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.
Five new projects announced by North Carolina Governor Roy Copper on 7 July 2022 are contributing to the state’s status as a hive of production activity. Offering a 25% cash rebate, North Carolina is garnering significant attention for its location versatility and cost efficiency.
Today 29 July 2022, the Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) have launched their new six part podcast series titled Meet the Producer. Hosted by film critic, presenter and producer Jason Solomons, the show aims to allow listeners to learn from industry professionals on how they have used their personal experiences when approaching their work.