Introducing Robotic Camera To Help with Socially-Distancing
07 Jul 2020
Despite phased re-openings across the United States, COVID-19 health and safety concerns still remain at the forefront for every industry.
Shooting "Children of the Corn" During Pandemic
02 Jul 2020
Looking back at his experience on the remake of Children of the Corn -- Andrew Rowlands’ first feature film assignment as principal director of photography -- the veteran camera operator i
Film in the Time of Corona: L.A. Shoots Restart
01 Jul 2020
Even as a rebound in COVID-19 cases brings new business closures, the gears of Hollywood’s film industry have started to turn as filming resumes on the streets of Los Angeles.
Film Academy Surpasses Diversity Goals with New Members
30 Jun 2020
On Tuesday, 819 entertainment industry executives and artists were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Film Industry Seeks Legislative Relief From COVID-19 Impact
29 Jun 2020
Hollywood studios and unions have asked Congress to revive the battered entertainment industry with a legislative package including hiring incentives, federal insurance and enhanced expensing of production costs.
10 Questions with Scott Thiele
26 Jun 2020
Scott Thiele is a Chicago-based Director of Photography, who lives in a Bridgeport-area apartment with his wife Megan and dogs, Mars and Roo.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ Delays Release Date - Again
25 Jun 2020
Warner Bros. has again pushed back the release date for Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet.” It’s the second delay for the highly anticipated tentpole, which has been primed to reignite moviegoing after lengthy cinema closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Face Masks, Temp Checks at First Red Carpet Event in Pandemic
24 Jun 2020
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and reports that cases were on the rise once again in California, a red carpet movie premiere took place in Hollywood on Wednesday night.
How Hollywood Guilds Are Confronting Their Ties to a Police Union
24 Jun 2020
While other industry groups within the AFL-CIO are split, WGA East is calling for a disaffiliation: "It's not just about bargaining contracts; it's also about social and civil justice."
600's Queer Group Creates Safe Harbor
23 Jun 2020
When he put out the call for a social gathering of LGBTQ Local 600 members and their supporters in New York City, Camera Operator Julien Zeitouni had no idea how many people would be interested.
A Day in the Life with Laura Magruder
19 Jun 2020
Still photographer Laura Magruder (Force of Nature, The Last Thing He Wanted, Driven, Imprisoned, The Men Who Stare at Goats, Che.
Austria to Cover Costs for Productions Impacted by COVID-19
19 Jun 2020
Austria has introduced the first government-backed fund to compensate film and television companies if they are forced to shut down or delay a production due to COVID-19.