Italian sales company Summerside Intl. has acquired from Nordisk Film a three-title package of the latest titles in family franchise “Father of Four,” a hit in Denmark, on which they are launching international sales at the Efm.
Besides director Martin Miehe-Renard’s 2018 “Father of Four On The Sunny Side” and his 2017 “Father of Four at The Top,” the franchise package includes upcoming “Father of Four And The Vikings,” to be shot this summer for delivery in 2020.
Summerside chief Francesca Manno said she is launching pre-sales in Berlin on the franchise’s “The Vikings” installment in an unusual move for her company which handles a wide range of specialty titles from around the world, but in more advanced stages of production.
The Summerside slate also comprises doc “Rock The World,” an Italian/Jamaican co-production about the Ska Nation Band project, a group fusing Jamaican and Italian reggae produced by Grammy winner Richie Stephens,...
Besides director Martin Miehe-Renard’s 2018 “Father of Four On The Sunny Side” and his 2017 “Father of Four at The Top,” the franchise package includes upcoming “Father of Four And The Vikings,” to be shot this summer for delivery in 2020.
Summerside chief Francesca Manno said she is launching pre-sales in Berlin on the franchise’s “The Vikings” installment in an unusual move for her company which handles a wide range of specialty titles from around the world, but in more advanced stages of production.
The Summerside slate also comprises doc “Rock The World,” an Italian/Jamaican co-production about the Ska Nation Band project, a group fusing Jamaican and Italian reggae produced by Grammy winner Richie Stephens,...
- 2/8/2019
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Fury (David Ayer)
[via the BFI]
The programme for the 58th BFI London Film Festival launched today, with Festival Director Clare Stewart presenting this year’s rich and diverse selection of films and events. The lineup includes highly anticipated fall titles including David Ayer’s Fury, Bennett Miller’s Foxcatcher, the Sundance smash Whiplash, Jean-Luc Godard’s Goodbye to Language 3D, The Imitation Game starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Mike Leigh’s Mr. Turner, Jason Reitman’s Men, Women and Children and Jean-Marc Vallee’s Wild.
As Britain’s leading film event and one of the world’s oldest film festivals, it introduces the finest new British and international films to an expanding London and UK-wide audience, offering a compelling combination of red carpet glamour, engaged audiences and vibrant exchange. The Festival provides an essential profiling opportunity for films seeking global success at the start of the Awards season, promotes the careers of British and...
[via the BFI]
The programme for the 58th BFI London Film Festival launched today, with Festival Director Clare Stewart presenting this year’s rich and diverse selection of films and events. The lineup includes highly anticipated fall titles including David Ayer’s Fury, Bennett Miller’s Foxcatcher, the Sundance smash Whiplash, Jean-Luc Godard’s Goodbye to Language 3D, The Imitation Game starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Mike Leigh’s Mr. Turner, Jason Reitman’s Men, Women and Children and Jean-Marc Vallee’s Wild.
As Britain’s leading film event and one of the world’s oldest film festivals, it introduces the finest new British and international films to an expanding London and UK-wide audience, offering a compelling combination of red carpet glamour, engaged audiences and vibrant exchange. The Festival provides an essential profiling opportunity for films seeking global success at the start of the Awards season, promotes the careers of British and...
- 9/3/2014
- by John
- SoundOnSight
The story of a young immigrant trying to be her adopted country's next pop star, a drama about school bullying and the tale of a girl and her horse are the three nominees for this year's Young Audience Award, presented by the European Film Academy. Story: European Court Rules Internet Service Providers Can Block Piracy Sites The Contest, from Danish director Martin Miehe-Renard, looks at the phenomenon of television talent shows a la The Voice and American Idol, through the lens of a young Muslim immigrant girl to Copenhagen, who struggles with prejudice and family tradition to try and
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- 3/31/2014
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Films from Denmark, the Netherlands and Germany up for award.
The European Film Academy has nominated three titles for the third Efa Young Audience Award 2014.
They are The Contest (Denmark), directed by Martin Miehe-Renard, Regret! (Netherlands), directed by Dave Schram, and Windstorm (Germany), directed by Katja von Garnier.
The nominations were chosen by a committee including Margret Albers, Deutsche Kindermedienstiftung Goldener Spatz (Germany); Michal Matus, Tel Aviv International Children¹s Film Festival (Israel); Jan Naszewski, New Europe Film Sales (Poland); and Eszter Vuojala, Oulu International Children¹s Film Festival (Finland).
On Young Audience Film Day on May 4, the BFI Southbank in London will be one of the 17 places across Europe screening the three nominated films to a young audience.
Jury speakers will transmit the national results live via video conference to Erfurt, Germany where the winner will be announced that same day (May 4) in an award ceremony streamed live on yaa.europeanfilmawards.eu.
The European Film Academy has nominated three titles for the third Efa Young Audience Award 2014.
They are The Contest (Denmark), directed by Martin Miehe-Renard, Regret! (Netherlands), directed by Dave Schram, and Windstorm (Germany), directed by Katja von Garnier.
The nominations were chosen by a committee including Margret Albers, Deutsche Kindermedienstiftung Goldener Spatz (Germany); Michal Matus, Tel Aviv International Children¹s Film Festival (Israel); Jan Naszewski, New Europe Film Sales (Poland); and Eszter Vuojala, Oulu International Children¹s Film Festival (Finland).
On Young Audience Film Day on May 4, the BFI Southbank in London will be one of the 17 places across Europe screening the three nominated films to a young audience.
Jury speakers will transmit the national results live via video conference to Erfurt, Germany where the winner will be announced that same day (May 4) in an award ceremony streamed live on yaa.europeanfilmawards.eu.
- 3/31/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Berlinale adds 17 features to the Generation programme, aimed at children and youths, including the European premiere of a feature co-directed by Flight of the Conchords Jemaine Clement.
A total of 60 short and full-length films from 35 countries have been selected for the Generation Kplus and Generation 14plus competitions at the Berlin International Film Festival (Feb 6-16). They include five long and nine short animated films.
Section head Maryanne Redpath said: “This diversity transcends all limits, in content, imagery, narrative structure and rhythm. Each of these animated gems creates its own universe and is a fantastic cinematic adventure, not just for children.”
The selection includes What We Do in the Shadows, a mockumentary that follows the struggles of a group of New Zealand–based vampires to understand modern society and adapt to the ever-changing world around them. The ensemble includes Flights of the Conchords’ Jemaine Clement, who co-directs alongside Taika Waititi.
This year, Generation will be...
A total of 60 short and full-length films from 35 countries have been selected for the Generation Kplus and Generation 14plus competitions at the Berlin International Film Festival (Feb 6-16). They include five long and nine short animated films.
Section head Maryanne Redpath said: “This diversity transcends all limits, in content, imagery, narrative structure and rhythm. Each of these animated gems creates its own universe and is a fantastic cinematic adventure, not just for children.”
The selection includes What We Do in the Shadows, a mockumentary that follows the struggles of a group of New Zealand–based vampires to understand modern society and adapt to the ever-changing world around them. The ensemble includes Flights of the Conchords’ Jemaine Clement, who co-directs alongside Taika Waititi.
This year, Generation will be...
- 1/14/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Stuart Murdoch’s God Help the Girl among 12 films announced for next year’s Berlinale.
The first titles for Berlinale 2014’s Generation programme have been unveiled by the festival.
With the complete programme to be announced in mid January, the selection includes the world premieres of Inés María Barrionuevo’s Atlántida and Matías Lucchesi’s Ciencias Naturales (Natural Sciences), as well as the European premiere of Stuart Murdoch’s God Help the Girl.
In 2014, Generation will be returning to the recently reopened Zoo Palast cinema, as well as screening at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt. The section’s short film competition will take place in the CinemaxX at Potsdamer Platz.
The 12 titles announced are:
Wp = World Premiere / IP = International Premiere / Ep = European Premiere
Generation 14plus52 Tuesdays (Australia)
dir. Sophie Hyde (Ep)Atlántida (Argentina/France)
dir. Inés María Barrionuevo (Wp)Einstein and Einstein (People’s Republic of China)
dir. Cao Baoping (Ep)Galore (Australia)
dir. Rhys Graham (IP)God...
The first titles for Berlinale 2014’s Generation programme have been unveiled by the festival.
With the complete programme to be announced in mid January, the selection includes the world premieres of Inés María Barrionuevo’s Atlántida and Matías Lucchesi’s Ciencias Naturales (Natural Sciences), as well as the European premiere of Stuart Murdoch’s God Help the Girl.
In 2014, Generation will be returning to the recently reopened Zoo Palast cinema, as well as screening at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt. The section’s short film competition will take place in the CinemaxX at Potsdamer Platz.
The 12 titles announced are:
Wp = World Premiere / IP = International Premiere / Ep = European Premiere
Generation 14plus52 Tuesdays (Australia)
dir. Sophie Hyde (Ep)Atlántida (Argentina/France)
dir. Inés María Barrionuevo (Wp)Einstein and Einstein (People’s Republic of China)
dir. Cao Baoping (Ep)Galore (Australia)
dir. Rhys Graham (IP)God...
- 12/12/2013
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
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