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Cannes – Day 2

paul — Wed, 12 May 2010 11:18:25 +0000

Sitting in the UK Film Centre, accompanied by the soothing clash of waves upon the Cote d’Azure shoreline and the somewhat less soothing cacophony from the Kodak Pavilion as they frantically try to get everything finished. I think I saw Sir Michael Grade earlier, looking for all the world like James May in his aspect. Who knows, maybe it was him.

Cannes is the place for free gifts. I’ve already collected a huge amount of merchandising and magazines so far, from BFI badges to half a dozen DVDs from an independent US production company I’ve been a fan of for years. I now have so much junk, in fact, that my new blue (and also free) Cannes satchel is straining under the weight. I shudder to think how heavy my luggage will be by the end of the festival!

Cannes – Day 1

paul — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:07:42 +0000

It’s different this year, probably because I’m unfashionably early. Last time I stood in Nice Airport waiting for the Cannes express, I had little company – there couldn’t have been more than four of us in the queue. We chatted, exchanged cards, and never saw each other again. Not now. Now I see recognisable faces whose names escape me, minor celebrities amidst the horde.Far more intimidating, so I’ll maintain my reserve. It’s what we do best, so I understand.

Curtin Parloe Returns to Cannes

paul — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:05:32 +0000

It’s that time of year, and La Croisette is once again poised to fill with celebrities and film fans for the 63rd Festival de Cannes; 12th -23rd May 2010.

Curtin Parloe Films will once again have a presence, represented by creative director Paul Anderton. “A lot has changed for us in the last 12 months, and Cannes is the perfect platform from which to launch some exciting new projects.”

Curtin Parloe Films may be contacted during Festival de Cannes at +5447725346261 or cannes@curtinparloe.co.uk

Almost There Wraps

paul — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:06:33 +0000

The latest short from Curtin Parloe Films, Almost There, wrapped shooting yesterday. Director Paul Anderton said, “I’m very happy with the way the shoot went. Everyone was professional , and we have some great rushes.”

Almost There concerns a man trapped within an escape pod when his ship is hit by an asteroid. “There will be several model shots, which are likely to be CGI. I’m confident that we can find an artist who’s up to the unique challenges involved.”

Almost There stars Patrick Lally, and is due for release in the Autumn. For more information, contact almostthere@curtinparloe.co.uk

Golden Globe 2010 Movie Results

paul — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:28:08 +0000

Best Motion Picture – Drama
Avatar

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
The Hangover

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Jeff Bridges for Crazy Heart

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Sandra Bullock for The Blind Side

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Robert Downey Jr. for Sherlock Holmes

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Meryl Streep for Julie and Julia

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Christoph Waltz for Inglourious Basterds

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Mo’Nique for Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire

Best Director – Motion Picture
James Cameron for Avatar

Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner for Up In The Air

Best Original Song – Motion Picture
Crazy Heart: T-Bone Burnett, Ryan Bingham(“The Weary Kind”)

Best Original Score – Motion Picture
Up: Michael Giacchino

Best Animated Film
Up

Best Foreign Language Film
Das weisse Band – Eine deutsche Kindergeschichte

(data from IMDB)

After Auschwitz wraps

paul — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:54:06 +0000

Shooting completed today on After Auschwitz, the new short from Hillyard Productions and Curtin Parloe Films. After three intensive days on location in Farnworth, director Paul Blinkhorn was pleased with the final results. “The rushes are looking good, and I’m expecting this to be a great finished product.”
After Auschwitz is now in post-production, although some additional scenes are scheduled in Poland for later this year.

Project list updated

paul — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:25:01 +0000

The project list has now been updated with the current slate for Curtin Parloe Films. There are a couple yet to be added, but these will appear over the next few days.
If you have any questions about the projects or the website, please contact info@curtinparloe.co.uk.

Curtin Parloe at Cannes

paul — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:47:43 +0000

Paul Anderton, creative director of Curtin Parloe Films, will be attending the 62nd Festival de Cannes this weekend. “Cannes is the film market of the year. It’s the perfect place to network and form new alliances,” said Mr. Anderton. “Curtin Parloe Films has some exciting new projects in development, and it’ll be a great opportunity to push them forward.” In addition to representing Curtin Parloe Films, Mr. Anderton will be the spokesman for Paul Blinkhorn’s Duty Calls, which will be shown at Cannes’ Short Film Corner. Festival de Cannes takes place on 13-24th May.

To make an appointment with Mr. Anderton in Cannes, please contact cannes@curtinparloe.co.uk

Shooting on Regret completes

paul — Sat, 09 May 2009 18:52:58 +0000

Paul Anderton completed shooting on Regret today, a short by Catherine O’Brien of Manchester College. Paul was working with the Letus 35mm adaptor and 35mm camera primes using the rod system on a Sony EX1. “It was great working with the primes, you can get that extremely narrow depth of field on even a wide angle lens if the light levels aren’t too high,” he said. “That said, there was a tendency for blurring in the outside third, but it still looked amazing.”

Duty Calls at Cannes

paul — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:54:10 +0000

Duty Calls, the short from Paul Blinkhorn, has been selected by North West Vision to be submitted to Cannes’ Short Film Corner
here

Although it’s a general film market and anyone can submit a film for 95 Euros, it’s quite exciting that NWVM have sponsored it to go.