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.
Producers Guild Re-Elects Co-Presidents Fisher and Berman
18 Jun 2020
Gail Berman and Lucy Fisher have been re-elected the presidents of the Producers Guild of America, the organization announced Thursday.
Production Diversity Report Unveiled by Time’s Up & AFCI
18 Jun 2020
The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) and Time's Up have released their first TV and film production diversity report. Titled, "A Study of AFCI Member and Partner Diversity Initiatives," the 2020 report provides a snapshot of the diversity initiatives currently employed by film commissions around the globe. In particular, it draws attention to the efforts led by film commissions to address safety on sets, equity among the workforce and diversity and inclusion in leadership.
Ambar Capoor: Targeting Areas of Need
16 Jun 2020
Note: The above photo of Ambar Capoor was taken during a static shot. Airbags are disabled and the car is immobilized.