Author name: Mark It

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…

Alex Breingan, producer and owner of a group of failed TV production companies—currently in receivership and under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office—has been linked to a new alias and a slew of fresh projects in the United States. He…

Warner Bros Discovery has announced the appointment of Rachael Keereweer as Publicity Manager, NZ, to lead the Auckland-based publicity operations. Keereweer brings over 20 years of PR experience from senior roles at Mediaworks, South Pacific Pictures, and The Public Good.…

New Zealand is known for its stunning landscapes, innovative technology, and a thriving film industry. However, in recent years, the country has also become a hotspot for independent game development. What was once a small, niche community has rapidly grown…

Motion Camera Equipment Hire opens in Ōtautahi Christchurch allowing for better accessibility for major film production in the region.  We are thrilled to announce the launch of South Island Cameras, a new motion camera equipment hire company founded by industry veteran…

The entertainment company behind “The Hunger Games” and “Twilight” plans to start using generative artificial intelligence in the creation of its new movies and TV shows, a sign of the emerging technology’s advance in Hollywood. Lions Gate Entertainment has agreed…

Using an AI-generated digital replica to replace the contributions of an actor or performer’s voice or likeness — whether that individual is living or dead — is now against the law in California. Read on…