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Paul Gerhardt obituary

Other lives: Specialist in television educational initiatives who went on to work for the British Film Institute

The Guardian - UK

Eight independent films that have defined the 2020s – from EO to Urchin

In a decade of upheaval, indie film-makers are producing work that speaks to our fracture

The Guardian - UK

Lollipop: women have alchemy and agency in this council estate drama that’s the antithesis of poverty porn

Ten years ago I was at a preview screening at the British Film Institute (BFI) of short films shot and set in London. My smartphone-filmed short, 160 Characters, was part of the programme and told the story of me raising my son Jim alone.

The Conversation

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Tom Cruise was convinced he was going to ‘impale his skull’ during famous Mission: Impossible stunt

Cruise’s career is being celebrated with a season of films by the British Film Institute

The Independent UK

The original 'Star Wars' theatrical cut (where Han shoots first) is coming back to theaters... well, one theater... for one night only

This “unmissable treat” for 'Star Wars' fans arrives June 12 for one night only.

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Wicked, Moana and Paddington help UK cinema admissions hit five-year high

Admissions were up 2% on 2023, according to data published by the British Film Institute.

Evening Standard

Timothée Chalamet And Saoirse Ronan Reunite In London

Timothée Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan reunite at the British Film Institute, sharing insights on their friendship, careers, and fame views.

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Timothée Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan chat fame and friendship

Timothée Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan may be juggling multiple releases and busy schedules, but the bright young stars managed to reunite in London for a conversation at the British Film Institute

The Independent UK

The 1978 retrospective that kickstarted the Powell and Pressburger revival

Letter: Ian Christie charts the British Film Institute’s role in reviving the British film-makers’ reputation

The Guardian - UK

As Disney turns 100, the brand’s real legacy is its business acumen

“100 Years of Wonder” is the theme for Disney’s year-long promotion of the company’s centenary. From special Disney on Ice events to a retrospective at the British Film Institute and limited edition Disney100 merchandise, Disney’s celebration is big business.

The Conversation

Making movies in video games: why the film world is finally ready to take ‘machinima’ seriously

Last week in a small city in the Ruhr area of Germany, a film that I made inside the video game Grand Theft Auto was screened at the Oberhausen International Short Film Festival, as part of an extensive overview of machinima.

The Conversation

NI woman calls for greater representation of people with visible differences after poll findings

A poll found that only one third of people recall seeing someone with a visible difference on TV

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