The *Bollywood Hills..in Yorkshire

Did you know that Sixteen per cent of releases in the UK are Indian films and last year nine made it into the top 10?
Do you know where the Bollywood Oscars are being held in 2007?

The answer is Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Hull and York!June 7-9

Enjoy a fantastic 2007 Bollywood Medley by clicking on play.



(Click on the title 'The *Bollywood hills..in yorkshire' for even more facts, figures and background info.)

-*Bollywood...Purists - (among them some of the India's leading actors) deplore this term. They say it makes the industry look like Hollywood's poor cousin.-


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Shane's world

Visit Shane's world. That's right Mr Meadows writer/director takes you into his film-making world and reveals his formula for movie-making success.

(Find out more by clicking on the title 'Shane's world'.)


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Hollywood makeover.

Classic British gangster movie The Long Good Friday is to be remade in modern-day Miami.

The 50 million dollar (£25 million) remake of the movie featuring ruthless gangster boss Harold Shand and his underworld associates was announced at the Cannes Film Festival today.

(Click on the title 'Hollywood makeover' for IMDB info about the deal.)

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Cannes 2007

On September 20, 1946 the International Film Festival - the first important international postwar cultural event - opened its doors at the former Casino de Cannes. It was run as a non-profit organisation with a board of directors, attaining charitable status in 1972. Apart from 1948 and 1950, when lack of funds led to the cancellation of the event, the Festival has taken place each and every year, at first in September, then in May (as of 1951), running approximately two weeks. In 1968, the Festival was interrupted due to political turmoil.

This year it takes place from 16th May - 27th May ...in Cannes.

(Click the title 'Cannes 2007' for more.)


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The dead return-Hammer House of Horror.

The production company that was a byword in British film-making for decades is going back into business...Cult Hammer horror films will return to the big screen after the company behind the movies was sold to a group headed by Big Brother creator John de Mol.


Read more from the Guardian by clicking on the the title 'the dead return-Hammer House of Horror'. (You may have to register...but as Film students you should be registered already.)

Never mind Sundance.

It is often the case that we know more about film festivals taking place in the rest of Europe or America than we do about the ones on our doorstep. I know that Robert Newman's Sundance is particulary interesting to anyone with a passion for Independents so for those of you who have been inspired by Sundance check out the U.K version, RAINDANCE (the voice of independent film).
It has some excellent resources for those interested in writing,producing,directing or making films.

As I have said before don't just sit around saying 'I want to work in film when I have left school/Uni...' Do it now!
Find out more about Raindance by clicking on the title 'Never mind Sundance'.

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