After a week of judging at Kinsale last week by 38 judges, sitting across 7 different panels for advertising, digital, social and design, the Shark Awards have announced their shortlist for 2024. Creative projects by some of the world’s biggest agencies fall into 100 shortlisted positions. Winners will be revealed on 14 October and presented at the winners party in London on 24 October.
The Irish government and minister of finance Jack Chambers T.D announced today in the Budget 2025 an 8% uplift for the local film and television incentive. This uplift will apply to feature film productions with a maximum global budget of EUR 20 million (GBP 16.7 million) and joins the additional introduction of a 20% tax incentive for unscripted production.
The Studio Park, StageFor and Supreme Studio have collectively invested 200 million Baht (over USD 6 million) for the launch of Figment Studio. The new production studio is equipped with some of the most advanced virtual production technology in Southeast Asia for their intended clientele of both domestic and international film and advertising projects. The press conference for the launch was led by members of the ministry of tourism and sports, as well as representatives for film business promotion and international trade promotion.
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland have partnered with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland to promote the country’s fast growing VFX and post production sector. Meeting in Los Angeles this week, the national agency for the Irish screen industry are tapping into the city’s studios, streaming and production companies.
Marking their fifth collaboration together, Michael B. Jordan and Black Panther director Ryan Coogler reunite for Warner Bros.' Sinners. Set for release on 7 March 2025, the centres the 1930’s Jim Crow era, shot on location in the New Orleans area.
Fortnite welcomes a new network of playable worlds known as The Glitch promoted by streaming service Twitch. With launch partners such as Domino’s and Peloton, The Glitch will offer a less disruptive path for in-game advertising whilst providing an influencer marketing boost.
Liverpool, The Ultimate Setting is the newest campaign from VisitLiverpool to draw in new visitors to the city. The campaign highlight’s the rich film history, inviting visitors to explore the city’s iconic movie and television locations. The campaign comes on the 35th anniversary of the Liverpool Film Office, which experienced
As the Euros and Olympic Games now sit as a Summer memory, the streamers are keeping the excitement alive. With a slate of sporting documentaries such as Sprint, Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend and the upcoming second season for Netflix’s Simone Biles Rising. The new instalment of Simon Biles Rising, set to premiere on 25 October, will track the Olympic Gymnast’s journey towards qualifying for the 2024 games and ultimately her return to the world stage.