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ADVERTORIAL: APCP’s Meeting Point in Cannes Lions

ADVERTORIAL: APCP’s Meeting Point in Cannes Lions

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 6, 2023. Posted in General Interest

Come with APCP to an event this June! To celebrate the Cannes Lions festival, the Spanish Association of Advertising Film Producers (APCP) is organising its classic Spanish party. Beyond being a meeting and business point, this event is a festive space where you can taste typical products, such as Spanish beer San Miguel and enjoy the food of Spain thanks to Cuchara de Palo and its ham cutter.

Jharrel Jerome is larger than life for Prime Video’s I’m A Virgo

Jharrel Jerome is larger than life for Prime Video’s I’m A Virgo

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 5, 2023. Posted in Production News

Filmmaker Boots Riley brings I’m A Virgo to Prime Video, starring Emmy-winning actor Jharrel Jerome. The colourful sock wearing creative stands as creator, writer and executive producer for the project adding the eclectic series to his roster of projects which includes Lakeith Stanfield starring Sorry to Bother You. Set for a 23 June release, the series will be available in more than 240 countires and territories.

Barbie girl goes to the real world in new trailer

Barbie girl goes to the real world in new trailer

Written by Kianna Best on May 30, 2023. Posted in Production News

Warner Bros released the most recent trailer for Greta Gerwig’s larger than life Barbie movie. With little leading up to this most recent release but the signature pink and plastic smiles, this newest trailer cracks the door open to an unexpected turn for Barbie. Starring Margot Robbie as the timeless doll and Ryan Gosling as her beau Ken, the film is set to hit cinemas 21 July 2023.

2023 Cannes Film Festival roundup

2023 Cannes Film Festival roundup

Written by Kianna Best on May 29, 2023. Posted in Awards and Festivals

Over the weekend, the 2023 Cannes Film Festival drew to a close after another eventful gathering of the international film industry. After 11 days of premieres and general screenings in between, jury president Ruben Östlund along with jury members Maryam Touzani, Denis Ménochet, Rungano Nyoni, BrieLarson, Paul Dano, Atiq Rahimi, Damián Szifron and Julia Ducournau made their selection of the winners from a stellar line up of 21 competitors. Amongst the activity of the filmmaker's displays, The Location Guide were there for it all, kept busy by meetings and networking in the Marché  du Film.

Melanie Bridge and Sharlene George appointed as Co-CEOs of The Sweetshop

Melanie Bridge and Sharlene George appointed as Co-CEOs of The Sweetshop

Written by Kianna Best on May 26, 2023. Posted in General Interest

Founding partners Melanie Bridge and Sharlene George of New Zealand based production company The Sweetshop are moving into co-CEO roles. The award-winning partners who have guided the company to success over the past 2 decades, will now be at the helm of a fully female led production company. Bridge and George will be replacing Wilf Sweetland after his 12 years as Global CEO position.

Goteborg Nostradamus report predicts restructuring of film and television industry over next 5 years

Goteborg Nostradamus report predicts restructuring of film and television industry over next 5 years

Written by Kianna Best on May 25, 2023. Posted in General Interest

On Monday 22 May at the Marché du Film during Festival de Cannes, Göteborg Film Festival presented its 10th Nostradamus Report. Titled Everything Changing All At Once, the report explores AI’s involvement in audiovisual industry workflows, adapting the industry to Gen-z’s expectations of more diverse creative environments, and how to embrace the changing models, formats and distribution paths in the business of filmmaking. With nine points explored in the report, there is a concise overview of the steps towards moving seamlessly with the evolving industry.

Black women filmmakers ask “Cannes you see us” on BFI and Diversity in Cannes panel

Black women filmmakers ask “Cannes you see us” on BFI and Diversity in Cannes panel

Written by Kianna Best on May 23, 2023. Posted in General Interest

On 20 May, a panel of Black women international filmmakers came together to discuss the issues facing the marginalised group in the environment of international film production, challenges facing funding, distribution and the need for community. Moderated by Diversity in Cannes founder Yolanda Brinkley, the panel featured the testimonials and industry nuggets of wisdom from filmmaker and Collectif 50/50 board member Johanna Makabi, writer and director Zoey Martinson, writer and producer Kelley Robins Hicks, and Ida Rose CEO and producer Shantelle Rochester.

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