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Layke Anderson
Layke Anderson (born 10 October 1983) is a British film director and former actor. Career Anderson starred opposite Udo Kier and Stephen Fry in the 2009 Luxembourgian-German drama '' House of Boys'', though left acting behind shortly after to explore working behind the scenes. Other acting credits include Richard Attenborough’s ''Closing the Ring'', action-horror ''Re-Kill'', and ''Babylon (TV series)'' directed by Danny Boyle. Anderson's directorial debut ''Dylan's Room'', starring Joanna Scanlan, screened at over thirty international film festivals winning multiple awards, and was later nominated for a British Independent Film Award. ''Dylan's Room'' was followed by the experimental film, ''Happy Thoughts''. Filmography ;Director / Writer / Editor *2012: ''Dylan's Room'' (short) *2014: ''Happy Thoughts'' (short) *2016: ''Shopping'' (short) *2017: ''Epilogue'' (short) *2018: ''London Unplugged'', Directed ''Shopping'' segment *2019: ''Mankind'' (short) ;Actor *2003: ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as '' Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babylon (TV Series)
''Babylon'' is a British comedy-drama television series co-created by Danny Boyle, Robert Jones, Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain for Channel 4, and produced by Nightjack Ltd. The series is set in London, and follows various characters working for the Metropolitan Police Service, police officers on the streets, who are responding to incidents, as well as the top management and PR department at New Scotland Yard, who try to counter any backlash from such incidents. Plot The series follows the new Director of Communications, the American Liz Garvey (Brit Marling), who has been headhunted by the Police Commissioner Richard Miller (James Nesbitt) to drag the force into the new media age, and her conflicts with her own department and legal bureaucracy. This is intercut with the happenings within a team in the Territorial Support Group and a team of authorised firearms officers in the Specialist Firearms Command. Cast * Brit Marling as Liz Garvey, Director of Communications * James N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aesthetica Short Film Festival (ASFF)
The Aesthetica Short Film Festival (ASFF) is an international film festival which takes place annually in York, England, at the beginning of November. Founded in 2011, it is a celebration of independent film from around the world, and an outlet for supporting and championing filmmaking. With over 400 films screenings and 100 industry events, ASFF is one of the UK's key film festivals. ASFF is also a BAFTA-Qualifying festival, meaning short films that are screened may be eligible for a BAFTA award. The festival is hosted by ''Aesthetica Magazine'', one of the world's leading art and culture publications and supported by York St John University, London College of Communication and the British Film Institute. History ASFF is hosted by ''Aesthetica,'' a British art and culture magazine. Initially launched as the Aesthetica Short Film Competition, winning films were included on a DVD released with the December/January edition of ''Aesthetica''. The competition received a signifi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Popcorn (2007 Film)
''Popcorn'' is a 2007 British romantic comedy film written and directed by Darren Paul Fisher. It was filmed in 2005 at one of London's largest multiplex cinemas, Odeon Greenwich. Plot Too insecure to approach the girl of his dreams, Danny takes a job at his local movie house where she works, only to learn his first day is her last. After his initial efforts to woo her fail, he resorts to drastic measures by enlisting the help of the chief projectionist, a man who no longer knows the difference between the real and the film worlds. Cast * Jack Ryder as Danny *Jodi Albert as Suki *Luke de Woolfson as Zak *Colette Brown as Florence *Andrew Lee Potts as Kris *Kate Maberly as Annie *Laura Aikman as Jeannie *Layke Anderson as Cool Guy *Sophie Anderton as Female Killer *Kacey Barnfield as Yukino Girl *Chike Chan as Lo Soundtrack #Little Voice - Performed by Mohair #Burn It Up - Performed by Hardwire #Undertow - Performed by Wade #Love Is A Wonderful Thing - Performed by Sarah L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X2 (film)
''X2'' (also marketed as ''X2: X-Men United,'' and internationally as ''X-Men 2'') is a 2003 American superhero film directed by Bryan Singer and written by Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris (screenwriter), Dan Harris and David Hayter, from a story by Singer, Hayter and Zak Penn. The film is based on the X-Men superhero team appearing in Marvel Comics. It is the sequel to ''X-Men (film), X-Men'' (2000), as well as the second installment in the X-Men (film series), ''X-Men'' film series, and features an ensemble cast including Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Brian Cox (actor), Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, Bruce Davison, Shawn Ashmore, Aaron Stanford, Kelly Hu, and Anna Paquin. Its plot, inspired by the graphic novel ''X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills, God Loves, Man Kills'', concerns the genocide, genocidal Colonel William Stryker leading an assault on Charles Xavier (film character), Professor Xavi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London Unplugged
''London Unplugged'' is a 2018 British drama anthology film which premiered at the East End Film Festival. The film consists of several segments directed by numerous directors and stars Juliet Stevenson, Poppy Miller, Imogen Stubbs, Ivanno Jeremiah, Ricky Nixon and Bruce Payne. Plot A portmanteau exploration of disparate characters scattered across London, many of whose lives intersect unpredictably, showing the complexities, contradictions and compromises of modern living in the city of London. The film focuses on female empowerment 'London Unplugged,' centres around an interlinking device of a real-life female athlete, Yourlance Richards, who runs from Stratford in East London all the way to Kew Gardens in West London, visiting many of the locations which feature in the individual segments, which are as follows: # Dog Days # Felines # Club Drunk # Unchosen # Pictures # Little Sarah's Big Adventure # Mudan Blossoms # Shopping # The Door To # Kew Gardens The final segment is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Experimental Film
Experimental film or avant-garde cinema is a mode of filmmaking that rigorously re-evaluates cinematic conventions and explores non-narrative forms or alternatives to traditional narratives or methods of working. Many experimental films, particularly early ones, relate to arts in other disciplines: painting, dance, literature and poetry, or arise from research and development of new technical resources. While some experimental films have been distributed through mainstream channels or even made within commercial studios, the vast majority have been produced on very low budgets with a minimal crew or a single person and are either self-financed or supported through small grants. Experimental filmmakers generally begin as amateurs, and some use experimental films as a springboard into commercial film-making or transition into academic positions. The aim of experimental filmmaking may be to render the personal vision of an artist, or to promote interest in new technology rather t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Independent Film Award
The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) is an organisation that celebrates, supports and promotes British independent cinema and filmmaking talent in United Kingdom. Nominations for the annual awards ceremony are announced in early November, with the ceremony itself taking place in early December. Since 2015, BIFA has also hosted UK-wide talent development and film screening programmes with the support of Creative Skillset and the British Film Institute. History The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) were created in 1998 by Elliot Grove and Suzanne Ballantyne of the Raindance Film Festival, with the aim of celebrating merit and achievement in independently funded British filmmaking, honouring new talent and promoting British films and filmmaking to a wider public audience. BIFA founding members include Phillip Alberstat, Chris Auty, André Burgess, Sally Caplan, Pippa Cross, Christopher Fowler, Lora Fox Gamble, Steven Gaydos, Norma Heyman, Emma E. Hickox, Fred Hogge, R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Festivals
A film festival is an organized, extended presentation of films in one or more cinemas or screening venues, usually in a single city or region. Increasingly, film festivals show some films outdoors. Films may be of recent date and, depending upon the festival's focus, can include international and domestic releases. Some film festivals focus on a specific filmmaker, genre of film (e.g. horror films), or on a subject matter. Several film festivals focus solely on presenting short films of a defined maximum length. Film festivals are typically annual events. Some film historians, including Jerry Beck, do not consider film festivals as official releases of the film. The most prestigious film festivals in the world, known as the "Big Five", are (listed chronologically according to the date of foundation): Venice, Cannes, Berlin (the original ''Big Three''), Toronto, and Sundance. History The Venice Film Festival in Italy began in 1932 and is the oldest film festival still running. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joanna Scanlan
Joanna Marion Scanlan (born 27 October 1961) is a British actress. On television, she is known for her roles in British series such as ''The Thick of It'' (2005–2012), '' Getting On'' (2009–2012), ''Puppy Love'' (2014), and ''No Offence'' (2015–2018). She was nominated for three BAFTA TV Awards for ''Getting On'', including two for Best Writing. Scanlan's film appearances include '' Girl With a Pearl Earring'' (2003), ''Notes on a Scandal'' (2006), ''The Invisible Woman'' (2013), and ''Bridget Jones's Baby'' (2016). She won a British Academy Film Award and a British Independent Film Award for her performance in the film '' After Love'' (2020). Early life Scanlan was born on 27 October 1961 in West Kirby, Cheshire, the daughter of hoteliers Michael and Patricia Scanlan. She moved to North Wales with her parents at the age of three, and her parents later bought the Castle Hotel in Ruthin. She attended Brigidine Convent and Howell's School, Denbigh, as well as New Hall Scho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Boyle
Daniel Francis Boyle (born 20 October 1956) is an English director and producer. He is known for his work on films including ''Shallow Grave'', '' Trainspotting'' and its sequel ''T2 Trainspotting'', '' The Beach'', '' 28 Days Later'', '' Sunshine'', ''Slumdog Millionaire'', '' 127 Hours'', '' Steve Jobs ''and '' Yesterday''. Boyle's debut film ''Shallow Grave'' won the BAFTA Award for Best British Film. The British Film Institute ranked ''Trainspotting'' the 10th greatest British film of the 20th century. Boyle's 2008 film ''Slumdog Millionaire'', the most successful British film of the decade, was nominated for ten Academy Awards and won eight, including the Academy Award for Best Director. He also won the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Director. Boyle was presented with the Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award at the 2008 Austin Film Festival, where he also introduced that year's AFF Audience Award Winner ''Slumdog Millionaire''. In 2012, Boyle was th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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