International
Hollywood Takes to Italy: Return to the Golden Era of Italian Filmmaking
During the 1950s, in the "Hollywood on the Tiber" era, Rome's Cinecittà studios attracted icons like Fellini, Visconti, Loren, Heston, and Hepburn due to local incentives and international interest. Today, Italy's film industry is resurging, supported by its film-friendly initiatives, Cinecittà's legacy, and EU recovery fund investments.
Sustainability
Keeping It Green: Production Facilities Make Sustainability a Top Priority
New York City's studio construction boom must now adhere to stricter energy efficiency and emissions regulations. Studios are achieving this by incorporating green roofs and rooftop gardens, with backing from eco-friendly organizations like the Sustainable Production Forum and Earth Angel, promoting sustainable film production facilities.
Streaming
A Platform for Young Film Lovers: Kino Lorber Announces New Streaming Service
Acclaimed independent film distributor Kino Lorber has introduced an accessible platform for cinephiles. The Kino Film Collection is now available on Prime Video via Prime Video Channels at just $5.99 per month in the U.S., offering a wide range of new Kino releases and hundreds of 4K restorations of classics and documentaries.
Incentives
Global Incentives: How Countries Are Shifting Strategies To Compete
The film industry faces intense competition for film and TV productions, worth $177 billion in 2019. The global production incentives landscape is changing, as some regions shift to automatic funding systems, and others introduce non-cultural incentives to adapt to evolving production trends.
DEI
Supporting Filmmakers: New Grants To Amplify Disable Creators
The Inevitable Foundation, a non-profit aiding disabled individuals in entertainment, is partnering with the Loreen Arbus Foundation to assist disabled women and nonbinary creatives. Their awards offer four recipients $8,000 grants for professional growth, coupled with mentorship, coaching, and networking prospects.
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