Anna Valley and Garden Studios open new virtual production studio

Written by Kianna Best on Mar 17, 2023. Posted in General Interest

A new virtual production studio is coming to central London from the partnership between Anna Valley and Green Studios. The entertainment technology company is set to bring an over 150 sq metre volume and supporting crew along with technology to the Green Studios’ London based facility. This announcement, made yesterday, follows the companies’ collaboration on the recent SMPTE Virtual Production Showcase that was held at Garden Studios and featured an LED volume by Anna Valley.

UK Government increase film and tv tax breaks

Written by Kianna Best on Mar 16, 2023. Posted in Incentive News

The UK Spring budget released on 17 March by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt revealed a happy outcome for the fate of tax breaks in the film and tv sector. After an uneasy period of review, British producers can breath as sigh of relief at the developments which include raised tax credits and ensure the nation’s maintained status as one of the biggest production hubs in the world.

Problems and promises highlighted in Channel 4 and Amazon Studios industry access survey

Written by Kianna Best on Mar 15, 2023. Posted in General Interest

Channel 4 and Amazon Studios joined forces to produce The Industry Access Survey 2022 titled Access into Action. With a range of figures and unexpected discoveries, the survey draws attention to the sectors of the television industry that are falling short in ensuring accessibility for Disabled and neuro divergent communities. From the downfalls and promising results, the survey has presented concise next steps that productions can instate over the next 6 months to evoke change in their production practices. Moderator and Chanel 4 sports presenter Jordan Jarret-Bryan was joined by a panel consisting of writer Jack Thorne, tv producer Bryony Arnold, head of UK originals at Amazon Dan Grabiner, and  producer Clare Brown.

Set Ready returns to South London for screen industry training programme

Written by Kianna Best on Mar 14, 2023. Posted in General Interest

Non-profit training and employment organisation Set Ready have announced their next free TV and film industry training programme. With trainees who have worked on esteemed projects such as Spectre, The Crown and Ted Lasso, Set Ready are giving opportunities to many who might experience barriers with entering the industry. The programme is in association with the JGA Group as part of the Pan-London Creativity squared project funded by the Greater London Authority and European Social Fund. The upcoming event will take place from 28 to 30 March at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley.

Oscars bring an optimistic unity amongst Hollywood’s top entertainers

Written by Kianna Best on Mar 13, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The 2023 Academy Awards closed out the awards season with a night of mutual respects shared between Hollywood’s best and brightest casts and crews present throughout the night. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the evening was interjected by performances from Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Sofia Carson and Diane Warren. With acclaimed projects taking home the well deserved prize, theatrical performances, and a star studded lineup, the Oscars kept it all about the art.

Advertorial: Producers, investors and administrations meet at the 'Madrid and the Future of the audiovisual sector' conference

Written by Kianna Best on Mar 9, 2023. Posted in General Interest

'Madrid and the future of the audiovisual sector', a conference organised last week by the Madrid Open City association, in collaboration with the City Council and the Community of Madrid, brought together producers, associations, investors and administrations involved in the Spanish audiovisual sector in Madrid. During the conference, different round tables addressed the challenges that Madrid’s audiovisual sector faces regarding the production, financing and distribution of content for the international market.

Film AlUla brings next generation of film and fashion creators with AlUla creates

Written by Kianna Best on Mar 9, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

Film AlUla has announced the launch of their new platform, AlUla creates, which aims to nurture and empower the future generations in film, the arts and fashion. As part of Film AlUla’s wider plans to create a film-friendly ecosystem, it is also part of a year round programme that will see upcoming female filmmakers and creatives collaborating with leading industry professionals. They will also have access to development funds to encourage them to set their stories in AlUla.

From the Silver Screen brings style and sustainability

Written by Kianna Best on Mar 9, 2023. Posted in General Interest

Last month’s British Society of Cinematographers Expo saw a display of the most high quality and boundary pushing innovations in film technology. Amongst the lenses and lights, From the Silver Screen brought something out of the ordinary. Taking the silver by-product from film production, From the Silver Screen creates luxury jewellery pieces. Situated at Cinelab’s stand, their development partner, the luxury jewellery company with a niche was sharing their ode to classic film making. I had the chance to talk with founders Claire Richardson and Natalie Daniels about what From the Silver Screen means for sentimental cinephile.