formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Record-breaking revenue and a surge in local productions have propelled Vietnamese cinema into a new era of growth, even as filmmakers face an increasingly unforgiving battle for audiences, screening slots, and long-term sustainability. Source: https://asianews.network/vietnamese-cinema-faces-a-ruthless-shakeout/
There was a quiet buzz of excitement at the 2026 Upscale Conf in San Francisco as speakers one by one revealed an undeniable shift in global entertainment was taking place. Source: https://www.chinadailyasia.com/hk/article/634558
i Light Singapore is Asia’s leading sustainable light festival. Responding to this year’s theme, “Movement,” Peppercorns has engineered a monumental circular screen spanning 10 meters in width. This massive structure transforms the invisible forces of nature—mountains, ocean tides, and wind—into … Continued
Casting shifts to EU talent as paperwork delays and visa limits make hiring British crews less viable. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/01/creative-industries-brexit-barriers-uk-actors-eu-jobs
The German government wants to attract more filmmakers and make the country a “global player” in on-screen entertainment. A new bill would require media companies to make mandatory investments in the film industry. Source: https://www.dw.com/en/film-funding-bill-to-support-blockbusters-made-in-germany/a-77346783
As Europe pushes for more showrunners, a dozen writers from across the continent have been selected for an EU-backed program headed by some big names from Borgen, Doctor Who and Neumatt. Source: https://deadline.com/2026/06/next-wave-of-european-showrunners-borgen-doctor-who-eu-1236941772/