The 67th BFI London Film Festival, which will be held from 4 to 15 October announced yesterday their selection for this year’s opening gala. Taking to the screen will be Academy Award winner Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn. The mid-2000’s set film stars Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe and […]
As a well-known centre of arts and culture, as well as being Britain’s second most filmed-in city, Liverpool is a buzzing creative hub. From Ryan Coogler’s Creed to Barbara Streisand’s 1983 directorial debut Yentl, the northern city is full of endless filmic possibilities and home to a long-standing history of cinema creations.
Travelling to the traditional and captivating landscapes of Lisbon, NBC Universal shot 2 episodes of the first season of fantasy drama Vampire Academy in a number of locations across the city. Filming in 12 locations in just over 7 days, the production included backdrops such as Alfama, Carmo Convent and Queluz Place.
Spain’s animation and VFX industry has a great international reputation, being the second in Europe in terms of production of animated feature films and the fifth worldwide. With more than 30% of the country’s companies, Madrid is being built into a key industry hub in the European animation and VFX landscape.
A major new film studio and production house is being built in Ghana. The construction will be located across approximately 321 acres, creating one of the first major studios of its kind in Africa. Entrepreneur Nana Dakrabo I – also known as Michael B. Pratt – is leading the development of this state-of-the-art facility. He […]
The mission and driving force of Pavillon Afriques is to increase and give value to the representation of filmmakers, talent and producers who identify with African heritage in order to develop a viable film industry in Africa. Karine Barclais, Founder of Pavillon Afriques, believes in: “giving more visibility to African talents on the global scene […]
The Board of Docklands Studios Melbourne (DSM) has announced the appointment of Antony Tulloch as its new CEO. The experienced film industry executive started his career in Melbourne, working as a lighting technician in 1985. He replaces Rod Allan, who will retire at the end of March after 13 years driving growth and expansion for […]
Screen Yorkshire has appointed Caroline Cooper Charles as its new Chief Executive Officer. She will replace Sally Joynson, who is retiring after 16 years at the helm of the business. On 1st January 2022, Caroline will move from her current position as Screen Yorkshire’s Head of Creative – where she oversees the company’s talent development […]
The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) Awards will be streamed on Saturday 23 October 2021. The awards are an internationally recognised celebration of the outstanding contributions of location professionals in feature film, television and commercial advertising.
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