Joining jury president Ruben Östlund for this year’s Cannes Film Festival is a roster of talented industry creatives. Welcoming a new generation of jury members, this festivals selection consist of artists who direct, act, sing and write. With a host of boundary pushing projects competing for the highly coveted Palme d’or, the jury will be […]
The UK were strongly represented at this year’s Golden Globe Awards, which are often taken as early indicators of the upcoming Academy Award winners. Not only were British stars Olivia Coleman and Richard Madden in receipt of globes, but UK based productions were placed firmly in the spotlight.
The tech industry has a history of being dominated by men, but the gender disparity is slowly changing through networking collectives and support systems, like Women in Immersive Technologies, which are affording women more opportunities in the sector. The Location Guide speaks to its members and ambassadors about how they’re pushing boundaries with their projects […]
While many believe that human creativity will always prevail over AI in the script (programming) process, experts and writers are divided on how and whether the tech will be controlled.
In today’s fast-paced pressured world health and wellness has taken centre stage in people’s lives. As individuals become increasingly conscious of their well-being, the market for related products and services has exploded. However, in this saturated marketplace, consumers are not just looking for products, they want meaning and authenticity.
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?
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 […]
Next month, Japan will open up the first round of submissions for their extended film and TV production incentive. The funding scheme offers a 50% reimbursement for qualifying expenditure in Japan, with a cap of USD 6.66 million. Targeting larger projects, the minimum spend required to qualify for the incentive is USD 3.3 million.
Music artist Burna Boy has been named as the newest brand ambassador for G Star. Titled On Form, the commercial is set to the signature Afro-fusion music style of the Nigerian born artist, featuring a host of dancers choreographed to the track moving around London. Award-winning film director Dave Meyers takes the helm of the […]