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SCREEN INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN FILM FINANCE SUMMITFebruary 5th 2003 - BerlinTHE FUTURE OF EUROPEAN CINEMAStewart TillChairman CEO, UIPI am sure I have primarily been chosen to deliver the keynote speech today because, over the last three years, I have had the lux
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Farrell will be replacing Rubin as head of film and television.Hannah Farrell is being promoted to head of film and television at Origin Pictures in the new year.She will be replacing Ed Rubin, who is leaving the company. His new job is expected to be announced next week.Farrell is currently running Origins development slate and has more than ten years experience at a senior level in development at Working Title and Ruby Films. Ed has played a key part in the founding and growth of Origin and we will all be very sorry to see him leave.He has been a great colleague and champion of our projects. I am pleased to say that we now have the strongest slate we have ever had across film and television and I want to thank Ed for his key part in this, commented Origins CEO David Thompson. I am delighted that Hannah Farrell will be taking over and carrying the torch as Origin moves
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stanley romania and great taste. Rubin added: After spending eight incredible years at Origin Pictures, it is very sad to move on and leave behind all the terrific projects on the slate. I have such admiration and fondness for David, whom Ive worked with now for almost twelve years since BBC Films. His fierce passion, drive and wealth of experience has steered Origin so effectively, and hes also made it a thoroughly fun and fulfilling place to work. Origin are currently developing
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