Paris – Legendary film director Jane Campion will take part in the MIPCOM 2012 Creative Talks series of presentations. Organised by Reed MIDEM, MIPCOM will take place in Cannes, October 8-11, 2012. Palme d’Or and Oscar-winning writer/director Jane Campion (The Piano, The Portrait of a Lady, An Angel at my Table) will take center stage at MIPCOM for a unique Creative Talks interview, alongside with Gerard Lee, co-creator and co-writer of her new TV series Top of the Lake. Starring … [Read more...] about Jane Campion gets Creative at MIPCOM
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BBC Worldwide secures first look deal with See-Saw Films
BBC Worldwide has signed a first look deal with See-Saw Films’ newly launched television arm. This gives the distributor a first look at all of See-Saw’s television productions. The deal is another significant step in See-Saw’s expansion into the television arena having recently partnered with BBC Worldwide on Jane Campion’s Top of the Lake. This announcement follows See-Saw’s recent hiring of Jamie Laurenson, who has now started as the company’s Head of … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide secures first look deal with See-Saw Films
Mystery descends on New Zealand
Sydney – Upcoming drama, Top of the Lake, to be co-produced by BBC Two, UKTV in Australia and New Zealand, and Sundance Channel in the US, is set to air internationally in early 2013. The six-part miniseries (6x60, 7x50), written by Jane Campion and Gerard Lee, will commence filming in February 2012 in Campion’s native New Zealand. Screen Australia, Screen NSW and Fulcrum Media Finance are providing investment and finance, while BBC Worldwide, which also owns UKTV, will distribute … [Read more...] about Mystery descends on New Zealand
