formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The government has issued its response to the culture, media and sport committee’s inquiry into film and high-end TV. Source: UK government confirms “no plans” to rejoin Creative Europe, introduce a streamer levy or cut VAT on cinema tickets | … Continued
“It has been a rollercoaster,” reflects Orwa Nyrabia of his seven-year stewardship of International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) as artistic director, which came to an end this week. Source: Orwa Nyrabia reflects on his “rollercoaster” seven years at the head … Continued
As thought leaders descend on the south of France, the head of the annual confab says that global creators are struggling to make “bold, disruptive work.” Source: Cannes Lion Festival CEO Interview on Global Creators’ Struggles
Artificial intelligence companies are plundering 130,000 film and TV scripts to train their models in a raid on copyrighted material that poses a “direct threat” to the future of the UK screen sector, according to the British Film Institute. Source: … Continued
“AI in the Screen Sector: Perspectives and Paths Forward,” designed to guide the U.K. to “capitalize on its creative strengths,” mentions the post-production AI use on ‘The Brutalist,’ among others. Source: BFI AI Recommendations Report for Ethical, Sustainable, Inclusive Use
All this month, the early, overlooked work of Black, female directors is centre stage at the British Film Institute on London’s Southbank.The Black Debutantes season celebrates one-hit wonders which have become cult classics. Source: Black Debutantes: BFI season celebrates female … Continued