UK and France Deepen Ties Between Screen Industries With New BFI–CNC Agreement

Written by Kianna Best on Jul 9, 2025. Posted in General Interest

In a significant step towards bolstering cultural and industrial collaboration, the British Film Institute (BFI) and France’s Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) today signed a landmark Moving Image Co-operation Agreement at BFI Southbank. The announcement coincides with French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the UK, underscoring the symbolic and strategic importance of this renewed cultural alliance.

Sunlit Castles, Coastal Secrets & Scandals Aplenty in season 2 of The Buccaneers

Written by Kianna Best on Jul 8, 2025. Posted in General Interest

Apple TV+ serves up castles, gardens, and Mediterranean sunshine as backdrops for drama, revelations, and romance of The Buccaneers season two. Mixing dazzling locations with plot twists—like secret births, revenge weddings, and a surprise maternal reunion—this season turns the world of these bold American heiresses upside down.

UK Global Screen Fund Awards GBP1.65 Million to 11 New International Co-Productions

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 26, 2025. Posted in General Interest

The UK’s screen industries have received a major boost as the British Film Institute (BFI) announces GBP 1.65 million in new funding for 11 international co-productions through its UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF). Backed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), this latest funding round strengthens creative partnerships between UK producers and collaborators in ten global territories, and marks a significant step forward in expanding the international reach of UK screen content.

Wales Sets the Stage for Green Filmmaking with Cardiff Sustainability Showcase

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 24, 2025. Posted in General Interest

The Production Guild of Great Britain’s Welsh Committee is hosting its first-ever Welsh sustainability event on 2 July 2025 at Great Point Studios, Cardiff. Held in partnership with Creative Wales, Media Cymru and Ffilm Cymru Wales, the open-day showcase will unite 24 exhibitors and industry professionals to spotlight green technology, best practices, and networking opportunities. Inspired by PGGB’s successful “Sustainability Behind the Lens” events in London, this Cardiff edition will highlight Wales' leadership in the journey toward a net-zero screen industry.

UK Government unveils GBP 380 million plan to supercharge creative industries

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 24, 2025. Posted in General Interest

The UK government has launched an ambitious GBP 380 million investment plan to transform the nation’s creative industries, setting out a 10-year roadmap aimed at unlocking regional growth, fostering innovation, expanding access to finance, and upskilling the workforce. The Creative Industries Sector Vision, revealed today by the Department for Business and Trade in collaboration with the Creative Industries Council, positions the sector as a central pillar of the UK’s long-term economic strategy.

Private Island’s UEFA Women’s Euros Spot Rewrites the Rules of Sports Advertising

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 11, 2025. Posted in General Interest

The UEFA Women’s Euros campaign from Private Island and ITV Creative isn’t just a commercial—it’s a cinematic sprint through time, powered by storytelling, myth, and machine. Combining VFX, AI, and emotional velocity, the ad distills centuries of history into 60 unforgettable seconds. It’s the kind of work that doesn’t just sell a tournament—it reshapes how we think about the game, the audience, and the power of creative ambition.

Advertorial: Turning Germany into a Filmmaker’s Playground

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 10, 2025. Posted in General Interest

Whether you're chasing talent availability, a location brief that only Germany can fulfil, or a special wish from the client —there’s a reason you’re heading here. When that happens, SHOTZ is the partner who makes it easy.

Out of Words: Epic Games' Clay-Built Love Letter to Connection

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 9, 2025. Posted in General Interest

When Epic Games Publishing revealed Out of Words at Summer Game Fest 2025, the audience was not  dazzled by hyper-realistic graphics or cinematic explosions. Instead, they were captivated by something more unusual and deeply human, a stop-motion world handcrafted from clay, fabric, and wood. It felt more like a living storybook than a video game.