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Film and TV producers, the next windows for CA tax credit applications open in March and April. California remains a premiere global destination for film and television production, and with the recent launch of Program 4.0, the state has reinforced its commitment to retaining and attracting top-tier projects. For…
Oscar-nominated Maggie O’Farrell discusses her screenwriting debut with Chloé Zhao and why art is crucial to understanding humanity. Hamnet (Focus Features) Maggie O’Farrell almost said no when Chloé Zhao asked her to co-write the Hamnet screenplay. O’Farrell wrote the book Hamnet, which explores the grief of William and…
Find out how UK production teams can streamline their payroll year-end and ensure a smooth transition to the new tax year. With the UK tax year ending on April 5, now is the time to start thinking about your final production payroll and doing those housekeeping jobs, so you can start the new tax year on the right foot…
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 Keith Murphy! Meet Keith Murphy Keith Murphy is a camera…
In this episode, cinematographer Dan Laustsen, ASC, DFF is joined by interviewer Lol Crawley, ASC, BSC to discuss his work on Frankenstein — writer-director Guillermo del Toro's gothic-romanticist vision of Mary Shelley's classic creature tale. Frankenstein (Netflix) Frankenstein tells the story of egomaniacal scientist…
I'm Karma Tudor — a perinatal health professional and on-set consultant based in New York. My background spans birth doula work, childbirth education, lactation counseling, and prenatal yoga (CD, CBE, CLC, RYT-200). My entertainment industry work includes serving as Yoga Consultant on the Netflix film Kinda Pregnant, where…
VP Land is a newsletter & YouTube channel covering the latest updates in creative technology for M&E professionals. Here's a quick roundup of the most significant developments in media and entertainment technology this week: 🎬 Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck’s AI Filmmaking Studio InterPositive Netflix has acquired…
Luke Grimes returns to the Yellowstone universe with the CBS drama Marshals. The pilot drew the biggest premiere audience for a scripted show not only for the 2025-26 season, but since FBI in 2018 (excluding any NFL lead in premieres). It's a great sign for the franchise's first broadcast series.…
The cast of 'Sinners' accepts the Ensemble prize last night at the Actor Awards (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) It was billed as the weekend that would settle the Oscar race: PGA Awards on Saturday, Actor Awards (formerly the SAGs) on Sunday. The PGAs are one of the best Oscar predictors out there, matching Best Picture 13…
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Lily Collins in Emily in Paris (Netflix) Film Development 🗒️ Tom Hanks will play Abraham Lincoln in Starburns Industries’ ‘Lincoln in the Bardo,’ a live-action and stop-motion hybrid he’ll also produce. (more) Lily Collins will play…
For anyone looking for some fresh scripts or inspiration, The 2026 edition of The Grey List dropped this week with "a curated collection of original, production-ready feature and pilot scripts from screenwriters over 40." https://scriptmag.com/the-grey-list-2026
Hi all, I'm an award-winning screenwriter with accolades that span the globe and across genres. Currently, I'm in search of positions in the industry that would utilize my skills as a screenwriter and prior experience in sales and marketing. I'm in the Los Angeles area and am willing to commute up to one hour. Thanks for…
An expert panel has once again nominated NFMLA as a contender for USA Today's 10 best US Film Festivals for 2026! Voting is open now through Monday, March 2nd. Vote for NFMLA Now You can vote once per day. Thank you for your continued collaboration, partnership and support! Check back for the results revealed on Wednesday,…
In this Clubhouse Conversations episode, cinematographer Michael Bauman is joined by interviewer Eric Steelberg, ASC to discuss his work on One Battle After Another — the action-thriller from director Paul Thomas Anderson centered on an ex-revolutionary's return to his former group in pursuit of his imperiled daughter.…
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 Samantha Hernandez! Meet Samantha Hernandez Samantha Hernandez is…
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…
In this free on-demand webinar, hear from the producers behind Dying for Sex, It Follows, Sonic the Hedgehog and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. https://play.vidyard.com/jpjRVXoeXbWbSXZXGd4hjy.html? In this Production Lot exclusive event, moderator Diana Mogollón (CEO, Rideback RISE) is joined by a powerhouse panel…
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…
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…
Keith Murphy is a camera operator, Steadicam specialist, producer and director with nearly 40 years of experience in the industry. Keith's recent credits include Vladimir, Twisted Metal, Fear Streat: Prom Queen and Fellow Travelers.
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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its March Monthly Film Festival and celebrates up-and-coming female talent in front of and behind the camera with this month’s InFocus: Female Cinema across two shorts programs and the Los Angeles premiere of Pamela J. Hogan’s documentary The Day Iceland Stood Still. The day’s…
