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.

Denmark to launch new foreign filming incentive

Written by Kianna Best on Nov 28, 2024. Posted in Incentive News

Denmark is catching up to its Nordic counterparts with the announcement of their foreign filming incentive on the horizon. The upcoming rebate program set to kick off in 2026 will provide an annual pot of USD 17.5 million, twice the size of Sweden’s funding for foreign productions. The rebate on eligible expenses is planed for a significant 25%.

The emPOWER Breakfast redefines self-care at FOCUS London 2024

Written by Kianna Best on Nov 27, 2024. Posted in General Interest

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.

EUFCN announce jury for 2024 Location Awards

Written by Kianna Best on Nov 26, 2024. Posted in General Interest

The European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN) have announced their jury for the eighth edition of the EUFCN Location Awards. The Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements in the world of locations from the submissions made by EUFCN members. This year’s jury consists of fiver film industry professionals who will select the shortlist of five final contenders and vote for the ultimate winner of the 2024 Awards.

PGGB CEO Lyndsay Duthie to depart for new role at UCA

Written by Kianna Best on Nov 26, 2024. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) have announced the departure of CEO Lyndsay Duthie. After five years with the organisation, Duthie will take up a new role at the end of January 2025 as Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Partnerships and Industry Engagement at University for the Creative Arts (UCA). The recruitment process for the new PGGB CEO will commence this week.

Advertorial: Introducing SuperScout - new industry-led location database software

Written by Kianna Best on Nov 20, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Calling all location scouts, managers, agencies, film commissions, and more. If your work involves some aspect of locations, this one is for you. SuperScout, the groundbreaking location database software, designed specifically for the film/tv industry, is making its first-ever public appearance at FOCUS this year. Come by their stand (L20) to try out a 2 month free trial, exclusive to FOCUS 2024.

CAMA Group launches Asset Flow

Written by Kianna Best on Nov 20, 2024. Posted in General Interest

CAMA Group have announced the launch of their new asset management software for the film and TV industry, AssetFlow. Made up of film, logistics, technology and sustainability experts, AssetFlow builds on CAMA’s AssetStore, providing digital solutions for the support of studios, productions, and storage facilities. Co-founded by CEO Michaele Apostolides and CTO Tristian Roberts, the once in-house software within the CAMA Group can now be used on a wider base for clients needing to manage their storage inventories.

Bristol’s The Bottle Yard Studios and Picture Zero collaborate on sustainable strike

Written by Kianna Best on Nov 20, 2024. Posted in Production News

For the production of new BBC drama Wolf Hall: The Mirror & the Light directed by Peter Kominsky, Bristol’s The Bottle Yard Studios have supported Picture Zero to embark on a sustainable strike of scenery and sets. After filming at the studio facilities, as well as many locations across England and Wales between December 2023 and April 2024, the end of the production saw 23 tonnes of scenery re-homed.