Bring female directors to the front

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

Whilst critically acclaimed projects such as Baby Girl, Love Lies Bleeding and The Substance were the talk of many a tongue last year, 2024 saw a shameful 16% of the 250 top grossing movies directed by women. The representation of female directors in Hollywood has seen minimal progress in recent years, with recent studies highlighting persistent gender disparities in the industry, and within that, even further skews lacking in favour for female directors of colour. With awards season underway, can the display of disparity once again start the shift to more equitable representation in 2025 and beyond?

Setting our sights on the streamers for 2025

Written by Kianna Best on Jan 7, 2025. Posted in General Interest

With Disney, Netflix, Prime Video, Tubi and many more, the streaming landscape spreads further than ever. In 2025, the competition between the platform ramps up as content offerings continue to diversify, ad-tiered services rake in greater audiences across the globe, and the big names attempt to create a seamless experience with cross service collaborations. But who will come out on top for the new year.

The Location Guide round-up 2024

Written by Kianna Best on Dec 18, 2024. Posted in General Interest

And just like that, the 2024 season has come to a close. As the holidays swiftly round the corner, out of office notifications switch on and Spotify wrapped reveals flood social media timelines, we take this time to look at the key moments that have led us to another successful end of the year. From another sun-soaked Cannes experience to a bustling FOCUS gathering, and everything exciting in between, it has truly been a year.

Advertorial: Madrid, bridge with the Spanish speakers market

Written by Kianna Best on Dec 16, 2024. Posted in General Interest

In recent years, Madrid has established itself as one of the main content production centres in Europe, with an increase in projects filmed in the city and produced by Madrid companies. International collaboration and co-production has become an increasingly widespread formula in Madrid, and Madrid Film Office, the audiovisual office of the Madrid City Council, was present at the Ventana Sur market with the aim of encouraging relations between the Madrid audiovisual industry and the different Ibero-American industries, a strategy that includes others actions such as the sponsorship of Iberseries & Platino Industria market and the Platino Awards.

EUFCN Renews Board Directors

Written by Kianna Best on Dec 5, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Following an online vote which concluded on 22 November, the European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN) have announced the renewal of their Board of Directors. Lisboa Film Commission’s Teresa Loureiro and Vienna Film Commission’s Stefanie Rauscher join as newly elected members with Catalunya Film Commission’s Carlota Guerrero and Oslo Film Commission’s Adrian A. Mitchell as new co-presidents.

Meet Angel Films at FOCUS London 2024

Written by Kianna Best on Dec 5, 2024. Posted in General Interest

FOCUS London 2024 are excited to welcome Angel Films, Hungary’s leading full service production company. In addition to being ready to meet you all on the show floor at their stand, Angel Films will sponsor the first ever Meet the Makers Lunch. Come and chat with Angel Films and many other extraordinary exhibitors from 10-11 December 2024 at the Business Design Centre, Islington.

Advertorial: Film Madrid-Positioning the Region of Madrid as a Global Film Set

Written by Kianna Best on Dec 4, 2024. Posted in General Interest

The Region of Madrid has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for audiovisual productions, thanks to its rich cultural, historical, and scenic diversity, along with its thriving network of industry professionals and companies. Film Madrid, the regional Film Commission, leads this international projection, supported by outstanding global connectivity, with one of Europe’s busiest airports and an efficient transport network. The region also stands out for its safety, respect for fundamental rights, and commitment to inclusivity, fostering a welcoming environment for minority communities.

Shinfield Studios joins FOCUS London as the 2024 Conference Sponsor

Written by Kianna Best on Nov 28, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Berkshire based Shinfield Studios, one of the UK’s newest additions to its studio facility roster, will join FOCUS London 2024 as its conference sponsor. The state of the art space, completed in Spring of this year most recently contributed to the filming of 1980’s reboot You Bet starring Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern. As the largest new studio in the UK, the 18 stage facility is a welcome addition to entice international projects to the country.