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International
Video in the Outback: Australia’s Video Industry Sees Large Growth
Australia’s video industry is set to reach $12.3 billion by 2030, fueled by a shift to digital platforms. Online video will dominate revenue, with YouTube leading in both viewership and earnings, followed by Foxtel and Nine.
Film Festival
Ready for Cannes: Lineup for 2025 Edition
The 2025 Cannes Film Festival will feature a star-studded lineup, with Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, and Julia Ducournau vying for the Palme d’Or. The event will also spotlight emerging talent and directorial debuts.
Distribution
Films Overseas: China To Reduce US Film Imports
China plans to limit the import of US films, citing the recent US tariff hike on Chinese goods as a factor in growing disfavor toward American movies.
Technology
Avatar Filmmaker’s Argument for AI
James Cameron, once critical of AI, has joined Stability AI’s Board to explore how AI can streamline visual effects and lower blockbuster film costs without eliminating creative jobs. While still skeptical, he sees potential in AI for accelerating production and sustaining large-scale filmmaking.
Digital
Renewed Push for No Fakes: YouTube Endorses Bill Banning Deepfakes
YouTube has backed the No Fakes Act, a bill banning AI-generated deepfakes using a person’s likeness without consent. Supported by SAG-AFTRA and the RIAA, it aims to protect individuals while allowing innovation.
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