Month: May 2021

Lachlan Milne ACS NZCS / Minari

ROOTED IN REALITY Personal memories and tender snapshots of family life are captured with grace and compassion in Minari, a semi-autobiographical story of a Korean American family making brave sacrifices in the quest for a better life.  Lachlan Milne ACS NZCS was wrapping the final day of filming action-adventure Love and Monsters in Queensland when he received the call from his agent, brimming with excitement at the prospect of the Australian cinematographer’s … Read more

Virtual Showlight programme of events released

Virtual Showlight is ready to entertain and inform you with a selection of speakers and a panel discussion focusing on diversity within the industry. There will be plenty of opportunity to network between papers, meet with sponsoring manufacturers in their breakout rooms, and view a selection of Video Shorts from a rich variety of lighting designers as stand–alone features or tasters of the next full Showlight event.   Virtual Showlight takes place on Tuesday 25 May … Read more

Sundance Institute announces class of 2021 episodic fellows

Sundance Institute announced today the 21 Fellows across 18 projects completing its first-ever multi-track Episodic Lab, designed as an immersive two-part experience hosted on Sundance Collab. This year, Fellows were divided into either the Idea to Pilot Track, in which they developed an original pilot from a nascent early idea to a completed original polished draft, or the Series … Read more

Inside Disney+’s Secrets of the Whales

The opening shot of a bubble rising to the surface of the ocean lasts 24 seconds. “This is the breath of a giant,” informs Sigourney Weaver’s narration. “Not just any giant – but a sleeping one.” The shot tilts down and we see a forest of sperm whales as still as statues underwater.   It’s an astonishing, beautiful and fascinating glimpse into … Read more

ROE Visual Black Pearl V2 premieres for Pixomondo Studio

ROE Visual has supplied the complete LED volume for Pixomondo’s new virtual production flagship location in Toronto, Canada, working alongside Pixomondo tech partners EPIC, NVIDIA, and Brompton on new this new facility. The VFX company Pixomondo (“PXO”) has recently completed one of Canada’s first virtual production studios in Toronto. Mahmoud Rahnama, Head of Studio for PXO … Read more

Remembering Paul Wheeler BSC FBKS GBCT

The BSC has released the below statement after the passing of esteemed honorary member Paul Wheeler: “It is with great sadness that we report that honorary member Paul Wheeler passed away on Friday. He had recently had heart surgery and never quite recovered from the procedure. Our thoughts go to his loving and caring wife, … Read more

The lens I couldn’t shoot without: Sophie Darlington on her wildlife filming career with a Canon CN20x50 lens

“I am a wildlife cinematographer by accident, but I’ve always loved light. If I see something that has light on it, it almost physically hurts not to capture it.” Sophie Darlington is a cinematographer with instincts as strong as the creatures she captures.  A BAFTA-winning wildlife filmmaker working at the forefront of her industry, her … Read more

BFI appoints Harriet Finney as deputy CEO

The BFI has announced that Harriet Finney has been appointed BFI deputy CEO and executive director of the newly formed corporate and industry affairs team. Working closely alongside BFI chief executive Ben Roberts, Harriet will be focused on strategic leadership of the BFI’s work with stakeholders from the cultural sector, industry and government to advance … Read more

Winners announced for the British Film Designers Guild Awards

The winners of the British Film Designers Guild Awards have recently been announced in a virtual ceremony. This year saw 3 new awards for: Commercial, Short Film and Outstanding Contribution to the Art Department. In other categories, The Gentlemen, 1917 and Tenet were among the winners. In a light hearted and humorous virtual ceremony the … Read more

New BFI research shows audiences are ready to return to the cinema

As cinemas reopen today (Monday 17 May), research has just been published by the BFI from its audience screen engagement study showing the continued universal appeal of films with adults watching 36 films each on average in 2020. In addition, audience sentiment research commissioned by the BFI in June last year prior to cinemas reopening in … Read more

IMAX releases first quarter 2021 financial results

IMAX Corporation has reported financial results for the first quarter of 2021 including year-over-year revenue and box office growth, margin improvement and positive EBITDA — demonstrating strong demand for The IMAX Experience as theatres reopen around the world. “The last year has brought the strong, unique market position of IMAX into sharp focus; we are … Read more

Sign up for the NFTS webinar with Sir Sam Mendes

Last week the NFTS announced that Sir Sam Mendes is to be awarded with an honorary fellowship and have now confirmed an upcoming BackStories Masterclass on 7 June in partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI). Mendes was selected for an honorary fellowship by the NFTS board of governors to honour both his superlative contribution … Read more

PRG and MADO XR create virtual production Studio-xR powered by Brompton Technology

The first of its kind in France, virtual production Studio-xR, has been created as a partnership between PRG and MADO XR. The 360-degree LED facility, which is powered by Brompton Technology Tessera SX40 4K LED processing, brings the infinite power of virtual production to any type of pre-recorded or live production. The space is constructed … Read more

Sundance film festival announces 2022 festival dates

The 2022 Festival will take place in-person and online 20-30 January. The Sundance Film Festival team is in the process of designing a safe and accessible festival where audiences and artists can come together to celebrate and discover new work, and each other. Mark your calendars and stay tuned: This summer they will have more … Read more

BFI and TAPE Collective present new season exploring the nuances of being of mixed heritage

The BFI and TAPE Collective has announced ‘But Where Are You Really From?’: a season of films celebrating filmmakers who redefine, reject and re-establish identity and heritage labels, taking place at BFI Southbank throughout July. To launch this season TAPE Collective will take over the BFI’s online channels for a week, beginning on 28 June; … Read more

Shortlist announced for 2021 GSA BAFTA Student Awards

BAFTA has announced the shortlist for the 2021 GSA BAFTA Student Awards. This year’s shortlist will compete for nominations for the following awards: the BAFTA Student Film Award for Animation, the BAFTA Student Film Award for Documentary, the BAFTA Student Film Award for Live Action Film. Additionally, two new awards are being introduced this year … Read more

HPA ALL announces league honorees

The Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) has announced the honorees for its first HPA League Honors, which recognise diverse members of the media and entertainment community who shine as examples of accomplishment, innovation and leadership.   Recipients of the HPA League Honors were determined by a jury of industry experts. The HPA League Honors are the culmination of HPA’s ALL … Read more

LuxMC and NantStudios finish construction at NantStudios’ El Segundo Campus

Lux Machina Consulting (LuxMC) and NantStudios has just completed a state-of-the-art LED in-camera VFX (ICVFX) volume at NantStudios’ new 24,000 square foot sound stage in El Segundo, CA.  The Unreal Engine driven LED volume will deliver photo-realistic and camera-tracked environments in real-time and is designed for the specific needs of film, television, and live performance.  “This has been … Read more

Milk is principal VFX supplier for Sky’s Intergalactic

Led by VFX Supervisor Jean-Claude Deguara, Milk created 850 shots across eight episodes delivering a broad range of work, spanning planet and complex city environments featuring well known landmarks; an FX focused desert storm, a spaceship crash and a submerged planet; a space walk including complex water and bubble elements; and hyperspace travel, in addition to creatures and character … Read more

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