Academy Launches Global Digital Preservation Forum

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces the launch of the Academy Digital Preservation Forum (ADPF), a global online gathering place dedicated to exploring the latest issues surrounding digital preservation of motion pictures.  An initiative of the Academy’s Science and Technology Council, the forum hosts original content and resources and will serve as… Continue reading Academy Launches Global Digital Preservation Forum

IATSE Members Ratify Contracts With Producers, Studios And Streaming Services

Contracts between IATSE and AMPTP address quality-of-life issues such as rest and meal breaks; boost revenues from streaming; include raises for all members and lift those at the bottom to a living wage. Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (IATSE) have voted to ratify two… Continue reading IATSE Members Ratify Contracts With Producers, Studios And Streaming Services

Deadline Extension For Netflix-UNESCO “African Folktales Reimagined” Competition

Deadline Extension for Netflix-UNESCO’s ‘African Folktales, Reimagined’ CompetitionApplications now extended to 28 November! Great news! The deadline for Netflix & UNESCO’s short film competition has been extended to 28 November 2021! This will give more emerging filmmakers from the Sub-Saharan Africa region 12 extra days to ensure they can participate in this exciting opportunity to… Continue reading Deadline Extension For Netflix-UNESCO “African Folktales Reimagined” Competition

HyperMAX VR Gaming Arcade

Buckle up  Cape Town and get ready for the latest Virtual Reality experience!   Opening on the 17th of November, HyperMAX VR Gaming Arcade is set to offer the very best Virtual Reality Gaming experience.  The HyperMAX VR Arcade boasts state of the art, top-tier Virtual Reality hardware, including the latest Oculus Quest 2 headsets… Continue reading HyperMAX VR Gaming Arcade

Academy Reveals Winning Nicholl Screenwriters

Nicholl Fellows to be featured in conversations with Destin Daniel Cretton, Phil Lord, Our Lady J, Rawson Marshall Thurber and Olivia Wilde beginning November 8 Five individuals have been selected as winners of the 2021 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition.  The fellows will each receive a $35,000 prize and mentorship from an Academy member throughout… Continue reading Academy Reveals Winning Nicholl Screenwriters