Neon, UNIC and UTA Talk Future of Theatrical Releases at Locarno StepIn
A Variety Streaming Room event with the Locarno Film Festival’s StepIn industry program, recorded July 27, debated the future for theatrical releases in the pandemic era, what’s in store for...
View ArticleNisha Ganatra, Rodrigo Teixeira and Kasi Lemmons on the State of Independent...
Can the indie ecosystem that’s at the heart of the European film industry survive with streaming giants encroaching on its underlying business model, just as the theatrical experience is teetering?...
View ArticleSundance, Venice and Cannes Execs Talk Future of Festivals and Markets
As many events have gone virtual in the pandemic era, film festivals have had to adapt and utilize online platforms, including Cannes. A Variety Streaming Room event with the Locarno Film Festival’s...
View ArticleMichel Hazanavicius Talks Parody and Détournement in Masterclass
French writer, director and producer Michel Hazanavicius discussed his career path and the future of film as part of the 2020 Sarajevo Film Festival masterclass series, hosted in the Variety Streaming...
View ArticleBérénice Bejo Calls Her Film ‘The Artist’‘the Best Gift Ever’
French Argentine actor Bérénice Bejo discussed her early career, breaking into French cinema and starring in a silent film, as part of the 2020 Sarajevo Film Festival masterclass series, hosted by...
View ArticleMichel Franco Teases Venice Competition Entry ‘New Order’
Michel Franco’s “New Order,” a Venice Festival main competition premiere, looks set to mark a huge step-up in scale for Franco and indeed most Latin American movies at large. It couldn’t be otherwise,...
View ArticleMads Mikkelsen on Humanizing Villains and Taking Comedy Seriously
Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen — best known for his skillful and distinctly human portrayal of dark characters in films like “The Hunt” and “Casino Royale,” as well as the television series “Hannibal” —...
View ArticleCambodian Director Rithy Panh on the Ethical Quandaries of ‘Irradiated’
Cambodian director Rithy Panh survived the brutal Khmer Rouge regime that took the lives of many of his friends and family. His latest film “Irradiated,” which premiered in competition at the Berlin...
View ArticleInternational Filmmakers Discuss Advantages of Working in France, Poland in...
International filmmakers working in France and Poland have received additional funding and support from their governments to continue productions amid the pandemic. As part of the Variety Streaming...
View ArticleITV Studios Execs on the Rise of Streamers: ‘This Is a Time of Chaos and...
The Variety Streaming Room, presented by ITV, hosted a panel discussion on global storytelling. Executives from production companies that are part of the ITV Studios family, including Tomorrow Studios...
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