The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) has unveiled its 2025 Board of Directors including Andrea Keener (Georgia, USA), Mo Qazzaz (Alberta, Canada), and Kay Pointing Wilson (Greater London, UK) bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to the board.
Entertainment is evolving. Audiences are stepping in closer and visuals are expanding into larger, increasingly ambitious spaces. VFX houses have taken note. Framestore, Cinesite and Dneg have expanded their inhouse expertise to deliver immersive experiences that blur disciplines, technologies and storytelling.
Film London, the capital’s screen industries agency, has announced the appointment of four distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors. Jane Moore, Priya Sahathevan, Vicky Stanbury, and Natalie Usher join as charitable trustees, bringing a wealth of expertise across international film production, legal services, technology, and public sector regulation.
At this year's The Future of Advertising (TFOA) conference held by The Advertising Producers Association (APA), the world of animating was the afternoon’s starting hot topic. As technological advances in artificial intelligence, virtual reality and immersive experiences push the medium past everything we have ever known, a panel of industry leaders from NOMINT, Nexus, and 4 Creative share their advice on how to navigate the changes and ride the wave to the next chapter.
In an increasingly polarised and heavily propagandised world, projects that shine a light on systems of oppression and exclusion has never been more important. We spotlight the perseverance of investigative filmmakers intent on bringing social issue documentaries to the fore.
The historic Gillette Factory in Isleworth, West London, is poised for a transformative redevelopment into a cutting-edge film and virtual production facility. After securing approval from Hounslow Council's Planning Committee on 17 March, 2025, the iconic Art Deco building on Syon Lane will undergo significant refurbishment to house state-of-the-art studios specialising in film, digital content creation, and virtual production.
The Sara Putt Associates Trainee Scheme Foundation has been honoured with the Production Guild of Great Britain’s (PGGB) Duke of Edinburgh Film and TV Inclusion Award 2025, marking a major milestone in the organisation’s mission to foster diversity and inclusion in the UK’s screen industry. Announced at a ceremony in London, the award recognises the foundation’s outstanding efforts in breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for underrepresented talent.
Dear Reader, My team and I are working on something truly exciting - a next-generation platform designed to streamline film production from pre-production to final delivery, all in one place. As an industry professional, you know the challenges: juggling multiple tools, managing teams, and keeping everything organised across various platforms.