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New Zealand Expands ISPR Tax Incentive: What the Changes Mean for Film, TV & VFX Projects
Learn how changes to New Zealand’s ISPR incentive benefit film, television and VFX projects, and how Entertainment Partners helps producers navigate compliance requirements. New Zealand’s production industry supports 5,200 screen businesses, employs around 24,000 people, and generates $3.5 billion annually. To continue…
Cinematographer Jonathan Furmanski Breaks Down 'The 'Burbs' Dream Sequence
Peacock's The 'Burbs is a TV reboot of the cult classic film of the same name starring Tom Hanks. This new version follows Keke Palmer as Samira and Jack Whitehall as her husband Rob as they relocate to a mysterious suburban neighborhood. Cinematographer Jonathan Furmanski (in glasses) and director Jeff Byrd (in green…
Supervising Location Manager Duffy Taylor on Filming 'Paradise' in California
Sterling K. Brown in Paradise (Hulu) Season 2 of Hulu's hit series Paradise spanned multiple locations including Colorado, Memphis, Atlanta and an underground bunker. Despite the far-reaching scope of the series, the entirety of Paradise was filmed in California. For season 2, supervising location manager Duffy Taylor was…

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🚨 Producers - Applications for Film Independent Fiction Producing Lab Are Open!
Are you an independent producer looking to advance your career in the entertainment industry? The Fiction Producing Lab is an intensive, two week-long program designed to help creative, independent producers develop their skills. If chosen, the program includes: An introduction to film professionals who can advise you on…
Supervising Location Manager Duffy Taylor on Filming 'Paradise' in California
Sterling K. Brown in Paradise (Hulu) Season 2 of Hulu's hit series Paradise spanned multiple locations including Colorado, Memphis, Atlanta and an underground bunker. Despite the far-reaching scope of the series, the entirety of Paradise was filmed in California. For season 2, supervising location manager Duffy Taylor was…
📱 Studios are hiring TikTok kids to sell their movies
"Clipping," or paying freelance editors to cut short clips from longer content and post them across TikTok, Reels, and Shorts, has quietly scaled into a full-blown industry. You've probably seen the format: intricate edits that splice together scenes around specific characters or moments, set to trending music with filters…
Get to Know our Member Spotlight: Kirsten Sylvester
Each month we highlight a Production Lot member through our Member Spotlights, which include a featured position on the Production Lot homepage and a Q&A to help the rest of our community get to know our Spotlight member better. This month we’re highlighting Kirsten Sylvester! Meet Kirsten Sylvester Kirsten Sylvester…
Cinematographer Jonathan Furmanski Breaks Down 'The 'Burbs' Dream Sequence
Peacock's The 'Burbs is a TV reboot of the cult classic film of the same name starring Tom Hanks. This new version follows Keke Palmer as Samira and Jack Whitehall as her husband Rob as they relocate to a mysterious suburban neighborhood. Cinematographer Jonathan Furmanski (in glasses) and director Jeff Byrd (in green…
New Zealand Expands ISPR Tax Incentive: What the Changes Mean for Film, TV & VFX Projects
Learn how changes to New Zealand’s ISPR incentive benefit film, television and VFX projects, and how Entertainment Partners helps producers navigate compliance requirements. New Zealand’s production industry supports 5,200 screen businesses, employs around 24,000 people, and generates $3.5 billion annually. To continue…
Last Looks: Netflix Orders '13 Going On 30' Reboot, 'CIA' Renewed for Season 2
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. CIA (CBS) Film Development 🗒️ Ryan Gosling will star in a new Daniels film, their first since ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once.’ (more) Alison Oliver replaces Daisy Edgar-Jones to star in period thriller ‘Bad Bridgets,’ from the…
Will 'They Will Kill You' Make a Killing at the Box Office?
They Will Kill You lands in theaters this weekend starring Zazie Beetz as Asia, ex-con who takes a job as a housekeeper at a mysterious New York City high-rise where residents have vanished without a trace for decades. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqNFJUihSHg Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary is expected to take the top…
🤝 Netflix is rewarding its franchise makers
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party (Karwai Tang/Getty Images) Bear with us, it's more 'KPop Demon Hunters.' To nobody's surprise, the sequel to Netflix's biggest movie ever was officially announced earlier this month. Now the deal details have surfaced, and they say a lot about how Netflix…
2026 BRIC Summit: Talent + Education Day (Sun, March 29th)
BRIC offers FREE career resources, skill-building workshops, industry insights, portfolio reviews, and more! Sign-ups are NOW OPEN for the 2026 BRIC Summit: Talent + Education Day on Sunday, March 29! This free, all-virtual event is dedicated to supporting and nurturing underrepresented talent to become tomorrow’s creative…

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🚨 Producers - Applications for Film Independent Fiction Producing Lab Are Open!
Are you an independent producer looking to advance your career in the entertainment industry? The Fiction Producing Lab is an intensive, two week-long program designed to help creative, independent producers develop their skills. If chosen, the program includes: An introduction to film professionals who can advise you on…
Supervising Location Manager Duffy Taylor on Filming 'Paradise' in California
Sterling K. Brown in Paradise (Hulu) Season 2 of Hulu's hit series Paradise spanned multiple locations including Colorado, Memphis, Atlanta and an underground bunker. Despite the far-reaching scope of the series, the entirety of Paradise was filmed in California. For season 2, supervising location manager Duffy Taylor was…
Get to Know our Member Spotlight: Kirsten Sylvester
Each month we highlight a Production Lot member through our Member Spotlights, which include a featured position on the Production Lot homepage and a Q&A to help the rest of our community get to know our Spotlight member better. This month we’re highlighting Kirsten Sylvester! Meet Kirsten Sylvester Kirsten Sylvester…
Cinematographer Jonathan Furmanski Breaks Down 'The 'Burbs' Dream Sequence
Peacock's The 'Burbs is a TV reboot of the cult classic film of the same name starring Tom Hanks. This new version follows Keke Palmer as Samira and Jack Whitehall as her husband Rob as they relocate to a mysterious suburban neighborhood. Cinematographer Jonathan Furmanski (in glasses) and director Jeff Byrd (in green…
New Zealand Expands ISPR Tax Incentive: What the Changes Mean for Film, TV & VFX Projects
Learn how changes to New Zealand’s ISPR incentive benefit film, television and VFX projects, and how Entertainment Partners helps producers navigate compliance requirements. New Zealand’s production industry supports 5,200 screen businesses, employs around 24,000 people, and generates $3.5 billion annually. To continue…
Film and Television Production Incentive Updates: March 2026
Learn about the latest tax incentive program changes across North America, the UK and Europe—and how your production can maximize these savings! United States Jurisdictions Enacted U.S. Incentive Legislation CALIFORNIA San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has signed legislation modernizing the city's outdated (2006) film…
Production Lot Celebrates 10,000 Members, Bringing Together the Global Film Community
Learn how Production Lot is building a supportive online community with free resources and tools for the global entertainment industry. Filmmaking has always been a team sport, rooted in community and collaboration. To stay motivated in our careers, we all need mentors, colleagues, and friends who can anchor us, challenge…
Welcome to the Production Lot: New Member Quick Start Guide.
Welcome to the Production Lot! This community is a central hub to ask questions, find answers, promote your work, share feedback and offer tips to your industry colleagues. We're excited to have you here and want you to get the most out of every minute you spend with us. Here's a quick-guide to get you started: 🚀 Become a…
Start a new discussion or join a conversation.
Welcome to the Production Lot – now that you’re here, it’s time to start sharing your ideas, commenting, and connecting with fellow members! Let's quickly review how to start posting. There are four types of posts you can create on the Production Lot: Discussions, Polls, and Questions. These post types are slightly…

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Kirsten Sylvester is a makeup artist with 30 years of experience in film, television and commercial projects. Kirsten brings compassion, artistry and vision to every aspect of her work, which can be seen on Mr. & Mrs. Smith, She’s Gotta Have It and The Report.

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NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: Puglia, Asian Cinema & Immigration
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