Birmingham director’s self-made film among most watched
A director says it is “amazing” to see his independent film which took five years to make reach a streaming service’s top 10 within days of its release. Source: BBC
QTV invests in Sony broadcast technology
QTV, the Glasgow-based outside broadcast and production company, has made a significant investment in Sony broadcast technology as part of a strategic expansion that will see it compete for a broader range of productions in Scotland and beyond. Source: Advanced … Continued
We became a film studio because farming didn’t pay
Harvey Mash set up Bovingdon Airfield Studios after several movie productions, including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, asked if they could film on his Buckinghamshire farm. Source: BBC
Why London is now the biggest market for Yoruba cinema
London, UK, has emerged not merely as an international side market, but as the most lucrative overseas theatrical territory for Yoruba-language cinema and high-budget Nollywood titles. Source: Nigerian Tribune
First look inside new Omniplex cinema taking over ‘world’s tallest’ former Cineworld
The stunning transformation of the former Cineworld has breathed new life into the old cinema, with plenty of excellent new additions. Source: Glasgow Live
Black cab becomes cinema as immersive documentary brings taxi drivers’ stories to audiences across Britain
Award-winning theatre company Dante or Die is taking a decommissioned London black cab on a nationwide tour this autumn, transforming the iconic vehicle into a miniature cinema where audiences can experience an immersive documentary exploring the lives of taxi drivers … Continued