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Behind-the-scenes look at the production process of films, TV shows, and other media projects.

A vibrant Indian film studio showcasing a blend of vintage analogue cameras and modern digital editing suites, symbolizing the new film production ecosystem.
Production

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 read
5 Costly Streaming Mistakes—and What BRNetwork Does Differently

5 Costly Streaming Mistakes—and What BRNetwork Does Differently

Sponsored by BRNetwork · Aug 10
Inside Anna Manis's the Muses Studio Production Services for Multi-Disciplinary Creators

Inside Anna Manis's the Muses Studio Production Services for Multi-Disciplinary Creators

Sponsored by Anna Manis · Aug 10
A futuristic Indian film studio where AI robots and holographic screens assist filmmakers, symbolizing the industry's embrace of artificial intelligence for cost reduction and efficiency.

Indian Film Studios Embrace AI to Cut Production Costs

Victor Ren · Apr 7
A powerful image of Bengali film and TV industry workers, including actors and crew, striking for improved on-set safety after a tragic death.

Bengal Film TV Industry Launches Indefinite Strike After Actor's Death

Julian Mercer · Apr 6
A vibrant image showing an AI interface projecting a new film ending onto a large Bollywood screen, with filmmakers and actors reacting to the technological shift.

Bollywood Embraces AI to Rewrite Film Endings, Cut Costs

The re-release of a decade-old film with an AI-generated happy ending has ignited a debate across India's film industry. Studios see a path to lower costs and faster production, but artists and audiences are questioning the creative price.

Victor Ren· Apr 6· 6 min
An Indian film director reviews a holographic storyboard with an AI assistant on a futuristic film set, symbolizing the integration of artificial intelligence in cinema production.

Indian Film Studios Adopt AI to Rewrite Endings, Cut Costs

Indian film studios are rapidly integrating AI into their production pipelines, from cost reduction to altering film endings. This pivotal shift in India's prolific film industry has ignited a complex debate surrounding artistic integrity and the future of storytelling.

Victor Ren· Apr 5· 6 min