Tim Dams
Screen International's Europe editor, based in the UK.
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NewsBerlinale competition title ‘Reflection In A Dead Diamond’ sells widely for True Colours
EXCLUSIVE Italian sales company has also struck US deal for Toronto and Fantastic Fest title U Are The Universe.
NewsDurban FilmMart unveils 31 African projects for 2025 Pitch and Finance Forum
The 31 projects in development come from 15 countries.
NewsVenice Film Festival names Alexander Payne as jury president
US director will oversee the international jury that awards the Golden Lion for best film.
NewsLocarno artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro to remain in post for three more years
Nazzaro has overseen four editions of the Swiss festival so far.
FeaturesWhy Europe’s Together Fund has raised €58m in venture capital to invest in indie film and TV producers
“We are looking to take minority shares in independent scripted film and TV companies,” says Alexandra Lebret.
NewsCoccinelle Film to introduce SXSW premiere ‘Outerlands’ to buyers at Cannes
Elena Oxman’s film had its world premiere in SXSW’s narrative feature competition.
NewsAkinola Davies Jr’s Un Certain Regard title ‘My Father’s Shadow’ scores key French deal
Nigeria-set tale is sold by The Match Factory.
NewsChina to reduce Hollywood imports as tariff war with US escalates
China Film Administration says it will ”moderately reduce the number of American films imported” as a result of tariff war.
NewsCannes unveils 2025 Official Selection
Films by Julia Ducournau, Kelly Reichardt, Richard Linklater, Joachim Trier and Wes Anderson in competition.
NewsLocarno unveils US-European financing initiative
Locarno Investment Community initiative will debut within festival’s industry programme Locarno Pro.
NewsFremantle launches AI-focused label Imaginae Studios
Label is specifically focused on harnessing artificial intelligence.
NewsCannes Market to launch AI and virtual production-focused Village Innovation
New venue will be dedicated to technology and innovation in the film industry.
FeaturesCould EU’s new financing schemes reshape the European film industry?
The EU is seeking to boost financing for European filmmakers through its equity investment scheme and loan-guarantee facility.
NewsUncertainty reigns as international film and TV sector digests impact of US tariffs
Many industry execs told Screen they were uncertain about the exact impact at this stage.
NewsEuropean Film Agencies Directors Association names Sevara Irgacheva as secretary general
Irgacheva was previously a director at Brussels-based FTI Consulting.
NewsGlobal film and TV industry braces for expansion of Trump trade war
Trump has indicated he is prepared to target international film and TV industry while the MPA, DGA and IATSE urge action.
NewsMonth of European Film initiative boosts ticket sales to European movies
European Film Academy says admissions to European films as part of scheme have grown rapidly in past three years.
NewsNine talking points from Series Mania 2025: “The scripted TV market is not going down any further”
From the rise of co-productions to the absence of political talk, Screen rounds up scripted festival’s main talking points
News“It is the only way to compete”: Series Mania execs debate AI’s impact on film and TV
Producers should embrace AI, says Wild Sheep founder Erik Barmack, who also said it scared him.
NewsMichel Franco’s ‘Dreams’ scores multiple sales through The Match Factory
Berlinale competition title stars Jessica Chastain and Isaac Hernández.