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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago

A Portland Panorama of indie films * Oregon ArtsWatch

On May 2, 2025, arts and cultural organizations across the country received notifications that grants and funding promised by the National Endowment for the Arts were being rescinded. This was part of a larger initiative by the Trump Administration to dismantle not just the NEA, but also other arts advocacy programs including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Portland
fromPetaPixel
6 hours ago

The Secrets Behind a Successful Photography Business

Running a photography business can be incredible fun, offering unique experiences and opportunities to meet diverse people. However, it requires significant dedication and effort, often demanding extra hours beyond a typical workweek.
Photography
Media industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

Meet Gerry Cardinale, the investor behind Skydance Media's bid for Paramount | Fortune

Investing in strong intellectual property is essential for thriving amidst industry disruptions.
fromNo Film School
2 days ago

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run - Then Landed on HBO

Glander and producer Payson made Boys Go to Jupiter with a tiny team and a $30,000 budget, showcasing the potential of indie filmmaking in animation.
Independent films
#ai
fromIndieWire
3 days ago
Music production

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 week ago

YouTube And Creators Are The New SEO. Most Brands Are Missing Out.

Creators are essential marketing assets in the AI era, with YouTube being the most trusted platform for consumer discovery.
Music production
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 week ago

YouTube And Creators Are The New SEO. Most Brands Are Missing Out.

Creators are essential marketing assets in the AI era, with YouTube being the most trusted platform for consumer discovery.
Film
fromVulture
3 days ago

Should A24 Be Worried About The Drama's Plot-Twist Drama?

The Drama features a controversial plot twist involving a character's admission of a near mass shooting, sparking significant backlash.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
4 days ago

'Thank You For Generating With Us!' Hollywood's AI Acolytes Stay on the Hype Train

Generative AI is revolutionary, but it cannot replace human creativity, which is rooted in effort and experience.
Growth hacking
fromInman
4 days ago

How one agent built a $150M business on YouTube

Attracting the right audience through targeted YouTube content leads to higher sales than traditional lead-chasing methods.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
4 days ago

California Dreaming: The latest issue of A Rabbit's Foot is about the inventors and innovators of our movie-making culture

A Rabbit's Foot magazine celebrates the future of film and artistic craftsmanship while exploring California's innovative cultural landscape.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
5 days ago

New York's Big Studio Land Grab, City Makes Play For Soundstage Crown

New York's film and TV production is rapidly expanding with new soundstages and studios across the boroughs, attracting significant investment and talent.
#video-marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Marketing

How to create video content your audience wants to see

Video advertising is underused despite smartphone and social-video dominance; advertisers must tailor mobile-friendly, attention-grabbing videos and measure ad performance.
fromDeadline
5 days ago

Blink49 Studios Expands Brand Studio With Pair Of Hires

Elizabeth brings exactly the kind of experience we need as we build Blink49's Brand Studio. She has a proven track record of creating smart partnerships, navigating the media landscape, and developing programs that connect brand ambition with culturally impactful, premium storytelling.
Marketing
Podcast
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

San Jose filmmakers create space to support women - San Jose Spotlight

PowerHouse is a women-owned production and event space in San Jose aimed at empowering women in the broadcast industry.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 days ago

Ryan Gosling Can't Star in the Daniels' Upcoming Project

Ryan Gosling will not star in the upcoming film by Everything Everywhere All at Once directors due to scheduling conflicts.
Film
fromCalifornia Post
3 days ago

Fears grow of 'Detroit-Style' decline as Hollywood jobs evaporate

Los Angeles' TV/film industry faces a significant decline, with a 30% drop in jobs since 2022, raising concerns of a 'Detroit-style' collapse.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
Marketing
fromVariety
5 days ago

UTA Agent Paul Coggiola Exits to Head New Creators Division at LIFT Sports Management

Paul Coggiola has joined LIFT Sports Management to lead LIFT Creators, focusing on digital influencers and bridging traditional athlete representation with the digital space.
#new-directorsnew-films
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago
Independent films

New Directors, New Films

The New Directors/New Films series showcases diverse films with innovative narratives, including 'Variations on a Theme' and 'Next Life'.
fromFilmmaker Magazine
5 days ago
Independent films

Exclusive Clip: Roseanne Pel on Her New Directors/New Films Closing Night Title Donkey Days

The 55th New Directors/New Films festival showcases rising talent from April 8-19, featuring diverse films including Leviticus and Donkey Days.
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
5 days ago

Exclusive Clip: Roseanne Pel on Her New Directors/New Films Closing Night Title Donkey Days

The 55th New Directors/New Films festival showcases rising talent from April 8-19, featuring diverse films including Leviticus and Donkey Days.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Harlowe has a cheaper solution for lighting 360-degree shoots

Harlowe, a company known for lighting accessories that cater to influencers and amateurs, has released a $95 alternative called the Omni 360 that evenly illuminates with a diffused soft glow in all directions. The Omni 360's 2W of light output can be boosted to up to 4W as needed but neither mode is quite bright enough to fully illuminate a dark environment.
Gadgets
Video games
fromVG247
2 weeks ago

Heartopia goes to the movies with its next event

Heartopia's Dreamlight Cinematics Festival runs March 21 to May 1, celebrating classic Hollywood filmmaking with themed collectibles, cosmetics, and limited-time exhibition passes.
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

An Artists' Duel Proves Restorative in "The Christophers"

Soderbergh has become such a prolific, tirelessly resourceful, and altogether uncategorizable filmmaker that you have to wonder why the mechanics of the break-in still inspire him.
Independent films
Marketing
fromBoardroom
2 weeks ago

How Michael D. Ratner Built OBB Media Into One of Hollywood's Quiet Powerhouses - Boardroom

Michael D. Ratner built OBB Media into a billion-dollar content empire by refusing to operate as a vendor, instead positioning the company as a strategic brand partner with elite talent across YouTube, film, and sports media.
Film
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

3 AI trends in Hollywood to discuss at Oscars parties

AI's rapid evolution in filmmaking is creating new ethical, aesthetic, and storytelling challenges that are reshaping Hollywood conversations and industry practices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

As soon as I saw it, I knew the image': Robby Ogilvie's best phone picture

There was a real feeling of community, and many of the houses felt like open studios; artists had taken over spaces to exhibit and sell their work. Ogilvie didn't know it at the time, but the Ford Cortina in the shot is a familiar feature of the area, and is known affectionately as Cortie.
Photography
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Where to See a Movie in Los Angeles, the Heart of American Cinema

Los Angeles is home to more than a dozen one-of-a-kind cinemas that operate on their own terms. Some of these theaters have been around for 100 years, and in classic LA fashion some of them are owned by living LA legends-think Quentin Tarantino and Kyle Ng. Kristen Stewart recently announced she's also jumping into the mix with her purchase of Los Angeles's Highland Theatre.
Los Angeles
#creator-economy
fromTheWrap
1 month ago
Startup companies

Creatorverse: AND Media Is Investing in the Content It Wants to See | Exclusive

fromDigiday
2 weeks ago
Marketing

A new studio is betting Hollywood talent and first-party data will reshape creator monetization

fromTheWrap
1 month ago
Startup companies

Creatorverse: AND Media Is Investing in the Content It Wants to See | Exclusive

Marketing
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

A new studio is betting Hollywood talent and first-party data will reshape creator monetization

Linden Lane Films combines Hollywood production with top creators and proprietary data technology to capture brand advertising budgets traditionally held by premium publishers and platforms.
Independent films
fromNo Film School
1 week ago

How Some Clever Marketing Got My $75K Microbudget Film on HBO

Indie filmmakers can thrive despite traditional distribution collapse by leveraging digital marketing and audience engagement strategies.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

If You've Been Waiting for Normal in Hollywood, Here It Is

YouTube surpassed Disney as the world's largest media company while accomplished independent producers like Ted Hope struggle to find industry support, signaling a fundamental shift in entertainment's structure and sustainability.
fromLos Angeles Times
14 years ago

Paramount Pictures plans $700-million upgrade to Hollywood lot

We have run out of options for creating more production space," said Frederick Huntsberry, Paramount's chief operating officer. The internal expansion would create nearly 7,300 jobs during construction and accommodate 5,500 permanent workers at the studio.
LA real estate
Film
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.
Photography
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Films Are Fantasies. Here Are Their Realities.

Atsushi Nishijima, an on-set stills photographer, has documented major films over the past decade and a half, capturing candid moments between takes on sets directed by prominent filmmakers.
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

What Went Wrong at One of Hollywood's Newest Indie Distributors

Row K Entertainment was conceived as a niche solution to a specific problem: too many indie movies, not enough indie buyers. Launched in August 2025, the fledgling label entered the movie market with a clear pitch.
Independent films
Vue
fromRaymondcamden
1 month ago

Using Val Town to Get Me to the Movies

A movie reminder tool using The Movie Database API and Val Town helps maintain consistent theater-going habits by tracking upcoming releases.
Media industry
fromTheStreet
3 weeks ago

YouTube just crushed Hollywood in a major milestone

YouTube's 2025 revenue exceeded $60 billion, surpassing Netflix and becoming the largest advertising platform, overtaking combined revenues of Disney, NBC, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery for the first time.
Film
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Do Original Movies Have Any Hope Left? I Went on a Journey to Find Out.

Theaters must create unique event experiences to compete with home entertainment, driving elaborate marketing stunts and premium screen innovations.
Media industry
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

YouTube Just Hit Major Milestone That Has Hollywood Rattled

YouTube's $40.4 billion in 2025 advertising revenue surpasses combined ad revenue of Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery, establishing it as the world's largest media company.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Why This Director Is Raising $3 Million for a Rom-Com Ecosystem

Jonah Feingold is building Romantical, a media company infrastructure around romantic comedy, applying startup methodology to independent film production and distribution.
Film
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Pump Up The Volume! The Rise OF Virtual Production - Hollywood's Most Confusing Miracle

Virtual production technology evolved from 1930s rear projection to modern LED walls, revolutionizing how filmmakers create backgrounds while keeping actors stationary on set.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

The in-house entertainment studio is having its social media team moment

Major brands are building in-house entertainment studios with dedicated executives and production teams, mirroring how social media teams emerged as essential corporate functions a decade ago.
fromAol
1 month ago

This Writer-Actor Designed His LA Home Office to Be the Star of His Home

Everything's super intentional. I wanted every pocket of the space to be not just inspirational but have a story to tell so that when I'm in that space, I'm always reminded of who I am, and how hard I've worked, and what else there is to do.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

The newest trend in L.A. office space: In-house studios for traveling influencers

When we're touring a space, one of the first items they bring up is, 'Where can I build a studio?' said Blake Eckert, who leases CIM offices in L.A. Their studio offices also serve as marketing centers, with showrooms and meeting spaces where brands can host proprietary events not open to the public.
Los Angeles
Independent films
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media became Hollywood's most innovative-and bankable-company

Ryan Coogler founded Proximity Media with his wife Zinzi and producer Sev Ohanian to produce films, television, documentaries, and audio content across multiple entertainment divisions.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Meet Vurt, the mobile-first streaming platform for indie filmmakers embracing vertical video | TechCrunch

As audiences increasingly gravitate towards content tailored for mobile devices, the adaptation of traditional storytelling methods to fit vertical formats feels like a natural progression. Vurt sees its platform as a solution that aligns with this future. The success of "micro-drama" platforms like ReelShort and DramaBox has proven that there is a sizable market eager for engaging, bite-sized content.
Independent films
Film
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

This Cult Filmmaker Learned Something About Audiences Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know'Make Them Feel Something'

Kevin Smith built a personal brand by connecting directly with fans, which created lasting career opportunities beyond individual film projects in an unpredictable industry.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Like a DVD in the present tense': are we ready for film distribution via USB drives?

Video StoreAge offers indie films on USB drives as a middle ground between corporate streaming rentals and expensive physical media, combining ownership with digital convenience.
#ai-filmmaking
fromVariety
1 month ago

A+E Global Media Launches Storyground, a New Studio to Help Advertisers Create Content

With the launch of Storyground, we're further building upon our expertise as premium and innovative storytellers-deepening audience engagement and creating meaningful value for our partners. Last year, we introduced A+E Global Media to reflect the full depth and breadth of who we are: a multi-faceted global media and entertainment company, reflected in the strength and scale of our content, talent and global platforms reach.
Media industry
Film
fromHer Campus
1 month ago

Movie Marketing Used to Be Fun, Now It's Suffocating.

Excessive movie marketing campaigns overshadow film quality, causing viewers to conflate promotional tactics with the actual movie content rather than enjoying the art itself.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

I Rent Out My Home for Photo Shoots: Here's What It's Really Like

For the last two weeks, my Instagram feed has been overflowing with Valentine's Day images-lush photo shoots of good-looking couples surrounded by rose bouquets, drinking champagne, and nibbling on chocolate dipped strawberries in cozy rooms that are the essence of romance. But wait, stop the carousel! These rooms look familiar. Welcome to my very own House of Love-at least as art directed and styled to perfection for 1-800-Flowers' latest Valentine's campaign.
Design
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 months ago

"...As Long as You're Telling the Truth": Jordan Lage, Back To One, Episode 376

Jordan Lage is an award-winning actor, writer, director and founding member of the Atlantic Theater Company, which celebrates its 41st anniversary this year. He studied acting at New York University under the tutelage of playwright David Mamet and actor William H. Macy and then taught acting and playwriting at the Atlantic Theater Acting School for nearly 30 years. Best known for his work performing the plays of David Mamet's, he
Arts
fromKqed
1 year ago

'The Studio' on Apple TV+ Explains How Good Artists Make Bad Movies

Unfortunately, Matt's love of film is inconsistent with his real assignment, which is to make the most money possible while taking the fewest risks. And he believes in that, too, because he wants to keep his job and he loves the life it gives him. So in this world, the desire to make art and the desire to make money are in tension, but not because they put pure artists and mercenary suits on opposite sides. They are competing desires that exist inside the hearts and minds of many, if not most, of the people in the industry, just in different proportions.
Television
fromForbes
2 months ago

CES Stories:SmallRig Reframes Filmmaking To a Creative Ecosystem

SmallRig's origin story remains grounded in practical workflows. The company, unlike any traditional manufacturer mapping out product categories in advance, entered the ecosystem almost reactively, responding to specific modification requests from filmmakers who encounter difficulties in finding solutions elsewhere. Over time, that reactive posture transformed into structure. Today, SmallRig speaks openly about its "Shadow R&D" network, a community of more than 15,000 vetted creators who co-develop, test, refine, and sometimes originate product concepts.
Gadgets
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Nonprofessional Actors Are the Heart of the Movies

This year's Oscar contenders feature nonprofessional actors alongside established performers, creating authentic performances that distinguish these films in the new casting achievement category.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Top Hollywood screenwriter warns TikTok's new tool is at the gates: 'I hate to say it. It's likely over for us' | Fortune

"By launching a service that operates without meaningful safeguards against infringement, ByteDance is disregarding well-established copyright law that protects the rights of creators and underpins millions of American jobs. ByteDance should immediately cease its infringing activity," Charles Rivkin, chairman and CEO of the MPA, said in a statement Tuesday.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Amazon to begin testing AI tools for film and TV production next month | TechCrunch

Albert Cheng, who heads the AI Studios initiative, emphasized that the goal is to support creative teams, not to replace them. The focus is on improving efficiency and reducing costs while ensuring that intellectual property is protected and AI-generated content isn't absorbed into other AI models. One example used is Amazon's "House of David" series, which featured 350 AI-generated shots in season two.
Artificial intelligence
Film
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Hollywood Is Lying to Everyone About How Much AI They're Using, Says Consummate Hollywood Insider

Hollywood studios are using AI more widely across writing and production than they publicly acknowledge.
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 months ago

Let's think about video

Short-form video dominates digital campaigns and social platforms, while long-form remains valuable for in-depth, informational content when optimized across platforms.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Hollywood Is Losing Audiences to AI Fatigue

Contemporary Hollywood's frequent AI stories have grown repetitive, commercially unreliable, and have undermined the cinematic treatment of artificial intelligence.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

From roundtable to the camera: The Traitors' Brian Davidson celebrates record-breaking year for Studio Snap

Davidson, a professional photographer and owner of Glasgow-based Studio Snap, is celebrating his strongest trading year to date, with revenues up more than 70 per cent in 2025. The surge follows his memorable appearance on series two of The Traitors, which turned him into a familiar face for millions of viewers, and, unexpectedly, a powerful brand amplifier for his business.
Photography
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Inside Goalhanger's shift from podcast producer to screen studio

On YouTube, The Rest is History podcast draws roughly around 500,000 viewers, who stick around for an average of about 48 minutes. That's close to the length of a traditional hour-long show and even longer than the podcast's strong audio average of around 40 minutes.. For the production team, seeing that level of engagement, especially on TV screens, was a turning point. People weren't just listening along to podcasts. They're settling in to watch now too.
Media industry
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How YouTube promoted its short-form video product with an immersive drive-thru experience

To reflect the shorter and more engaging side of YouTube, the platform created the first-ever YouTube Shorts Drive-Thru experience, featuring interactive menus, custom snacks, themed golf carts, surprises from creators, musical performances and even a 40-foot gumball machine. The objective was to create a buzz that would distinguish YouTube from the already massive event and showcase the unique value of YouTube Shorts.
Marketing
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Future of TV Briefing: YouTube develops new program to pitch brands on top creators' shows

YouTube is piloting a program to secure brand sponsorships for top creators' episodic shows, enabling native integrations and sponsored takeovers without funding production.
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 months ago

My Best Work as (Mostly) an Editor

Laid-off after 11+ years, a career summarized through curated print archives, notable interviews, commissioning achievements, and comprehensive 35mm production indexing.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Independent studios scramble to stay afloat as film and TV production lags

Last week, he opened a $230-million movie and television studio on the edge of the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles nestled alongside the dramatic new Sixth Street Bridge. The state-of-the-art complex has five sound stages, offices and other proper movie studio features such as a mill, commissary and base camp. "We just had all the major networks, all the major streaming platforms walk through this facility and they can't believe how nice it is," said Wainright, managing partner of East End Studios.
Film
#film-production
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 month ago

"I Feel Like It's Very Sacred, What Happens Between the Camera and You": Samantha Smart, Back To One, Episode 380

Charliebird, written, produced, and led by Samantha Smart, won the 2025 Tribeca top prize and stars Gabriela Ochoa Perez as Charlie.
Film
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 month ago

Film Academy Creates Academy Studios to Oversee Digital Output, Will Be Led by Jennifer Davidson

The Academy launches Academy Studios to professionalize and expand digital content and promotes Jennifer Davidson to chief marketing, communications and content officer to lead it.
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 month ago

True Story: I Used My Jeopardy! Winnings to Finance My First Feature

Lifelong passions for magic, film, and trivia converged into a filmmaking career and a rekindled fascination with Colon, Michigan's rich magic heritage and storytelling potential.
Film
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

IndieWire's 101 Guide to Working with Hollywood Unions - What Do Indie Filmmakers Need to Know?

Entertainment unions shape working conditions, preserve institutional knowledge, and explain production delays and shifting economics across film, television, and digital content.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Real Secret to a Filmmaker's Success

Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg in the 1970s combined artistic daring with commercial ambition, reshaping Hollywood through auteurism and blockbuster filmmaking.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Critics, Filmmakers, and Why the Future of Movies Belongs to the People Who Give a Sh*t About Them

At the New York Film Critics Circle awards dinner, a lengthy speech about critics' relationship with filmmakers prompted playful roasts from presenters.
Film
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Hollywood isn't happy about the new Seedance 2.0 video generator | TechCrunch

Seedance 2.0 enables rapid AI-generated videos that have sparked widespread copyright infringement concerns and unified pushback from Hollywood organizations.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Hollywood Still Needs That Sundance Energy

Sundance has been vital to the film industry's health for 40 years and will continue to support independent film as it moves to Boulder, Colorado.
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 months ago

A Tech Writer's Appreciation of Scott Macaulay

Digital technologies and the internet democratized filmmaking, enabling indie filmmakers with low-cost equipment and new distribution platforms, reshaping production, post-production, and exhibition.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Filmmaker who helped crack gay porn actor's gruesome Hollywood killing wins SXSW premiere

I was so disgusted. Like, no, you can't have a murder in this sea of people already dying - that's not right, not fair. We can't let this go.
Film
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guide #229: How an indie movie distributed by a lone gamer broke the US box office

Two unusual releases contrasted a costly, widely distributed first-lady documentary with a self-financed YouTuber-made indie horror that achieved notable box-office success.
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