Archive for May, 2008

Post-Cannes networking event in London

Cannes is about meeting people. So it’s interesting to see that a post-Cannes networking event is to be held in London by the PIM Club (People in Media). Here’s the blurb: “If you are in Cannes, if you didn’t make it this year or if you work within the media industry this is a great [...]

Cannes festival May 29, 2008 5:37 pm 0 Comments

Cannes kicks out the glam

A dominant tone in many of the most talked-about films at this year’s Cannes is one of social realism. From the Dardenne brothers’ “Silence of Lorna” to Walter Selles’ “Linha de Passa” (shot in Brazilian slums), there is a strong touch of social realism. This was also true even in one of the mainstays of [...]

Cannes festival May 21, 2008 5:37 pm 0 Comments

Wish you were here?

There won’t be much in the way of news over the coming few days, as I will be in Cannes for the film market. I’ll be shopping two projects, “Protag” and “Tunerz”, being developed with a director and producer respectively. Wish me luck.

Cannes festival May 16, 2008 5:36 pm 0 Comments

UK film centre posts Cannes events

The UK film centre is always a hive of activities during the film festival. This year’s events include a wide range of conference and talks. These include talks about micro-budgets, distribution and the Internet, secrets of co-production and a screenwriter’s workshop (from EON, no less. If you have to ask who they are, maybe you [...]

Cannes festival May 13, 2008 5:35 pm 0 Comments