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Industry
Streamlining Permits: LA Council Passes New Measure
The Los Angeles City Council passed a measure to streamline film permits and reduce costs, supporting local jobs and the entertainment industry. Led by Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, it directs city departments to explore fee changes and improved production support, with findings due in 30 days.
Awards
Awarding Accessibility: The Academy's Technical Awards
At the Academy's Scientific and Technical Awards, Marlee Matlin received an honorary Oscar for pioneering captioning technology, highlighting accessibility in film. The event also honored innovators in fields like machine learning, fire stunt safety, and camera stabilization.
Unions
Supporting Creators: SAG-AFTRA Creates New Committee
SAG-AFTRA has launched a new committee for influencers and digital creators on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, expanding its focus to include original digital content.
International
Film in Scotland: Relaunch of Project Post Fund
Screen Scotland has relaunched its £1 million Project Post Fund, offering grants up to £100,000 for film, TV, and VFX projects completed in Scotland. The fund has supported productions like HBO Max’s The Penguin.
Technology
Eye-Tracking Tech: How These Tools Help Film and TV Marketing
AI eye-tracking tools like Dragonfly AI are being used in entertainment to optimize promotional content by analyzing which elements capture viewers' attention and in what order.
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