September 22, 2024

Filmmaking isn’t just about making a great film—it’s about getting that film seen. With traditional distribution models crumbling, independent filmmakers are finding new ways to connect directly with audiences. This episode explores how the indie film landscape is shifting, with…

Amazon is joining Hollywood’s top lobbying group as its seventh member. To be precise, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios will become part of the Motion Picture Association on October 1, alongside six other heavy hitters in Paramount Pictures, Sony…

Even though professional, cinema-quality digital cameras are now commonplace, they’re generally not small or compact. (Take a look at Arri’s current lineup, for example, with its Mini LF, used to capture Deadpool & Wolverine.) However, Danny Boyle’s forthcoming zombie flick, …

Hollywood’s big open secret is that YouTube is dominating television. In July of 2024, the company broke two major Nielsen records — becoming the first streaming platform to top the Media Distributor Gauge chart, which measures TV usage by media…

I found myself caught up in a social media thread recently, where it seemed people weren’t really aware of the international success New Zealand productions have achieved. I decided that needed putting right. The Premium Production Fund was a special…