Encounters Film Festival Diary: Episode Three
by Daniel Hooper
Animation, mini masterpieces and the award winners.
Encounters Film Festival: Episode Two
by Daniel Hooper
Our diarist gets a lesson in fundraising and checks out the latest from the Digital Generation and takes a filmmaker's journey.
Encounters Film Festival: Episode One
by Daniel Hooper
Our diarist checks out the Cartoon d'Or, a Russian showcase and the Best of British.
Troma Time
by Daniel Hooper
Maverick B-movie filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman talks about his latest film, Poultrygeist, and his mission with Troma films.
Roll out the red carpet
by Daniel Hooper
What's it like to attend a film promotion event?
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Expanding the possible Fernanda Salgado on fantasy, reality, Jan Švankmajer and Ana, En Passant

A burning thing Sneha Mehta and Teddy Stern on falling in love with Mumbai, and making Getar Hero

Nothing is impossible Paul Rowley on moving to New York, the Pulse massacre, and Gays Against Guns

‘The only thing that makes a story universal is emotions’ Warsaw’s Industry panel discuss reaching audiences abroad

The only thing worth saying Chuko and Arie Esiri on adapting Mrs Dalloway and making Clarissa

European Film Academy shortlist announced 68 features vie for nomination

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It's a busy time for festivals and here's the latest:


London Winners announced


Tallinn Black Nights UK co-production joins Works In Progress


Warsaw What Belongs To Others takes top prize


Tallinn Baltic Competition, Rebels With A Cause and Critics' Picks titles announced


Dinard I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning named Best Film