The week around the world in 20 pictures
The 25th anniversary of 9/11, Russian strikes in Kyiv, wildfires in Indonesia and Sabalenka at the US Open – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists. Source: The Guardian
Female film-makers still being squeezed out of industry, London film festival director says
Female film-makers are still being squeezed out of the industry as they progress beyond their debut films, the director of the London film festival has said, adding that “the dial does not seem to be moving”. Source: The Guardian UK
Spain’s Impulse Cinema and Italy’s Fandango Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Co-Production and Sales Opportunities
The agreement was announced on Saturday at the Venice Production Bridge, the Venice Film Festival‘s market focused on film production. Source: Variety
Immersive David Bowie show debuts at Venice Biennale
Bowie: Unseen | Unheard deploys L-Acoustics’ L-ISA spatial audio technology for an experience combining 880 images of the singer, 12 songs and commentary from photographer Denis O’Regan. Source: AV
Drone show recreates Twin Towers to honour 9/11 victims
The public artwork, 2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor, used one light to commemorate each person who died. As the display got under way, drones formed a helix before assembling into a full architectural-scale representation of the Twin Towers. … Continued
Panasonic Lights Up Budapest
Panasonic used 67 PT-RQ45K laser projectors to light up Budapest for Hungary’s national holiday. The manufacturer calls it the largest deployment of the model worldwide, backed by a drone show and fireworks. Source: Invidis