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Sonoya Mizuno to Make Her Directorial Debut with Stages, Backed by Film4 and A24
2 December 2025Mizuno’s journey into film began with Alex Garland’s Ex Machina, which marked her screen debut. She has since appeared in a diverse range of acclaimed titles, from Annihilation and La La Land to Crazy Rich Asians and Shortcomings.
Film4 Future Takes Short Wins at the BIFAs
1 December 2025Film4-backed short Magid/Zafar has been awarded Best British Short Film at the British Independent Film Awards, marking a significant moment both for the filmmaking team and for Film4 and BFI's Future Takes initiative
Jonathan Schey’s Everybody Wants to F*ck Me Begins Production
10 November 2025Jonathan Schey’s razor-sharp dark comedy thriller Everybody Wants To F*ck Me is now in production in London, with a stellar cast led by Taron Egerton and Jessica Henwick. Joining them are Mia McKenna-Bruce, Charly Clive and Herbert Nordrum.
Film4 Celebrates Four Nominations at the 2025 British Independent Film Awards
3 November 2025We’re thrilled to share that four Film4-backed productions have been recognised at this year’s British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs), highlighting the exceptional creativity and craft of filmmakers across our slate.
Principal photography is underway for A Long Winter, written and directed by Andrew Haigh
29 October 2025Production has begun on A Long Winter, the new film from acclaimed UK filmmaker Andrew Haigh.
Kingsley Ben-Adir and Archie Madekwe lead Bijan Sheibani’s The Arrival
23 October 2025We’re thrilled to share that Kingsley Ben-Adir, Archie Madekwe, Joanna Scanlan and Alex Descas will lead the cast of The Arrival, the debut feature from award-winning theatre director Bijan Sheibani.