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DIARY DATES 1-10 May, Jeonju, South Korea, Jeonju International Film Festival With a focus on indie and experimental cinema, JIFF launched in 2000 and has a reputation as one of the most important film festivals in Asia. The programming spans feature films, animation, documentaries and more, with awards up for grabs including the grand prize and special jury prize. 14-25 May, Cannes, France, Cannes Film Festival The world’s most prestigious film festival returns to the Riviera for its 77th year, bringing star-studded premieres, networking opportunities and glittering galas. Alongside the famous fest runs the Marché du Film – a major film market and hotbed of big deals and key players. 21-23 May, Dubai World Trade Centre, CABSAT An annual broadcast digital media and satellite expo, CABSAT is a platform for the global media, entertainment and technology industry. In addition to almost 400 exhibition stands, highlights will include the Virtual Production Studio and the Content Congress, delving into creating, connecting and monetising the content lifecycle. 28 May-2 June, Vienna, Austria, Vienna Shorts Now in its 21st year, this celebration of short-form filmmaking spotlights works of under 30 minutes, attracting submissions from around the world. The festival normally offers a diverse, excellently curated series of screenings, as well as various prizes, panel discussions, industry events and more.
Boiling Point director steams ahead with new production company P hilip Barantini, director of the lauded Boiling Point TV series and 2021 film, has joined Samantha Beddoe (exec producer on the show) to launch freshly minted indie, It’s All Made Up Productions. With offices in London and plans to expand into their home city of Liverpool, the duo already has an impressive slate of productions in development, with a focus on drama and documentaries. Bringing a combined 35 years of industry experience, they have vocalised their commitment to championing under-represented voices. Barantini, who began his career acting in acclaimed dramas Band of Brothers and Chernobyl , moved behind the camera on Boiling Point , before going on to direct shows including BBC’s The Responder and Netflix feature The Accused . His upcoming crime thriller Adolescence – written by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, and produced by Warp Films, Plan B and Matriarch Productions for Netflix – is currently in pre-production. “We want to tell powerful stories which resonate through film, drama and documentaries on the biggest scale possible,” he comments. “I am deeply passionate about the industry and where I come from, and to work with my close friend and long-time collaborator, Sam, is a dream come true.”
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