The Valais Film Commission was launched at this year's Locarno Film Festival on 6 August 2022. The new Swiss body has introduced its 15-35% cash rebate for audiovisual production planning to film in Valais along with all provided services.
New drama Spinners has started filming in Cape Town, South Africa. The series is a co-production between African streaming service Showmax and media company CANAL+. International distribution for the programme will be handled by Studio Canal.
Today, 9 August 2022, the Open Doors initiative announced the prize winners at the Locarno Film Festival. Open Doors launched a three year focus dedicated to completed and in-development film projects from Latin America and the Caribbean, allowing creatives to reach out to industry members, and showcase their regional talents.
New thriller Dust from Searchlight Pictures will begin filming in New Mexico. New Mexico State Office director Amber Dodson made the announcement 5 August 2022. The film is set to star Sarah Paulson and Annaleigh Ashford.
BFI are partnering with fashion and fragrance brand Chanel to bring the Filmmaker Awards: Celebrating Creative Audacity. Chaired by BFI fellow and Chanel ambassador Tilda Swinton, and many other leading creatives, the awards will be a celebration of creative originality and risk taking.
Iconic basketball brand Jordan have produced a four part film series celebrating Parisian basketball culture. The cinematic approach to the brand’s promotion makes use of grainy muted tones providing a nostalgic quality reminiscent of old home videos. Production company Smuggler are at the helm of the campaign.
Influencer marketing is predicted to generate a USD15 million spend in 2022. Short form content platform Tiktok have seen exponential growth following popularity during the pandemic. The app along with its viral creators have contributed to how brands are reshaping their advertising methods and messaging.
On 1 August 2022, Netflix shared their new trailer for South Korean action film Seoul Vibe. Shot against the backdrop of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the film will star Yoo Ah-in, Go Kyung-po, Lee, Kyu-hung and many more.