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Rise of the Apes: photo exclusive
2 days ago (Friday, July 30th, 2010 at 12:34 pm)
The first photograph to emerge from the film set of Rise of the Apes has made its way online.
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Film Council set for crisis talks with government
2 days ago (Friday, July 30th, 2010 at 11:33 am)
The UK Film Council will meet Government representatives today to discuss the debate over its closure.
“Mr Hunt, give me a future!” – Harry Brown director supports our campaign
3 days ago (Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 2:39 pm)
Daniel Barber, the Oscar-nominated director of Michael Caine crime flick Harry Brown, has applauded Best For Film’s campaign to defend the UKFC.
Steve Coogan joins My Idiot Brother
3 days ago (Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 12:15 pm)
Comedy legend Steve Coogan is to play the part of a “self-righteous documentary filmmaker” in the indie comedy My Idiot Brother.
Brits to storm Toronto Film Festival
3 days ago (Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 11:58 am)
Hurrah for us Brits! According to this year’s Toronto Film Festival line-up we’ve got a lot to look forward to in terms of British cinema, with 12 Brit entrants making it into the official selection. Interestingly enough, 8 out the 12 – yep, that’s two thirds – are backed and supported by the UK Film Council (which is why you should sign the official petition to save it here).
Carla Bruni gets her baguette in a twist
3 days ago (Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 11:39 am)
First lady Carla Bruni has been filming her cameo role in the latest Woody Allen film Midnight in Paris with embarrassing results.