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Ravindran, a former Broadcast international editor and executive editor, international at Variety, is one of the leading B2B screen industry journalists in the UK. x4q55
FeaturesShould indie filmmakers embrace or avoid FAST and AVoD platforms? 5g484p
Ad-funded AVoD and FAST platforms are booming as cash‑strapped consumers look for cheaper alternatives to subscription services.
NewsDavid Kosse’s Rockwood Pictures signs development deal with Prime Video UK (exclusive) 3t2u7
David Kosse was most recently the London-based head of international film at Netflix.
Features“Measuring ovations is deeply silly”: what’s behind the rise of the ‘standing ovation’ story? 3m5f20
One exec said he’s seen publicists with “giant stopwatches with glowing screens” independently timing ovations at film premieres.
NewsChiwetel Ejiofor, Alia Shawkat Venice Impact Award jury (exclusive) 2h1565
’Io Capitano’ won the inaugural award in 2023.
FeaturesHow the rise of the ‘showrunner’ role is changing British TV 4p13b
Screen talks to several big-name TV writers about the rise of the ‘showrunner’ role on this side of the Atlantic.
NewsFilm festivals are failing delegates with disabilities, study finds (exclusive) 4i5h2u
Organisers said the film circuit has a history of disabled delegates experiencing a lack of accessibility at events and festivals.
FeaturesWhy no one knows how to talk about Israel and Gaza 694a4o
How does an industry that prides itself on free speech and healthy debate navigate the traumas of war?
FeaturesThe Centrepiece interview: Sony Pictures Television’s Wayne Garvie on why a reset is coming 253i6l
Ahead of his keynote address at Series Mania, Garvie discusses the state of the industry, why there is too much doom and gloom, and life after ’The Crown’