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How streamer investment and a revamped public funding mechanism are driving Mexico’s production scene ll6p
Mexico’s production scene continues to deliver vibrant new voices into the international marketplace.
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How to work with the Spanish film industry 3pq4t
The Spanish industry is booming, with several films playing at Cannes this year.
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Territory focus: Ireland aims to sustain success 5t595
The Irish film industry is riding high thanks to a blossoming of creative talent and the rise in international productions shooting in the country.
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China and Hollywood: why the romance has cooled wz6h
Liz Shackleton explores why the Chinese government continues to restrict overseas investment.
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China Focus: box office - the quotas question 133v1s
Is there hope for a new deal on the number of foreign films released in China and a restructuring of the existing profit-sharing arrangement?
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Berlinale: Mexico in Focus 1b5v5x
As divisive rhetoric continues to swell across the Atlantic, it is appropriate that Mexico took centre stage at the 2017 Berlinale as the EFM’s inaugural Country In Focus.
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Argentina focus: How Patagonik drove record issions in 2016 413a1t
Patagonik is not only Argentina’s leading production outfit but one of the world’s most exciting film companies. Artistic director Juan Vera talks to Jeremy Kay.
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In Focus: the UK's booming VFX scene 24c3b
With the exchange rate in their favour, the UK’s visual-effects houses have never been in greater demand. But how is the sector adapting as Brexit looms and investment heads east?
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Nordic focus: new talent schemes break the mould 4t111f
Three initiatives in Scandinavia are encouraging film-makers to experiment by breaking out of production norms.
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Busan focus: international industry undeterred by controversy 2w364p
BIFF matters for everyone doing business with Asia. But will international visitors be affected by the continuing row between the festival and the city authorities?
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Spanish film-makers to follow: the magnificent seven 671fz
Who are the exciting new film-makers emerging from Spain? Elisabet Cabeza profiles seven to keep an eye on.
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Spain focus: hot projects, big-name draws 5t3ze
Among the most anticipated Spanish productions of the year are a Paleolithic period drama, the new Almodovar and a regal role for Penelope Cruz.
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Spain: territory focus a1w4k
Mainstream Spanish films are thriving as TV broadcasters fill the gap in public funding. But at what cost to auteur film-making? Could a new Pedro Almodovar emerge now?
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Argentina: Hot projects 3r93v
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: From domestic crime thrillers to broad comedies about debauched youth, Jeremy Kay previews a selection of the most anticipated local productions poised for release this year.
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Argentina: Talking points 4x6m2
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: Two leading Argentinian producers and a top distributor discuss the state of the local industry and reveal their international ambitions. Interviews by Jeremy Kay.
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Argentina: Damian Szifron interview 1t3x15
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: After the global success of Wild Tales, Argentinian writer-director Damian Szifron is taking advantage of the kudos. He tells Jeremy Kay about g up for The Six Million Dollar Man remake.
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Argentina: INCAA's new boss 1z2r4m
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: In an exclusive interview only weeks into his four-year term as the head of Argentina’s national film body, Alejandro Cacetta speaks to Jeremy Kay about partnering with private investors, embracing a multi-platform future and working with the new government.
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Argentina: Overview - a breath of fresh air 3r54r
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: Argentina is booming, with record issions, dynamic directors making films local audiences are flocking to see, and widening global ambitions.
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Production Focus: Ireland hits its stride 4b3823
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: The Irish film industry is walking tall thanks to the success of Brooklyn and Room, and a record seven titles launching at Sundance. Tom Grater looks at how Ireland aims to build on its creative prosperity.