Ben Dalton is a Senior Reporter at Screen International. He covers a wide range of topics within the film industry, including development, production, sales, and distribution, while also focusing on key industry issues such as diversity, representation, and new forms of exhibition. Ben's insights and reporting have been featured in notable publications such as Slate Magazine, The Daily Beast, and The Globe and Mail.
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Ben Dalton's coverage predominantly focuses on the film industry, particularly in the UK and Ireland. His interest lies in reporting on events, exclusive news, and press releases related to film festivals, movie releases, box office performances, and developments within the entertainment industry.
Given his focus on event coverage and exclusives, he may be receptive to pitches offering unique access or insights into upcoming movies, significant deals within the film industry (especially those involving UK-Ireland cinema), as well as newsworthy developments related to actors or major productions.
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Film is currently in production, from Bafta-winning director Cherish Oteka.
The Tallinn industry programme closed attendance applications early for the first time.
By: Ben Dalton
GBP to USD conversion rate: 1.26 Gladiator II posted a strong £8.8m start at the UK-Ireland box office, for the biggest opening weekend of director Ridley Scott's career.
Film will have its world premiere in Tallinn's First Feature Competition.
German project 'In Paradise' wins new Public Favourite award.
By: Ben Dalton
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has a new staff member this year – Susi, an artificial intelligence assistant that recommends films and events from the programme.
On November 19, the Kane County School Board held its regularly scheduled meeting, where the board recognized two individuals for their distinguished service: Libby Button was recognized by the board for her recent selection as the Adult Education teacher of the year in the state of Utah.
By: Ben Dalton
UK cinema chain Vue has formalised its distribution plans with the launch of Vue Lumière, a UK-Ireland distribution company that will specialise in arthouse, foreign-language and British independent films.
By: Ben Dalton
TrustNordisk has acquired world sales rights on Jeppe Ronde's Acts Of Love , ahead of its world premiere at International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR, January 30-February 9 2025).
By: Ben Dalton
Filmmakers exiled or displaced from their home countries should not let perfection be the enemy of progress on new projects, according to speakers on a panel at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF).
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