Film / TV

 

Bristol Welcomes New TV and Film Studio (TVB)

Phase one includes a production space with attached offices, while phase two will see the build and fit-out of a 2,600sq ft primary soundstage, two smaller 300sq ft studios, gradin... More

Why Iceland is a New Hub For Film Production (MovieWeb)

Several movies and shows are shot in Iceland. From incentives to gorgeous landscapes, here's why Iceland is an up-and-coming film hub.... More

Hollywood on Thames: How the UK Became the European Home of the Blockbuster (Marketplace)

The production of feature films and high-end television is booming there, largely as a result of massive and increasing inward investment from the US “The scale is huge. Outside ... More

BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund Opens as Part of £54M Support For UK Films and Talent Over 3 Years

The support includes £36.6 million production and development funding, offering crucial support for the UK independent feature film sector through four new funds.... More

French Film Industry Sees Increase in International Co-Productions, Spike in Investment From Streamers (Variety)

France engaged in a record 144 international co-productions in 2022, while the number of majority French movies produced dropped by 10% to 208 titles, according to a study unveiled... More

New Virtual Production Facility Opens in Warsaw (TVB)

Virtual production facility VuFinder Studios has opened a new virtual production studio in Warsaw. The facility is powered by Unreal Engine 5, with 3D environments displayed on 800... More

BFI Unveils New Film Fund Strategy, Sets $45M For Production, Development of Features (THR)

Buoyed by the success of such films as 'Aftersun' and 'Blue Jean,' the British Film Institute is re-affirming its commitment to debut film makers with the new BFI Discovery Fund, o... More

UK Reforms Film, TV Tax Relief, Introduces Expenditure Credits (IBC 365)

The reform to expenditure credits will change the way that relief is calculated. The expenditure credits will be calculated directly from qualifying expenditure instead of being an... More

Survey: Four in Five Virtual Production Studios Expect More Bookings in 2023 (TV Tech)

Film professionals and studio owners see massive growth in virtual production but have polarised attitudes toward the high-tech filmmaking trend, according to a new survey.... More

Streaming/VOD to ‘Surpass Satellite TV’ in Two Years (TML)

Western European pay TV revenues will drop by nearly 18% over the next five years to $22bn as subscribers leak away from cable and satellite bundling across the continent.... More

ITN Advances Live Cloud-Based Content Production and Delivery With AWS

The stakes run high when producing and delivering daily news for UK media stalwarts like Independent Television News, Channel 4, and Channel 5, making technological innovation a pr... More

Royal Opening For Sky Studios Elstree Final Sound Stage (Televisual)

The event signals the near completion of Sky Studios Elstree which will house 13 sound stages and will generate an estimated additional £3 billion of production investment in the ... More

Editor Fred Fouquet Talks Shop: Working Independently While Collaborating Globally (Sohonet Blog)

Editor Fred Fouquet has built a diverse body of work that includes everything from spots to music videos to documentaries. In this interview Fred talks about creativity, workflow, ... More

London Welcomes New Cloud-Enabled Post Production Facility (TVB)

ELMNTL includes suites for colour grading, VFX and CG/motion graphics, with multiple support stations for production planning, ingest, QC and delivery.... More

The Future of Streaming and Production Growth in Africa (EP Blog)

Streaming services lead a promising wave of African productions set to entertain local and global audiences.... More

London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art to Offer Virtual Production Training (IBC 365)

LAMDA is to open a new state-of-the-art studio after receiving £1.9 million funded by a capital grant from the Office for Students – England’s independent regulator for higher... More

Will Hollywood Hit Cannes? (Variety)

Will Hollywood decamp for Cannes this year? Organisers for the annual celebration of all things cinema certainly hope so, though their ambitions could collide with a new spirit of ... More

Update on UK Film and TV Tax Relief Consultation (EP Blog)

A look at how the UK government aims to modernise existing tax reliefs to better serve film industry needs, while remaining globally attractive.... More

Sony’s Creators’ Cloud Opens Up to Individuals

Sony Electronics announced the next generation of its Creators' Cloud platform, opening a host of new cloud-based applications and features designed for individual content creators... More

Fulwell 73 Unveils Plans for Sunderland Film Studio (Televisual)

The JV will spearhead the development of a 1.68m sq ft film industry hub at Pallion, with 20 premium sound stages suitable for major feature film and HETV productions. The scheme �... More

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