Renowned sound engineer Robert Czyżewicz has once again crafted a soundscape that brings viewers closer to the world on screen, enhancing the film’s atmosphere and emotional depth with his work on the Polish film Znachor, known to English-speaking audiences as Forgotten Love.
Muvi Studios, the production arm of Muvi Cinema, will produce 10 Saudi films over the next 18 months following the signing of several production agreements with local companies. The company made the announcement at the second edition of the Saudi Film Forum.
The Mumbai Academy of Moving Image has collaborated with Soho House Mumbai as the community partner for the highly anticipated MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024, scheduled to take place October 19-24.
The Minister of Culture and chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Film Commission Prince Badr bin Abdullah inaugurated the second edition of the Saudi Film Confex in Riyadh last week. In his speech, Prince Badr unveiled the ministry's plan to make Saudi Arabia a hub for film production. "We seek to make the Kingdom a regional and international hub for film production, as well as to empower talents, and open up horizons for strategic partnerships that contribute to developing the infrastructure and enhance the screening and distribution sector," he said.
Up to the moment the cameras rolled, cinematographer Matthias Königswieser, AAC wasn’t sure White Bird: A Wonder Story would actually happen. Production of the feature film began in Prague in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, when most of Europe was on lockdown. Transporting crew, talent, and equipment required herculean effort and contingency planning, and if key personnel or talent tested positive for covid, the entire schedule could be upended, or the production could be shut down. Lay on top of those difficulties a cold, mucky winter, and you have a recipe for what could have been a disaster.
Baylor University’s Corey P. Carbonara, Ph.D., professor of film and digital media, master teacher and an innovator in advancing new frontiers in media production technology, has been selected as one of seven recipients of the 2024 Presidential Proclamation from SMPTE, the society of media professionals, technologists and engineers. Established in 1982, the award recognizes individuals of established and outstanding status and reputation in the motion picture and television industries worldwide.
Orbital Studios, a leader in virtual production, has announced a new research and development partnership with Sisu Cinema Robotics, known for its industry-leading motion control robotics. This collaboration will focus on how advanced robotics are integrated with virtual production technologies, aiming to streamline workflows and accelerate on-set operations
To mark its landmark eleventh anniversary this month, 11 Dollar Bill continues to expand a business model that has enabled it to successfully serve a national client base of top agencies and brands from boutique studios in Chicago, Boulder and North Carolina. In its latest moves, the company, which provides design, editing, visual effects and finishing services, has relocated its North Carlina office from Raleigh to a modular studio in Durham and added senior editors Ian Ogden and Stephen Berger to its creative team.
SMPTE has named Sally-Ann D’Amato as the organization’s interim executive director. She is replacing David Grindle who will conclude his term as executive director on October 18.
The Society of Camera Operators has announced the recipients of the upcoming Society of Camera Operators Lifetime Achievement Awards. Recipients will be presented and honored ceremonies on February 15, 2025, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.
