Taiwan’s film industry is absolutely booming. If you’ve never considered it as a filming location, then it’s time to think again. From its stunning natural landscapes to its thriving metropolises, Taiwan offers filmmakers a treasure trove of cinematic opportunities.
Berkshire based Shinfield Studios is reaching the finish line of construction. As the largest new film and television studio development in the UK, Shinfield Studios will feature 18 soundstages, with 13 available now. With strike action reaching its end, Shinfield are readying themselves to welcome productions to their state of the art facility, full operational by early 2024.
General sale for tickets to the honouring of writer, actor, producer, author and NYU Grad Film Tenured professor Spike Lee will go on sale today at 4pm GMT. Lee will be honoured with the BFI Fellowship, the highest honour to be bestowed by the BFI. The filmmaker’s work includes his Academy Award-winning BlacKkKlansman and classics such as She’s Gotta Have It, later adapted for the Netflix series of the same title, and Do The Right Thing. The ceremony will take place at the BFI Southbank on 13 February, hosted by BFI Chair Tim Richards and BFI Chief Executive Ben Roberts.
Paris-based production company Wanda have welcomed Julia Gordon to their team as producer. The newest addition will work alongside Claud Fayolle, Olivier Dubocage and Bart de Champsavin. With an initial focus on international advertising film production, today Wanda is a leader in a transmedia content production model, producing tv commercials, music videos, photography, animated films and TV series for channels and streaming platforms.
Screen Queensland announced the appointment of Courtney Gibson as the organisation’s newest Chief Executive Officer on 13 October 2022. Gibson will be bringing a wealth of knowledge from her experience as CEO for two other agencies and industry leadership roles.
Felix Brady brings larger than life images to the newest advert for G Star Raw. The Stink Films director along with Amsterdam based creative agency The Family sets models swinging off of sky scrapers and towering above the concrete jungle.
Virgin Media has released a multi-million pound brand campaign called Hyped. This campaign celebrates Virgin Media’s new entertainment service: Stream. The project will run throughout the UK for eight weeks. It is designed to demonstrate Virgin Media’s commitment to being ‘Better, connected,’ giving customers more flexibility and control in relation to their entertainment choices.
Prior to Covid-19 the series shot in New South Wales, Australia but the 2020 edition of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! moved production to Wales. The 2021 version will once again return to North Wales due to continued uncertainty.