BAFTA-Winning ‘The Missing Children’ Producer Nevision Promotes Anne Morrison
Nevision, the indie behind Brian Cox’s directorial debutGlenrothan,Anne Morrison, an award-winning BAFTA-winning executive has been elevated to the position of CEO and Creative Director. Morrison was previously Factual’s Creative Director and will continue to do so. She will be focusing on Working with established and emerging global talent to ensure the company’s future growth and strategic expansion.. Nevision was behind BAFTA winner The Missing ChildrenITV is currently working onGlenrothanLionsgate UK animated series and Lionsgate UK Goode Stuff Ananey, an Israeli indie. “Since joining Nevision three years ago, I have seen the company flourish as a producer,”Morrison. “We now have an impactful slate of well-crafted, character-driven stories and I look forward to making content in partnership with leading broadcasters and platforms globally.”
Banijay Sells ‘Limitless Win’ & ‘Blow Up’
Banijay Rights has struck deals for the first international versions of Ant & Dec-hosted There are no limits to your potential winsDutch and Germany formatsBlowAustralia: Up to .RTL Germany has commissioned a local version ofLimitless win (Ohne Limit) Endemol Shine Germany presents the show where contestants are paired up to earn their lives answering quick questions, before taking on the final challenge. ‘limitless ladder.’The show was well received on ITV with a regular audience of 5M. Fabian Tobias, Endemol Shine Germany MD, described it as “Endemol Shine Germany”. “original, creative and entertaining”And he said that it was the “perfect addition to our slate.” Meanwhile, Australia’s Channel 7 has takenBlossom Upthe balloon-making format that sees the nation’s greatest balloon artists, decorators and twisters go head to head. Australian host Stephen Curry and comedian Becky Lucas will be hosting this version. Curry called it a “funny comedy”. “celebration of artistry, skill, design and unbridled imagination.”
‘Drive My Car’Scoops FIPRESCI Grand Prix Award for Best Film Of The Year 2022
Japanese director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s Oscar-winning dramaDrive My Carhas won the FIPRESCI Grand Prix for best film of 2022. All films released from July 1, 2021 were eligible for the prize which was voted on by 646 critics from all over the world.The other four finalists were Paul Thomas Anderson’sLicorice Pizza, Jane Campion’sThe Power of the DogRuben Östlund’sTriangle Of Sadnessand Joaquim Trier’sThe Worst Person in All of the World.The FIPRESCI award is the latest of a series of awards.Drive My Carwhich debuted in competition in Cannes in 2021, winning the Best Screenplay Award and the FIPRESCI Award, and then went on to win the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.The prize will be presented at the opening gala of the 70th edition of the San Sebastian International Film Festival running from September 16 to 24.