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Streaming
For the Win: Women’s Sports TV Ratings Records and New Deals
Screen Producers Australia (SPA) cautions Australian filmmakers about potential dependence on international streamers. They advocate for a 20% minimum spend on Australian content by platforms like Netflix and Prime Video. Amid global streaming debates, SPA calls for a transparent regulatory model to secure the Australian screen industry's future, citing challenges faced in countries like Canada and Ireland.
Film Festival
Sundance Switch-Up: Festival Seeks New Home
The Sundance Film Festival is inviting pitches from cities across the United States to become its permanent home starting in 2027. While Park City, Utah, will remain its host for the next two years, the festival is seeking a new location to better address accessibility and inclusion needs when the contract is up for renewal.
Technology
AI in Documentary: Producers Develop New Guidelines
The Archival Producers Alliance (APA) is crafting guidelines for employing generative artificial intelligence in documentaries to combat concerns about "fake archival" materials. An initial draft was unveiled at the International Documentary Association conference, and the APA intends to refine it with stakeholder feedback by summer 2024.
Sports
Super Bowl Streaming Growth: Big Game Boosts Viewership
Ampere Analysis notes substantial growth for streaming platforms with NFL rights, notably Paramount+ and Peacock, credited to Super Bowl football coverage. Platforms airing NFL games experienced a 14% rise in monthly active viewers from Q3 2023 to Q1 2024, surpassing SVoD platforms' overall growth, showcasing the effectiveness of sports streaming strategies.
International
Filming in Scotland: New Major Film and TV Campus
Stirling, Scotland, will host a new film and TV studio campus backed by the council and situated on former Ministry of Defence land. With 100,000 square feet of studio space, it enhances Scotland's appeal as a filming hub. The project is forecasted to generate more than 4,000 jobs across sectors in 25 years, addressing current production gaps.
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