UK screen sector union Bectu are calling for government intervention for the crisis within the film and TV industry. With the release of their report yesterday 27 February, from a poll of 4,000 individuals, 68% are currently not working and 75% are facing severe mental health implications. This survey follows the 2023 look into post-SAG […]
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 […]
UK and Menorca based production company MADAM Films has partnered with Leukaemia UK for their first TV commercial titled Thank You. Created by 11 Agency and directed by Ray Moody, the commercial highlights the effects of charitable giving and raises awareness for the cause. The one day shoot took place on West Whittering beach in […]
Prime Video have revealed the high octane trailer for their upcoming iteration of Mr and Mrs Smith. Taken on originally in 2005 by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, this serialized version stars Donald Glover alongside Maya Erskine, as the spy duo. The new series will be available for streaming on Prime Video on 2 February […]
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 […]
Cannes Film Festival has announced actor, screenwriter and director Greta Gerwig will take on the role as jury president for the 77th edition. Breaking record for the 2023’s Barbie phenomenon, Gerwig will become the first American female director to take on the presidency of the festival, as well as the youngest. Cannes Film Festival will […]
Today at FOCUS London, the British Film Commission and VisitBritain have signed a memorandum of Understanding outlining intentions of boosting screen tourism throughout the UK. Working hand in hand with each other the tourism and screen sector find benefit in the influx of international visitors through production and recreational travel.
Following the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, New York City’s film and television industry has stepped back into action. With a visit from the mayor on Wednesday to East End Studios, currently in construction, the slew of late night talk shows returning to their usual spots, and other dramatised projects in production, New York city is […]
Sri Lanka welcomed an edition of BBC Global Questions and Newsnight centred around global warming and cost of living. Line produced by Frames TV & Film Production, the project marks the largest BBC production completed in the country. BBC news presenters Zeinab Badawi and Kirsty Wark served as moderators for the programme.
At the end of October, Production Service Network, along with a cohort of UK and US producers travelled across Spain for an eye opening experience into the constantly evolving filming opportunities in the country. From natural landscapes from Madrid to Valencia, and the 10 studio complex spanning Madrid Content City, attendees were in for a […]