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- December 7, 2023
Writers Lacey Rose and Lesley Goldberg describe theories surrounding the anticipated flood of television pitches following the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike that failed to materialize, leading to concerns in the industry.
- December 6, 2023
Writer Addie Morfoot describes the 2024 Oscar documentary shortlist race, with fewer streamer-backed films opening up possibilities for filmmakers utilizing smaller awards campaign budgets.
- December 6, 2023
Writer Anthony D'Alessandro details the new arrangement between HBO, Max, and A24, in their exclusive multiyear pay-one output agreement, which grants HBO, Max, and Cinemax rights to A24's film releases after their theatrical run.
- December 5, 2023
Forbes contributing author Corey Martin highlights impactful deals in the media and entertainment industry during 2023 and outlines key trends to monitor in the upcoming year.
- December 1, 2023
Writer Anthony D'Alessandro details a new micro-budget film initiative launched by production company Plan B Entertainment and led by veteran producer and acquisition/production executive Caddy Vanasirikul, that aims to help finance lower cost films.
- November 30, 2023
While Lily Gladstone receives accolades for her role in Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," her other film, "Fancy Dance," from Indigenous women filmmakers Erica Tremblay and Miciana Alise, has struggled to secure a distribution deal despite the filmmakers claims of meeting industry criteria for success—inspiring calls for change in industry support of Native American-led storytelling.
- November 25, 2023
Writer Corey Atad describes the increased interest in repertory programming at independent theaters in Toronto.
- November 21, 2023
Netflix and Amazon in India grapple with government censorship, resorting to self-censorship and opting for safer content, raising concerns about artistic freedom and a potential cultural homogenization.
- November 15, 2023
Writers Jonathan Mahler, James B. Stewart, and Benjamin Mullin detail David Zaslav's impact as CEO of Warner Brothers Discovery, including his strategies to cut costs following the merger and controversial decisions in programming and focusing funds.
- November 5, 2023
Utilizing research from data provider Digital-i, writer Lucas Shaw discusses the low performance numbers for original programs on Netflix.
- October 31, 2023
At Color Congress's National Convening, Karin Chien from Distribution Advocates, presents plans to address the documentary distribution crisis, by fostering collaboration for a more equitable filmmaking ecosystem.
- October 13, 2023
Writer Todd Spangler reports that Best Buy will stop selling DVDs and Blu-ray discs in early 2024, aligning with a broader decline in physical media sales.
- October 12, 2023
Matt Grobar reports that LGBTQIA+ organization Outfest has postponed its Legacy Awards ceremony to 2024, paused other programming, and initiated leaves for most staff due to financial challenges.
- October 11, 2023
Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton discusses how the 2023 Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike exposed the flaws in the industry's bargaining system, and proposes the need for a process to integrate streaming-era economic structures into contracts, as well as for ongoing communication between labor and management.
- October 10, 2023
Writer Matt Grobar reports that more than 2,300 film and TV producers have signed a petition for the removal of the "P" from the AMPTP acronym for the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, and conveys the opinions of several producers who aim to draw attention to the position of producers in a changing industry.
- October 3, 2023
BBC Film announces two initiatives to support budding UK producers and address under-representation in the industry: the Associate Producer Programme and the opening of applications for the Small Indie Fund.
- October 3, 2023
Writer Fionnuala Halligan presents a series of Screen International articles that convey a state of devaluing independent producers in the United Kingdom and calls for change.
- September 28, 2023
Writer David Canfield profiles Christine Vachon, a producer renowned for her collaborations with Todd Haynes and her advocacy for new voices, detailing her journey from the New York indie scene to her current projects, including 'Past Lives,' and reflecting on her experiences as a queer female producer amidst an evolving industry and potential Oscar recognition.
- September 26, 2023
Writer Sara Fischer reports that major streaming companies, including Netflix, Paramount+, Warner Bros. Discovery's Max, Comcast's Peacock, Disney, and TelevisaUnivision's ViX, have formed the Streaming Innovation Alliance (SIA), led by former policymakers, to advocate for industry interests in the face of evolving regulations.
- September 20, 2023
Filmmaker nonprofits, including Tribeca and Sundance, face challenges like cutbacks and program eliminations, raising concerns about the future of artist support in the independent film community.
