How CGI changed in the last 25 years in movies
We can divide the history of films by various eras, but nowadays we can argue that it’s CGI that defines our current era in film history and how is has advanced
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Heroines – intelligence and wisdom
As women empowerment becomes more prominent, a rise in female leads gives us a broader spectrum of characters that weren't available to share their stories.
Studio boom in Hollywood – a $450 Million complex is under development
Demand for studio space is growing amid the explosion in streaming content – real estate inventors are happy, but how the film industry will change its shape?
Virtual Sets Bring Worlds to Life in Ways the Green Screen Never Could
Virtual sets not only allow for interaction in physical space but also depth and even animated elements on the screen, inspiring filmmakers from the USA to China.
Netflix reducing greenhouse gas emission to ZERO by 2022
Netflix plans to hit net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2022 and halve the eco footprint generated because of their production of series and films.
LED wall technology is set to take over at the Oscars
The Oscar goes to the LED virtual stage and CGI – virtual workflow dominated filmmaking is on the rise as Academy Awards nominations show, with some exception.
Netflix spends 17 billion on content in 2021
More originals, sequels, and releases by Netflix, spending $17 billion in 2021 on content. The streamer is back up and producing safely in every major market.
Moviemakers or Policymakers? Hollywood Boycotts Georgia for the Third Time in Five Years
Should Hollywood – as an ideological machine – influence politics? Will its obligation towards human rights outweigh their commitment to chasing profit?
Sequels’ Wars – remakes and comebacks of iconic sci-fi movies on the way to the screen
Hollywood develops sequels, prequels, serials, reboots or spin off series for any franchise that has even a hint of a fanbase with hunger for more content.
Why Bollywood Movies Film in Eastern Europe
Bollywood produces more films than any other country in the world, but even the biggest name in the industry chooses European locations like Hungary.
New ARRI lenses arrived – 65mm format Prime DNA and LF lenses
ARRI Rental Prime DNA and DNA LF lenses offer a unique palette for visually ambitious cinematographers.
Decisive female directors in the United States
This year made a breakthrough in highlighting female directors. We have brought some of the best for you.
FILMIO – now it is easier to watch memorable Hungarian films than ever before
The biggest Hungarian film streaming company FILMIO just revealed the most viewed films on the site and other interesting things.
How the Golden Globes did not include black members?
There are no black members in the jury of the Golden Globes. But how can this happen? International journalists asked the embarrassing questions.
Anamorphic lenses – the birth of widescreen
Anamorphic lenses are a new approach in cinematography. Its potential is shown, but it has downsides as well.
HER DOCS festival was canceled in Poland due to a documentary made in a Hungarian village
A documentary, intended to be satirical, sparked fierce anger at a Polish film festival before the director made the “scandal film” public.
How Hollywood is managing COVID-19: Shutdowns, occasional outbreaks and overwork
Covid-19 around a year ago, in March 2020 has changed our world and the filming industry as well. How does Hollywood manage to go on?
Origo Studio’s head of post production got the national film award
László Hargittai (“Pamacs”), the head of ORIGO studios’ post-production department, Origo Digital Film, received one of the most prestigious Hungarian film awards, the Béla Balázs Award.
Reopening of theatres in New York
It seems that the US is getting over Covid-19, as they reopen the theatres from March. Is that a sign of the end of the pandemic?
BIDF EXTRA – for documentary lovers
This year the BIDF was even more successful than ever before, so the organizers decided to have a BIDF EXTRA.
Paramount Channel and Cinemacity joins the “Family is family” campaign
Big brands support the “Family is family” movement in Hungary. They believe every family is equal, and the LGBTQ couples shouldn’t be discriminated in any way
This is how streaming changed the entertainment consumption
Disney+ announced that 80% of all royalty’s revenue is kept by them, with only 20% going to performers. Will the other streaming platforms continue their behaviour?
The 7 most influential film festivals you should keep an eye on
Have you ever tried to count how many different film festivals we have? We collected the most important ones.
Berlinale had two Hungarian winners
At the Berlinale there were two Hungarian winners, Dénes Nagy and Bence Fliegauf with two unique performances.
Martin Scorsese’s crusade against modern cinema continues
Not everyone is happy about the breakthrough of streaming platforms. Martin Scorsese surely sees the downside of it.
Balaton Brigade achieved huge success in Berlinale-Series Mania Project Exchange
The Balaton Brigade series from the Hungarian Joyrider producer company wins on the Berlin Series Market’s Co-Pro Series, and the pitch is still not over.
