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NewsCannes Scotland Docs-in-Progress showcase unveils projects
Brazil, Canada, Spain, Palestine and Chile also are taking part in the Docs-in-Progress.
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NewsBFI America launches with focus on film restoration and maintaining ties with US film community
BFI Chief Executive Ben Roberts to attend launch event on April 23.
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NewsUK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Sinners’ and ‘Warfare’ poised for launch
Lionsgate’s ‘The Penguin Lessons’, starring Steve Coogan as a teacher who forms a bond with a penguin, is also out.
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NewsUK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2025
Bookmark this page and keep track of the latest film release dates in the UK & Ireland.
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News2025 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates
Screen reveals a snapshot of the latest high-end TV and film productions shooting in the UK for the big studios and streamers.
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NewsAs California sues over Donald Trump tariffs, independent producers ponder uncertain future
Indie veterans say they have little clue as to how a volatile situation will affect them.
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NewsHow is UK-Ireland represented in the Cannes 2025 lineup?
‘My Father’s Shadow’, ’Pillion’ and ‘Urchin’ are among the UK-Irish films heading to the Croisette.
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NewsScottish producer Paddy Higson dies aged 83
Higson worked on Bill Forsyth’s ‘Gregory’s Girl’ and ‘That Sinking Feeling’.
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News‘Minecraft’ powers past £31m at UK-Ireland box office as ‘The Amateur’ starts in second
‘A Minecraft Movie’ is the number two release of the year after just 10 days in cinemas.
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NewsBFI re-opens Creative Challenge Fund with targeted focus on independent producers
Exclusive: The fund will invest a further £1.7m before March 2026, and is now open on a rolling basis.
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NewsUK AI creative studio Wonder secures $3m in pre-seed funding
The funding includes independent investment from OpenAI and Google DeepMind execs.
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NewsBIFA launches second Springboard 2025 programme with Prime Video, ScreenSkills
EXCLUSIVE: Programme will support up to 30 directors, producers and writers on their second film.
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NewsNoel Clarke libel trial concludes in London with closing statements from both sides
Clarke’s lawyer says he is a “scapegoat” while Guardian lawyer describes Clarke’s claims as “nonsensical”.
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NewsAkinola Davies Jr’s Un Certain Regard title ‘My Father’s Shadow’ scores key French deal
Nigeria-set tale is sold by The Match Factory.
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NewsIreland puts streamer levy plans on hold
The minister for arts, media, communications, culture and sport has intervened to block a levy proposed by media regulator Coimisiún na Meán.
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NewsNetflix, BFI, ScreenSkills react to sweeping recommendations from UK MPs
British Film Commission, Banijay and Bectu have also spoken out.
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NewsMubi takes multiple territories on Joachim Trier’s Cannes-bound ‘Sentimental Value’
It will premiere in Competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
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NewsThe UK’s film and high-end TV inquiry urges 5% levy on streamers
Other proposals include targeted tax reliefs across development and distribution.
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NewsFremantle launches AI-focused label Imaginae Studios
Label is specifically focused on harnessing artificial intelligence.
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NewsDaisy-May Hudson’s ‘Lollipop’ lands UK-Ireland release (exclusive)
The film will be released in cinemas on June 13.