Following an ongoing demand for a salary increase, French film and television industry professionals will commence their strike on Tuesday 19 December. Described as a national day of multifaceted mobilisations, local labour union SPIAC-CGT announced the gathering set to take place tomorrow in front of the Ministry of Culture in Paris.
Willow creator Jo Kasdan teased the write up of Volume II despite cancellation rumours. The series, which is a sequel to the Ron Howard and George Lucas 1988 fantasy movie of the same name, is written up and ready for production, but is not likely to be released before the next year. The series which […]
Following the premiere of the House of the Dragon on 21 August 2022, a viral TikTok captured a New York apartment full of dedicated fans. The series is a prequel to the award-winning Game of Thrones HBO series that arrived on screens in 2011. 10 million US viewers tuned in to return to the mythical […]
As the 2022 UEFA Women’s Euros are well underway, advertising campaigns surrounding the sporting event are continuing to portray a new perspective of women and sports. From fans to players, women are shown as passionate and persevering in the broadcasted commercials across television and social media. Brands such as EE, Nike and Heineken are taking […]
The Location Guide had a conversation with producer Neil Andrews from Pulse Films, celebrating the production company’s ‘Flip’ commercial for B&Q winning a Bronze Lion for Achievement in Production at Cannes Lions 2022. We discussed how Neil and the team made the project a reality with Icon Films Sofia, exploring why Bulgaria was chosen for […]
Stowe Story Labs and the New Mexico Film Office will provide a new training programme for emerging New Mexican screenwriters. The programme will be administered in three parts over the course of six months by Stowe Story Labs founder and director David Rocchio. The scheme is designed to support emerging screenwriters, developing the foundational skills […]
The New Mexico Film Office has announced that two feature films are currently in production in Las Cruces city. Squealer and Bad Hombres join a growing list of productions shot in the Mesilla Valley. Projects filmed in the Las Cruces area across 2021 include: Knight and Hot Seat – starring Bruce Willis and Mel Gibson respectively – […]
At this year’s edition of FOCUS, we are very happy to introduce: The Practical Pop-Up. Emerging on Wednesday 8th December, this new element of the conference offers practical guidance for film producers. Ever wondered how to efficiently film your production on the streets? Are you searching for expert advice about shooting a new project remotely […]
We are delighted to host three sessions with the BFI at this year’s edition of FOCUS. On Tuesday 7th December, representatives from the organisation will offer expert advice on a range of important industry topics and schemes.
Representatives from the New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) joined forces with the New Mexico Department of Veterans Affairs (NMDVS) to involve the state’s veterans in the film and television industry. As part of an innovative Digital Lunch and Learn series, the two groups met on 5 November 2021 to discuss Operation Soundstage (OSS) and its […]