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An uncertain future: David Puttnam on the impact of AI on the film industry
“I think all the questions were in one way or another about the ethical use of AI,” says the West Cork-based producer. “It was all about use, protection, regulation. That's where the whole debate always, to me, ended up. It was…
Edinburgh Film Festival Sets 2026 Industry Programme
The Edinburgh Film Festival has confirmed the full lineup for the industry programme, which will run throughout the event's 2026 edition, taking place from August 13 to 19. The programme will begin on August 14 with the EIFF Industry Networking…
Newsom says film tax incentives are bringing Hollywood home but industry experts warn it may be 'too late
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Hollywood is returning to its glory after years of production fleeing Los Angeles for cheaper filming locations, but industry experts tell Fox News Digital the sector is still reeling from production 'decimation.'…
A child humanoid leads Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda's latest film
In acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda's latest film, a grieving couple turns to technology to recreate what they have lost. “Sheep in the Box,” opening in U.S. theaters Friday, centers on a married couple whose son has…
Anitta shares 'Equilibrium II' film after album's release
July 24 (UPI) -- Anitta has released a film to accompany her latest album. The Brazilian singer-songwriter, 33, shared a 35-minute visual Friday following the release of her album Equilibrium II. The film, directed by Nidia Aranha, Felipe Sassi and…
Film and TV productions attracted £250,000 to Dorset towns
Major film and television productions have attracted about £250,000 to coastal towns, a local authority says. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) attributes the rise in filmmakers choosing the region to its 'diverse scenery and…
Film and TV productions attracted £250,000 to Dorset towns
Amy Woodward Local Democracy Reporting Service Major film and television productions have attracted about £250,000 to coastal towns, a local authority says. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) attributes the rise in filmmakers…
Dave Clark's AI Studio Promise Aims For Films Hollywood Can Release
Dave Clark cofounder of Promise. Photo Credit: Jeff Lorch Dave Clark was four, maybe five, when his father came home to Rhein-Main Air Base in Frankfurt carrying Predator. They watched it on a small tube television atop a huge wooden trunk, beside…
Film fans are only just discovering this 'hidden gem' drama that's free to watch
A unique film described as an underrated gem has landed a new streaming home. Written and directed by Naqqash Khalid, In Camera, follows the surreal dreams of a struggling actor, and is now available to stream in its entirety on the BBC iPlayer.
Charli XCX's Music, Fashion, Film review round-up: 'A disarmingly deep album'
Charli XCX's new album Music, Fashion, Film has been hailed as a “disarmingly deep album” amid a string of positive and mixed reviews. The singer's latest record, her seventh, was released on July 24 and follows the global success of…
MIFFest Founder Joanne Goh Pushes Kuala Lumpur's Ambitions as Southeast Asia's Film Hub
As the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) approaches its 10th anniversary next year, founder Joanne Goh is looking beyond expansion. “We expect the festival to become a hub of Southeast Asia,” Goh tells Variety, outlining…
Film Commissions Step Up Role to Accelerate Growth In Central America and the Caribbean
The Ibero-American Film Commission Network, a non-profit organization that brings together film commissions and film offices across Ibero-America, took place in the Costa Rica Media Market for the first time this year as it reaffirms its strategic…
Millennium Actress' Will Always Be My Favorite Satoshi Kon Film
Director Guillermo del Toro once compared watching a movie for the first time to going on a blind date. The first date is flirtatious with promise; the second go-around is the proper date. By the time you rewatch a movie three or four more times…
Inaugural African Film Investor Roundtable Unfolds In Cape Town
EXCLUSIVE: In a sign of the growing momentum around African cinema, the inaugural African Film Investor Roundtable (IFIR) gathered top film investors and financiers involved in the continent's creative industries in Cape Town this week, alongside a…
The 16 Best International Film Schools
This Sydney school, situated beside the city's major studio complex at Moore Park, runs industry-driven programs across every screen and audio craft, and its alumni range from Oscar-winning auteur Jane Campion (The Piano) and Camera d'Or winner…
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