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Clubhouse Conversations — The Residence
In this episode of Clubhouse Conversations, cinematographer Paula Huidobro joins Oliver Bokelberg, ASC, BVK to discuss her work on The Residence — a comedic mystery series centered on a murder scandal that implicates members of the White House staff. Huidobro served as director of photography on four episodes of Season 1,…
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Last Looks: Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson reunite for 'Happy Hours,' TIFF 2025 Lineup Announced
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson (photo by Mark Seliger) Film Development 🗒️ Katie Holmes will write, direct, and star in ‘Happy Hours,’ a film trilogy reuniting her with ‘Dawson’s Creek’ co-star Joshua Jackson. (more) Ana…
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NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: International Animation (Adjusted Schedule)
About the Event NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA)’s August line-up celebrates emerging filmmakers both near and far, featuring InFocus: International Animation, a program of exciting animated work from all around the world, including a selection of highlights from the Legends Animated 24 HOURS Animation Contest for…
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Top 5 in Tech: Runway’s Act-Two Upgrade, WeTransfer Backs Off AI Language, Moonvalley’s $84M Raise
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: 🎥 Runway Act-Two: Animate Any Character from a Single Image Runway's Act-Two is a major upgrade to…
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Filmmakers and Writers: Film Independent Is Accepting Applications!
Check out Film Independent’s latest programs, Project Involve and The Screen Writing Lab. Applications are open now through September. Project Involve 2026 For 30 years and counting, Project Involve has been Film Independent's most vital and impactful program. Film Independent is proud to be a leader in the ongoing mission…
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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…
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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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New sitcom 'Leanne' streaming now on Netflix!
Stand-up comedian Leanne Morgan stars in 'Leanne,' a new Netflix comedy from executive producer Chuck Lorre. Let us know in the comments what else you're watching this weekend!
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Top 5 in Tech: Runway Aleph, Showrunner AI, Photoshop Harmonize, and more
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: Runway Aleph: Manipulate Videos with Just Text Runway launched Aleph, a new AI video model that…
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Introduce Yourself!
Welcome to the Production Lot, EP's online community for production professionals! It's time to join the conversation and introduce yourself to the community! This is a great way to get to know your fellow community members and let them know all about you. To get you started, tell us a bit about yourself by answering the…
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What Inspires You in Times of Struggle?
Everyone who works in the entertainment industry knows it’s a tough time. We’re here to remind you that even if you’re not working in your field of choice right now, you’re still an artist. How do you channel your creativity when you’re out of work? What inspires you?
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Last Looks: Celine Song to write ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ sequel, ‘The Gilded Age’ Renewed for S4
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. The Gilded Age (HBO) Film Development 🗒️ Dean Fleischer camp is pitching a new supernatural romance, after his ‘Lilo & Stitch’ remake crossed $1B. (more) Celine Song will write a ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ sequel, now in early…
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What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve received about your career?
From students learning about the entertainment business to seasoned industry professionals, we want to hear from our diverse Production Lot community. What is the most valuable advice you've received about your career or working in the entertainment industry?
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VAT Registration and Compliance: A Guide for UK Productions
Whether you’re new to UK production accounting or an industry veteran in search of a refresher, read on to find out how Value Added Tax (VAT) impacts your budget. The UK is a fast-growing international hub for film and TV production thanks to its generous tax incentives (including the new Independent Film Tax Credit…
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🎟️ Box Office Breakdown: A four-midable weekend at the box office…
The Dailies reports on the latest box office news from this week. The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Disney) 🦸♂️ The Fantastic Four: First Steps: 🆕 $118M domestic opening, $218M global debut. Marvel's first family delivers a successful big-screen outing, matching ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's’ opening. Strong…