The UK industry gathered at the Cannes UK pavilion yesterday (May 16) to celebrate the work of the eight projects taking part in this year’s Cannes Great 8 showcase.
Christopher Andrews’ Bring Them Down starring Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott, Sean Dunn’s The Fall Of Sir Douglas Weatherford and Marianne Elliott’s The Salt Path were among the eight titles taking part, with filmmakers taking to the stage to discuss their projects.
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The only documentary in this year’s line-up is Witches, from Elizabeth Sankey, in which the filmmaker explores the unexpected connections...
Christopher Andrews’ Bring Them Down starring Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott, Sean Dunn’s The Fall Of Sir Douglas Weatherford and Marianne Elliott’s The Salt Path were among the eight titles taking part, with filmmakers taking to the stage to discuss their projects.
Scroll down to see the full line-up
The only documentary in this year’s line-up is Witches, from Elizabeth Sankey, in which the filmmaker explores the unexpected connections...
- 5/17/2024
- ScreenDaily
‘Great 8’ 2024: BFI Sets Line Up Of British Titles From Early Career Directors Set For Cannes Market
The BFI is once again heading to the Cannes Market with its so-called Great 8 — a selection of projects from first and second-time filmmakers that it will present to international buyers.
Now in its seventh year, the 2024 Great 8 showcase is funded and produced by the BFI and the British Council, with support from the Great Britain & Northern Ireland campaign, BBC Film, and Film4. The list includes Portuguese filmmaker Laura Carreira’s feature On Falling, produced by Jack Thomas-o’Brien for Sixteen Films. The full list of titles are:
Brides – director Nadia Fall, writer Suhayla El-Bushra Bring Them Down – director/writer Christopher Andrews The Fall Of Sir Douglas Weatherford – director/writer Sean Dunn On Falling – director/writer Laura Carreira The Salt Path – director Marianne Elliott, writer Rebecca Lenkiewicz Sunlight – director Nina Conti, writers Shenoah Allen, Nina Conti Surviving Earth – director/writer Thea Gajić Witches – director/writer Elizabeth Sankey
With 2022 and 2023 editions taking place online,...
Now in its seventh year, the 2024 Great 8 showcase is funded and produced by the BFI and the British Council, with support from the Great Britain & Northern Ireland campaign, BBC Film, and Film4. The list includes Portuguese filmmaker Laura Carreira’s feature On Falling, produced by Jack Thomas-o’Brien for Sixteen Films. The full list of titles are:
Brides – director Nadia Fall, writer Suhayla El-Bushra Bring Them Down – director/writer Christopher Andrews The Fall Of Sir Douglas Weatherford – director/writer Sean Dunn On Falling – director/writer Laura Carreira The Salt Path – director Marianne Elliott, writer Rebecca Lenkiewicz Sunlight – director Nina Conti, writers Shenoah Allen, Nina Conti Surviving Earth – director/writer Thea Gajić Witches – director/writer Elizabeth Sankey
With 2022 and 2023 editions taking place online,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Christopher Andrews’ Bring Them Down starring Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott, Sean Dunn’s The Fall Of Sir Douglas Weatherford and Marianne Elliott’s The Salt Path, featuring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, are among the eight films taking part in the Great 8 showcase, which presents new UK feature films from first-and second-time UK filmmakers to international distributors and festival programmers.
Now in its seventh year, the 2024 Great 8 showcase is funded and produced by the BFI and the British Council, with support from the Great Britain & Northern Ireland campaign, BBC Film and Film4.
In preparation for Cannes, unseen footage from...
Now in its seventh year, the 2024 Great 8 showcase is funded and produced by the BFI and the British Council, with support from the Great Britain & Northern Ireland campaign, BBC Film and Film4.
In preparation for Cannes, unseen footage from...
- 5/2/2024
- ScreenDaily
UK outfit Bankside has boarded world sales on Brides, the debut feature from acclaimed theatre director and Screen Star of Tomorrow 2023 Nadia Fall, as production wraps.
The film, which shot in Wales, Turkey and Italy, stars newcomer Ebada Hassan and Layla’s Safiyya Ingar as two teenage girls in 2015, in search of freedom, friendship and belonging, who run away from their troubled lives in a seaside town with a misguided plan of travelling to Syria.
Nicky Bentham produces through London-based Neon Films, alongside Marica Stocchi of Rome-based Rosamont. Catryn Ramasut and Alice Lusher of Cardiff’s ie ie productions are co-producers.
The film, which shot in Wales, Turkey and Italy, stars newcomer Ebada Hassan and Layla’s Safiyya Ingar as two teenage girls in 2015, in search of freedom, friendship and belonging, who run away from their troubled lives in a seaside town with a misguided plan of travelling to Syria.
Nicky Bentham produces through London-based Neon Films, alongside Marica Stocchi of Rome-based Rosamont. Catryn Ramasut and Alice Lusher of Cardiff’s ie ie productions are co-producers.
- 2/16/2024
- ScreenDaily
Director’s winning project is BFI-backed UK-Italy co-production Brides.
UK writer-director Nadia Fall has won the €10,000 Breaking Through The Lens Action Grant, an award for a filmmaker from a marginalised gender presented in partnership with Swiss watch and jewellry manufacturer Chopard.
Fall was chosen from five finalists, with the award presented at an event at the Chopard boutique in London this evening.
Fall won the award for her project Brides, which follows two teenage girls who leave their troubled lives in an English seaside town to join Isis in Syria. A UK-Italy co-production between the UK’s Neon Films and regional Italian funds,...
UK writer-director Nadia Fall has won the €10,000 Breaking Through The Lens Action Grant, an award for a filmmaker from a marginalised gender presented in partnership with Swiss watch and jewellry manufacturer Chopard.
Fall was chosen from five finalists, with the award presented at an event at the Chopard boutique in London this evening.
Fall won the award for her project Brides, which follows two teenage girls who leave their troubled lives in an English seaside town to join Isis in Syria. A UK-Italy co-production between the UK’s Neon Films and regional Italian funds,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
The Tudor dynasty is the TV gift that just keeps on giving. Ever since the breakout hit of Showtime's 2007 period drama "The Tudors," many a network has followed in their footsteps by sinking some cash into the world of frilled shirts, looming castles, and royal extravagance. The only thing more exciting than the realism and royal schadenfreude of "The Crown" is when you mix political and personal drama, dial up the dramatics and make it extra sexy. Over the years, the result has been a dozen different period dramas taking this approach (hence our post-"Bridgerton" world).
But "Becoming Elizabeth" offered a refreshing change of pace. Though it once again traces the Tudor story through the eyes of Queen Elizabeth I, the series created by Anya Reiss prioritizes Elizabeth's personal experience over the epic history being made in her lifetime.
"Becoming Elizabeth" follows the early life of Elizabeth Tudor (portrayed...
But "Becoming Elizabeth" offered a refreshing change of pace. Though it once again traces the Tudor story through the eyes of Queen Elizabeth I, the series created by Anya Reiss prioritizes Elizabeth's personal experience over the epic history being made in her lifetime.
"Becoming Elizabeth" follows the early life of Elizabeth Tudor (portrayed...
- 11/2/2022
- by Shania Russell
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Starz has canceled its freshman drama Becoming Elizabeth, Deadline has confirmed.
According to Live+Same Day Nielsen data, the series failed to capture audiences meaningfully; its premiere August 12 was the most-watched episode but only mustered 158,000 total viewers. In the weeks following, episodes continued to lose viewers, with the average L+Sd viewership for the season at 136,000.
Among the audience it did maintain, most were not within the ad-friendly 18-49 demographic. Becoming Elizabeth averaged a 0.01 demo rating throughout the season, and only two episodes (the premiere and one other) were able to climb to a 0.02.
The series created by Anya Reiss followed the early life of Queen Elizabeth I of England (portrayed by Alicia von Rittberg), an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown. With no clear heir, the death of King Henry VIII sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power.
According to Live+Same Day Nielsen data, the series failed to capture audiences meaningfully; its premiere August 12 was the most-watched episode but only mustered 158,000 total viewers. In the weeks following, episodes continued to lose viewers, with the average L+Sd viewership for the season at 136,000.
Among the audience it did maintain, most were not within the ad-friendly 18-49 demographic. Becoming Elizabeth averaged a 0.01 demo rating throughout the season, and only two episodes (the premiere and one other) were able to climb to a 0.02.
The series created by Anya Reiss followed the early life of Queen Elizabeth I of England (portrayed by Alicia von Rittberg), an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown. With no clear heir, the death of King Henry VIII sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power.
- 11/2/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
God save the queen! Starz has released a first look at its new series “Becoming Elizabeth,” with images of Alicia von Rittberg as Queen Elizabeth I and Tom Cullen as Thomas Seymour. The eight-episode drama series chronicles the orphaned Elizabeth Tudor’s teenage years, as she navigates the sexual and political dynamics of the English court on her path to securing the crown.
Starz
The story kicks off after the death of Elizabeth’s father, King Henry VIII. As the daughter of Anne Boleyn, who was executed when she was a baby, Elizabeth’s claim to the throne is hotly contested. She and her half-siblings are pitted against each other and played by their royal family members and other European powers as they vie for control of the country. Although Elizabeth thinks herself mature enough to hold her own, she must learn the rules quickly in order to survive.
Starz
Tom Cullen plays Thomas Seymour,...
Starz
The story kicks off after the death of Elizabeth’s father, King Henry VIII. As the daughter of Anne Boleyn, who was executed when she was a baby, Elizabeth’s claim to the throne is hotly contested. She and her half-siblings are pitted against each other and played by their royal family members and other European powers as they vie for control of the country. Although Elizabeth thinks herself mature enough to hold her own, she must learn the rules quickly in order to survive.
Starz
Tom Cullen plays Thomas Seymour,...
- 2/2/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Young Elizabeth I created by British playwright Anya Reiss.
Us cable and streaming company Starz has given a green light to Becoming Elizabeth, a drama series about the young Elizabeth I created by British playwright Anya Reiss and produced by London-based The Forge.
Reiss will be lead writer on the eight-episode series – telling the story of Elizabeth Tudor before she came to the throne – and work with an all-female writing team including Emily Ballou, Anna Jordan and Suhayla El-Bushra.
Reiss will also be an executive producer, along with The Forge’s George Ormond and George Faber, who previously served as...
Us cable and streaming company Starz has given a green light to Becoming Elizabeth, a drama series about the young Elizabeth I created by British playwright Anya Reiss and produced by London-based The Forge.
Reiss will be lead writer on the eight-episode series – telling the story of Elizabeth Tudor before she came to the throne – and work with an all-female writing team including Emily Ballou, Anna Jordan and Suhayla El-Bushra.
Reiss will also be an executive producer, along with The Forge’s George Ormond and George Faber, who previously served as...
- 12/3/2019
- by 31¦John Hazelton¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
Last year’s inaugural scheme supported female directors.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has named 18 UK writers to receive support through its Elevate campaign.
Participants include Rachel De-Lahay, co-writer of Channel 4 series Kiri, who is writing an episode of The Eddy for Netflix with Jack Thorne, to be directed by Damien Chazelle.
Also selected is Smita Bhide, whose previous work includes writing and directing The Blue Tower, winner of best UK feature at Raindance film festival in 2008.
The 18 names were chosen by a panel of industry experts from almost 200 applicants. They will receive networking opportunities,...
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has named 18 UK writers to receive support through its Elevate campaign.
Participants include Rachel De-Lahay, co-writer of Channel 4 series Kiri, who is writing an episode of The Eddy for Netflix with Jack Thorne, to be directed by Damien Chazelle.
Also selected is Smita Bhide, whose previous work includes writing and directing The Blue Tower, winner of best UK feature at Raindance film festival in 2008.
The 18 names were chosen by a panel of industry experts from almost 200 applicants. They will receive networking opportunities,...
- 6/28/2018
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
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