The Television Academy announced the newly elected members to the Board of Governors who will serve two-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2026. More than 40% of the 31 elected governors are new to the Academy’s boardroom and represent a wealth of experienced professionals across the industry. After years of outreach and … Read more
BAFTA announces the longlists of films and talent that have gone through to Round Two of voting for the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards. Round Two of voting kicks off today and will determine the nominations; to be unveiled via global livestream on Wednesday 15 January at 12pm (GMT) from BAFTA’s HQ 195 Piccadilly in … Read more
It is with deepest sadness that we learn of the passing of Roger Pratt BSC (1947-2024). Roger Pratt BSC was an extraordinary cinematographer, who was awarded this society’s highest honour, our Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. Roger was born in Leicester, the son of a parish vicar, and although the church didn’t capture his career … Read more
GOING NATIVE In Fancy Dance, Carolina Costa AMC’s innovative cinematography blends Indigenous cultural insights with practical challenges. Using simplified lighting and dynamic locations, her visual style captures profound emotional depth. Productions showcasing the rich stories of Indigenous peoples in the US have always captivated audiences. Iconic films like Dances with Wolves (1990) and The Last of the Mohicans (1992), alongside … Read more
Mark London Williams kicks off 2025 with a deep dive into award-season contenders Nickel Boys and September 5, where personal narratives meet pivotal moments in history, along with a look at other hopeful contenders and Women In Media’s year-capping Holiday Toast, celebrating undersung Hollywood heroes. *Hours after this column was sent in, our correspondent Mark London … Read more
The London Rolling Film Festival (LRFF) introduce an extraordinary new addition to the festival lineup: the “True Spark Award”. This special award category celebrates films that not only entertain but inspire and uplift, sparking a flame of creativity and optimism in all who watch them. The True Spark Award is open to films of all … Read more