This Weekend’s Biggest Movies Came From YouTube-Born Directors
Two of the weekend’s biggest theatrical releases weren’t just box office leaders. They also marked a cultural shift, with both films directed by creators who first built audiences on YouTube.
Google backs $3.5 million Future Vision film competition with XPRIZE and Range
Google has teamed up with XPRIZE and Range Media Partners on Future Vision, a $3.5 million film competition aimed at shaping how the future is imagined on screen.
Oscars Draw a Bright Line: AI-Generated Actors and Scripts Are Out
The Academy is tightening the rules around generative AI, making clear that fully AI-generated acting performances and scripts won’t qualify for Oscar consideration.
Letterboxd Reportedly Eyes a Sale as Film Social Media Keeps Growing Up
Letterboxd is reportedly looking for a new owner, putting one of the internet’s most distinctive film communities at a possible turning point.
Sho Miyake on Movies, Meaning, and the Big Questions That Don’t Go Away
In a new interview, director Sho Miyake opens up about the ideas that drive his films, from ordinary life to the larger questions that quietly shape how people move through the world.