Kodak and Pinewood, two of the international screen industry’s most iconic brands, have announced that they will align to support the use of physical film in motion picture and television production. Kodak has signed a 5-year lease on part of the Ken Adam Building at Pinewood Studios in the UK to establish a new film … Read more
After 17 years leading Pinewood, Ivan Dunleavy is stepping down as chief executive. In an email to all staff on 24th April, Paul Golding, chairman of Pinewood, said: “Ivan has played a huge role in the success of Pinewood. When we became owners six months ago, we were delighted that he stayed on. Now, having … Read more
Killer instinct Seamus McGarvey BSC ASC / Life Killer instinct Seamus McGarvey BSC ASC / Life The crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) successfully capture a space probe returning from Mars. It has a particularly interesting sample inside: the first proof of extra-terrestrial life. However, instead of discovering a simple, microbial life-form – endearingly … Read more
Are you passionate about production design? Creative Media Skills are teaming up with Film Design International to host a five day workshop (20th – 25th March 2017) at Pinewood Studios, led by Production Designer Terry Ackland-Snow, with the aim of igniting your interest in a career in the Art Department. Discover the different stages of the … Read more
Chroma-Q® is excited to announce it is hosting a showcase event on Tuesday, 14th March 2017 featuring award-winning guest speakers from the fields of cinematography and television lighting design and the opportunity to try out the brand’s award-winning LED solutions. Taking place at Heatherden Hall within the grounds of the iconic Pinewood Studios, approximately 20 … Read more
The 67th traditional BSC Summer Lunch proved a joyous and memorable occasion. Held in the historic Ballroom of Pinewood Studios, it marked the retirement of Frances Russell after 33 years of devoted service as company secretary to the BSC. In honour of her incredible years with the society, she became the first non-cinematographer to be … Read more
Rosco will demonstrate its new SoftDrop backdrop technology at an event on September 23rd at Tiffen’s offices at Pinewood Studios. Recently used on X-Men Apocalypse in Canada, Independence Day Reboot in the US, Genius in the UK, and Ben Hur in Italy, Rosco SoftDrops are seamless, matte-finish fabric backdrops that are easy to rig and … Read more
People are really beginning to take notice of a new, young and energetic film industry training centre, with specialised courses designed for existing film crews. Creative Media Skills (CMS), now permanently based at Pinewood Studios, is at the forefront of providing gold standard training to professionals who wish to update and enhance their skills. The courses … Read more
Mind the Skills Gap Special Report  / Skills Gap Mind the Skills Gap Special Report  / Skills Gap With the UK in high demand as a base for international production, the domestic business is having to expand capacity on two fronts: the physical shooting stages and warehouses; and more film and creative sector crew to … Read more