-
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…
-
The Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2026
While Los Angeles and New York remain North America's film capitals, there are plenty of cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico that are emerging film hubs for filmmakers looking to live outside of LA or New York. With its ambitious film incentive program, you probably aren't surprised that 6 Texas cities are…
-
Hollywood in the Midwest: What Illinois’ Expanded Film Tax Credit Program Means for Productions
Learn why the newly expanded Film Production Tax Credit establishes Illinois as one of the most competitive production destinations in North America. Illinois has long been a cornerstone of American cinema, dating back to the early 1900s when Chicago housed more film production companies than any other city—even before…
-
Get to Know our Member Spotlight: Bill Hinkson
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 Bill Hinkson! Meet Bill Hinkson Bill Hinkson is a motion designer…
-
WATCH NOW: From IP to Screen
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: 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…
-
🎬 ‘Star Search,’ WBD drama, and FilmTok…
Star Search (Netflix) 📺 Netflix just launched real-time voting for its new live talent show. The streamer launched 'Star Search' this week, a live reboot of the '80s talent competition featuring real-time voting. While episodes air on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, viewers can rate performances 1-5 stars directly through the…
-
‘Sinners’ Leads 2026 Oscar Nominations
Sinners (Warner Bros. Pictures) The 98th Academy Awards nominations were announced today, with Sinners leading the way with a record-breaking 16 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Actor in a Leading Role for Michael B. Jordan. As usual, there were a few surprises, with Brad Pitt's F1 getting a nod for…
-
🌄 One last dance in Park City…
(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) The Sundance Film Festival opens tomorrow for its final Utah edition before relocating to Boulder, Colorado in 2027. This year's fest carries emotional weight—it's the first since founder Robert Redford's death in September, and staff will also honor longtime communications chief Tammie…
-
And speaking of microdramas... POCKET FM: WRITE OUT LOUD | STREAMING LIVE TODAY | 22ND JAN, 7 PM PST
If you want to learn more about writing/producing microdramas and mobile fiction, PocketFM (the global audio storytelling app) is hosting a YouTube event tonight at 7pm PST— The WRITE OUT LOUD Virtual Experience bringing together its global writers community: "Meet the writers behind your favorite stories, hear from Pocket…
-
🎬 Netflix, BBC, and microdramas…
🍿 Netflix wants to win the box office now. Somewhere, a theater owner just did a spit take. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos told the New York Times that if Netflix closes its $83B Warner Bros. acquisition, WB films will keep a 45-day theatrical window. Theater owners had feared Netflix would slash that to 17 days. Sarandos also tried…
-
Last Looks: Hans Zimmer to Compose HBO’s ‘Harry Potter,’ Anne Hathaway to Star in Paramount+ Series
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Hans Zimmer Film Development 🗒️ Studiocanal’s ‘Elsinore’ added Billie Piper, Johnny Flynn, Joe Locke and more to its cast as the feature film began shooting in the UK. (more) Spike Fearn is set to star in Apple’s ‘Running,’ directed…
-
Global Film & TV Production Incentive Updates: January 2026
From the Illinois tax credit overhaul to VFX incentives in the UK and Ireland, learn how jurisdictions across the globe are redefining their programs to capture the next wave of production spending. With 2025 behind us and 2026 ahead, the international production landscape continues to shift rapidly. From a massive…
-
Is 2026 the year of self-distribution? Markiplier's film Iron Lung drops 1/30 on 2500+ screens
https://www.indiewire.com/news/analysis/markiplier-open-iron-lung-2500-screens-no-distributor-1235172987/ With a smart plan and a loyal fanbase rallying theaters, YouTube's Markiplier is remaking traditional film distribution with his long in the works horror indie, Iron Lung. I'm rooting for any theatrical success… We'll…