Luaka Bop Sampler

A selection of tracks from the Luaka Bop catalogue. Founded in 1989, this New York label was established by Talking Head’s David Byrne. Often branded as ‘Byrne’s World Music label’, in recent years it has grown to include an eclectic array of artists such as Delicate Steve, Bright Moments and many more.

Dreams Of A Life set for broadcast on Channel 4 in February

Carol Morley’s incredible Dreams Of A Life is to have its first UK broadcast on Channel 4 on Thursday 7th February, 10pm.

The film follows the case of Joyce Vincent, a 38-year-old who died in her apartment above a shopping mall in North London in 2003. Her skeleton was discovered three years later in the apartment, where the TV and heating were still on. ThinkSync’s Connie Farr music supervised the film.

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Adam Leon wins Film Independent’s ‘Someone To Watch’ Award

A massive congratulations to Adam Leon (director of Gimme The Loot) for being awarded Film Independent’s prestigious Someone To Watch Award, which “recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition”.

Film Independent is a non-profit arts organisation that champions independent film and supports a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation, and uniqueness of vision.

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