Tragedy meets ‘social realism’ in Welsh-language film hailed a ‘sensation’
The director of a new Welsh-language film released in cinemas across the UK says the reaction has been “amazing”. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr47n37xvwno
Lumma and Omniplex to Launch the first 4D E-Motion Theater in Scotland
Lumma is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Omniplex Cinemas to launch Scotland’s first-ever 4D E-Motion auditorium at the iconic Renfrew Street venue in Glasgow. This groundbreaking experience will officially premiere in September 2026. Source: https://celluloidjunkie.com/wire/lumma-and-omniplex-to-launch-the-first-4d-e-motion-theater-in-scotland/
Slovakia’s audiovisual industry contracted in 2025 but maintained its international profile
A year of fewer productions nevertheless yielded major festival berths and robust local admissions for Slovak titles, and saw continued reliance on the Czech-Slovak financing corridor. Source: https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/492790
Spanish government invests massive €40m in two international production companies, Ítaca Films Madrid and Good Films Studios Spain
The investment forms part of an initial €45m public-private financing operation involving Grupo Ítaca and international investment vehicle Omegas Capital, which is bringing international equity from several countries into Spain’s audiovisual sector. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/spanish-government-invests-massive-40m-in-two-international-production-companies/5217845.article
Landmark North West listed building transformation wins prestigious accolade
Savills has won a prestigious RTPI North West Award for Planning Excellence 2026 for its role in the transformation of Sunlight House, a landmark Grade II listed building in Manchester city centre. Source: https://www.savills.co.uk/insight-and-opinion/savills-news/392222/landmark-north-west-listed-building-transformation-wins-prestigious-accolade
University of Birmingham launches support scheme for future filmmakers
New incubator will help Film and Television MA graduates make their first documentary. Source: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2026/university-of-birmingham-launches-support-scheme-for-future-filmmakers