formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
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/
Industry participants said Chinese companies are helping make professional filmmaking technology more accessible while driving innovation across the sector, reflecting China’s growing influence in film-production technology. Source: https://www.chinadailyasia.com/hk/article/635048
In an industry dominated by men, many women dedicate themselves to the craft of editing – as well as managing directors’ egos – to create some of the most celebrated and memorable big-screen classics. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/18/the-female-editors-behind-cinema-biggest-film-directors
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/
AI’s entry into filmmaking is reshaping the industry, as evidenced by Tribeca’s first AI-generated feature and Scorsese’s adaptation of this new storytelling tool. Source: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-06-07-crossed-wires-ai-is-disrupting-the-hallowed-ground-of-filmmaking/?dm_source=blocks-list-item&dm_medium=card-link&dm_campaign=inform
We once produced wildly imaginative classics for mass audiences. That creative confidence has long since evaporated. Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2026/05/26/how-to-save-the-british-film-industry/