Batey to leave Film Distributors’ Association
Long-serving Film Distributors’ Association (FDA) CEO Mark Batey announced he will step down from the trade body…
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FDA and Feref team for pop-up event to celebrate film
With the school summer holiday underway, Film Distributors’ Association (FDA) today announced details of its latest interactive…
Puttnam highlights FDA’s education drive
Film Distributors’ Association (FDA) President David Puttnam launched the UK’s first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) focused…
Windows ‘a source of burning embarrassment’, Puttnam says
Film Distributors’ Association President Lord David Puttnam marked his 10th anniversary in the post with a renewed…
FDA Yearbook offers insight into cinema-going
Film Distributors’ Association (FDA) was today set to launch its 2018 Yearbook at an industry reception due…
Puttnam: UK needs to stay in EU Media programme
Britain’s film business needs to remain in the EU’s MEDIA programme after Brexit or at least see…
Concern that the young will lose cinema habit
Cinema-going among young people in the UK is beginning to be a cause for “serious concern”, according…
Phase out the VPF at the same time, says Puttnam
Film Distributors’ Association President Lord David Puttnam has called for an orderly end to the Virtual Print…
FDA’s Puttnam attacks cinema window as ‘digital rights freeze’
Renewing his attack on the UK’s current theatrical window structure, Film Distributors’ Association President Lord David Puttnam…
FDA charts rocketing numbers of releases
With 1% of the world’s population, the UK accounted for 5% of world cinema box-office receipts and…
‘High time’ for more flexible window, says Puttnam
Film Distributors’ Association (FDA) President Lord Puttnam has called for a further reduction in the theatrical release…
Cinema staff rewarded for anti-piracy action
Vigilant members of staff from cinemas across the UK were formally recognised this week for their work…
September box office admissions hit 20-year high
Last month there were 11.66 million cinema visits in the UK, making it the biggest September for…
FDA creates new cinema anti-piracy agency
Following the withdrawal of MPA funding from FACT, the Film Distributors’ Association (FDA) announced today the formation…
FDA celebrates the art of cinema
“State of the Art Cinema”, a free exhibition of contemporary film posters, behind-the-scenes photographs and costumes, opened…
Puttnam slams rigid enforcement of windows
Film Distributors’ Association (FDA) President Lord Puttnam has called on exhibitors to take a more flexible approach…
FDA and Global deal to create Heart film preview show
Film Distributors’ Association (FDA) and media & entertainment group Global announced a ground-breaking partnership to create a…
Christmas bonus for catching camcorders
Cinema staff who successfully tackle illegal recording over the fourth quarter will be rewarded with £1000.
Reward for catching camcorders doubled
UK cinema staff who help to prevent and report illegal recording to the end of June could…
Puttnam outlines common ground over digital single market
Veteran British filmmaker Lord David Puttnam today said a European digital single market can still offer rights holders the…
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