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Oscar-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond has died
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 05 Jan 2016
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind DOP was 85.
Bodies found in hunt for missing actress
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Jan 2016
Police have yet to confirm if Sian Blake is among them.
Quentin Tarantino faces lawsuit
by Jennie Kermode - 01 Jan 2016
Was Django Unchained plagiarised?
Documentarian murdered in Gaziantep
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Dec 2015
Naji Jerf gunned down by assassin - Daesh claims responsibility.
Haskell Wexler dies at 93
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Dec 2015
Son pays tribute to Oscar-winning cinematographer.
Best Foreign Language Film Oscar shortlist announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 18 Dec 2015
80 entries whittled down to nine.
Score two for female composers
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Dec 2015
Only two women deemed eligible for soundtrack Oscars.
AFI lists its top films of the year
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Dec 2015
Winners to be celebrated at awards luncheon.
Max and Carol top Indiewire critics' poll
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Dec 2015
Charlotte Rampling is named Best Actress.
On the roadshow
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 16 Dec 2015
Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight prepares to go on tour.
Stunt spectacular planned for GFF
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Dec 2015
A taste of what's coming up in Glasgow.
2016 Berlin Shooting Stars announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Dec 2015
Eight up-and-coming European acting talents celebrated.
The Bride leads chase for Goyas
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Dec 2015
Spanish Academy announces short list.
Oscar Best Documentary shortlist announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze and Amber Wilkinson - 14 Dec 2015
15 films chosen from 124 contenders.
More prizes for Max
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Dec 2015
George Miller film wins at OFCS Awards.
Youth takes top prize at European Film Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Dec 2015
Sorrentino's drama dominates.
Mad Max: Fury Road takes top nominations
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Dec 2015
Carol is also set to shine at the Golden Globes.
SAG nominations announced
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Dec 2015
Eclectic selection in actors' awards.
Glasgow Youth Film Festival announces 2016 slate
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Dec 2015
The Witch to open teen selection.
Sundance completes line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Dec 2015
Premieres, Documentary Premieres, Spotlight, Sundance Kids and announced.
OFCS Awards nominations announced
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Dec 2015
Carol and Sicario lead the race.
Ex Machina triumphs at BIFAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Dec 2015
Sci-fi drama takes four awards including Best British Independent.
Glasgow Cineworld closed due to storm damage
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Dec 2015
Storm Desmond raises the roof on Renfrew Street.
Robbert Loggia has died at 85
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Dec 2015
Respected character actor passes away.
Hail Caesar to open Berlinale
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Dec 2015
Joel and Ethan Coen return to festival.
Sundance announces New Frontier titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Dec 2015
Festival celebrates 10 years of pushing boundaries.
Sundance announces competition titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Dec 2015
Line-up set for US and World Dramatic and Documentary sections, plus Next.
Independent Spirit Awards nominations announced
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Nov 2015
Beasts Of No Nation and Carol among front runners.
Funding confirmed for HippFest
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Nov 2015
Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema will return in March.
Sundance reveals Midnight line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Nov 2015
Rob Zombie and Kevin Smith among directors featured.
Cinemas turn down religious advert
by Jennie Kermode - 22 Nov 2015
Church of England is "disappointed and bewildered."
Dream teams at the Glasgow Film Festival
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Nov 2015
"Chemistry is everything," says festival director.
César hopes for new talents
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Nov 2015
Freya Mavor, Rod Paradot and Félix Moati are among celebrated young stars.
Charlie Sheen confirms that he is HIV positive
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Nov 2015
Rumours force actor to make personal statement.
Legendary actor Saeed Jaffrey dies
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Nov 2015
A Passage To India star was 86.
Legend a winner at Scottish BAFTAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Nov 2015
Robert Carlye's directorial debut named best feature.
Hollywood still far behind on race, says Spike Lee
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Nov 2015
Director accepts honorary Oscar alongside Gena Rowlands and Debbie Reynolds.
Sharon Jones celebrated at DOC NYC opening night
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 14 Nov 2015
Barbara Kopple presents new documentary.
Hostage siege at historic Paris cinema
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Nov 2015
Multiple attacks in French capital lead to state of emergency.
When Terence met Stefan
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Nov 2015
Sunset Song and Tokyo Fiancee directors meet on red carpet
Living dead to invade Leicester
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Nov 2015
UK Festival of Zombie Culture set for Phoenix.
Betamax bites the bullet
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Nov 2015
Video format will finally be discontinued.
GFEST-Gaywise festival to open in London
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Nov 2015
LGBTIQ film, arts and performance showcase set for UK capital.
Film archive tours Scotland
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Nov 2015
Made In My Toun offers rare footage and a blether.
Seattle announces documentary grant finalists
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Nov 2015
Inaugural award will fund feature on ageing.
BIFA contenders announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Nov 2015
The Lobster gets its claws on most nominations.
Still Alice charity concert
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Oct 2015
Alzheimer's Benefit to include a newly composed suite by Ilan Eshkeri.
Chantal Akerman: NOW announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 28 Oct 2015
Video installation and film première set for London.
Kate Winslet to be honoured at BIFAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Oct 2015
Actress to receive independent film Variety Award.
Maureen O'Hara dies at 95
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Oct 2015
Family's tribute to 'feisty and fearless' star.
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