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Alice Lowe
Alice Eva Lowe (born 3 April 1977)England & Wales births 1837 – 2006 is an English actress, writer, director, and comedian. She has appeared as Dr. Haynes in '' Black Mirror: Bandersnatch'' and Madeleine Wool/Liz Asher in ''Garth Marenghi's Darkplace''. She wrote, directed, and starred in the 2016 film '' Prevenge'' and starred in and co-wrote the 2012 film ''Sightseers''. She also starred in the educational children's television series ''Horrible Histories''. Early life Lowe was born in Coventry, West Midlands, England. She attended Kenilworth School and graduated from King's College, Cambridge, where she studied classics. At university she became involved in theatre and comedy. Career Lowe began her career in surreal experimental theatre shows including ''City Haunts'', ''Snowbound'' and ''Progress in Flying Machines'' co-devising and performed along with colleagues such as Robert Webb and David Mitchell. Lowe worked under the directorship of Paul King, who has since ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toydrum
Toydrum are an English musical duo formed in 2011 by former Unkle band members and record producers Pablo Clements and James Griffith. The pair work out of their Brighton studio, The Toyrooms, where they wrote and recorded their debut EP, ''Distant Focus Vol 1'' (2014), and the subsequent ''Evangelist'' (2015), with Gavin Clark. In 2014, the duo composed music for the British action film ''Montana''. In 2015, they composed and produced the score to the film ''London Fields''. The same year, they wrote and produced music for Shane Meadows' series ''This Is England '90'' under the name Evangelist, a project they started with Gavin Clark and Clayhill. Also in 2015, Toydrum wrote the score to Christopher Smith's ''Detour''. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on 16 April 2016. The score was shortlisted for a BIFA. In 2016, they worked with Alice Lowe on the score to her first feature film, '' Prevenge'', which premiered at the Venice and Toronto film festivals. They ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacob Anderson
Jacob Basil Anderson (born 18 June 1990) is a British actor and musician. As an actor, he is known for his roles as Grey Worm in ''Game of Thrones'' (2013–19), Louis de Pointe du Lac in ''Interview with the Vampire (TV series), Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire'' (2022–present), his recurring roles in ''Episodes (TV series), Episodes'' (2012) and ''Broadchurch'' (2013), and Doctor Who (series 13), the thirteenth series of the revival of ''Doctor Who'' (2021–22). As a musician, he uses the alias Raleigh Ritchie (named after his favorite characters from ''The Royal Tenenbaums''); his debut album, ''You're a Man Now, Boy'', was a soul music, soul and trip hop album released in 2016 to positive reviews. Anderson's second studio album, ''Andy (Raleigh Ritchie album), Andy'', was released in 2020. Early life Jacob Basil Anderson was born on 18 June 1990 in Bristol, England. His father is of Afro-Caribbean descent. His parents were divorced when he was 18 months old; he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlotte Colbert
Charlotte Colbert (born 1987) is a British film director and multi-media artist which the ''Evening Standard'' described as "a natural born magician." Her practice ranges from artistic installations which incorporate sculpture, photography and performative elements, to narrative feature-length films. Her directorial debut was praised by the New York Times and won the Golden Leopard for Best First Picture. Colbert’s work explores themes such as identity, dreams, personal narratives, and the unconscious, often incorporating surreal and fantastical elements. The Design Museum describes her as someone who "conjures fantastical worlds by blending the boundaries between reality and imagination." Early life Born in New York state, Colbert is the seventh of eight children of businessman Sir James Goldsmith, who died in 1997. Her mother is French journalist Laure Boulay de la Meurthe, with whom Goldsmith openly had a long-term relationship while married to Annabel Goldsmith. Colb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
28th Fantasia International Film Festival
The 28th Fantasia International Film Festival was held from 18 July to 4 August 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Juries Compétition Cheval Noir * Matt Johnson (director), Matt Johnson, Canadian filmmaker – Jury President * Steve Dollar, American film critic * Rob Jabbaz, Canadian filmmaker * Kristina Klebe, American actress and filmmaker * Ariane Louis-Seize, French-Canadian filmmaker New Flesh Competition for Best First Feature * Rain Rannu, Estonian filmmaker – Jury President * Sapna Moti Bhavnani, Indian filmmaker * Éric S. Boisvert, Canadian filmmaker * Amelia Moses, Canadian filmmaker International Short Film Competition * Heidi Honeycutt, American film critic – Jury President * Jean Anne Lauer, American professor and festival programmer * Emily Lerer, Canadian filmmaker * Gary Pullin, American illustrator * Alex Williams, American film acquisitions executive Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation * Johane Matte, Canadian story artist – Jury P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HanWay Films
HanWay Films is an independent British international sales, distribution and marketing company specializing in theatrical feature films. History In 1999, Jeremy Thomas founded international sales company HanWay Films with his colleagues Peter Watson (deputy chairman) and Stephan Mallmann, and continues to chair the board. Two new members joined the board in 2011, Thorsten Schumacher, previously head of sales, was appointed managing director, and former head of business affairs Jan Spielhoff took up the reins as chief operating officer. HanWay has established itself as leading international sales, distribution and marketing company specialising in high-profile quality films from worldwide talent. HanWay arranges financing, sales and distribution for all films from Recorded Picture Company, along with projects from third party producers. HanWay also represents an extensive film catalogue of over 500 features including films from Thomas's Recorded Picture Company, and the British Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Dickie
Kate Dickie (born 1971) is a Scottish actress who has appeared in television series, stage plays and films. She is known for her television roles as Lex in the BBC series '' Tinsel Town'' (2000–2001) and Lysa Arryn in the HBO series ''Game of Thrones'' (2011, 2014). Dickie is also known for her portrayal of the security operative Jackie in her 2006 feature-film debut '' Red Road'', directed by Andrea Arnold, for which she won several awards, including Best Actress at the British Academy Scotland Awards and the British Independent Film Award for Best Actress. She again won Best Actress at the 2016 British Academy Scotland Awards for the film '' Couple in a Hole''. Her other film appearances include ''Prometheus'' (2012), '' Filth'' (2013), '' The Witch'' (2015), and '' Star Wars: The Last Jedi'' (2017). Early life Dickie was born in East Kilbride, Scotland. She spent part of her childhood in different parts of Scotland, Wigtownshire, Galloway, Perthshire and Ayrshire, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Wozniak
Michael James Wozniak (born 8 November 1979) is a British comedian, writer, actor and former medical doctor. He portrays Brian in the Channel 4 sitcom '' Man Down'' and is a member of the team that makes ''Small Scenes'' for BBC Radio 4. Early life Wozniak was born in Oxford, was raised in Portsmouth, and has a twin sister. He has Polish and Welsh ancestry. Education Wozniak was educated at Portsmouth Grammar School. He studied Medicine at St George's, University of London and worked as a doctor for several years before pursuing comedy. Career Wozniak worked doing live sketch comedy starting in the late 1990s, and began stand-up comedy in 2007. He won the Amused Moose Laugh-Off contest at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2008. He was nominated for the comedy newcomer award the same year. Wozniak performed at the Adelaide Fringe in 2009. Wozniak was nominated for the Edinburgh Best Comedy Show in 2013. Television Wozniak's first major role in television came when he was ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanya Reynolds
Tanya Louise Reynolds (born 4 November 1991) is an English actress. She landed her first major role as a series regular on the Sky 1 comedy-drama '' Delicious'' (2016–2019). Reynolds portrayed Lily Iglehart on the Netflix comedy-drama ''Sex Education'' (2019–2023), where she was a part of the main cast in the first three seasons. Other credits include '' Outlander'' (2017), ''Death in Paradise'' (2017), '' Emma'' (2020), '' Dodger'' (2022), '' The Baby'' (2022), '' I Hate You'' (2022), and ''The Decameron'' (2024). In 2024, she was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, for her performance in the play ''A Mirror'' at the Trafalgar Theatre. Early life Reynolds was born and raised in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Her father was a builder and her mother was a sign writer. She is of half English and half Italian descent. Her first experience in acting was at the age of four in the school nativity. Reynolds attended Royal Holloway, Univ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aneurin Barnard
Aneurin Barnard (; ; born 8 May 1987) is a Welsh actor. He is known for playing Davey in '' Hunky Dory'', Claude in '' The Truth About Emanuel'', Bobby Willis in '' Cilla'', Tim in '' Thirteen'', King Richard III in '' The White Queen'', William in '' Dead in a Week or Your Money Back'', Gibson in ''Dunkirk'', and Boris Pavlikovsky in ''The Goldfinch''. Early life Barnard was born in Bridgend in Wales on 8 May 1987, the son of factory worker June and coal miner Terry Barnard. His first language is Welsh. He attended Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari in Rhondda Cynon Taf during his secondary school years. Barnard trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, graduating in 2008, and was credited as a RWCMD Associate Award in 2019. Career Theatre Barnard was just 11 years of age when he began involvement in theatre work at the Bridgend County Youth Theatre in 1999. Whilst a student at drama school, he appeared in productions of '' The Caucasian Chalk Circle'', '' Hobson's Choice'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Frost
Nicholas John Frost (born 28 March 1972) is an English actor, comedian and screenwriter. He has appeared in the '' Three Flavours Cornetto'' trilogy of films, consisting of '' Shaun of the Dead'' (2004), ''Hot Fuzz'' (2007), and '' The World's End'' (2013), and the television comedy ''Spaced'' (1999–2001). He also appeared in Joe Cornish's film ''Attack the Block'' (2011). He co-starred in the 2011 film '' Paul'', which he co-wrote with frequent collaborator and friend Simon Pegg. He has also portrayed various roles in the sketch show '' Man Stroke Woman''. In 2020, he co-created and starred in the paranormal comedy horror series '' Truth Seekers'' with Pegg. Early life Frost was born on 28 March 1972 in Hornchurch, Greater London, the son of John Frost and his Welsh wife, Tricia (died 2005), who were office furniture designers. When he was 10, his sister died of an asthma attack, aged 18. He attended Beal High School in Ilford. When Frost was 15 his parents' business faile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screen International
''Screen International'' is a British film magazine covering the international film business. It is published by Media Business Insight, a British B2B media company which also owned '' Broadcast''. The magazine is primarily aimed at those involved in the global film business. The magazine in its current form was founded in 1975, and its website, ''Screendaily.com'', was added in 2001. ''Screen International'' also produces daily publications at film festivals and markets in Berlin, Germany; Cannes, France; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; the American Film Market in Santa Monica, California; and Hong Kong. History ''Screen International'' traces its history back to 1889 with the publication of ''Optical Magic Lantern and Photographic Enlarger''. At the turn of the 20th century, the name changed to ''Cinematographic Journal'' and in 1907 it was renamed '' Kinematograph and Lantern Weekly''. Kinematograph Weekly ''Kinematograph and Lantern Weekly'' contained trade news, advertisemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
