Twelve of the UK’s largest broadcasters have promised to create content that will educate audiences about the ongoing climate crisis. Major figures from the BBC, Channel 4, ITV and Sky were among those committed to telling stories about the climate thanks to a pledge convened by BAFTA organisation albert. The channels and platforms controlled by […]
Getting off to a good start this year, Netflix have reported a net income jump of USD 2.3 billion, beating expectations. In addition to this profit surge, the streaming platform have added 9.3 million subscribers. New releases such as The Gentleman, Baby Reindeer and their investment into the coverage of WWE tournaments, along with the […]
Stirling Council in Scotland announced the opening of their new film and television studios. The development, built on former Ministry of Defence land at Forthside currently provides 100,000 sq ft of studio space and 110,000 sq ft for production as assessed by experts. Becoming one of Scotland’s largest film campuses, the facility will provide thousands […]
The Festival de Cannes have announced they will be awarding Studio Ghibli with their Honorary Palme d’or. The iconic Japanese studio known for films such as Spirited Away and Oscar-winning The Boy and the Heron, will be the first group to receive the honour.
Next month, Japan will open up the first round of submissions for their extended film and TV production incentive. The funding scheme offers a 50% reimbursement for qualifying expenditure in Japan, with a cap of USD 6.66 million. Targeting larger projects, the minimum spend required to qualify for the incentive is USD 3.3 million.
Today marks the end of the 74th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival. The festival concluded with the Golden Bear win for Dahomey from director Mati Diop, accounting for the second ever African receipt of the grand prize. This year’s jury was headed by Black Panther actress Lupita Nyong’o who announced the grand prize […]
After winning the Grand Prix at the 76th Cannes Film Festival last year and recently receiving 5 Academy Award and 9 BAFTA Nominations, Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest hits UK theatres tomorrow 2 February. Capturing the story of the commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, as they strive to build a […]
Rail company LNER have started the year with the help of their new red headed mascot Eleanor for their Freedom All the Way campaign. As part of their partnership with M&C Saatchi London, the creative campaign sees the dancing puppet showing travellers all that can be done during a LNER journey, set to the tune […]
Plans have been announced to launch a new skills training programme later this month for creatives looking to break in behind-the-camera roles in the West of England. This follows Bristol City Council’s Film Services securing almost £300,000 (£299,818) from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, led by Metro Mayor Dan Norris. The programme is […]
The new year has brought with it more generous tax credits for Britain’s film, TV and video makers. Announced on 1 January, the government announced that children’s TV, animated TV and animated film production will receive a n extra GBP 42,500 in relief, and high-end TV, film or video game production will receive a relief […]