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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOCUS London 2024 is excited to welcome The emPOWER Breakfast on Wednesday 11 December. Founder Athene Parker moderates the panel along with three industry leaders, exploring the question of Is Self-Care a Dirty Word in an Uncertain World, discussing how to maintain the optimal balance between physical, mental and emotional health in the high octane of the screen industry business and the coping mechanisms to navigate the workplace.