Kim Ji-yong / Squid Game

GAME OF LIFE AND DEATH  Squid Game continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Cinematographer Kim Ji-yong, bringing a fresh approach to season two, discusses lighting challenges, cinematic techniques and his proudest moments behind the camera.  In recent years, Korean film and television have captured the global imagination like never before, thanks to distinctive storytelling, emotional depth and … Read more

74th Emmy Awards winners announced

The Television Academy celebrated the 74th Emmy Awards, recognising excellence in television programming and individual achievement for the 2021-2022 television season. The 74th Emmy Awards was broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles on the NBC Television Network, hosted by Kenan Thompson and produced by Done+Dusted and Hudlin Entertainment. The telecast featured … Read more

Behind the scenes of Squid Game with Lee Hyung-deok 

Squid Game, the Netflix title that broke numerous rating records on the streaming platform, is now making Emmy history as the first non-English-language nominee in multiple Emmy categories, including Outstanding Drama Series. The show earned 14 nominations, including honours for its creator-director-writer Hwang Dong-hyuk and cinematographer Lee Hyung-deok.    Filmed over seven months in Daejeon, Korea, … Read more

FilmLight on grading the vivid dystopia of Squid Game

This article has been shared with permission from FilmLight. – South Korean survival drama series Squid Game revolves around a group of fictional contestants competing in deadly children’s games for money. Most recently winning three Screen Actors Guild Awards – and with many other awards and nominations – the show pulled in 1.65 billion hours of viewing … Read more

Art Directors Guild announce ‘Excellence in Production Design’ award winners

The Art Directors Guild announced the winners of its 26th annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in 13 categories of film, television, commercials, music videos and animation features, during a black-tie dinner gala at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on March 5 2022. Nightmare Alley (Tamara Deverell), Dune (Patrice Vermette), No Time to Die (Mark … Read more

Netflix is coming to Enfield with new film and TV production site

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Netflix has called the UK one of its “most important hubs”, as it agrees a lease to open a major new production site in Enfield. The streaming giant has signed to take space from FTSE 100 landlord Segro where it will have sound stages, studios and areas for make-up and costumes. Netflix, who recently attracted … Read more