James Bond fans, this is your mission. The Sean Connery Foundation presents Sacred Bonds, a spectacular 4K film festival celebrating the original six Sean Connery James Bond movies — Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, and Diamonds Are Forever. From Friday 15 August to Wednesday 20 August at the […]
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The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) 2025 has announced a new collaboration with UK production company UNIFIED, which will curate a special strand of high-profile industry events at this year’s festival. Founded in 2025 by award-winning producers Amy Jackson (Aftersun, The Nest) and Lauren Dark (Beast, Night Always Comes), UNIFIED develops film and television projects
A cutthroat real estate agent takes a spectacular fall from the corporate ladder when her loan-sharks call in their debts. Icon Film Distribution presents Odyssey, the new feature from acclaimed director, Gerard Johnson, known for previous adrenaline-fuelled thrillers Tony, Hyena and Muscle. This month, the film has its UK Premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival before releasing in UK cinemas from 7th November. Fiery,
One of the best festivals in the world begins on the 14th August to the 20th. A festival that is open to the public to buy tickets and see upcoming films before they officially hit the cinemas or streaming. For film-makers there are numerous opportunities to make contacts and find out how the industry works.
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Britain’s film industry is buzzing with blockbuster energy as some of the world’s biggest productions continue to roll through UK studios and streets. From superhero sagas to wizarding world reboots, the UK remains the backdrop of choice for cinematic storytelling on a truly global scale. Marvel Moves In: Spider-Man Swings into Glasgow One of the
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In a landmark move for the UK’s screen industries, the BFI, BAFTA albert, and ScreenSkills have jointly launched the country’s first National Occupational Standards (NOS) and skills checklists for sustainability roles in film and television production. The initiative represents a critical step in formalising and expanding the industry’s environmental workforce and tools—paving the way for
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Sky is giving families across the UK even more to look forward to, with two exciting new original projects headlining its children’s slate — and a refreshed vision for how young viewers will be entertained in the years to come. Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom Set for 2026 Release Beloved by audiences
Once best known as a cinematic backdrop for epics like Braveheart and Skyfall, Scotland is fast becoming a serious production powerhouse. With major Hollywood studios and UK indies turning their lenses north, Scotland’s appeal now extends far beyond its iconic landscapes. In the past year, Scotland has hosted a wave of high-profile productions, including Amazon’s
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Championing new voices with £30,000 budgets and Oscar® potential As part of the 33rd Raindance Film Festival, six short documentaries created under the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund will celebrate their global premieres on June 26. These compelling works, each just 8–12 minutes long, are the result of a highly competitive initiative designed to foster new
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In a landmark shift that could reshape the UK production landscape, Channel 4 has officially announced its move into in-house production and unveiled a new Creative Investment Fund, marking a dramatic evolution in its commissioning strategy. This follows the removal of the publisher-broadcaster restriction, which previously prohibited Channel 4 from producing its own content. Now,
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