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And so ends another European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin. One of my missions while out there was to talk with as many people as I could. I find it an invaluable way to keep an ear to the ground,…

Acclaimed film director James Cameron says investment and innovation, especially in the film sector, is the key to Wellington’s future. Cameron spoke at Vision for Wellington’s inaugural public event on Wednesday night, saying the capital’s film sector sets it apart…

Screen Producers Australia are happy to announce more details of key local and international screen executives, all confirmed to participate in the upcoming SPA Connect Market (Tuesday, 6 May – Thursday, 8 May 2025) and Online Global Market (Tuesday, 29…

The high-output lighting landscape is evolving with the introduction of two groundbreaking LED fixtures: the Aputure Storm XT52 and the Nanlux Evoke 5000B. These lights are poised to challenge traditional HMI fixtures like the ARRI M40 and ARRI M90, offering…

Speaking at the Berlinale Series Market, Ampere Analysis’ Guy Bisson shared insights on the current state and future of television in a post-peak-TV world, one he’s calling 75% Peak TV. His analysis provided a comprehensive overview of the industry’s trajectory,…

A Cook Islands-made film will be featured at international film festivals in Japan and New Zealand, and has secured distribution deals for in-flight entertainment and streaming services. Stranded Pearl will be screened at the Cinema at Sea Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film…

Better Public Media welcomes the Ministry for Culture & Heritage’s Media Reform discussion paper. The document sets out a range of proposals intended to address some of the pressing regulatory and structural issues in the media sector, and canvasses a…

This documentary series charts the first half-century of Kiwi television. Declined by TVNZ, it aired on Prime across seven episodes, covering sport, entertainment, drama, comedy, protest coverage, NZ identity, and Māori TV. A 70-minute opener sets the stage, with a…

On November 9, 2024, industry leaders from all over the globe gathered in Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, to discuss the evolution and future of film festivals. Hosted by the Academy Award®-accredited Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, in collaboration with…

As Germany heads into a key general election on February 23, there’s a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the country’s film industry. Europe’s largest economy is facing a third consecutive year of recession, which is having a stark knock-on effect…

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