland and development executive at Screen Australia, is Revlover.s head of development.
Founded in the 1990s and owned by Steve Rogers and Michael Ritchie, Revolver represents Justin Kurzel, The Glue Society.s Matt Devine and Gary Freedman, Rogers, Simon McQuoid, Tim Godsall and a number of other directors with whom Coleman is keen to work.
.Michael and Steve have been wanting to expand into long form film and television for some time but they know that many commercials companies who try to cross over fail because they work outside of the industry, not within it, . says Coleman, a...
The new company is developing a big slate of projects with entities such as Goalpost, Foxtel, eOne and Transmission Films.
Christopher Sharp, former director of development at Screen Queensland and development executive at Screen Australia, is Revlover.s head of development.
Founded in the 1990s and owned by Steve Rogers and Michael Ritchie, Revolver represents Justin Kurzel, The Glue Society.s Matt Devine and Gary Freedman, Rogers, Simon McQuoid, Tim Godsall and a number of other directors with whom Coleman is keen to work.
.Michael and Steve have been wanting to expand into long form film and television for some time but they know that many commercials companies who try to cross over fail because they work outside of the industry, not within it, . says Coleman, a...
- 11/2/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
At a special invitation-only event Horror Channel, FrightFest, Movie Mogul and Wildseed Studios announced – following a public vote – the winner of Shortcuts to Hell 2, their nationwide search for a talented filmmaker: Joe and Lloyd Staszkiewicz, the brothers behind short film Hubert’s Ghost which, as part of the winning prize, will be turned into a full-length feature.
The Staszkiewicz brothers will have their film produced by Movie Mogul and Wildseed Studios, entering production early 2015, with a minimum cash production fund of £20,000, offered by Horror Channel and Wildseed Studios equally. It is hoped to expand the budget with other funds and sponsorship that the partners and team can bring to the table. The completed feature film will receive UK digital distribution, its world premiere at Film4 FrightFest 2015, and a broadcast premiere on Horror Channel
Chris Sharp, Chief Content Officer for AMC Networks International – Zone commented:
Shortcuts To Hell isn’t just a film competition,...
The Staszkiewicz brothers will have their film produced by Movie Mogul and Wildseed Studios, entering production early 2015, with a minimum cash production fund of £20,000, offered by Horror Channel and Wildseed Studios equally. It is hoped to expand the budget with other funds and sponsorship that the partners and team can bring to the table. The completed feature film will receive UK digital distribution, its world premiere at Film4 FrightFest 2015, and a broadcast premiere on Horror Channel
Chris Sharp, Chief Content Officer for AMC Networks International – Zone commented:
Shortcuts To Hell isn’t just a film competition,...
- 10/9/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Screen Queensland has appointed former Screen Australia executive Christopher Sharp as director of development.
Formery development executive, features and professional development. at Scroz,. Sharp takes over from Jock Blair, who retired last month after 11 years with the state agency.
Sharp has been working in sales and acquisitions with New York-based FilmNation as part of a professional placement under Screen Australia.s talent escalator program. At Screen Australia he oversaw the development of. more than 70 features, entailing story development on each project and nurturing new and emerging talent. He has also worked as a script consultant for UK Film Council, Working Title, Ealing Studios, Eon and Celador and and as a development executive at Material Entertainment, a co-venture between New Line Cinema and Entertainment Film Distributors. .Christopher has a well-honed appreciation for Australian stories and an in-depth knowledge of the national and international market and we look forward to working with...
Formery development executive, features and professional development. at Scroz,. Sharp takes over from Jock Blair, who retired last month after 11 years with the state agency.
Sharp has been working in sales and acquisitions with New York-based FilmNation as part of a professional placement under Screen Australia.s talent escalator program. At Screen Australia he oversaw the development of. more than 70 features, entailing story development on each project and nurturing new and emerging talent. He has also worked as a script consultant for UK Film Council, Working Title, Ealing Studios, Eon and Celador and and as a development executive at Material Entertainment, a co-venture between New Line Cinema and Entertainment Film Distributors. .Christopher has a well-honed appreciation for Australian stories and an in-depth knowledge of the national and international market and we look forward to working with...
- 9/4/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Horror Channel, FrightFest and Movie Mogul have teamed up again, with new partner Wildseed Studios, to create Shortcuts to Hell 2, a nationwide search for new filmmaking talent who are primed and ready to make their first horror feature film. The winning filmmaker will have their film produced by Movie Mogul and Wildseed Studios, entering production early 2015, with a minimum cash production fund of £20,000. The completed feature film will receive UK digital distribution, its world premiere at Film4 FrightFest 2015, and a broadcast premiere on Horror Channel.
Launching on 13th May 2014, the jury panel (to be announced shortly) will be looking for a highly driven individual with a burning desire to make their first feature film. All entries will need to submit a 3-minute short film version of their full-length horror movie idea and their submission must clearly demonstrate the core idea, premise, story and characters in narrative form. A shortlist of...
Launching on 13th May 2014, the jury panel (to be announced shortly) will be looking for a highly driven individual with a burning desire to make their first feature film. All entries will need to submit a 3-minute short film version of their full-length horror movie idea and their submission must clearly demonstrate the core idea, premise, story and characters in narrative form. A shortlist of...
- 5/13/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Two music-themed films and a love story from The Rocket director Kim Mordaunt are among the 15 features to secure new development money from Screen Australia.
The Musician, produced by Brian Rosen and Su Armstrong, is about how Richard Goldner, a violinist who arrived in Australia from Vienna as a refugee, set up Musica Viva, one of the largest presenters of chamber music in the world.
Clara, which is being developed by producer Sue Maslin and writer/director Jocelyn Moorhouse, tells of the deep bonds between Clara Schumann, one of the foremost classical pianists of the Romantic era, her husband, the composer Richard Schumann, and their protégé Johannes Brahams – and that included a love triangle.
“Jocelyn has wanted to tell this story for years,” Maslin told ScreenDaily, adding that the film is set in Austria and Germany.
“It is a very international film, with great music and a story that’s little known.”
Maslin and Moorhouse...
The Musician, produced by Brian Rosen and Su Armstrong, is about how Richard Goldner, a violinist who arrived in Australia from Vienna as a refugee, set up Musica Viva, one of the largest presenters of chamber music in the world.
Clara, which is being developed by producer Sue Maslin and writer/director Jocelyn Moorhouse, tells of the deep bonds between Clara Schumann, one of the foremost classical pianists of the Romantic era, her husband, the composer Richard Schumann, and their protégé Johannes Brahams – and that included a love triangle.
“Jocelyn has wanted to tell this story for years,” Maslin told ScreenDaily, adding that the film is set in Austria and Germany.
“It is a very international film, with great music and a story that’s little known.”
Maslin and Moorhouse...
- 12/12/2013
- by Sandy.George@me.com (Sandy George)
- ScreenDaily
FrightFest and Movie Mogul, in association with Horror Channel, challenged aspiring filmmakers all over the country to make a short horror film, but 666 Short Cuts To Hell was no ordinary film competition. Entrants had to follow a series of ‘killer’ restraints such as a maximum of 6 lines of dialogue, a maximum of 6 cast and crew members and a maximum budget of £666.
A staggering 157 entries made the grade and the overall winner will be announced at FrightFest 2013 on Sunday Aug 25 after the screening of all six films. On hand to congratulate all six finalists will be the distinguished judging panel; Horror Channel presenter Emily Booth, FrightFest director Paul McEvoy, Movie Mogul’s John Shackleton, Filmmaker Paul Hyett and journalist Rosie Fletcher. Tom Six is planning to attend subject to his commitments on Human Centipede 3.
Apart from the honour of being showcased at the UK’s biggest genre festival, the six finalists...
A staggering 157 entries made the grade and the overall winner will be announced at FrightFest 2013 on Sunday Aug 25 after the screening of all six films. On hand to congratulate all six finalists will be the distinguished judging panel; Horror Channel presenter Emily Booth, FrightFest director Paul McEvoy, Movie Mogul’s John Shackleton, Filmmaker Paul Hyett and journalist Rosie Fletcher. Tom Six is planning to attend subject to his commitments on Human Centipede 3.
Apart from the honour of being showcased at the UK’s biggest genre festival, the six finalists...
- 8/5/2013
- by Ed Doyle
- SoundOnSight
Screen Australia has today announced Jo Dillon will be replacing Christopher Sharp on its Development Team.
Dillon has worked in Australia and in the UK in various roles, including journalist and broadcast commentator, Head of Development of UK production company Yipp Films and as a script and story consultant..
She has worked as an assessor and mentor for screen agencies in the UK and has also assessed scripts for Screen Australia previously, as well as Film Victoria and the Australian Writers. Guild..
Sharp will be leaving Screen Australia in June to further his career in New York..
Screen Australia.s Head of Development Martha Coleman said, .We wish Christopher the very best at this exciting time in his career and it.s with real pleasure that we welcome Jo to the team. Jo has exceptional craft skills and her insight and sensitivity make her a great developer. She will be...
Dillon has worked in Australia and in the UK in various roles, including journalist and broadcast commentator, Head of Development of UK production company Yipp Films and as a script and story consultant..
She has worked as an assessor and mentor for screen agencies in the UK and has also assessed scripts for Screen Australia previously, as well as Film Victoria and the Australian Writers. Guild..
Sharp will be leaving Screen Australia in June to further his career in New York..
Screen Australia.s Head of Development Martha Coleman said, .We wish Christopher the very best at this exciting time in his career and it.s with real pleasure that we welcome Jo to the team. Jo has exceptional craft skills and her insight and sensitivity make her a great developer. She will be...
- 5/14/2013
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
Can you make a short film that can cut it in hell? Have you got some killer ideas? Well this news may just get you a little excited!
FrightFest and Movie Mogul, in association with Horror Channel, are challenging aspiring filmmakers to make a short horror film – the best six of which will be shown on Horror Channel and at the 2013 Film4 FrightFest event. The overall winner will receive a prize fund of £6,666 and the opportunity to develop a horror short or feature idea under mentorship from Movie Mogul, for a possible 2014 production.
666 Short Cuts To Hell is no ordinary film competition though. Entrants will have to follow a series of ‘killer’ restraints such as a maximum of 6 lines of dialogue, a maximum of 6 cast of and crew members and a maximum budget of £666.
Chris Sharp, Chief Operating Officer for CBS Chello Zone Channels, commented: “Horror Channel has a rich...
FrightFest and Movie Mogul, in association with Horror Channel, are challenging aspiring filmmakers to make a short horror film – the best six of which will be shown on Horror Channel and at the 2013 Film4 FrightFest event. The overall winner will receive a prize fund of £6,666 and the opportunity to develop a horror short or feature idea under mentorship from Movie Mogul, for a possible 2014 production.
666 Short Cuts To Hell is no ordinary film competition though. Entrants will have to follow a series of ‘killer’ restraints such as a maximum of 6 lines of dialogue, a maximum of 6 cast of and crew members and a maximum budget of £666.
Chris Sharp, Chief Operating Officer for CBS Chello Zone Channels, commented: “Horror Channel has a rich...
- 2/21/2013
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Re-runs of classic Us soap Knots Landing will air on CBS Drama from April, it has been confirmed.
It will be the first time the classic TV show has aired in the UK for nearly 17 years. It joins CBS Drama's current lineup of classic Americans soaps, which includes original series of Dallas, Melrose Place and Dynasty.
The Dallas spin-off was a big ratings hit in the '80s for CBS in America. It originally aired in the UK on the BBC.
Chris Sharp, chief programming officer for CBS Chello Zone channels, said: "After the amazing success of Dallas on CBS Drama, our viewers have demanded that we show Knots Landing next, bringing it back to UK television after 17 years.
"We are very enthusiastic about its launch. The series has many energetic storylines and incredible captivating cliff-hanging episodes, which we're sure will appeal to our ever-growing, loyal audience."
Set in a fictional coastal suburb in La,...
It will be the first time the classic TV show has aired in the UK for nearly 17 years. It joins CBS Drama's current lineup of classic Americans soaps, which includes original series of Dallas, Melrose Place and Dynasty.
The Dallas spin-off was a big ratings hit in the '80s for CBS in America. It originally aired in the UK on the BBC.
Chris Sharp, chief programming officer for CBS Chello Zone channels, said: "After the amazing success of Dallas on CBS Drama, our viewers have demanded that we show Knots Landing next, bringing it back to UK television after 17 years.
"We are very enthusiastic about its launch. The series has many energetic storylines and incredible captivating cliff-hanging episodes, which we're sure will appeal to our ever-growing, loyal audience."
Set in a fictional coastal suburb in La,...
- 2/19/2013
- Digital Spy
Here we are one week into Fantasia and we are already planning our FrightFest coverage. Horror Channel has just announced the line-up for the FrightFest International Short Film Showcase. Here is the press release.
Werewolves, bats, bugs, nasty orphans, zombies, homicidal blind dates and bananas that have gone bananas – yes, it’s the FrightFest short film strand, an eclectic mix of worldwide cutting edge short films, this year presented by Horror Channel.
Among the prime cuts are the sinister Little Munchkin, from the director of forthcoming Jaime Winstone flick Elfie Hopkins, Axelle Carolyn’S directorial debut, The Last Post, starring Jean Marsh, and the demented Banana Motherf**Ker from the team behind the brilliant Papa Wrestling.
They may be short – but they’re not sweet!
Horror Channel, part of the CBS Chello Zone portfolio of channels, has been involved with FrightFest for the past ten years and in August will...
Werewolves, bats, bugs, nasty orphans, zombies, homicidal blind dates and bananas that have gone bananas – yes, it’s the FrightFest short film strand, an eclectic mix of worldwide cutting edge short films, this year presented by Horror Channel.
Among the prime cuts are the sinister Little Munchkin, from the director of forthcoming Jaime Winstone flick Elfie Hopkins, Axelle Carolyn’S directorial debut, The Last Post, starring Jean Marsh, and the demented Banana Motherf**Ker from the team behind the brilliant Papa Wrestling.
They may be short – but they’re not sweet!
Horror Channel, part of the CBS Chello Zone portfolio of channels, has been involved with FrightFest for the past ten years and in August will...
- 7/22/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
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