Gritty BBC Drama This City is Ours gives Liverpool local economy million pound boost

Written by Kianna Best on Mar 20, 2025. Posted in Production News

Liverpool’s film industry is enjoying a blockbuster moment, thanks to the recent production of the BBC drama This City Is Ours. Beyond the captivating on-screen storytelling, the series has left a lasting impact off-screen by injecting a staggering GBP9 million into the local economy. This economic boost is the result of strategic investment from the Liverpool Film Office’s Production Fund, which aims to make the city a prime destination for high-profile film and TV projects.

Nominations announced for BAFTA Games Awards

Written by Kianna Best on Mar 5, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has officially announced the nominations for the 21st annual BAFTA Games Awards, recognizing the best in video game artistry, storytelling, and technical achievement. Following a live stream led by BBC Radio 1 critic, this year’s nominations were revealed, consisting of a mix of major titles and standout indie games, reflecting the industry's evolving landscape.

Resetting the diversity, equity and inclusion agenda

Written by The Location Guide on Feb 26, 2025. Posted in General Interest

The role of the diversity, equity and inclusion executive in the media and entertainment industry has often been a vulnerable one. While progress is being made for greater diversity behind and in front of the camera, are the production companies and streamers as committed to the cause? The Location Guide speaks with leaders in the Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) field to discuss this and the road ahead for their successors.

Tenerife displays top performance in 2024

Written by Kianna Best on Feb 10, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

In 2024, Tenerife's audiovisual sector continued an impressive trajectory, hosting 145 productions that contributed approximately EUR 65 million to the island's economy, as reported by the Tenerife Film Commission (TFC). This figure encompasses both completed projects and portions of multi-year endeavours executed within the year.

2024 Looking Glass Survey reports poor mental health conditions amongst UK screen industry

Written by Kianna Best on Feb 4, 2025. Posted in General Interest

Today, the Film and TV Charity's 2024 Looking Glass Survey has revealed a significant decline in mental health among industry professionals. Highlighting the lowest level across the five-year history of research conducted by the organisation, the results display a staggering look into the quality of work life for screen industry professionals, desperately in need of proactive betterment.

2025 EE BAFTA nominations announced

Written by Kianna Best on Jan 15, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the nominations for its 2025 Film Awards, showcasing a wide array of talent and storytelling that has left a significant mark on the cinematic world over the past year. This year’s nominations include super star flicks of the past year including Emilia Pérez, Wicked, Blitz, Gladiator II and many more. Amongst the nominees, are FOCUS 2024 speakers Robin Carolan for Best Original Score in Nosferatu, Valerie Déloof, Victor Fleurant, Victor Praud, Stéphane Thiébaut, and Emanuelle Villard for sound in The Substance, as well as Peter Straughan for Best Original Screenplay, Nick Emerson in editing ,and Nina Gold and Martin Ware for casting for Conclave.

UK Screen Alliance CEO Neil Hatton awarded with MBE in New Year Honours

Written by Kianna Best on Jan 2, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

In the final days of 2024, Screen Alliance CEO Neil Hatton was awarded with the prestigious MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List. Announced on 30 December, Hatton has been recognised for his services to visual effects and animation. This honour came as an apt celebration preceding the New Year arrival of the new VFX tax credit championed by Hatton and the UK Screen Alliance members.

Bristol’s The Bottle Yard Studios and Picture Zero collaborate on sustainable strike

Written by Kianna Best on Nov 20, 2024. Posted in Production News

For the production of new BBC drama Wolf Hall: The Mirror & the Light directed by Peter Kominsky, Bristol’s The Bottle Yard Studios have supported Picture Zero to embark on a sustainable strike of scenery and sets. After filming at the studio facilities, as well as many locations across England and Wales between December 2023 and April 2024, the end of the production saw 23 tonnes of scenery re-homed.