Animation Day in Cannes presents: Animation Financing: What's the Catch --> Whats the Difference?  From grassroots to government institutions, the art of film financing is personal and strategic. ADIC presents this lively panel on the various financial models from the UK, Nordic countries. This is an  open discussion encouraging audience participation.     Panelists: Sally Griffith of BFI ...

Filmtake.com reports Sony’s co-financing partner, LStar Capital, informed the studio at the last minute that they would no longer invest in their slate. LStar was scheduled to forward $50 million to Sony Pictures, but the company exercised an option to withdraw from the agreement on the day before funds were due on the studio’s latest animation feature, The Emoji Movie. Additional films avoided by LStar’s early exit include Flatliners, Hotel Transylvania 3, ...

Roster of Versatile Films and Planned Projects During the 68th International Film Festival Du Cannes, Versatile Films are being introduced to the Market by The Versatile Group of Hollywood. According to Marisela D'Baldriche, CEO and producer of The Versatile Group of Hollywood, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the roster of Versatile Film projects that will be available are listed at http://www.cinando.com/theversatilegroupofhollywood. "Latas Vacias (Empty Cans)...