formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Fifty years ago, the Black Country legends made Slade in Flame, about a band screwed by the music business. It tanked and almost finished them. Now, as it’s re-released, the film is being seen as a prescient gem. Source: ‘The … Continued
In a “Filmmaker in Focus” program during its 15th edition, the fest will screen features and shorts from writer-director Zhu Xin, while its “Chinese New Wave” section will spotlight more up-and-coming talent. Source: Hangzhou New Cinema, Chinese New Wave at … Continued
As announced on Thursday by The Academy’s Board of Governors, a new award for “Achievement In Stunt Design” will officially debut at the 100th Oscars ceremony taking place in the year 2028 for 2027 releases. Knowing that The Final Reckoning … Continued
The EU is seeking to boost financing for European filmmakers through its equity investment scheme and loan-guarantee facility. Source: Could EU’s new financing schemes reshape the European film industry? | Features | Screen
ACE past president and current vice president, Oscar-nominated Kevin Tent (“The Holdovers”), related that the program, put together by ACE and the ACE Educational Center, is initially aimed at schools and will give students access to raw dailies on a … Continued
Just when filmmakers thought the Blackmagic Pyxis 12K was a game-changing bargain at $5,000, an unexpected blow has landed—Donald Trump’s latest tariff changes have triggered a sharp price hike, pushing the Pyxis to a jarring $6,600 in the United States. … Continued