VC fund Vgames launches new $10m Indie Fund
The organisation is giving project financing to smaller studios in exchange for a share of revenue, rather than equity. Source: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/vc-fund-vgames-launches-new-10m-indie-fund
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
Nine African Film Talents Invited to Join the Academy’s Class of 2026
The African invitees come from Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria, representing a range of filmmaking disciplines. Source: https://afrocritik.com/nine-african-film-talents-invited-to-join-the-academys-class-of-2026/
Global Cinema Attendance Inches Up, But the Recovery Belongs to Asia
The global theatrical market continued its uneven recovery in 2025, with Asia emerging as the main engine of growth and Japan standing out as one of the few major territories to surpass its pre-pandemic attendance levels. Source: https://celluloidjunkie.com/2026/06/23/global-cinema-attendance-inches-up-but-the-recovery-belongs-to-asia-says-the-latest-focus-report/
What’s showing at South Korea’s BiFan 2026 as it celebrates 30 years of Asian genre cinema
The 2026 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival boasts a formidable programme of horror, action, science fiction and fantasy titles. Source: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-movies/article/3358009/whats-showing-south-koreas-bifan-2026-it-celebrates-30-years-asian-genre-cinema
HK star Lawrence Ng sells image rights for AI film, gets paid without having to act
Hong Kong actor Lawrence Ng has licensed the rights to his younger likeness to a production company. Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2026/07/02/hk-star-lawrence-ng-sells-image-rights-for-ai-film-gets-paid-without-having-to-act