On Wednesday, Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, announced the extension of the screen industry boosting Olivewood scheme for another three years. With significant benefits to the local cultural sector, the extension also includes an increase in the existing cash rebate from 40% to 45%.
Significant cuts to the local New South Wales screen industry will be made in the coming state budget. The local government confirmed programmes such as Made in NSW, the Digital Games Development Rebate Programme , the Post Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) will be impacted, posing overall setback to the industry.
Stinkfilms London directors WATTS have created a colourful, immersive world of treats and quirky characters for the newest stint for Deliveroo. Created with the use of a real life miniature set, the vibrant commercial is multidimensional in its use of animation. The StinkFilms production was created with creative agency Pablo.
For another inspiring year, the Gerety Awards returned to celebrate an impressive slate of creatives for their 5th annual celebration. Tackling conversations around climate change, refugees, immigration, diversity, all the while making space for humourous projects to thrive, 4 entries came out on top winning the Grand Prix with a combined total of 161 winning for the gold, silver and bronze prizes. Amongst the celebrated top performers were industry boundary pushers including Riff Raff Films, McCann Manchester, and Uncommon Creative Studio.
BFI’s London Film Festival 2023 launched the official lineup, including titles such as thé much anticipated Bradley Cooper directorial The Maestro and festival closer The Kitchen from Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya. With over 12 screening locations across London, the festival will be held from 4-15 October, offering the return of the BFI Expanded project as well as offering access to those tuning in from across the world.
Yesterday, Studio Babelsberg AG and Cinespace Studios announced the future integration of the two companies with new dominion agreement. Officially able to operate as part of the Cinespace network, the two companies will be able to take advantage of the respective connections and resources, as well as promote greater cooperation between the two.
The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) Awards welcomed another successful year, announcing their winners of the night. Held on 26 August, location professionals gathered at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica to celebrate the crème de la crème of the field as well as the LMGI’s 20th anniversary. Winners included feature flicks such as John Wick: Chapter 4 and acclaimed series like The White Lotus: Season 2.
Netflix released the trailer and first images for Zack Snyder’s first instalment of Rebel Moon. The space sci-fi film follows on from Snyder’s success with the streaming service with Army of the Dead. The feature, starring Kingsman: The Secret Service and Star Trek Beyond actress Sofia Boutella, wrapped filming last December in California.