Film Festival
Locarno and Latin America: Film Festival Unveils Open Door Program for 2023
The 21st edition of the Locarno Film Festival is here, featuring the second year of its Open Doors program, which focuses on underrepresented filmmakers from Latin America and the Caribbean. The program presents eight films in development during the festival's industry sidebar. All projects have the chance to win the $55,000 Open Doors Grant along with other valuable awards and prizes.
Streaming
Content Sellers and FAST: Free Streaming Growth Highlights New Opportunities
In the past year, FAST (free ad-supported television) has made significant progress, emerging as a favored content consumption method for households worldwide. Rather than competing with streaming services, FAST has become an additional avenue for studios to strike content deals with platforms like Roku and Tubi. It's projected that FAST revenue will soar to $6 billion by 2025, signaling a lucrative opportunity for content owners. With content being the primary requirement, there is a wealth of untapped potential waiting for many in this space.
Film
Franchises at the Box Office: How Spider-Verse Continues To Win
2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse triumphed at the Oscars, winning Best Animated Feature. Now, its highly anticipated 2023 sequel is making a significant impact at the box office. During its opening weekend, the film garnered a staggering $120 million—triple the earnings of its predecessor. It's a rarity for a sequel to surpass the success of the original, but the Spider-Verse franchise has accomplished this feat by skillfully delving into a beloved superhero while infusing the content with freshness and a fresh point of view.
Television
In the Details: Top Artisans Share How They Create Television Perfection
IndieWire recently hosted the Consider This event, bringing together talented individuals from acclaimed television shows like Wednesday, Stranger Things, and Beef. During their panel, below-the-line artisans from these shows unveiled the key to crafting captivating content that retains its allure long after the initial excitement fades. They revealed that the secret lies in the meticulous creation of intricate soundscapes and captivating musical arrangements, which may initially go unnoticed but ultimately enhance the overall content.
Awards
From Hours to Minutes: Golden Trailer Awards Celebrates Creative Teams
Now in its 23rd year, the Golden Trailer Awards remains dedicated to celebrating the art of crafting impeccable trailers and recognizing the immense contributions of the professionals behind them to the entire industry. Despite the evolving film and TV landscape, the skill of creating a captivating and thrilling trailer continues to play a vital role in the success of a project. This year's nominations encompass a diverse array of projects, spanning from blockbuster action films to compelling TV shows tailored for both broadcast and streaming platforms.
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