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Netflix Starts Filming 'Operation TAP,' Its First Feature Film Produced in Portugal

Netflix has begun filming 'Operation TAP,' its first feature film produced in Portugal, marking a significant expansion of its local content strategy. Directed by João Nuno Pinto and produced by SPi, the film dramatizes the true 1980 hijacking of a TAP flight by a teenager, exploring themes of tension and unexpected humanity.

Julian Mercer· Nov 5· 4 min read
The Stories Behind Cultural Identity on the Who Are You? Your Identity | Your Issue Podcast

The Stories Behind Cultural Identity on the Who Are You? Your Identity | Your Issue Podcast

Sponsored by Who Are You? Your Identity · Nov 6
In-House Drone Program vs. Hiring Extreme Aerial Productions: A 2026 Cost-Benefit Analysis

In-House Drone Program vs. Hiring Extreme Aerial Productions: A 2026 Cost-Benefit Analysis

Sponsored by Extreme Aerial Productions · Nov 6
Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg Gives Rock Fans a Reason to Collect Vinyl Again

Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg Gives Rock Fans a Reason to Collect Vinyl Again

Sponsored by Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg · Oct 20
Black Love, Interracial Romance, and Complicated Desire: Meet Andrea Ramirez's Blood and Water

Black Love, Interracial Romance, and Complicated Desire: Meet Andrea Ramirez's Blood and Water

Sponsored by Andrea Ramirez · Oct 19
Shaun the Sheep’s New Film and the Stop-Motion Skills Children Can Try at Sparks Film School

Shaun the Sheep’s New Film and the Stop-Motion Skills Children Can Try at Sparks Film School

The announcement of a new Shaun the Sheep film, titled The Beast of Mossy Bottom , has sparked excitement among fans of all ages. According to IMDb, the animated adventure is set for a 2026 release, promising another del…

Sponsored by Sparks Film School· Oct 7· 7 min
A vibrant Indian film studio showcasing a blend of vintage analogue cameras and modern digital editing suites, symbolizing the new film production ecosystem.

Prasad Corp and Monsoon Colour Lab Launch India Film Production Ecosystem

In a surprising turn for India's digital-first film industry, a new partnership has already enabled three feature films and numerous shorts to be produced using a revived analogue workflow in just a f

Victor Ren· Jul 1· 5 min