Film Industry
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Filmmaking MasterClasses for Aspiring Directors
To learn about staging and efficiency, Steven Spielberg's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" plays with no sound in one MasterClass lesson.
How Film Production Agencies Adapt to Market Changes in 2026
Culver City's film permit application fee is set to jump from $165.
What are market-driven vs artist-driven film festivals?
Last year, a major 'artist-driven' festival saw 80% of its selected films arrive with pre-secured distribution deals, blurring the lines of true discovery and challenging its foundational mission, acc
Oscars: Academy Bans AI-Generated Performances; AI-Assisted Films Honored
Two films honored at the Oscars used AI technology to alter voices, a subtle integration that reveals a shifting landscape for human performers.
What are sustainable practices in green film production?
A single large-scale film production can generate an average carbon footprint of 3,370 metric tons, equivalent to burning over 3.
Netflix eyes future of large-scale historical dramas on streaming
Netflix has temporarily halted pre-production on its planned historical drama about the Carthaginian general Hannibal, a major project originally slated to begin filming in Italy later this year.
AI Threatens Filmmaking's Core Purpose, Kane Parsons Argues
Legendary director Martin Scorsese has joined the AI firm Black Forest Labs as an adviser, aiming to push creative boundaries with artificial intelligence, according to Variety .
Film Production Incentives: Economic Impact & Effectiveness
New Mexico has attracted over $5.
Saudi Arabia boosts filmmaking rebates to 60% to attract global productions
Saudi Arabia has boosted its film and TV production rebate to an unprecedented 60% of eligible local spending, making it one of the most financially attractive filming destinations globally overnight.
Hollywood cuts development funds, endangering original stories
Hollywood's major studios are actively drying up their own future movie pipeline by slashing the very development funds essential for new talent and fresh voices, according to Variety .
New studio opening fuels Fort Worth film industry boom
Outside Fort Worth, a 450,000-square-foot production campus for Taylor Sheridan's universe opened in 2025, signaling a massive shift in Hollywood's geography.
California Boosts Film Tax Credits Amid Production Exodus
Los Angeles' share of U.
Memorial Day Weekend Box Office Hits $221.9 Million
Disney’s 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' generated between $100 million and $102 million at the domestic box office over the 2026 Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to Variety .
Marlon Wayans Reboots 'Scary Movie' Despite Weinstein Past
Despite once labeling the Weinsteins 'evil' and 'disrespectful,' Marlon Wayans is now rebooting the 'Scary Movie' franchise, a series deeply tied to the very company he criticized.