formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The new head of Rotterdam’s industry section on backing “experimental filmmakers, LGBTQ+ filmmakers, and filmmakers at risk,” the dangers of streamers pulling back from arthouse cinema, and fears of self-censorship. Source: Rotterdam Industry Head Marten Rabarts on IFFR Pro 2025
Artificial intelligence promises to create a seismic shift in the AV industry, from the functionality and operation of AV kit to the way it is designed, marketed, installed and maintained. Source: Is interactive and generative AI after your job?
After the 2023 strikes, writers, actors and directors won residuals tied to the success of hit shows, but not many projects appear to have hit the threshold for payments. Source: Streaming Bonuses: What Happened to Writers Guild, SAG-AFTRA Payments
The shift towards companies streaming and broadcasting their own content creates demand for specialised infrastructure and integration services that AV can capitalise on. Phil Langley explains. Source: Why broadcast industry disruption is an opportunity for AV
Asia’s leading project market, which takes place in Hong Kong during the Filmart industry convention in March, reveals the 25 in-development movie picks for its 2025 program. Source: Hong Kong’s Asia Film Financing Forum 2025 Projects
Members of ACTRA National will vote on the new three-year Independent Production Agreement between Jan. 15 and 21. Source: Canadian Actors, Indie Producers Reach Tentative New Labor Deal