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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: š¬ Netflix Acquires Ben Affleckās AI Filmmaking Studio InterPositive Netflix has acquiredā¦
In this episode, cinematographer Dan Laustsen, ASC, DFF is joined by interviewer Lol Crawley, ASC, BSC to discuss his work onĀ FrankensteinĀ ā writer-director Guillermo del Toro's gothic-romanticist vision of Mary Shelley's classic creature tale. Frankenstein (Netflix) Frankenstein tells the story of egomaniacal scientistā¦
You've seen the movies, now it's time to vote! Submit your Oscar predictions below and weāll see how our community stacks up against the Academy vote! Vote Now While Jessie Buckley is widely considered to be a lock to win Best Actress for her work in Hamnet, plenty of categories are a complete unknown. Does Sinners haveā¦
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins stars Tracy Morgan as Reggie, an ex-football player trying to make a comeback, and Daniel Radcliffe as Arthur, a director hired to film Reggie's documentary. The premiere debuted on NBC on Jan. 18 with a strong 5.8 million viewers, thanks in part to an NFL playoff lead-in. Since then,ā¦
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix) Film DevelopmentĀ šļø NetflixĀ has confirmed a sequel toĀ āKPop Demon Hunters,āĀ with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning. (more) Susanna FogelĀ will write and direct Netflix romanticā¦
I'm a screenwriter looking to take the plunge into filmmaking and am studying all of the different disciplines. Any suggestions on production considerations and "running the set"?
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 weāre highlighting Keith Murphy! Meet Keith Murphy Keith Murphy is a cameraā¦
It's official:Ā YouTube has dethroned Disney to become the worldās biggest media company. Financial research firmĀ MoffettNathanson crunched the numbersĀ and found that the Google-owned platform pulled in an estimated $62B in revenue in 2025, leapfrogging Disney's media business, which posted $60.9B (theme parks notā¦
I'm Karma Tudor ā 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 filmĀ Kinda Pregnant, whereā¦
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.ā¦
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,ā¦
Oscar-nominated Maggie OāFarrell discusses her screenwriting debut with ChloĆ© Zhao and why art is crucial to understanding humanity. Hamnet (Focus Features) Maggie OāFarrell almost said no when ChloĆ© Zhao asked her to co-write the Hamnet screenplay. OāFarrell wrote the book Hamnet, which explores the grief of William andā¦
In this Clubhouse Conversations episode, cinematographer Michael Bauman is joined by interviewer Eric Steelberg, ASC to discuss his work onĀ One Battle After AnotherĀ ā 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.ā¦
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 weāre highlighting Samantha Hernandez! Meet Samantha Hernandez Samantha Hernandez isā¦
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, challengeā¦
In this free on-demand webinar, hear from the producers behindĀ Dying for Sex,Ā It Follows,Ā Sonic the HedgehogĀ andĀ Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. https://play.vidyard.com/jpjRVXoeXbWbSXZXGd4hjy.html? In this Production Lot exclusive event, moderatorĀ Diana MogollĆ³n (CEO,Ā Rideback RISE)Ā is joined by a powerhouse panelā¦
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 monthāsĀ InFocus: Female CinemaĀ across two shorts programs and the Los Angeles premiere of Pamela J. Hoganās documentaryĀ The Day Iceland Stood Still. The dayāsā¦
PaleyFestāthe nationās premier media, television, and entertainment festivalābrings audiences together with the brightest stars and biggest names at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for exclusive screenings and cast conversations that illuminate the creative process behind your favorite shows. Festival audiences share in theā¦
With more scale, more innovation and more international reach than any other event in the content economy, NAB Show is the must-attend marketplace for media and entertainment. Why Attend? Discover how emerging tools are shaping media and entertainment Experience the latest in AI, XR, cloud and live production Get hands-onā¦
