Last night, the awards season came to a close with the 2024 edition of the Academy Awards. Bringing together some of the biggest blockbusters of the past year, the ceremony saw Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer come out on top with seven Oscar wins including Best Actor and Best Cinematography and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things following close […]
Diverse destinations, state-of-the-art studios, industry-tailored incentives and a deep pool of creative talent in Louisiana, where the film industry thrives. On-site locations feature picturesque bayous, dense forests and big city lights, while the state’s rich history provides options for period-styling.
From green studios to comprehensive guidance, on set sustainability has never been easier. And yet despite efforts from some productions, carbon emission figures are still dangerously high, so is the industry doing enough?
Today marks the end of the 74th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival. The festival concluded with the Golden Bear win for Dahomey from director Mati Diop, accounting for the second ever African receipt of the grand prize. This year’s jury was headed by Black Panther actress Lupita Nyong’o who announced the grand prize […]
Director Nicholas Lam is no stranger to pushing the creative boundaries of his work. His most recent venture in doing so? The J Hus anime stylized music video for his charged-up track, Cream. Marking the second anime project from Lam, the music video is a true testament to the director’s own love for the medium […]
Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the company’s entrance into a strategic relationship with Fortnite developer Epic Games. The USD 1.5 billion investment according to Iger is the first step in creating a “huge Disney universe” in the world of games and entertainment.
After winning the Grand Prix at the 76th Cannes Film Festival last year and recently receiving 5 Academy Award and 9 BAFTA Nominations, Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest hits UK theatres tomorrow 2 February. Capturing the story of the commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, as they strive to build a […]
Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air, starring Austin Butler and Callum Turner, reunites Band of Brothers collaborators Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks once again for the World War II set series. Written by John Orloff, the book adaptation tells the story of the men of the 100th Bomb Group. The drama series filmed across UK […]
Jay Hunt has been appointed chair of the British Film Institute (BFI) by the secretary of state. The Apple TV+ creative director for Europe, and former chief creative officer of Channel 4, has been a governor of the BFI since 2020. The new chair will commence her four year term starting from 12 February 2024.
Plans have been announced to launch a new skills training programme later this month for creatives looking to break in behind-the-camera roles in the West of England. This follows Bristol City Council’s Film Services securing almost £300,000 (£299,818) from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, led by Metro Mayor Dan Norris. The programme is […]