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Film Festival
Sarajevo Film Festival Expands and Elevates
The 31st edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival (Aug. 15–22) builds on last year’s revamp with new venues, upgraded facilities, a strong Balkan and international lineup, high-profile honorees, and a focus on emerging regional voices.
Unions
WGA West Candidates Push for Broader Reach
In the upcoming WGA West election, many candidates call for organizing writers in emerging fields like vertical video, YouTube, podcasts, and video games, framing diversification as key to the guild’s future.
Advertising
Netflix Scores With NFL Christmas Ad Sellout
Netflix sold out ad inventory for its second NFL Christmas games and landed major sponsors, underscoring sports’ role in streaming ad growth and boosting interest in its top scripted shows.
Sustainability
New Global Guide Targets Screen Industry Emissions
BAFTA albert and the Sustainable Entertainment Alliance have released a guide to define, track, and report Scope 1–3 emissions for international productions, offering clear roles, examples, and tools for sustainability compliance.
Music
Spotify, Kobalt Strike Songwriter-Friendly Deal
A multi-year US licensing agreement between Spotify and Kobalt aims to bolster songwriter protections and create new opportunities on streaming platforms through a revamped partnership model.
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