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EE launches Mini Movie Makers AR tool

EE has launched EE Mini Movie Makers, a set of downloadable tools that use innovative AR technology coupled with AI content creation to transform children’s imaginary living room performances and inspire the next generation of performers and filmmakers. EE Mini Movie Makers launches with a competition that will see the winning children and their family […]

January 31, 2023

WFTV mames women taking part in 2023 4 Nations Mentoring Scheme

Women in Film and TV (UK) has announced the 41 women across the UK who are taking part in its 2023 Four Nations Mentoring Scheme. This year’s mentors include BBC’s Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore, STV Drama’s Creative Director Sarah Brown, Film Producer Iain Canning, Executive Producer and Head of Drama at Working Title TV Surian Fletcher-Jones, Founder of British […]

January 26, 2023

Nominations announced for EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023

BAFTA today announces the nominations for the 2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards, celebrating the very best in film over the past year. A total of 45 feature films received nominations today. Highlights include: 14 nominations for All Quiet on the Western Front Ten nominations for The Banshees of Inisherin and Everything Everywhere All At Once Nine […]

January 19, 2023

Disney+ unveils Extraordinary

Disney+ has released the official trailer for new UK Original comedy series “Extraordinary,” coming to the streaming platform on January 25th. All eight episodes will drop all at once. “Extraordinary” is set in a world where everyone develops a power on their 18th birthday… everyone, that is, except for Jen. She’s turning 25 and is […]

December 14, 2022

BAFTA Children & Young People Awards 2022 winners

BAFTA has announced the winners of this year’s BAFTA Children & Young People Awards. Hosted by TV and radio presenter Lindsey Russell, the awards ceremony is a celebration of UK and international content for children and young people spanning film, games and television. The BAFTA winners are: The Snail and the Whale won the BAFTA […]

November 27, 2022

BAFTA unveils 2022 US, UK breakthroughs

BAFTA has revealed the 33 creatives from across the UK and US selected for BAFTA Breakthrough 2022. BAFTA Breakthrough is the arts charity’s flagship talent initiative that provides a springboard to creatives in film, games and TV. Breakthrough participants receive unique professional development support from BAFTA – from coaching and mentoring to networking opportunities with […]

November 10, 2022

Penhale named MD of Pathe UK

Pathe has announced that Faith Penhale will be joining its UK operation, Pathe Productions Limited, on March 1st 2023 as its new Managing Director. Penhale is currently CEO of Lookout Point, one of the UK’s leading producers of scripted television, responsible for such critical and commercial hits as Gentleman Jack, Les Miserables, Happy Valley and […]

November 1, 2022

Spun Gold TV appointed co-producer of EE BAFTA Film Awards and BAFTA Television Awards

BAFTA has announced the appointment of Spun Gold TV as co-producer of the EE BAFTA Film Awards and the BAFTA Television Awards for the next two years (2023 and 2024), following a tender process. Spun Gold were selected on the basis of their creative, ambitious and innovative thinking and extensive industry experience. Spun Gold will […]

October 28, 2022

BBC orders Boiling Point series

The multi award-winning feature film Boiling Point is coming to BBC One and iPlayer as a new drama series. Picking up six months on from where the movie left off, Boiling Point will see Sous Chef Carly (Vinette Robinson) as Head Chef at her own restaurant, with many of the film’s original cast reprising their […]

October 21, 2022

Element Pictures hires Aird

International production company Element Pictures (a Fremantle company) the producer behind hit series Normal People, Conversations with Friends, and Oscar-winning films The Favourite and Room, has expanded their creative team with the appointment of Christopher Aird as Creative Director. Aird was appointed to the role by Element Pictures’ Founders and Co-CEOs Ed Guiney and Andrew […]

October 12, 2022