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In this episode, cinematographer Dan Laustsen, ASC, DFF is joined by interviewer Lol Crawley, ASC, BSC to discuss his work on Frankenstein — writer-director Guillermo del Toro's gothic-romanticist vision of Mary Shelley's classic creature tale. Frankenstein (Netflix) Frankenstein tells the story of egomaniacal scientist…
The 98th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood last night, delivering plenty of surprises during its 3 hour and 40 minute telecast. Major contenders like Marty Supreme, Bugonia and Train Dreams were completely shut out, Best Live-Action Short Film produced the first tie since 2013 and Autumn Durald…
Find out how the UK's connected party transaction rules affect incentive claims and what productions should consider when applying for the AVEC. When the UK’s Audio-visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) went live in 2024, one of the headline elements was the enhanced reporting requirements around connected party transactions.…
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/business/california-tv-animation-tax-credit-stewie-president-curtis-259570.html Some good news: Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he is "pleased to expand this award to animated and competition shows, helping advance the strongest entertainment economy in the nation and bringing even more…
VP Land is a newsletter & YouTube channel covering the latest updates in creative technology for M&E professionals. Here's a quick roundup of the most significant developments in media and entertainment technology this week: 🎬 Val Kilmer Stars in New Film via AI Reconstruction After His Death Val Kilmer, who passed away…
We want to thank our entire community and USA TODAY / USA TODAY 10BEST for voting NFMLA as the #4 Best Film Festival in the US for 2026. We are so grateful for and appreciate our filmmakers, attendees, sponsors, and partners! 🤗 Here's what USA Today had to say about us: #4: NewFilmmakers Los Angeles While most film…
Applications for Maine's new Reimbursement Grant are open now through May 15. The Maine Film Office is accepting applications now through May 15, 2026 for it's new Film in Maine Reimbursement Grant. Through this pilot program, Maine plans to stimulate filmmaking in the state and demonstrate the economic benefit of filming…
This year’s Oscars was an exciting celebration of the hard work and dedication of countless artists in our industry, but one win in particular stands out among the field: Autumn Durald Arkapaw’s win for Best Cinematography for her work on Sinners. Not only the first woman, but also the first woman of color, to win in the…
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Jesse Williams Film Development 🗒️ Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges and more join ‘Minions & Monsters,’ at Universal and Illumination. (more) ‘Mister,’ an action-comedy starring Walton Goggins and Chloë Grace Moretz,…
Learn about the latest tax incentive program changes across North America, the UK and Europe—and how your production can maximize these savings! United States Jurisdictions Enacted U.S. Incentive Legislation CALIFORNIA San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has signed legislation modernizing the city's outdated (2006) film…
Industry leaders Eoin Egan, Dana Scott and Richard S. Lederer join EP's Joe Chianese to discuss the 'game changing' incentive overhaul in Illinois. With the launch of the newly enhanced Illinois Film Tax Credit, the Prairie State has emerged as a film and television power player—equipped with state-of-the-art…
All, I'm a screenwriter looking to expand my creative offering. Does anyone have an opinion about hiring a screenwriter to be the director of their script? I see it often, and wanted to take the plunge. Any insights?
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Each month we highlight a Production Lot member through our Member Spotlights, which include a featured position on the Production Lot homepage and a Q&A to help the rest of our community get to know our Spotlight member better. This month we’re highlighting Keith Murphy! Meet Keith Murphy Keith Murphy is a camera…
VP Land is a newsletter & YouTube channel covering the latest updates in creative technology for M&E professionals. Here's a quick roundup of the most significant developments in media and entertainment technology this week: 🎬 Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck’s AI Filmmaking Studio InterPositive Netflix has acquired…
An expert panel has once again nominated NFMLA as a contender for USA Today's 10 best US Film Festivals for 2026! Voting is open now through Monday, March 2nd. Vote for NFMLA Now You can vote once per day. Thank you for your continued collaboration, partnership and support! Check back for the results revealed on Wednesday,…
In this Clubhouse Conversations episode, cinematographer Michael Bauman is joined by interviewer Eric Steelberg, ASC to discuss his work on One Battle After Another — the action-thriller from director Paul Thomas Anderson centered on an ex-revolutionary's return to his former group in pursuit of his imperiled daughter.…
Learn how Production Lot is building a supportive online community with free resources and tools for the global entertainment industry. Filmmaking has always been a team sport, rooted in community and collaboration. To stay motivated in our careers, we all need mentors, colleagues, and friends who can anchor us, challenge…
Welcome to the Production Lot! This community is a central hub to ask questions, find answers, promote your work, share feedback and offer tips to your industry colleagues. We're excited to have you here and want you to get the most out of every minute you spend with us. Here's a quick-guide to get you started: 🚀 Become a…
Welcome to the Production Lot – now that you’re here, it’s time to start sharing your ideas, commenting, and connecting with fellow members! Let's quickly review how to start posting. There are four types of posts you can create on the Production Lot: Discussions, Polls, and Questions. These post types are slightly…
Keith Murphy is a camera operator, Steadicam specialist, producer and director with nearly 40 years of experience in the industry. Keith's recent credits include Vladimir, Twisted Metal, Fear Streat: Prom Queen and Fellow Travelers.
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PaleyFest—the nation’s premier media, television, and entertainment festival—brings audiences together with the brightest stars and biggest names at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for exclusive screenings and cast conversations that illuminate the creative process behind your favorite shows. Festival audiences share in the…
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its April Monthly Film Festival, which features four InFocus programs: InFocus: Puglia presented in partnership with the Apulia Film Commission,, InFocus: Immigration and two InFocus: Asian Cinema programs, including InFocus: Southeast Asian Cinema curated in collaboration…
With more scale, more innovation and more international reach than any other event in the content economy, NAB Show is the must-attend marketplace for media and entertainment. Why Attend? Discover how emerging tools are shaping media and entertainment Experience the latest in AI, XR, cloud and live production Get hands-on…
