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Cannes catchup with Film AlUla

Cannes catchup with Film AlUla

Written by Kianna Best on May 15, 2025. Posted in General Interest

Saudi film at Cannes is nothing new, from an inaugural official selection last year to an unrivalled pavilion presence. Backdropped by the seaside surrounding, I spoke with acting executive director Zaid Shaker about Film AlUla’s presence in the Saudi filmscape, the international projects coming to their doorstep, and how their studio situation is setting them apart from the rest in the region.

Netflix 2025 Upfronts: Bold New Originals, Expanding Ad Ambitions, and Strategic Growth

Netflix 2025 Upfronts: Bold New Originals, Expanding Ad Ambitions, and Strategic Growth

Written by Kianna Best on May 15, 2025. Posted in General Interest

At its 2025 upfront presentation, Netflix set a confident tone for the year ahead by showcasing a wide-ranging slate of original productions, strategic developments in its advertising model, and a major infrastructure investment that signals the platform’s continued ambition to lead the streaming industry. Projects include returning favourites such as Bridgerton and newcomers from Dan Levy and a reimagining of animated classic Scooby Doo.

Cinema’s Golden Stage Embraces a Future Shaped by Innovation

Cinema’s Golden Stage Embraces a Future Shaped by Innovation

Written by Kianna Best on May 13, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals / General Interest

The 78th Cannes Film Festival is more than a celebration of cinematic tradition — it's a bold statement on the future of storytelling. From immersive technology showcases to industry-first markets aboard a revolutionary catamaran, Cannes 2025 is positioning itself not only as a global cultural beacon, but as a catalyst for innovation at the intersection of film, technology, and narrative evolution.

Advertorial: Film France – CNC, your one-stop shop for filming in France

Advertorial: Film France – CNC, your one-stop shop for filming in France

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

Film France – CNC, the French film commission, department of the CNC (The French National Center for Cinema and the Moving Image),  is your connection to all the resources you will need to film your next project in France. Offering a unique blend of talents, locations, infrastructure, and fiscal incentives. France has everything an international production is looking for.

2025 Marché du Film Champions Diversity, Innovation, and Brazilian Storytelling

2025 Marché du Film Champions Diversity, Innovation, and Brazilian Storytelling

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

The 2025 Marché du Film returns to Cannes as the epicentre of global film commerce and creative exchange, drawing over 14,000 industry professionals for nine days of deal-making, discovery, and dialogue. This year, Brazil is honoured as the Country of Honour, spotlighting its rising cinematic influence and international ambitions. From powerhouse co-production meetings to game-changing panels on inclusion, sustainability, and the future of storytelling, the market offers unparalleled access to trends and talent shaping the next era of cinema.

Advertorial: A world of locations awaits in Vietnam

Advertorial: A world of locations awaits in Vietnam

Written by Kianna Best on May 6, 2025. Posted in General Interest

Verdant paddies, marble mountains, ancient citadels, grottoes… just some of the landscapes The CREATV Company knows well. Our hundreds of hours of film, primetime TV, streaming, and digital produced over Vietnam (and our region), are a bridge to the country’s scene-stealing locales, enthralling culture and untapped potential.

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