24 result(s) for vajna in Entertainment
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Film ‘The Notebook’ On Oscar Shortlist, Enters North American Market
- 16 Jan 2014 8:01 AM
- entertainment
“It’s not enough to be Hungarian to make films. One must also have talent.” According to a legend popular among Hungarians, a sign bearing that message was hung in a prominent place at the MGM Studios in the 1930s, a reference to the fact that there were so many with Hungarian origins active in the film industry at the time. We’re understandably proud of the influential role that Hungarians have ...
Two Movies Get State Support In Hungary
- 11 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The state film fund MNF, overseen by government commissioner Andrew Vajna, has approved substantial financial backing for two films. The sequel to Argo, a crime film by director Attila Árpa, will receive Ft 296.5 million.
Film Director Parker Offers Guidance To Hungarian Film Makers
- 4 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
British film director and screenwriter Alan Parker gave a two-day master class to Hungarian film makers at the Corvin cinema on the weekend. Parker is known for such films as Angel Heart, Mississippi Burning, and Evita, the last of which was largely filmed in Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: Andy Vajna’s Movie-War In Hungary
- 19 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
A conservative commentator rejects the charges levelled against the government’s movie commissioner, whom many filmmakers accuse of ruining Hungary’s world famous film industry.
Andy Vajna Wants Nothing To Do With Hungarian Art Academy
- 5 Feb 2013 8:02 AM
- entertainment
Government commissioner for the national film industry Andy Vajna warned that he will “stand up and go home” if film makers are subordinated to the authority of the Hungarian Art Academy (MMA) led by interior designer György Fekete.
Hungarian Filmmaker Tarr Shuts Down Production Company
- 25 May 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Acclaimed director Béla Tarr is closing his production house T.T. Filmműhely from the end of May, he and business partner Gábor Téni announced in a statement on Thursday. They said that despite all their efforts they are obliged to realise that their position has become untenable.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Film ‘The Notebook’ On Oscar Shortlist, Enters North American Market
- 16 Jan 2014 8:01 AM
- entertainment
“It’s not enough to be Hungarian to make films. One must also have talent.” According to a legend popular among Hungarians, a sign bearing that message was hung in a prominent place at the MGM Studios in the 1930s, a reference to the fact that there were so many with Hungarian origins active in the film industry at the time. We’re understandably proud of the influential role that Hungarians have ...
Two Movies Get State Support In Hungary
- 11 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The state film fund MNF, overseen by government commissioner Andrew Vajna, has approved substantial financial backing for two films. The sequel to Argo, a crime film by director Attila Árpa, will receive Ft 296.5 million.
Film Director Parker Offers Guidance To Hungarian Film Makers
- 4 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
British film director and screenwriter Alan Parker gave a two-day master class to Hungarian film makers at the Corvin cinema on the weekend. Parker is known for such films as Angel Heart, Mississippi Burning, and Evita, the last of which was largely filmed in Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: Andy Vajna’s Movie-War In Hungary
- 19 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
A conservative commentator rejects the charges levelled against the government’s movie commissioner, whom many filmmakers accuse of ruining Hungary’s world famous film industry.
Andy Vajna Wants Nothing To Do With Hungarian Art Academy
- 5 Feb 2013 8:02 AM
- entertainment
Government commissioner for the national film industry Andy Vajna warned that he will “stand up and go home” if film makers are subordinated to the authority of the Hungarian Art Academy (MMA) led by interior designer György Fekete.
Hungarian Filmmaker Tarr Shuts Down Production Company
- 25 May 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Acclaimed director Béla Tarr is closing his production house T.T. Filmműhely from the end of May, he and business partner Gábor Téni announced in a statement on Thursday. They said that despite all their efforts they are obliged to realise that their position has become untenable.